Frosted Designs - Celebrating Our Graduate!

Happy Friday everyone! I had a few quite hours where I had the house completely to myself so I took advantage of that and started to play with some of the messy products sitting on my desk! I added in some of the items from Frosted Designs Kits and this is what I created!

Last May my daughter graduated from Evangel University and we couldn't be more proud! Even though the weather wasn't very Spring-like that day, I decided to make a Spring-Like layout!  :)

I had a lot of fun getting a little messy on this one! I started by spraying a little Dylusions Ink (Lemon Zest) on the background paper (which was in the Love is in the Air  kit). I then used my Koi Water Brush along with the Watercolor Crayons to add a little orange to the background. I love the water color look! Finally, I used the stencil (from the November Mixed Media Kit) and some Gelatos to create the blue circles!

The patterned papers I layered behind the photo were from the Shades of Spring Kit. I outlined the edges of the patterned paper and scalloped frame on the photo with the Black Gelly Roll Pen! It is perfect for this! I LOVE the black chevron Trendy Tape from Queen & Co so I added that in a few places! Do you like the Studio Calico polaroid die cut? It is from the Sea Breeze Kit! Don't you love it when you have bits and pieces left from kits that you can use like this?!  :)

Finally I added a few extras down in the corner of the layout! I can't get enough of the Maya Road Vintage Metal Trinkets!

Tomorrow is National Scrapbooking Day! I hope you get some time to play and create! If you need supplies, you might want to check out the Sale going on in the Frosted Designs Store!

Shades of Spring Frosted Designs Kits November 2013 Mixed Media Paper Kit October 2013 Scrapbooking Kit Vintage Metal Trinkets -Say Cheese Clips Trendy Tape - Chevron Black Gelatos - 50s Diner Dylusions - Lemon Zest Gelly Roll Glaze Bold Point Pens - Black Koi Water Brush - Large Watercolor Crayons

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Frosted Designs - Island Cuties

Happy Friday everyone! I don't know about you but I am thrilled that it is the weekend! The weather here in Phoenix is absolutely beautiful! I think we might even sneak in mountain hike! Now, on to business! We have a new challenge up at Frosted Designs….

The challenge is to use something sheer or clear on your project! It can be a transparency, acrylic, vellum, photo overlays, etc. You can make a card, layout, journal page or off the page project…. anything goes as long as you follow the sheer/clear challenge!

I just couldn't help myself… I had to create another layout using the Shades of Spring Kit! Here are my Island Cuties…

 I know at first glance, this kit has a lot of flowers but I have to say… there is so much more! The watercolor looking papers are so pretty… love the diamond patterns… I could go on and on! But instead, I want to show you how I created this page….

I started with this sheet of Patterned Paper. I fussy cut the flowers from the backside and then outlined them with the Black Gelly Roll Pen. I then layered the flowers under and over the photos!

 My transparency is the "Life is Good" square that I tucked behind some of the flowers. In this kit, there was a white Signo Pen…. LOVE this pen! It actually shows up! I used the pen to create the white dots on the black letters!

And here is one more shot of the flowers. The pink gems are from the Family Blessings Kit (That is nearly sold out at a bargain price of $17.50!)

Here is another look at the Shades of Spring Kit! We only have a few left! You can find it in the Frosted Designs Store HERE!

Here are a couple of the other layouts I made using this same kit!

Shades of Spring Frosted Designs Kits	November 2013 Scrapbooking Kit	Trendy Tape - Chevron Black	Gelly Roll Glaze Bold Point Pens - Black
Lindy's Stamp Gang Try Me Set - Tiff Blue

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Frosted Designs - Silly x3!

Happy Wednesday everyone! Barb here to share a few layouts I made with you! When I saw the Studio Calico Printshop Line, I knew we needed to sell it in the store! This line is awesome! The papers are so versatile that you can use them for almost any occasion! And with the mix of patterns, you can change up the styles between layouts. I completed two layouts with the same paper pad but you would never know it!

I love the fun, playful tone of this Silly x3 layout! I cut several of the patterned papers and then outlined them with a black pen. I also added some playful doodles! 

 How cute is that little camera? That came from the coordinating vellum die-cuts! So did the arrows ! I love them!! The striped Silly title at the bottom is from the Scripty Words Pack. I used Dylusions spray ink in Calypso Teal to add color to it!

Before I adhered the Silly title to the bottom of the page, I traced it two times with a black pen. I then used Gelatos to color the words in giving it an ombre look down the side of the layout!

 Here is the second layout I made! All of my kids know that their Grandpa is the man so sit by at night when watching TV! His favorite snack is Popcorn and Apples and there have been a lot of great memories made by sharing snacks with Grandpa! These papers are from the same Printshop Paper Pad!

 The Chipboard Letters came from the Frosted Designs Sea Breeze Scrapbooking Kit. The & sign is from the coordinating Printshop vellum Die-Cuts. Do you see the brown stripe on the paper above the banner?! I painted that on using our brand new Lindy's Stamp Gang Inks!

This was my first time working with Lindy's Products and I have to say….. I LOVE THEM!!! The colors are so amazing and I like that I can control the size of the "drips" by the way I spray! I also used the Magical Powder with a stencil to create the blue circles. (you can kind of see one peeking out from under the banner.) I will certainly be adding a few more colors to my collection very soon!! :)

I hope you have some creative time for yourself today!

Barb :)

Printshop 6x6 Paper Pad Printshop Transparent Die-Cuts Scripty Words Printshop Die-Cuts Shapes Cut & Paste Charm Enamel Dots October 2013 Scrapbooking Kit Dylusions - Lemon Zest Dylusions - Calypso Teal Dylusions - Black Marble

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My Art Journaling Phobia

I'm not sure that is the official term (Art Journaling Phobia) but that is what I am calling it!!  :)  Let me start from the beginning.... when we first decided to open the Frosted Designs Store, I knew that I wanted to provide all of you with a Mixed Media Paper Kit. I didn't want a kit that had random mixed media items added to it that I wouldn't have a clue how to use. I wanted a kit that combined my love of paper crafting with the new Mixed Media trends. I admire all of the mixed media items that everyone is using on their cards and layouts and art journals but I didn't have a clue how to add them to my projects. So, the goal of the Mixed Media Paper kits is to not only inspire, but to educate as well!

Now, that leads me to the project I am sharing with you today. I have been following along with Sandee when she does her Sunday with Sandee Series. (If you have missed these, you are missing out! Click HERE to get caught up!) I casually mentioned to her how terrified I was of Art Journaling. I mean, I LOVE to look at art journaling but there is NO WAY I could ever do that! Sandee has sweetly nudged me to give it a try and after her tutorial on wax paper last Sunday, I knew I was going to have to try it! (After all, she does make it look so easy!) So, the journey for me begins!

When I told Sandee that I actually opened the journal for the first time (yes, I was that scared to start!) she asked me if it bit me. (Gotta love a girl with a sense of humor!) And good news, I had my journal open and was unharmed! I thought to myself... I can do this! And I did!!! Slowly I started to build my page and here is what I created....

I have to say.... not only was the process not miserable, but I actually had a lot of fun with it once I got started!! I might even to so far as to say, I enjoyed it and I will probably do another page (or two!)  Like all new things, I learned a lot. There are things I am really happy with and then there are things I am not so thrilled with. But the good news is, I am looking at this as a learning process, so reflecting on what worked and what didn't is part of that process!

One of the things I did that I really liked was the way I used Gesso to tone down the inks toward the center of the flower. I literally stuck my finger in the Gesso and lightly smeared it around the center of the flower and part way up between the petals. I also like the way my doodling on the flower turned out.

Another thing I was really pleased with was the overall background. I love the way some of the ink smeared together and in other places, the spots are more distinct. I also combined a Spray ink that had some shimmer to it with the Dylusions Spray Inks that have bold colors but no shimmer. To create the dots, I brushed some bubble wrap with gesso and stamped them on the background.

One of the things I wasn't happy about was the butterfly. I drew a butterfly on the page but didn't like it so I went through the October Mixed Media Paper Kit to find one of the Maya Road Die Cut Butterflies. I liked this one better so I traced over the other butterfly (yep... totally cheated!) Since I needed to cover up the old butterfly, I decided to paint the butterfly with the DecoArts Paint that was in the kit as well. Once it was dry I added some black outlines and a few pink dots to the wings. I don't love it but for now, it is staying put.

When Debbie shared her project for the October Mixed Media Kit, she pointed out how she used paint to highlight some of the words on the paper. I loved this idea and used it for my flower. (By the way, the paper is from BoBunny and was in the same kit.)

After I got the background done and added the flower to the top, I sent Sandee a photo and said "now what?!" She sweetly told me to find a quote that spoke to me to add to my page. And since I was terrified to start this art journal journey, this quote really summed it up for me! I actually conquered two fears today... I also used my own handwriting to do the journaling. I usually don't like to do that but I decided to give it a go! And the good news is, (in my opinion) it's not horrible!  :)

Now that I have shared my page with you, we would love it if you would share your pages with us! We have had a few of you share them on our FB page and we are loving it! Keep them coming! Click HERE to find our FB page. 

I used items from the October Mixed Media Paper Kit. I also used the Gesso from the Mixed Media Starter kit. (If you are just getting started with Mixed Media, this is the kit for you!)

We still have a few of the October Mixed Media Paper kits in the store. And, in TWO days we will be releasing the November Mixed Media Paper Kit. And a reminder.... if you purchase a 3 month or 6 month subscription to the Mixed Media Paper Kit, we will send you a free Ranger Dylusions Creative Journal (which has a $24.99 retail price). You can start your subscription with the October Mixed Media Paper Kit or the November Mixed Media Paper Kit. Just keep in mind that this offer expires on Nov. 30th.

Dylusions Creative Journal October 2013 Mixed Media Paper Kit Mixed Media Starter Kit Pigma Sensei Manga Drawing Set Dylusions Ink Spray

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Would you like another sneak peek of the November Mixed Media Paper Kit?! Well here you go....