DecoArtMedia Winter Wonderland Challenge: Winter is Magic Snowy Owl Canvas

Welcome to the DecoArt Media Winter Wonderland Challenge!

This challenge is winter themed and filled with blues, purples and maybe even some snow!
The DecoArt Mixed Media Design Team has been busy creating some great inspiration pieces that have been featured daily since December 28th over on the DecoArt Media Blog.  The challenge opened for entries on December 28th and will close on January 29th.

Hello, hello!!!  Are you guys keeping warm?  It's been pretty mild so far here in Texas.  February is usually our coldest month so we'll have to wait and see how we fair this winter.   Okay so for this challenge I created a beautiful snowy owl mixed media canvas.

I'm using a 6x6 burlap canvas that I covered with a thick layer of  DecoArt Media gesso.  I used a palette knife to spread it on then added a wash of blue interference.

Next I added warmth with shades of pink.  I'm using a combination of quinacridone magenta, magenta interference and white shimmer mist.

 After that I mixed up some Prussian blue with crackle paint.  I applied it with a palette knife and stamped snowflakes into it when it was half dry.  This technique leaves a subtle impression in the background.

I tweaked the background a bit then used a chalk pencil to sketch my design.  Once I was happy with the sketch I loaded my brush with Paynes Grey and went over the sketch.

After that it was just a matter of coloring in my owl.  I started with a base layer of good ole Titanium White.

I continued to layer and add shadows using Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Paynes Grey and Carbon Black.  While the paint was still wet, I sprinkled a thin layer of blue fairy dust for a little shimmer.

Next I added embossed snowflakes here and there.

To round out the composition and add some interest, I attached an embellishment cluster.  The cluster includes a glittered snowflake, tiny silk rose, hatpin and paper flower.

The final touch was adding the sentiment: Winter is Magic.

Thank you so much for stopping by today, be sure to enter the DecoArtMedia Winter Wonderland Challenge.  Have a wonderful day!!

Hooo's Ready For Spring Blog Hop!!

Welcome to the Hooo's Ready For Spring Blog Hop! 

 We are so happy that you could join us today! In case this is the first time you have joined us for a hop, let me fill you in. The lovely Heather Lynn, who absolutely loves owls, gets all of her friends together for a seasonal owl themed hop every three months. Since Spring is almost here we decided to share Spring themed or Spring colored projects this time around. Heather Lynn has put together an amazing line up for your viewing pleasure but wait there's more!

The wonderful Pinque Peacock is sponsoring the hop!!! So please be sure to head over to the PP blog and become a follower. Then, head on over to their Facebook page and see all of the beautiful items they have to offer! Here is the link...

Pinque Peacock Facebook Page- https://www.facebook.com/PinquePeacock?fref=ts

One lucky hopper that hops all of the way through and follows all of the blogs will win a $15 bundle from Pinque Peacock. That will include..

(4) Beaded Stick Pins

(6) Large Felt Poppers

(2) Layered Garden Beauties

(2) Large 1.5" Fabric Covered Buttons (FCB)

(6) Small 3/4" Fabric Covered Buttons (FCB)

(1) 2.5" Splendid Swirl (w/Embellished Center)

Thank you Pinque Peacock! 

Heather Lynn will choose ONE winner next week! Okay now onto my project!!

I made this cute little tag in the beautiful colors of Spring.  If you visit me often either here or on FB then you know that I like to say "WOOT, WOOT" and I want you to know that every time I type it in I'm doing my little happy dance, lol.  So when you see it, just know that I'm raising the roof over here ;D

Now for the nitty gritty of this tag! I used a #8 tag and spayed it with Dylusions inks. Then I ran it through my Cuttlebug to emboss it and inked with TH Peacock Feathers. The little owl stamp is by Inkadinkado on the Gem Stone Birds set. The little frame is from Michaels. I made the stick pin and the smaller flowers are K and Company. The large pink flower, tulle and ribbons are from my stash and the sentiments are by Making Memories.

Well friends that's it for me!! Up next is my EXTREMELY talented friend Lisa of A Mermaids Crafts, enjoy!!

Here's the complete line up just in case you get lost along the way.

Heather Lynn-http://heathernovinger.blogspot.com

 Jessica -http://jessicascraftshaque.blogspot.com

Teresa- www.createenjoyshare.blogspot.com

****Norma G.-http://lilhoneybeestudios.blogspot.com/**** YOU ARE HERE

Lisa-http://indymermaid.blogspot.com

Paula D.-http://scrapyourworld1.blogspot.com

Cindy- http://www.cindys-greencricut.blogspot.com/

Janet R -http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/

Tara-http://www.craftindesertdivas.blogspot.com/

Carrie- http://paper-wings-productions.blogspot.com

  

Thanks so much for joining us today! Have a great weekend!

Owl Be Home For Christmas Blog Hop!

Hello Friends!  Welcome to the Owl Be Home For Christmas Blog Hop!! 

We are so happy you are here! Please be sure to start at the beginning at Heather Lynn's blog so you don't miss out on a thing!  We have all made some super cute owl themed projects to share with you today! You will not only get some inspiration~ but you could win prizes, too! Heather Lynn is offering one hopper a really fun prize. You must FOLLOW and COMMENT at all of the stops to have a chance to win the Grand Prize! There will be lots of other candy offered along the way! Please take your time and visit all of the blogs! You have all weekend to do so. Please be sure to let us know at the last stop (at Pinque Peacock) that you followed the rules to be included in the random drawing for the Grand Prize!

Today I have a super sparkly Owl ornament to share with you :D

 This ornament started out as a Laughing Cow cheese spread container. I love those things so I have A LOT of containers saved up for projects. I'm so glad I was finally able to use one so my DH can't call me a hoarder anymore, lol.  

I started out by attaching some SEI Alpine Frost patterned paper to the inside of the container.

Next I added gold sequenced ribbon to the inside to help reflect some light. You can kind of see it here. I added the same sequenced ribbon to the outside of the container. Next I started working on my little owl.

To make my owl, I drew him out on the same SEI Alpine Frost paper I used on the background. Then I used some Studio G glitter glue to outline and add details. For the eyes, I used a circle punch and gemstones. All of the edges are inked with Festive Berries TH Distress Ink. To make the tree branches, I stamped a small piece of a brown paper bag with a wood grain print, then I rolled it up and added some Pearl acrylic dabber paint.

I cut the poinsettias with the Cricut Flower Shoppe cartridge using my favorite vintage sheet music. (Come on, you know I HAD to use some, lol.) I also tucked in some miniature snowflake ornaments (I'm loving those right now), tiny roses, and Industrial Chic beaded charms.

Here's a look at the gold sequenced ribbon on the outside of the ornament. I also added some gold tinsel trim for a finished look. I cut a scalloped circle for the back using the Cricut Sentimentals cartridge. The green patterned paper is from the SEI Alpine Frost collection. I drilled a hole on the top using my Dremel and used a beautiful sheer gold ribbon to hang.

I hope you've enjoyed my altered Laughing Cow container project!  
Before I send you off to the next stop I have a little Holiday themed blog candy to share:

For a chance to win, all you have to do is be a follower, leave a comment and for an extra chance, just like my FB page then come back and let me know!  You'll have until 12am CST, Tuesday, December 25th, 2012 to enter so good luck!  I'll post the name of the lucky winner on Wednesday, December 26th, so be sure to come back and to see if you're the lucky winner!!

Here is the wonderful line up we have for you this weekend!

Heather Lynn-http://heathernovinger.blogspot.com/
Teresa-http://www.createenjoyshare.blogspot.com/
Jenn-http://scraphappensembellishit.blogspot.com/
Jessica Esch~ http://chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com/
Ashley - http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com/
Lisa - http://indymermaid.blogspot.com/
Melissa Kelsey - http://kelseymel.blogspot.com/
An'Jenic Gibson - http://anjenicgibson.blogspot.com/
Cindy- http://www.cindys-greencricut.blogspot.com/
Julie- http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/
Joe- http://scrapbookjoeblog.blogspot.com/
Christina Capps - http://cema1cema.blogspot.com/
Janet R -http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/
Paula http://scrapyourworld1.blogspot.com/
Tara-http://www.craftindesertdivas.blogspot.com/
Heather D.-http://joemamainks.blogspot.com/
Norma-http://lilhoneybeestudios.blogspot.com/ -------YOU ARE HERE!
Pinque Peacock-http://pinquepeacock.blogspot.com/
Thank you so much for joining us today!!!
HAVE A BLESSED DAY & MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Have An Owlsome Fall Y'All!

Welcome to the 

Have An Owlsome Fall Y'All 

Blog Hop!

  

If you arrived here from Ashley's Blog, then you are on Track!

 We are so happy to have you join us today! The hop starts at Heather Lynn's blog so please start there.  You won't want to miss out on any of these wonderful projects! This is a 2 day hop and the line up will be different each day.  Please start HERE today (9/22) and tomorrow (9/23), so we can send you in the right direction!

 Our first "Well Owl Be" Blog Hop went over so well, we decided to do an owl themed hop 4 times a year! Our next hop will be right before Christmas and we hope you will come back and join us then, too!

One grand prize winner will win a Cricut cartridge and a stamp set sponsored by Erica's Craft Room! Thank you, Erica, you are so generous! Please be a follower and leave a comment at all of the stops in the hop for the chance to win. There will also be other blog candy along the way!

Okay, now for my project :D  

I've been on a Halloween kick lately so I made a BOO Sign:

I've been making a ton of these because I just love leaving them for my friends and family. This one measures 12 1/2" x 5 3/4". I used Crescent board for my base and covered it with Basic Grey's Eerie Haunted Forest.

I painted the backside with black acrylic paint for a nice finished look. Then added the BOO poem with some brads.

I made the large OWL with my Animal Kingdom Cricut Cartridge. I cut him at 6" out of Basic Grey's Eerie Evil Eye patterned paper. Next I punched the circles for his eyes from some vintage sheet music (you know I gotta work it in somewhere, lol) and added some gems. I inked all of the edges with Tim Holtz's Black Soot Distress Ink.

This cute little guy is by K&Company, Brenda Walton Stitched Adornments. He's just super cute, isn't he!

Since this is meant to be hung on a door, I added beautiful ribbons with cute bows in black & purple.

I used large white glittered chipboard letters and inked them with Tim Holtz's Dusty Concord Distress Ink. I also used a K&Company glittered frame backed with more vintage sheet music and some embellishments from my stash. To finish things off I trimmed the edges with a cream colored zipper, black sequenced trim and a polka dot scalloped border. Here is the poem I like to use in case you'd like to make your own BOO signs:

The air is cool, the season fall,

Soon Halloween will come to all.

With ghosts and goblins, spooks galore,

Trick-or-Treaters at the door.

The spooks are after things to do.

In fact, a spook brought this to you.

The treats that come with this short note

Are yours to keep. Enjoy them both!

Excitement grows when friends like you

Will copy it and make it two.

Neighbors will have smiling faces;

None can guess who “BOO-ed” which places.

A day or two to work your spell,

But keep it secret!  Hide it well!

Join in the fun; the season’s here.

So spread these “BOOs” – and share the cheer!

I hope I've inspired you to join in on the fun :D 
Now I have some treats for you, to help you cast your very own spells!

To win this spooky blog candy, all you have to do is be a follower, leave a comment and for an extra chance to win just like my FB page then come back and let me know!  You'll have until 5pm CST on Monday, September 24, 2012 to enter.  I'll post the name of the lucky winner on Tuesday, September 25th so be sure to come back and check to see if you're the lucky winner!!

Now make sure to head over to my sweet friend Jessica E.'s Blog Next!

Here is the complete line up for today just in case you get lost along the way:

Heather Lynn - http://heathernovinger.blogspot.com/ ***START***

Jessica S - http://jessicascraftshaque.blogspot.com/

Ashley- http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com/

Norma G. - http://lilhoneybeestudios.blogspot.com/ ***YOU ARE HERE***

Jessica E - http://chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com/

Scrapbook Joe - http://scrapbookjoeblog.blogspot.com/

Paula D. - http://scrapyourworld1.blogspot.com/

Lisa - http://indymermaid.blogspot.com/

Heather E. - http://craftymamaof2heve.blogspot.com/

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR JOINING US
&
HAVE AN AN OWLSOME FALL Y'ALL!!!

MARK YOU CALENDERS!!

Mark your calenders, put a note on the fridge, do whatever you gotta do to SAVE THIS DATE:


Please join us for this VERY SPECIAL Owl themed blog hop.  Why is it soooo special you ask.....WELL it just so happens to be the very 1st Blog Hop that my friend Heather Lynn is hosting & it's also my 1st time participating in a Blog Hop!!   I'm very excited and my mind has been working overtime, I've got so many ideas for my project(s) ;D  So be sure to join us, Heather has put together a super talented group and you won't wanna miss their AMAZING projects on JUNE 22, 2012 and lets not forget all the blog candy up for grabs!!!