Friday, 17 May 2013

Scrap FX Blog Hop

Welcome to our Scrap FX blog hop if you are hoping along you should have arrived here from Anita's blog, hope you're enjoying the hop and getting loads of inspiration along the way.... and don't forget your chance to win the major prize pack on the Scrap FX blog....

First up I have the get to know us better questions....
What is your scrapbook "Kryptonite"(what style/colour/etc will people never see on your creations because you cannot deal with it???)  Well, my Kryptonite has to be "cutsie" .....give me grunge any day...
What do you listen to or watch wile you scrap and why?   Well, I love to play movies or TV series on DVD, preferably  something I have already seen and enjoyed..... that way I can create and not be distracted....currently I am enjoying the TV series' "Eureka and Friday Night Lights"
Do you snack or drink while scrapping? What?  Confession time yes I snack while scrapping.... preferred snack: "Raspberry Choc Bits" OMG! totally irresistible....
How do you jump start your creativity when you find that it is missing?  Tough question to answer, but I force myself to start painting, drawing or stamping anything and I just keep doing it until it's back.... Usually, the hardest part is to actually start, get over that hurdle and your back!
What is your favourite technique(s) to use right now and why? What are some tried and true techniques you love to use? Right now I love making textured backgrounds with stencils, impasto, gesso and modelling paste.... Tried and true  techniques, distressing and inking everything, has to be right up there for me...
At what time of day are you most creative, or do you prefer to create?  My most creative time is from midnight to three am! Creative juices freely flowing after midnight!!
What makes you heart race?  Easy, riding my Harley Davidson!! Creating!! Teaching!! Oh and my hubby of course, lol!
If you were to describe one emotion while scrapbooking, what would it be?  Fulfillment!
What are you afraid of? Without question SNAKES! Oh, my Gawd, just typing it gives me chills!!!
If you could choose a talent/gift, what would you take? Tough question, hmmm, and I'm probably supposed to choose something arty/crafty but.... I think I'd have to say Time Travel....you know like in the movies "Jumper/Time Travelers Wife" so I can jump to any point/place in time.... that would be awesome... Yep I think that would have to be it for me...

So now onto my little bit of inspiration that I have created to share with you all today.... "Dream" An Altered Frame...


I wanted to create something using some of my favourite products, naturally Scrap FX (the best chippie), modelling paste/impasto and fantasy film and all put together using Helmar adhesives.

To create the background on the frame, I used modelling paste and a simple plastic knife (you know like you'd use at a picnic) they create great texture and are so cheap!!
For my background inside the frame I used the Scrap FX stencil, (Daisy Garden) with impasto, I then force dried the impasto to get it to bubble up...  the whole thing was then painted with gesso and sprayed with various colour sprays, a little metallic rubs applied to the stenciled area and the background is complete.


 For the wings I used the Scrap FX (Flourish P, Damask Corner) painted them black and using Helmar Professional Acid Free Glue adhered fantasy film to the back of each corner.  Once the glue had dried, I heated the fantasy film, causing it to shrink and cling to the corners, next using a soldering iron I created the holes and rugged edges of the wings.
  The final chipboard pieces were painted black, and all pieces were coated with glossy accents to finish them off.  The embellishments were adhered with Helmar 450 Quickdry Adhesive to finish the project off.

Here's a list of all the glorious Scrap FX chippie I used:

I hope you've been inspired to create your own wonderful chippie creations.

Now before I send you on your way to continue on with our hop, I have a little bit of blog candy for one lucky person to win.

So I am going to ask you to follow my blog, and for your chance to win leave me a comment below and you will be in the draw.  The winner will be drawn Tuesday 21st May, good luck.

So now it's time for you to continue on your way and hop on over to Claire's blog.
Thanks for joining us on our hop.
Till next time,
Happy Crafting
xC

Scrap FX Blog
MICHELLE L
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36 comments:

  1. hippychic17 May 2013 at 09:32

    Once again Cindy amazing work Love Liz :)

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  2. hippychic17 May 2013 at 11:16

    Amazing work again Cindy, so so beautiful truly inspirational Love Liz

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  3. DebiJ17 May 2013 at 11:22

    OMG, how amazing is your blog & your style...moves me to inspiration Cindy!!
    Love, love & love how you have altered & accented your chippie...how gorgeous!

    Thanks for letting me take a peek at your creativeness!
    And thanks for the picnic knife tip too!

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  4. Michelle Logan17 May 2013 at 11:50

    Wow Cindy awesome work! I really need to see that fantasy film love that effect never heard of the stuff before! Thanks for the inspiration!!

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  5. AnnMarie17 May 2013 at 11:55

    thanks for letting us get to know you ...and you have taught me a few things with the tecniques you use that I have never heard of...thanks for the inspiration xx

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  6. Anonymous17 May 2013 at 12:22

    I love your work Cindy, and your way around mixed media in your creations, is inspiring! The flourish wings are very innovative

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  7. Buffy Burnside17 May 2013 at 12:39

    Oh this is lovely,I have never altered a frame but this is just beautiful and makes me want to give it a try! btw I am now a new follower!

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    1. Unknown17 May 2013 at 15:35

      thanks and welcome.... give it a try it really is much easier than it looks :)

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  8. kate blue17 May 2013 at 15:23

    those wings are fierce! (ps-what is impasto?) LOL

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    1. Unknown17 May 2013 at 15:33

      Hi Kate impasto is a cross between texture paste and gel medium.... as such it is more flexible than texture paste like gel medium, but has a more body&opaque finish like texture paste than gel medium.... to me it is the best of both worlds!!!

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  9. Karen17 May 2013 at 17:37

    Wow great piece love your work. Very textural. I agree a snack of choc is my nemesis when I'm scrapping or creating

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  10. Ava Gavloski17 May 2013 at 21:32

    So cindy, what is the brand name of this impasto paste or a link to see the pic and details of purchasing this paste? Your work is wonderful. I see you are a helmar's girl, i tried to be one of those girls....wink wink. thanks for the deets on the treatments you applied to your work of art, i will be giving this treatment a try on a mini canvas, as your work looks luscious!!!

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    1. Unknown18 May 2013 at 00:11

      Hi Ava, Impasto is available in a variety of brands, my personal fav is Derivan Matisse, but it is also made by Golden and even Mont Marte, most art supply places should know of it.... Here (in Oz) Mont Marte is even available in some of the cheap shops like "Spoils".... this is the Derivan website: http://www.derivan.com.au/derivan-products/derivan-mediums.html#impasto
      hope that helps!

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  11. Cindy Keogh17 May 2013 at 21:38

    Absolutly stunning! I love everything about this piece!

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  12. Giorgia Rossini18 May 2013 at 00:53

    thank you Cindy :)
    I love your work, it is stunning!
    ciao dall'Italia

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  13. langeatheart18 May 2013 at 07:23

    I love this project! THe wings are stunning! Just gorgeous :)
    Have a great weekend! and thanks for sharing! :)
    http://mybeaner.blogspot.ca/

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  14. BlackDamaskDesigns18 May 2013 at 07:35

    I love your altered frame, it's beautiful! I'm going to try the impasto, thanks for the tip. Also, I would love to follow your inspiring blog!

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  15. Michelle Hernandez18 May 2013 at 09:18

    I hadn't heard of "fantasy film" till now- FASCINATING!!!! You used a soldering iron- that's SO BADASS! Also? Harley! I MUSt see a photo of you riding it!!! Stunning project- love how unique it is! I haven't bought any impasto paste- I really like the effects you got from it. And I totally agree getting started is the hardest part- once you feel you have a handle on the work it's easy to finish or mess it up entirely- when this happens to me I have to remind myself that at least I started something!

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  16. Francine18 May 2013 at 11:23

    Cindy - your frame is outstanding! Your house must be gorgeous if the walls are covered in your art. Beautiful work. TFS.

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  17. Romy18 May 2013 at 17:44

    This turned out oustanding! It's such an amazing frame!

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  18. Lesa18 May 2013 at 19:59

    Great work, love what you've done

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  19. Unknown18 May 2013 at 22:01

    Incredible work...love the iridescence of the fantasy film behind the black...just WOW! I am a new follower but, I couldn't tell if you had facebook follow (bloglovin) or google blogger. I would love to follow you on either of those, too! Thanks for your wonderfully inspirational work and your fun and honest interview!

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    1. Unknown19 May 2013 at 02:00

      Hi Lainie, thanks for your comments.... I'm a bit of a techno dweeb... and don't know about bloglovin or google blogger yet...lol!!

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  20. Scarlett19 May 2013 at 01:58

    How fabulous to read more about you Cindy!! Woot for the Harley!!! I live in WI and was married/lived in the city where they originated on the 100th anniversary of them so you know I'm down with that!! :D Aww yeah we had a big ol' party, haha! I am so jealous you have fantasy film - been wanting some for the longest it is so pretty and there are a zillion things you can do with it - you've worked it beautifully on this piece!!! Just love the entire frame. Gorgeous colors with the black contrast and I really love how the dress form looks with the wings you've given it! Fabulous work!!

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  21. Unknown19 May 2013 at 06:03

    Wow, gorgeous work, cindy! Love your answers too, and feel you on the nighttime-mojo;)

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  22. Asia King (aka Joanna K)19 May 2013 at 07:19

    Beautiful work Cindy! I love altering frames and yours looks amazing. I loved the tip about the plastic picnic knife for texture - must remember that! Thanks for sharing! x

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  23. Luckie19 May 2013 at 07:42

    Hi there! Cindy, wow! Your frame is purely wonderful! And I admire even more cause purple and glitter are my kriptonite!
    I really admire you design :)
    Have a nice day!

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  24. kazmar19 May 2013 at 17:42

    Love It, looks fantastic, always love your work, you are a very creative person,
    Thanks for sharing your frame
    Kazmar

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  25. Dolly B19 May 2013 at 18:17

    Your creations is gorgeous, love the wings and the tip of the plastic picnic knife
    Mary

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  26. Cindy Bushell19 May 2013 at 18:53

    Love the frame! Totally inspired me to get out the impasto again! & The effect on the wings is stunning. xx

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  27. Helen Wallace19 May 2013 at 19:05

    Such a fascinating little frame and I share your love of Derivan Matisse Impasto. Fun interview too :)

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  28. Unknown20 May 2013 at 04:40

    Hoping by to show some love. Loving your beautiful work! Also added myself as a follower. :-)

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  29. Unknown20 May 2013 at 06:54

    Oh! Love the color combo!

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  30. Renata Moni20 May 2013 at 12:50

    Your is gorgeous!Love it!

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  31. Kerri20 May 2013 at 19:52

    Gorgeous Cindy!!! I've never heard of fantasy film till now :-)

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  32. misty21 May 2013 at 22:40

    beautiful frame! I'm horrified by snakes too! EEKS!!

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