Say It With Letters "A Day in Paris" The Eiffel Tower

Say It With Letters Eiffel Tower.  Soldered and patina-ed with Novacan Black. Rhinstones added and a heart of La Bonne Vie in French means the good life which I purchased from Gaby'sChicCreations . The dove on top is copper covered with solder. The box I made and covered with glass I cut myself. The images are from Etsy 1x1 digital collages I purchased from InMyCedarChest at Etsy. The tiny vespa also came from Gaby's Chic Creations, see link above. Everyone needs a Vespa to ride around Paris in right? LOL!!! I love how the whole thing how it turned out, I even took it to my TAG (Tidewater Artist Group) to show them. They all loved it. I added a few Photoshop Brushes and had some fun with editing.

Here is a little close up of the Vespa and the box, the key with heart if from Gaby's Chic Creations see link above. I used nickel silver cut and then metal stamped the word amore for love. I so enjoyed making it and I was excited about it finished on April 13, 2012 and was going to post shortly after and Cooper broke his right arm on Friday the 13th and had surgery the next morning with three pins soooo here is the post now.

Black and white version to see the patina. See link above for Novacan.  

Few more close ups to see the details and the solder.

Here is a little charm I made for my neighbor.

These were the tags I made to trade at Art & Soul I made 20 different ones like this. Some of the trades were fabulous. The mixed media house tags everyone loved.

Hope everyone is doing great in blog land. I made a beautiful necklace yesterday I hope to post soon, and a few watercolors also. We have been to the beach three times already and the boys are enjoying it. Coop with his cast has played in the water with a bag, lol! He doesn't mind at all but can't wait to take it off. He even ask if we can go to the beach when he gets his cast off. I have had computer issues it seems the Microsoft updates are not taking effect and the computer is just ill....so my husband says he is going to buy me an Apple!!! YES!! Finally! I have been after one of them for years.....I had some really good pics I wanted to show you but until I get my computer fixed whaaaa! My garden is coming along too!! SO excited about the upcoming season. Hugs to all!!! Take care in blog land!! Dawn Gallop

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Say It With Letter's You & Me So Happy Together w/ a Tutorial

Are you thinking of Valentine's Day?? If not then you need to.....it is less than 24 days away...and you know how fast that will come!! So start thinking of that special one......by making them this wonderful MDF cut-out of You & Me found at Say It With Letter's Etsy Store I have these sitting above my bed which is a brand new painted headboard that my husband made and is so beautiful. Just perfect! I love how they turned out....I cut the little couple out with the Silhouette SD and the tiny heart. The tutorial below will explain some of the easy steps to create this same look. Photoshop brushes used to edit picture.

Photo 1 Gather supplies, I used Wilton parchment paper to keep the gel medium from sticking, you could use your craft mat or wax paper. Golden Gel Medium, Tim Holtz tissue paper (ok I'm lovin that stuff) once again Thanks to Tim and Idea-ology. I also used a cheap black tissue paper found from Wal-Mart just to add texture under the paint this was used on the &
Photo 2 Using the Tim Holt tissue wrap begin placing the Golden Gel medium down than adding the tissue paper, cover again with gel medium...I am using the matte gel medium you can use gloss or whatever you like.
Photo 3 I found it easier to cut the whole amount of tissue paper out to cover each letter, then wrapped and cut excess, you will need to coats of tissue paper for the light colored papers. The black covered in one coat.
Photo 4 You can use small pieces to cover any missing spots.

Photo 1 Here the & is covered with the black tissue paper, since it was so dull looking but added great texture Photo 2 I then added a coat of Tattered Angels Glam Glitter Paint in Stiletto this stuff is great if you haven't tried it...you should. It coats great and dries quick and covers well.

Photo1 Here while the Glam was still wet I sprinkled silver hearts just to add that "Bling"  Photo2 Now take the music covered letters outside and spray the Krylon Webbing Spray in Silver (this needs a well ventilated area) This stuff is fabulous....it makes the coolest texture and is so easy to use just make sure you are at least 8-10 inches away from your item you are spraying. I have used this in Halloween cards...etc.

You can see here is where I added all the little embellies....of your choice. I cut the SO HAPPY TOGETHER from the Silhouette SD. To make the glitter paper I use regular smooth white cardstock spray with Krylon Super Qucik Spray adhesive then sprinkle on ultra fine silver glitter, allow to dry then sprinkle off excess glitter.

The little couple and heart were also cut from the Silhouette SD

You & Me

These ready to craft letters are available at Say It With Letters you will find wonderful shapes for any and all arts and crafts. These make awesome mosaic bases.....so go check it out! Also please check out all the inspiration offered at the Say It With Letters Blog

Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend, it is raining here.....the boys are not so happy about that but I told them it would be a great day to catch up on their school projects. Have a good one! Hugs to all, Dawn Gallop

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Apothecary House using Fabulous Papers By Echo Park

The Apothecary House.......all began from paper my husband went and bought me at my request I called Archiver's to see if they had it and they said YES! He stopped and picked it up for me and he didn't get home to real late that night so the next morning I walked into my studio knowing I was going to use it....I looked around thinking what do I want to do???
I saw this old nick nack shelf that I had purchased at a junk store (who doesn't love that?) I thought perfect an apothecary house.....I just adore those tiny bottles anyway......I used those fabulous Echo Park papers Apothecary Emporium and was so pleased with the results.  I included some herbs and spices to add to the effect. The papers were so perfect for this. The paints were basic white and Tim holtz crackle effects. I edited the picture in Photoshop.

More 7 Gypsies bottles and a handmade mortar and pestal and a tiny brass spoon.
The stickers are also from 7 Gypsies

The skull I hand built out of paper clay....love that stuff!

Here is another tiny 7 Gypsies Bottle with the "9" sticker also by 7 Gypsies
I always try to put a nine in my art work........

Here is what it looked like before the alter the cobwebs were an added bonus!

Echo Park

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Stuck On You Sketches "Sandy Toes and Salty Kisses" using the Creative Imaginations Beach Cottage Collections

Stuck On You Sketches

This week the sketch is by sweet Leah 

Who doesn't love the Friday reveal at Stuck On You Sketches??

The team has put together an awesome take on the sketch.

Check it out SOUS

I had a super time with this layout I had a babysitter for most of the afternoon so I could actually put together this wonderful layout. I used the pp from Creative Imaginations Beach Cottage Collection which the minute I laid eyes on it...it was in my basket.

I bought it in May while in Florida. I was feely beachy sooooo of course this is what I put togther.

I wanted to name it treasures of the Sea.....but this also fits so well. Cooper at Nags Head in 2010. The boys LOVE the beach, well who doesn't?? 

The title is so perfect It is from Silhouette SD I cut from Bazzill Raven paper. I used half of a wine faux cork, sea shells,

Prima flowers, starfish, coral, sanddollars and more. Even the sand in the bottle. The ribbon I made using my Pfaff felting machine. Which I soooo love!!! It is just amazing!!!!

The Mermaid is just a favorite of mine anyday! I hand painted it using the Twinkling H20's now Creative Imaginations is selling them!!! Awesome I have had mine for many years from Luminarte. They are just awesome...I can't say it enough.
Then I went over them with a few Ranger Stickles.



I also added Copic markers to her skin tone. Raffia, stitched the background diecut which is from Cricut using the Lacy Labels Cartridge, and TH Distress Inks on the labels (diecuts)

The quote is fabulous and oh so perfect.......
“I dropped a tear in the ocean, and whenever they find it I'll stop loving you, only then.”

--Anonymous

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Oh my don't you love that quote.??



Here is the picture I used of Cooper at OBX 2010 edited in PhotoShop

Sketch By Leah Schaeffer

I took this adorable picture of my granddaughter Abigail this week, she has been her all week even spent the night, which is hard for her, she's a mommies girl. She loves the pool she asks all day Grandma Dawn we going to the pool now? I always love the summer, and it has flown by...like usual. Sad I wish it could be summer a bit longer. They eaten nutty butties and popsicles all week.  I made them zoo pancakes for breakfast today and Abigail told the boys I made them for her. The cutest little story she was sad and missed her mommy and daddy last night so I was holding her in the bed all the boys were around her in a circle tring to comfort her it was like she was a brand new baby...I just thought how thoughtful and caring they were. I'm gonna miss ya Abigail when ya go to school! She starts school this year, Cooper is three months younger than her and he can't start till next year because of the deadline and he is sooooo ready, the school system has had so many cut backs they have elliminated the 4 year old program which Cooper could utilize but not now. Cooper is so READY!!!!

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Say It With Letters W is for Whale

W is for Whale

Say It With Letters Cutouts

You can get one to decorate right here

Whale

They are sooo adorable.

Check out Say It With Letters Blog to see the other DT work....awesome Inspiration.

I used old Rusty Pickle paper and shaded with burnt umber paints, two buttons for the eye,

the hat was cut from the Cricut Stand and Salute Cartridge at 2.....love the hat!! Used the CuttleBug to emboss the hat using an Quickutz embossing folder.

Edited the photo in PhotoShop.

Say It With Letters Cutout

Hello all I made this adorable little whale from Say It With Letters .  Just sooo soo cute!! Today I am finishing up a layout for tomorrows reveal and my last layout for DT at Stuck On You Sketches don't forget to stop back tomorrow by because I am in a beachy mood.....hint hint!!! Have a sweet day!! Hugs to all, Dawn Gallop

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Stuck On You Sketches "There Is Beauty All Around" Using Creative Imaginations Papers







Stuck On You Sketches layout using a sketch by our very own Nanne'. I used Creative Imaginations papers, Webster's, and GCD.  The lace is vintage, an original Frozen Charlotte doll from Germany. Vintage doily, and an original quote by me
Sunflowers grace the garden like the beauty of the butterfly. ~Dawn Gallop
The picture in edited in PhotoShop, the title was cut from the Silhouette SD.

Sketch by Nanne' Harry





Thanks for stopping by this weekend I am having a birthday party for Dusty he will be three and Amanda came home today. The birthday party will be a pool, and pizza party...fun fun fun!!! Enjoy your weekend!!
Hugs, Dawn Gallop



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Stuck On You Sketches "Time in the Garden is Time Well Spent" Encaustic Layout with Bo Bunny Paper

Stuck on You Sketches
Time In the Garden is Time Well Spent
An Encaustics layout on the Bo Bunny Paper
The picture is of a watercan in my garden that I have edited in PhotoShop which I love how it turned out.
I used Helmar glues and WOW!!! They are AMAZING!!!!! The title I made in Silhouette on a peice of transparency then glued it on without any glue showing!!! The gear and watch parts are real and vintage. The number nine is a vintage #, I always collect the number 9's anywhere they are.  The clock behind the picture was cut from the Cricut on Wall Decor and More. I used paints, Pan Pastels, R&F Encaustic wax, stamps by Hero Arts, Stamper's Anonymous Tim Holtz collection, Helmar Glues, The Helmar Scrap Dots is my favorite. Golden Gesso was applied first to the fun foam numbers.
The pussy willow is Prima.

A little close up although not crooked  just a different view in the camera.

Note the numbers under the encaustic wax.

This design is by our very own Nanne' Harry at SOUS.
Awesome sketch and I sure had fun with it!! Thanks Nanne'!

Mark Your calendars for the Summer Mini Blog Hop at SOUS.

Hello and Happy BirthDay to Me!!! Yepper's I am having a birthday today, and what better way to spend it than on a SOUS reveal??? Yes our sketch this week is by our very own Nanne' Harry , don't forget to stop by and say hi to Nanne', waving here Hi Nanne'.  For my birthday I get to spend the whole day creating making ART, jewelry style!!! I can't wait!!! This week has been a busy one, we had fireworks for the fouth of July, Amanda left for the Navy on Tuesday, I spent all day Wednesday with my dear friend Nancy aka Fancy Nancy at her wonderful beautiful home, we went to Panera Bread for lunch, M's, ACMoore, and a gorgeous nursery, where I bought some plants....I know like I needed more. We had a blast!!! I had no kids and no husband with me either...yep can you believe it??? Fun fun day! Well I hope you like my layout I sure had a sweet time making it today, my granddaughter came to visit today and I worked in between play times. Have a wonderful weekend! Cyber Hugs, Dawn Gallop

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