Art and the Kitchen Sink

Thursday, December 28, 2023

A Time to be Merry

The week between Christmas and New Year's can be a little strange. Do you get that feeling? It's still holiday time, but many of you are probably back to work. Do you like it quiet during this time or do you prefer loud and lots to do?

I'm in a weird spot, though I don't mind the quiet. Not as much rushing around and it can be a nice time to relax. Not that I mind getting together with friends and family. And parties in between can keep the winter blues away.

Are you looking for something to add some punch to your art? I actually have two ideas: tags and frames. I love using both in my artwork. They're easy and have that something extra that can compliment your creation!

I'm entering my ATC into the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

Creative Fingers Challenge #268

I found a forgotten piece of patterned paper that I played around with and cut it up into a bunch of ATCs. This one has some scribbles from markers and pens, then I added some paint through some stencils. I added a little die-cut frame, a tag I cut from that same patterned paper experiment, a funky star that I die-cut from a gelli print, a piece of washi tape, and a plastic star from my stash.

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See anything you like about this ATC? Let me know in the comments! Have an awesome day!

Monday, December 25, 2023

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!

I'm enjoying the holidays with my family, so I set this up beforehand. I hope everyone enjoys the holidays with family and friends!

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Enjoy! Let me know what you think in the comments and have a great day!

Sunday, December 24, 2023

ATC Naughty List

I'm enjoying some holiday fun with my family, so I set up some posts ahead of time. When it comes to the holidays, I love the Grinch. Everyone has different feelings about the holidays, but I feel like the Grinch is a welcome friend. It's a nice redemption story but also a fun way to be a little snarky and sarcastic during the holidays. And I think at the very least, the Grinch started out on the Naughty List, especially when he's throwing his own kind of party for the holidays.

However, since I'm lacking Grinchness in my craft stash, I used an Octopode Factory digi stamp with a mini alphabet stamp set for the sentiment.

I'm entering my ATC into the following challenge

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

A forgotten piece of patterned paper got cut up into a bunch of ATCs. This one has some old markings, that might be from actual markers. There's also paint through some stencils. I added a die-cut frame, my digi girl, and a funky star for a fun, and maybe little bit naughty, holiday party fun. The star is from an old gelli print.

Please let me know hope you like the ATC! Let me know what you think in the comments and have a great day!

Saturday, December 23, 2023

ATC Let It Snow

One thing that many people might say the holidays need is snow. Or at the very least the winter season. Others can do without snow. I love the look of snow myself. There's something magical about it. The world is fresh and full of possibilities.

This ATC brings the magic of snow with some charm and a cuteness factor.

I'm entering my ATC into the following challenge

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge

The background is from the long forgotten patterned paper project. There was already the stamping and I added some yellow paint through a The Crafters Workshop stencil. I glued all my layers together after I stamped and cut out my polar bear.

Please let me know hope you like the ATC! Let me know what you think in the comments and have a great day!

Thursday, December 21, 2023

A splash of orange

I wanted to share another look at my developing underpaper. It's all about layers and marks.

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Enjoy! Let me know what you think in the comments and have a great day!

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Underpaper sneak

Please enjoy a peek at my underpaper from what I've been working on.

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Enjoy! Let me know what you think in the comments and have a great day!

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

ATC-Lit

Do any of you struggle with using certain things in your crafting? Maybe you're working on tieing that perfect ribbon. Perhaps you have a stamp or stamp set that you're still trying out in different ways. Or maybe you hoard some supply, like patterned paper, waiting for the perfect project that seems to never come.

For me, it's animals. Despite having some images in my arsenal, I still struggle to use the images in my creations. I like certain styles, funky, weird, creepy; I'm not one for the cutesy images. Absolutely nothing wrong with other styles, just not my cup of tea.

I'm entering my ATC into the following challenge:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

The background is from the long forgotten patterned paper project. I added some red paint through a Dylusions stencil. I added some punchinella, embroidery floss, and a button from my stash. I glued all my layers together after I stamped, colored, and cut out my polar bear. Letter stickers gave me my title, and a Sharpie pen for the doodles.

Please let me know hope you like the ATC! Let me know what you think in the comments and have a great day!