Fabulous & Vibrant Art Journal Page With Tags How To Featuring Rita Barakat Designs & Ken Oliver Color Bursts

Hello! Welcome ALL!

Today here on INSPIRE, 

is the Rita Barakat Designs & Ken Oliver Colorburst Collab Blog Hop!

For my project, I designed an Art Journal page, along with a variety of textured and colorful tags, Featuring Rita Barakat Designs Mystical Creatures Die Cuts, and Ken Oliver Colorburst Fresh Florals Collection.

The art journal I am using is an expired planner book, that features calendar grid pages. For this art entry, I used Heavy White Gesso to cover the calendar, only leaving certain design elements exposed.

While waiting for the gesso to dry, I used some Plaid Extreme Glitter paint, to add some sparkle to the die cut images.

I then "practiced" techniques using the Fresh Floral Colorburst's, using heavy cardstock tags, and a variety of mediums including gesso, texture paste & Tim Holtz Distress Resist Spray, along with a variety of stamps, ink & Rita Barakat's Magical Mysteries Embossing Powder in Midnight Magic.

Technique 1: Gesso, Punchinella, ColorBurst & water spritz.

Technique 2: Distress Resist Spray, Stencil, Light Colorburst followed through with watercolor brush & light water.

Technique 3: Stamp, Embossing Ink & Rita Barakat Magical Mysteries Embossing Powder.

I then followed with light tap of ColorBurst and water spritz.

So in playing with different techniques, to create the art journal layout, I used a mix of them all, lol.

I just could not decide which I liked the most.

As you see by the background in this photo, all techniques worked together

to create depth, texture and amazing color fluidity!

To add more interest to the design, I used a variety of stamps along with archival ink.

Final touch, was adding the FABULOUS die cuts, adding dimension to each by shadowing around each, using a graphite pencil and blending with water and a brush.

Perfect Color, Texture, with Whimsical Inspiration, in an art journaling page & tags to be used in future projects too!

Thank you so much for joining us in this exciting collaboration & blog hop!

For the Rita Barakat Design products used in this project, please visit Rita's Etsy store at:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/RitaBarakat?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=620968439

Ken Oliver Colorburst can be purchased at a variety of online stores such as Blitsy, Scrapbook.com, Dick Blick and host of other online resources.

For even more inspiration, be sure to follow Rita Barakat on her blog, on Facebook at Rita Barakat 1 for Mixed Media Mondays LIVE, and in the Facebook group Rise & Shine With Rita Barakat.

https://ritabarakat.com

https://www.facebook.com/rita.barakat.1/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/201214940814883/

And if you are not already a subscriber, be sure to subscribe to this blog and the others featured in todays blog hop:

Rita Barakat:

https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fritabarakat.com%2F%3Fp%3D4677%26fbclid%3DIwAR1BKvaxEMUreIPtU-Fh9jJkd9FfuGIi31Oxe9Szc1zxKiY5Wrhj57OQWJI&h=AT2QYuG3FRCwaxmJ5nhQzMsKela7cJcEvSv-3qMlyq2oemOe3bN3iYs1HFlkELsFW3BKoK_43KPcmTOWQAr6SJl7Q4jcrJVx-7klmpSDphry6zYMg4yCPxnNnbqdaSlNDpEltuMeSyUZKIcXxvkAuG13

Betz Golden:

https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbetzgolden.com%2F%3Fp%3D4072%26fbclid%3DIwAR3-0WS5KYw9fD-HP66OMRDeUQOAOr1DZap2Dj3kZA64hUc1YxWcimQFAck&h=AT1dd6P4Zlw-HYYzdCupLB_h57uKwyZRIEJEt7Zmx7tWK0p9krkmZKEsr8MIg0Ff2gQxN8qAgyAAzRD4mvhjf62j4TCGGOk_q1Q_yPxhyxHebdxv7WEBEt7qAUACWgohR4d-f5zeN0WtL1qzIVrx2Q-E

Yolie Burke:

http://www.justyolie.com/2019/05/rita-barakat-colorburst-blog-hop.html?fbclid=IwAR3WzJSJ3vY4fh2-Z_1kgLzq5L8y9gpcD8KbRUr9wajkcHzTI3s886AoX_o

Again, thanks for visiting today!

See you again soon!

Until then......

Stay Crafty Cool!

Soft And Cuddly Bunny With Delightful Easter Basket How To

Hello Creatives!

Welcome to INSPIRE!

Today there is something very exciting going on!

It is BLOG HOP day with Rita Barakat Designs!

Today's hop is in collaboration with Clover featuring their AWESOME Felting Tools, and with Kunin Felt.

My design is all about an Easter Bunny!

I have to admit, that this was a first for me. And oh my, do I believe that I have found a new crafting love!

I began by first making the bunny. Using a generous amount of the Natural Wool Roving from Clover, I started shaping the bunny's body using the Clover Felting Needle Tool, along with the small Felting Brush Mat.

I continued to work the wool roving until it was slightly firm, but yet soft. I them used the Pen Style Needle to firm up where I would be adding the legs and also neck, followed by detailing the definition of these areas using the Single Felting Needle Tool.

I followed the same process in forming the bunny head, but using the Pen Style Needle & Single Felting Needle Tool more to shape.

I also used the Single Felting Needle Tool to shape & definite nose using Pink Wool Roving also from Clover, and making definition eye sockets.

For the eyes, I used Tear Drops in black from The Robin's Nest, adhered using Beacon 527 adhesive  I also added ultra fine upper eyelashes using Black Wool Roving and Single Needle Felting Tool.

I wanted firmness at the bottom of the head, so I cut a small circle from the Kunin White Classic Felt and again used the Single Felting Needle Tool to secure it to the bottom of the head.

Every bunny needs a basket, right?

I crafted the adorable basket using a variety of the 

Kunin Felt.

I chose the Smoke Felt for the basket body and handle. For added size, I left the felt "open" ended, and secured it by adding eyelets and silk ribbon to secure the opening.

To make the handle, I used 2 strips of the Smoke Felt, with floral wire between for stability, and glued the two felt pieces together, once again using Beacon 527.

I wanted to add brightness to the basket and a little frill, so  I added some floral lace trim to the inside of the basket, a scalloped piece of White Felt to the bottom as trim.

I also cut out small egg shapes from the Yellow & Brilliant Blue Felt, and added a bit of "glitz" using Rita Barakat's Magical Mysteries Embossing Powders in Kiss of the Fairy & Midnight Magic.

I also added designs to the plastic eggs using these AMAZING embossing powders.

My finishing touches was creating grass blades to add to the inside of the basket, using the Olive Felt, and adding bows made with the Candy Pink Felt and a larger bow in the Brilliant Blue to the handle.

ADORABLE EASTER DECOR COMPLETE!

And all thanks to the premium products of Clover, Kunin & Rita Barakat Designs!

Now, it is time to check out what the other members

of Rita Barakat Designs Design Team has creating with their 

Clover & Kunin products!

Hop on over with these links!

Rita Barakat:
https://ritabarakat.com/?p=4595 

Betz Golden:
https://betzgolden.com/2019/04/09/felting-with-rita-barakat-and-clover/?fbclid=IwAR2gwF0y2Cy-v4ZGWOafWhP7YWqOu_k47H4qQAKg6FcZAwkKCBjaGCe5kvg

Yolie Burke:

http://www.justyolie.com/2019/04/rita-barakat-clover-kunin-blog-hop.html

Just follow these links and be inspired!

To purchase Clover Products please visit:

https://www.clover-usa.com/en/

For Kunin Felt visit:

https://www.kuninfelt.com

And for FABULOUS creative products

please visit Rita Barakat Designs on Etsy at:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/RitaBarakat 

BoHo Inspired Jars With Magical Mysteries How To

Hello Creatives!

Welcome to INSPIRE!

Today I want to share a quick tutorial,

 on how to up-cycle a simple glass jar,

and turn it into something "MAGICAL".

My latest obsession is the oh so yummy

Oui Yogurt, specifically the Mango Oui Yogurt.

YUMMO!!!!!

The jars are starting to pile up, so it is time

to do something crafty with these gems.

First, cleaning the jars. 

These labels are tough to remove!

I soaked them in scalding hot water, and once I could get a corner lose in soak, I peeled the labels from the jar.

To remove the tack left behind, I used Best Cleaner Ever by ScraPerfect, which is an environmentally safe cleaner.

Once the tack was removed, I washed with soapy warm water, and towel dried.

For one jar, I chose a mini stencil for the design. 

Using Nuvo Crystal Drops in Clear, I traced the stencil design unto the jar.

I then reached for Rita Barakat's Magical Mysteries Embossing Powder in Kiss of the Fairy and applied over the Nuvo Crystal Drop design.

For the rim and bottom, I added Magical Mysteries EP in Midnight Magic.

Using my heat tool, I set the first application of the embossing powder, and while the area was still warm, I added another coating of the powder.

To give each jar a jeweled look, I used the embossing ink applied to the smooth area's of the jars, and applied the embossing powders, setting the powders with heat tool and reapplying until I had achieved desired finish.

So, if you are like me, and have jars saying 

around that can be given new life, reach for 

Magical Mysteries Embossing Powders

and create something beautiful too!

Visit Rita Barakat's online store at:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/RitaBarakat#items

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hope to see you again soon!

Until then..........

Be Crafty!

It's A Mad Hatter World Featuring Products From Rita Barakat

Hello Crafty Friends!

Welcome to the INSPIRE blog.

Gosh, it seems like a lifetime since I have posted, as the last 3 months I had been running to and fro, prepping and creating in helping my baby brother and my now sis-in-law prep for their big day this past Saturday. It was a beautiful day! I am happy to say that everything went very smoothly.

Stay tuned, I will be sharing photos later this week, to share with you some of the craftiness used to bring it together.

ANYWAYS......

Today I am up on the Rita Barakat blog, sharing my latest DT project.

A canvas inspired by my favorite childhood story,

Alice In Wonderland.

Making it fabulously wonderful....Beautiful die cuts & the Magical Mysteries Embossing Powders by Rita Barakat, that can be purchased in the Rita Barakat Store on Etsy.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/RitaBarakat

For full details on my project and to view more projects by the talented Rita Barakat Design Team, please visit the Rita Barakat blog at:

https://ritabarakat.com/index.php/blog/

And be sure to join us tonight for 

Mixed Media Monday on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/rita.barakat.1/

Thanks for stopping by today!

Be Blessed!

Rita Barakat & Emerald Creek Blog Hop! And Your Chance To Win!

Hey there!

Welcome to INSPIRE!

Thank you for visiting today, there is 

something very exciting going on with

Rita Barakat & Emerald Creek!

They have collaborated to bring to you 

a FABULOUS collection of embossing powders,

the Rita Barakat Magical Mysteries!

And if you stay till the end of this post, I will

share with you how you could 

win a set of these gorgeous embossing powders for yourself!

(*does not include Fairy Wings)

I chose to do a canvas project, using the 

Midnight Magic & Kiss The Fairy Magical Mysteries embossing powders.

I also used the Heart Wing Foamie Stamp by Rita Barakat, that can be found in her Etsy store along with the entire line of the Magical Mysteries embossing powders.

Just follow this link To Rita's Etsy Store:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/RitaBarakat

So to begin my canvas, I chose coordinating 

Distress Oxide Inks that coordinated with my choice of embossing powders.

Using a Distress Inking Tool, I added the ink as my background, lightly overlapping the different shades.

I used a couple of round of water spritz, to oxidize the ink, once I had the desired shade. I used spray ink to add splatters to the background.

Using heavy white cardstock and embossing ink, I used the foamy stamp and begin the layering of the embossing powder.

This embossing powder is so rich in color, and so very easy to set! I only added a couple of layers for a more textured effect, setting each with my heat tool.

I used a small beading of glue around the heart in the center of the wings, and added two layers of the Kiss The Fairy embossing powder.

I used mini brads, and a medium square brad to secure the heart to the canvas, making small holes with my craft knife. 

Using gel medium, I added the phrase & bracket, and a gorgeous crown embellishment.

I love the way it turned out. And I LOVE these embossing powders!

Now that you have seen my project, be sure that you have hopped to the other blogs of the Rita Barakat Design Team, and see what they have created with these FABULOUS embossing powders!

Rita: https://wp.me/p47OIs-Os

Yolie: http://www.justyolie.com/2018/08/rita-barakat-emerald-creek-blog-hop.html

Steph: http://inkedartist.com/?p=2123

Betz: https://scrappycafe.blogspot.com/2018/08/rita-barakat-and-emerald-creek-blog-hop.html

Karen:

https://stampinakapalace.blogspot.com/2018/08/angel-tag-rita-barakat-emerald-creek.html

Jenn:

https://yvonnebijouxcrafts.blogspot.com/2018/08/rita-barakatemerald-creek-embossing.html?m=1

Now, for your chance to win a set of these beauties for yourself......

Be sure to join us for Mixed Media Monday with Rita Barakat over on Rita Barakat Facebook Live 

at 8pm CT.

This week, it is about creating molted backgrounds.

You don't want to miss this one!

https://www.facebook.com/rita.barakat.1213

Again, thank you so much for visiting, and be sure to visit again soon, as I always have something crafty brewing!

Until next time........

Blessings!