Beach Wall Plaque

ReneaBouquets and Crafty City are having a collaboration this month (Aug. 2019) called Paradise In August! ReneaBouquets has two "Treasure Boxes" to choose from (Treasure Box #1, Treasure Box #2) that work wonderfully with the Mintay "Paradise" Collection available at Crafty City!

For this project I used items from Treasure Box #1, and I have more than enough to do, at least, two more projects. (For the ideas I have swimming about anyhow!)

After the following photos is the process video, some close-up photos, and a product list.

ReneaBouquets Treasure Box #1

12x12 Paper Collection

6x6 Paper Collection

Process Video:

Some close ups:

Products

• ReneaBouquets
• [From] Treasure Box #1
• Chunky Glitter Glass
• Diamond
• Beautiful Beads Candy - Flat-back Pearls
• Cotton Candy
• Beautiful Board
• Starfish with Accents Set
• Beautiful Board
• Starfish (2 from stash)
• April in Paris 
• Small Adornment Pattern
• [From] Crafty City [for the collaboration with ReneaBouquets]
• Mintay
• Paradise Paper Collection
• 12x12 Paper Pad
• 6x6 Paper Pad
• Lindy's
• Magical Shakers
• Grab A Guy Gold
• Alpine Ice Rose
• Bratwurst Brown
• Art Anthology
• 6x9 Stencil
• Lattice
• Prima
• Art Philosophy
• Concentrated Watercolor
• Bora Bora
• Finnabair
• 3D Gloss Gel
• Ranger
• Perfect Pearls
• Blush
• Perfect Pearl
• Tonic
• Tim Holtz
• Paper Distresser
• We R Memory Keepers
• 3 Way Corner Punch
• Jacquard
• PearlEx
• Flamingo Pink
• Mod Podge
• Gloss Acrylic Sealer
• Krylon 
• Workable Fixatif
• Darice
• Wood Plaque
• JudiKins
• Diamond Glaze
• Daler Rowney
• White Gesso
• Liquitex
• Matte Super Heavy Gel

Shadowbox

Note: Taking photos of reflective surfaces is one of my least favorite things to do!

I created this shadowbox for the July 2019 Lindy's Gang Color Challenge (Info can be found on the Lindy's Blog and Facebook Page). It's my first time doing a Lindy's Challenge, mostly because I need more Lindy's supplies. It's not a lack of wanting to go on a Lindy's shopping spree, it's an "I don't know where it would go" thing. I need to use up some of the items I already own so I'll have spots for new stuff! (However, if I'm lucky enough to win, then the hubs can't question why I bought new items when I am clearly at capacity! "It's not my fault," I'll say, "I was trying to use what I own and this just happened!")

Anyhow, I did happen to have some Lindy's Magical Shakers in Bratwurst Brown, Grab A Guy Gold, and Alpine Ice Rose that I thought would work for this challenge. I "diluted" the Alpine Ice Rose in some white texture paste for the Pale Rose in the color challenge (1st color on the photo below) and used my "new" texture paste for the stenciling on the outside of the shadowbox. I also created the Red Brown (2nd color on the photo below) for the color challenge in a homemade spray by mixing Alpine Ice Rose and Bratwurst Brown, which I sprayed on the (white) Darice flowers.

I used a lot of Bratwurst Brown and Grab A Guy Gold on the outside of the shadowbox, as well as on the background inside the shadowbox. On the lattice, after I gave it a coat of white gesso, I used clear embossing ink on the surface and brushed on more Grab A Guy Gold. (There will be a process video link further down this post which will hopefully explain things a lot better than I can with words!)

My process video: It will go here after editing & uploading. Also, uploads can take a while for me because I have satellite Internet...and to top it off, today is a rainy/overcast day.

However, I do have a few close-ups for you to look at!

Products:

• Lindy's Gang
• Magical Shaker
• Bratwurst Brown
• Grab A Guy Gold
• Alpine Ice Rose
• [From the] July 2019 Tres Jolie Mixed Media Kit
• Darice
• Floral Embellishments
• Shadow Box
• Creative Embellishments
• Love Knot Panel
• ReneaBouquets
• Mini Chocolate Covered Caramel Roses
• Leopard Premium Paper Butterflies
• KaiserCraft
• Wildflower Collection
• Succulents
• Tonic
• Nuvo Mica Mist
• Antique Gold
• Ranger
• Tim Holtz
• Distress Crackle Paint
• Clear Rock Candy
• Mini Blending Tool
• idea-ology
• Tim Holtz
• Sanding Block
• Prima
• Stencil (Item #564278
• Finnabair
• Opal Magic Acrylic Paint
• Rose Gold
• Metallique Wax
• Vintage Gold
• TCW
• Light & Fluffy Modeling Paste
• Simon Says Stamp
• Embossing & Watermark Ink
• Clear
• Liquitex
• Matte Super Heavy Gel
• Kilz
• Original Primer
• Mod Podge
• Matte Acrylic Sealer
• Daler Rowney
• White Gesso

Great-Grandma

My great grandmother, about 82 years ago!

The majority of this layout is made using products that came in the June 2019 Tres Jolie Kit Club Scrapbooking Kit (product list below), and was created for the June Sketch Challenge hosted by Kim & the Tres Jolie Kit Club!

The Tres Jolie Kit Club June Sketch

I just love 49 & Market, and those laser cut shapes made this layout go together much faster than fussy cutting flowers!!

Adding some foam under the photo gives it just a little lift from the layers underneath.

I set out with a goal to see if I could use an entire package of flowers on a layout! I think it's a first for me!

I just happened it have the perfect Say It In Crystals in my stash for this project!

Another big, flower milestone for me...using a mix of flat & 3D flowers. I don't know if I've ever really succeeded at it. It always makes me panic!

A bit of the lace from the Tres Jolie Kit & a ReneaBouquets Heart Paper Clip for some little touches.

Products:

• [From the] Tres Jolie June 2019 Scrapbooking Kit
• 49 & Market
• Bold & Beautiful Collection
• Dear John
• Edge of Reason
• Whispers
• Laser Cut Shapes
• Blossom Blends
• Bluebell
• Lace
• ReneaBouquets
• Beautiful Board Heart Paper Clips
• Art Anthology
• Keyholes 6x9 Stencil
• Shimmerz
• Creameez
• Lapis Dance
• Dazzlerz
• Foiled Again
• Prima
• Finnabair
• White Crackle Texture Paste
• Jamie Dougherty
• Bloom
• Spark 6x6 Stencil
• Frank Garcia
• Santorini
• Say It In Crystals
• idea-ology
• Tim Holtz
• Tiny Attacher
• Tonic
• Tim Holtz
• Paper Distresser
• JudiKins
• Diamond Glaze
• Art Glitter Glue
• Silly Winks Sticky Back Foam Sheet
• Liquitex Clear Gesso

Butterfly Lights

"Butterfly Lights"

In honor of her one year anniversary of Tres Jolie Kit Club, Kim had an online (Facebook) crop! The first challenge posted was a "bingo" challenge, and this is what I made using [most of] the products that came in the Tres Jolie June Mixed Media Kit!

Challenge #1 Scrapbook Bingo: Complete a project (card, scrapbook page, altered project, etc) using the any of the items list in a row. That row can be straight or diagonal. Upload your project to the Crop challenge file by Midnight (CST) tomorrow [June 9, 2019] for a chance to win a prize. You don't have to use one of our kits, but it would be nice to see (just no promoting any other kits).

The row with the yellow box is my "BINGO!"

The breakdown:

• Watercolor: I know, I know. HOW is there watercolor on there?!?! It was messy, but I added Concentrated Watercolors by Art Philosophy to the project (on top of the Acrylic Modeling Paste, which is where the Mod Podge Acrylic Sealer came in! I used it to keep those watercolors in place after they dried!!)
• Twine/String: Jute String by Tim Holtz on the top knob
• Wire: Wire lights by Prima
• Beads: Teal Glass Beautiful Beads by ReneaBouquets
• Glitter: Diamond Chunky Glitter Glass by ReneaBouquets

The good news, I've managed to (finally) make my computer capable of recording videos!

The bad news? I haven't edited the video for this project yet! (limited project submission time and all)

BUT...I'm going to edit it! I swear!!

UPDATE: I finished the editing...sorta. I mean, there's video, but no sound [Update #2: I added music after my son said it was "creepily quiet" LOL!]. By the time I "dealt" with my computer I was too tired of trying. Plus, it's been many, many years since I've played with video editing, and I am still trying to get my groove back! As I continue recording projects I do, the videos should theoretically improve...but for now, here is the video that has had almost 4 hours shaved off!

Here are some photos!

A close up look at the Chunky Glitter Glass at the bottom.

A closer look at the top.

A close up of [three of] the ReneaBouquet Glass Beads (there are nine total on the project)

Products:

• [From the] Tres Jolie June Mixed Media Kit
• Prima
• Finnabair
• Graphite Texture Paste
• Wax Cire Cera
• Peacock
• Lumies
• Item # 584771
• The "moss"
• Darice
• Metal Candle Holder Stand
• Floral Embellishments
• 30062044 Mini Sachet Roses
• Pastel, 0.75in, 25 Pack, Assorted
• ReneaBouquets
• Glass Beautiful Beads
• Teal
• Chunky Glitter Glass
• Diamond
• Magical Miniatures Double Side Printed Butterflies
• Watercolor Spun Sugar
• 13@rts
• Acrylic Modeling Paste
• Chalk
• American Crafts
• Vicki Boutin
• CreativeFX
• Iridescent Glaze
• idea-ology
• Tim Holtz
• Jute String
• Tonic Studios
• Tim Holtz
• 5" Scissors
• Prima
• Finnabair
• 3D Gloss Gel
• 2" Silicone Brush
• Art Philsophy
• Concentrated Watercolor
• Bora Bora
• Onyx
• Liquitex
• Black Gesso
• Daler Rowney
• White Gesso
• Mod Podge
• Matte Acrylic Sealer
• JudiKins
• Diamond Glaze

Altered Box

An altered box I did for the Reneabouquets Feb 2019 Valentintes/Romantic Mood Board Challenge over on Facebook!

I started with the Shimmerz Raspberry Sherbet for the lower half of the box then used their Salt of the Earth for the upper half & lid, and left it to dry overnight. When I work up the next morning I felt that something was missing, so I pulled out my new Prima Indian Pink wax, my Nuvo Mousse, and my jar of Iridescent Glaze, and I sat down to ponder what to do with it all!

Eventually I decided to put the Indian Pink wax on top of the Raspberry Sherbet, I added a middle band of color with the Nuvo Mousse, and I put the Iridescent Glaze on the remaining white Salt of the Earth. After it was all dry I was arranging the flowers on the lid and kept thinking I should add something subtle, which is where the lattice stenciling came from. Then I finished arranging my flowers, sprinkled on some glitter glass, and added the "Astrial Pink" butterfly from ReneaBouquets for some extra color.

Products:

• ReneaBouquets:
• Hot Pink Shard Glitter Glass
• Astrial Pink Glass Wing Double Butterflies
• Tropical Summer Limited Edition Anemone Mulberry Paper Flowers (the light pink flowers & leaves)
• Shimmerz:
• Paste-eez
• Salt of the Earth
• Raspberry Sherbet
• Prima
• Finnabair
• Art Alchemy Metallic Wax
• Indian Pink
• Art Extravagance
• Paper Texture Paste
• Tonic
• Nuvo Embellishment Mousse
• Peony Pink
• American Crafts
• Vicki Boutin
• CreativeFX Iridescent Glaze
• Art Anthology
• Lattice Stencil
• KaiserCraft
• Paper Blooms
• Hot Pink
• JudiKins Diamond Glaze