Compendium of Curiosities 3 Challenge #29 – Eroded Metallic

I missed the last Compendium of Curiosities challenge (hanging my head in shame), but I got it back together for #29! Linda Ledbetter over at the Studio L3 blog has been hosting these challenges based on Tim Holtz's book A Compendium of Curiosities Vol. 3 and they are always a blast. This challenge is the Eroded Metallic technique as shown on page 44 of the book. It is quite fun and you can use all sorts of color combos. I created a Father's Day card and two matching ATCs ('cause I'm completely addicted to them now).

and the ATC's:

This challenge is sponsored by Inspiration Emporium. If you join in too you might win a $50 gift credit to spend in the store! Be sure to cruise on over to the Studio L3 blog and see all the eye candy. The Curiosity Crew and entrants have really created some beautiful work!

Thanks for stopping by and I hope I've inspired you to go get creative. Many of the supplies I used for these cards can be found at Inspiration Emporium. Follow the links below and use my code JUICE at Inspiration Emporium to save 10% if you go shopping there. I will also point out that US shipping is always $5 and international shipping is just $10 at IE. ;-)

Sizzix Movers & Shapers L Die - Tag & Bookplates	Spellbinders S5-048 Nestabilities Dies Mega - Sprightly Sprockets	Sizzix Texture Fades Embossing Folders 2PK - Rays & Retro Circles Set	Sizzix - Texture Fades Embossing Folders 2 pk - Blueprint & Gears Set	Hero Arts - Cling Stamps - Flying Airships	Tim Holtz Collection - Remnants
Tim Holtz Collection - CMS155 - Simple Sayings	Tim Holtz Collection - CMS164 - Tiny Things	Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Antique Linen	Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Barn Door	Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Pumice Stone	Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Tea Dye
Archival #0 Pad - Jet Black	Tim Holtz - Core'dinations Kraft-Core - Paper Stack	Tim Holtz Distress Paints - Black Soot	Tim Holtz Distress Paints - Antique Bronze	Tim Holtz Distress Paints - Peeled Paint	Tim Holtz Distress Paints - Forest Moss
Tim Holtz Distress Paints - Broken China	Tim Holtz - Idea-ology - Tiny Attacher	Ranger Super Fine Detail Embossing Powder - Clear	Tim Holtz - Distress Marker - Full Set in Tube	Tim Holtz - Idea-ology - Ephemera Pack - Expedition	Sharpie 1829201 Metallic Fine Point Permanent Marker, Assorted Colors, 6-Pack

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Mixed Media May-Hem with Eileen Hull & DecoArt

This month Eileen Hull's Art with Heart Challenge is all about inspiring you with Mixed-Media Sizzix projects featuring DecoArt Media products and techniques!  It has been non-stop Mixed-Media May-hem at the blog, be sure to head on over and check out all the fabulous projects the team has been sharing throughout the month. You have a few days left to link up your own project and have a chance to win a new die!

I used Eileen's new Vintage Travel die Passport Book to create an ATC display album.

Isn't that crackle on the covers fabulous? I was perusing the Deco Art Media how-to videos done by Andy Skinner and saw his Mega Crackle technique – I knew I had to try it! (Check out his great instructional video for all the details.) The base layer underneath the crackle was created with DecoArt mists (see list below). Wow are they intense! Here's an ATC card base I made at the same time I was spraying the cover boards (forgot to photograph those, oops!):

love those colors!!

I almost hated to cover all that goodness up! But I wanted that crackle so I continued on. ;-) The butterfly is colored using watered down fluid acrylics. The color intensity of all these products is really amazing. Just a little bit goes a long way.

The inner pages are stamped to form an area to set off the ATCs. I was trying to come up with fancy ways of fastening in the ATCs (non permanently) and ultimately kept it simple. I just have loops of washi tape holding them in! That way I can swap them out for new ones easily.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope I've inspired you to go get creative. Many of the supplies I used for this project can be found at Inspiration Emporium. Follow the links below and use my code JUICE at Inspiration Emporium to save 10% if you go shopping there. I will also point out that US shipping is always $5 and international shipping is just $10 at IE. ;-)

Also, DecoArt just launched a new Facebook page just for their Media line. You can check it out HERE. Amazing eye candy abounds!

Sizzix ScoreBoards XL Die - Book, Passport	Sizzix - Sizzlits Decorative Strip Dies - Spring Greenery	Butterfly Duo by Tim Holtz	Sizzix Movers & Shapers Magnetic Die Set 2PK - Mini Labels Set	Tim Holtz Collection - Curiosities	Tim Holtz Collection - Wallpaper and Wood
Tim Holtz Collection Stencils - THS026 - Gothic	Tim Holtz - Core'dinations Kraft-Core - Paper Stack	Tim Holtz - Distress Watercolor Cardstock, 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"	Sizzix Little Sizzles - 6" x 13" Mat Board Pack	Archival Ink Pad Designer Series: Wendy Vecchi - Dandelion	Archival Ink Pad Designer Series: Wendy Vecchi - Tree Branch
Archival #0 Pad - Jet Black	Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Minis - Kit 1	Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Minis - Kit 3	Tim Holtz - Idea-ology - Accoutrements - Buttons	Deco Art Media Gesso, 4-Ounce, White	Deco Art Media Crackle Paint, 4-Ounce, White
Deco Art Media Varnish, 4-Ounce, Ultra Matte	Deco Art Media Acrylic Mister, 2-Ounce, Purple	Deco Art Media Acrylic Mister, 2-Ounce, Primary Magenta	Deco Art Media Acrylic Shimmer Mister, 2-Ounce, Violet	Deco Art Media Fluid Acrylic Paint, 1-Ounce, Diarylide Yellow	Deco Art Media Fluid Acrylic Paint, 1-Ounce, Transparent Yellow Iron Oxide
Deco Art Media Fluid Acrylic Paint, 1-Ounce, Payne's Grey	Deco Art Media Fluid Acrylic Paint, 1-Ounce, Cobalt Teal	Deco Art Media Fluid Acrylic Paint, 1-Ounce, Quinacridone Magenta	Deco Art Media Fluid Acrylic Paint, 1-Ounce, Quinacridone Violet

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