Mixed Media on board

 This has lots of layering.  Gelatos were used to add color.  Then I used SVG files and stencils by Retta.  Printed the Serenity prayer on my computer and added to the board.  I sprayed it with varnish and sponged some Tim Holtz antique linen distress ink.

The butterfly I embossed with bridal embossing powder. Then I used distress inks and a sponge to blend it well. 

Here's a close up of the stenciled edge and the butterfly.

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Karen Conner
 

Blue Tile Stencil by Retta

Here's a mixed media canvas I've done.

After laying designer paper, embossed papers and paint, I stamped the butterfly on tissue paper and added those.  Then I used RETTA's stencil Blue Tile and some modeling paste.

 

Find it HERE

All her stencils are in Outlaw Women Scrapbook Emporium store.

Check them out!!

 

 After adding my printed verse, I outlined it with green and black gelatos.  I used some of the green over the stenciled areas with a makeup sponge.

I love how it turned out!  The size is 16x20 canvas.  Really nice!
Have a lovely Saturday!! Get your craft on!!

Karen Conner

Bramble Flowers stencil by Retta

Saturday's we want to feature Stencils by Retta.

 

The one I've used on the white cardstock is Bramble Flowers.

Using a makeup sponge, I dabbed pistachio momento ink thru the stencil.

Repeated 3 times to cover the entire background.

 

The ink perfectly matched the seam binding and olive green cardstock I had in my stash.

That's always a plus!

Head on over to the store to see all of Retta's stencils.  They are reasonably priced too!

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Thanks for stopping by!!
Karen Conner

Mother Goose Mini Album

This Graphic 45 designer paper is so stinking cute!

 

I followed their April Challenge guidelines the best I could.

(I thought they were a little hard to follow)

I love how it turned out!  The colors is this paper line are basic and make a bold statement.

 I did some fussy cutting with the adorable images found in the paper line.

 The solid black photo mats really tie the album together.

 Below on the pocket page I used one of Retta's stencils.  Make A Wish. I thought it added a nice touch.

 

 

You can purchase the Graphic 45 Designer Paper, Retta's Stencils, punches, die cuts, inks, adhesives-everything I've used  at Robyn's Store.

 

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Thanks for stopping by today!

Have a terrific Friday!!

 

Karen Conner

Stencils by Retta

Today is showcasing stencils by Retta.

This is her cobblestone stencil.  I wanted to show you several different mediums you can use.

 This one I used 3 different Tim Holtz distress inks with a blending sponge.

 Using sponge dabber vintage photo distress paint.

This is the left over distress paint.

I sprayed dylusions yellow ink thru the stencil

and then pressed the opposite side onto another piece of white cardstock.

 I took my favorite style -and made a card. I just love it!!

I hope you'll go over to the store and see all the wonderful stencils she's designed!

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Thanks!
Karen Conner

Altered Oatmea Canister

Thank goodness it's Friday!!

It's been a long week at work.

I am so happy to get in my art studio at the end of the day!

 

Today I wanted to share a small oatmeal canister I altered.

 

I'm using 3 of Retta's stencils!!

 

 

 

For the base paper I used plain cream cardstock. 

Starting with the cancer ribbon stencil I sponged Festive Berries distress ink.

Over top of that, I sponged purple pigment ink thru Retta's butterfly stencil.

 

I then heat embossed it with clear embossing powder.

 The purple cardstock -I used Retta's Hope for a cure stencil in black archival ink.

 To make the purple butterfly pop out more, I outlined it with Tim Holtz distress marker in vintage photo.  I smeared the edges with a aqua painter.  The butterflies were cut using Martha Stewart monarch butterfly punch.
I had so much fun making this!  I love recycling something that's to be thrown away into something useful.

All the products in red can be found in Robyn's shop -Outlaw Women Scrapbook Emporium

All the prices are 20-25% less than retail EVERY DAY!!!!!

Have a super Friday and be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you think of my canister.

Thanks!
Karen Conner
 

Vintage card using a stencil and glitter glue

Royal Inspiration by Retta

 

 

She designs and cuts the stencils herself. We are blessed to have her on our team!!

 

This one is call Jungle Leaves.

Find it in our shop here

 I sponged Momento Pistachio ink -(found here) on Neutral colored Cardstock (found here)

 I glued a couple of leaf die cuts and then using foam dimensionals added the vintage girl that I fussy cut.

Then I added some glitter glue (found here) on the flowers and vine.

I hope you'll be inspired to make some cards for yourself.

 

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Also-check us out on facebook.  We have a journal group as well as a art group.

 Everyone is welcome!

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Have a fantastic day!!

 

Karen Conner

Stencils by Retta: Gerber Daisy

I started with a piece of heavy weight water color paper.

I put some alcohol inks on my mat with some extra alcohol and ran my paper thru them.

 Then I sprinkled some salt on it.  Look at the cool look it gives!

 I took my Gerber Daisy stencil and drew around the inside of the stencil.

 Using the Faber Castel pens I doodled inside the petals and leaves.

 Here's the final result!  I LOVE how it turned out.

 

Head over to our store and check out Retta's stencils.  Outlaw Women Scrapbook Emporium