Painting course with Mette Monk.

A short while ago I was lucky enough to join a short painting evening

with the artist Mette Monk, 

together with 3 lovley artistic friends of mine.

The course was held at Mette Monks home, 

such an inspirational place, her paintings and art work 

everywhere, with beautiful open landscape views.

We chose acrylic paint for our medium as it drys fast. 

We were all inspired by the beautiful birdhouses 

of all shapes and sizes

she has in every nook and cranny and her works with them.

Here are the 3 bird houses I have painted 

and attached to my canvas (size 20x60cm)

There are lots of layers of paint here Starting off with light blue

to suit the clippings of wall paper I glued on.

I have used  a pallet knive to get my desired rough effect.

I should mention this is a mixed media project :O)

The text is stamped in acryllic paint using foam stamps.

Here is the finished picture.

What a wonderful course it was,

it really got my creative juices flowing.

Thank you so much Mette Munk,

I'm sure you have not seen the last of us!

I have found some challeges to enter this project into:

Cupcake craft challenges #185 - The sound of music (bird song)

(Ends 1/4)

The Crazy challenge #112 - add a sentiment.

(Ends 30/3)

C.C.C #7 - Spring.

(Ends 8/4) 

Paper Sundaes #113 - Spring blossoms.

(Ends 31/3)

Happy days folks, with Happy living!

Regards  Nina

Designteam Vintage Challenge #35

Well January has just flown by! 

Hence only one post here so far in 2012!

It's not been a great start to the year, 

the 'flu' type illness that has been menacing

our house for the past few weeks 

has almost been shown the door. 

As sharing is in our nature the whole family has had it.

I got away very lightly, 

but then someone has to, 

who would look after everyone if we all went down with it?! 

Apperently there has never been so many kids of at the same time 

from our boys nursery!

Ok enough talk about illness, i'm done with that.

Over to our new challenge at 

Vintage challenges

The challenge this time is to make a 3D project,

with height and dimention,

this could be to make a box, a book, or a card, the design 

and decoration is up to you but do remember all entrys to be 

vintage!

Here is what I have made, I hope it inspires you to get crafty

and join in! 

(click on the pictures to have a closer look)

I have used a canvas frame for the base, 

and worked with 3D modeling texture paint, 

Gesso paint, white mat spray paint, 

chipboard letters and distress inks.

I have used a round punch to cut out words 

from old book pages to tell a little story, 

and lots of different text and swirl stamps round the edges.

My clever husband has designed the beautiful paper in the middle!

You have until 6pm on the 28th of February 

to enter the challenge.

Our sponser this time is.....

A French shop that designs such sweet stamps. 

There is a stampset up for grabs 

for the design teams chosen winner!

I am entering this into the following challenges:

C.C.C Challenge #4 - Vintage.(7.2)

DYSU #57 - Anything goes. (8.2)

Thank you so much to those of you that take the time to leave me a comment :O))
Have fun! 

Nina x

DT. Vintage Challenges - Family wall picture.

Here is my latest design team project I've made for the current challenge over at  

Vintage challenges 

This time I made a wall hanging, I have used papers supplied by our Sponser. 

Riddersholm Design!

They have designed their own papers and have a great webshop selling everything from stamps and papers to embelishments, and lots inbetween

They are based in Denmark but sell their products all over Europe. 

(Click on the link above to find out more).

The challenge this time is to make a vintage project (as always) and use Lace.

You have until the 13th of November 1800hrs to post your projects and link up to the 

Vintage challenge blog.

I have done alot of ripping, scratching, sanding, used distress inks, 

and crackle paint in an effort to age my project. 

The sweet wee girl is from a selection paper from Sagen Vintage Design, rub-ons from TPC Studio,
the papers as mentioned are from Ridderholm Design.

I've slipped in some cheese cloth, an empty chocolate foil wrapper 

and a bit of real vintage lace from an old dress!

I am entering this project into the following challenges:

Anonyme Scrappere, challenge # 31 - Crackle paint og bølgepapp

Totally Gorjuss Challenge #104 - I remember...

Thankyou so much for the comments you leave, 

I really do enjoy reading them :O)

Have a good weekend!! 

Hugs Nina xx