Challenge : 3 in 1

Hello !

This is one layout which i did using prompts from 3 different challenges :

1. sketch : Let's Capture Our Memories : Sketch #86

2. prompt #1 : The Studio Challenges : Buttons

3. prompt #2 : Simon Says Stamp - Monday Challenge : Witch Kraft

I also tried to do some water-coloring and hand-stitching using embroidery floss.

here is my LO :

for my kraft elements : i used 2 birds, a border on the top and the big heart. also used a light kraft color patterned paper as my background.

for my messy painted buttons : i painted white buttons to include purple, green and gold.  this is what i did :

purple buttons : i used alcohol ink - eggplant and cranberry

green buttons : i used distress paint 

gold buttons : i used gold color shine with gold paint.

(the only reason i did this is cause i didn't have these colors in my stash, but i have a lots of white and clear buttons so this worked out great :), i wish it could have turned out a bit neater, but after i added the floss i guess it looks ok)

for my water-coloring : Mardi Gras title

i'm not very good at this. this is what i did :

1. i printed a Mardi gras doodle by doodlesave in a smaller size and fussy cut it. 

2. painted it with water-colors. (note to self : next time use water-color paper instead of regular cardstock, the water makes the cardstock warp a lot)

3. i then outlined everything with black water-proof marker. (though i didn't have any bleeding of the printer ink, the lines were very faded, that's why the outlining.)

4. lastly i applied a thin layer of Glossy accents (i love this stuff :) i did this to saturate the colors a bit and give it a sheen which made it look a little cooler :)). Since Glossy accents is water-based i recommend dry-brushing it and working quickly. 

for my stitching : i didn't use any pre-made stitching guides. i just let the element shapes guide me and poked holes around it. 

1. on the heart element - i stitched the buttons. stuck it on my LO. then made holes around the heart and did a straight stitch to accent it. 

2. 3 cross-stitches to the top-right : did this to bring in the purple. i lightly drew 3 X's. poked the holes. rubbed my marking and did the stitch.

3. banner : did this to add a little festive look. i first drew a line where i wanted my banner to be. then used the ek-success banner punch out as a guide punched holes. And then did a back-stitch.

hope u like my LO and please do try some water-coloring and hand-stitching on u'r projects, it is really fun. 

Thank-u for stopping by. :)