Me and Myself on the Dark...: August 2015

Thursday, August 20, 2015

Poe-etic Hop!!!

Welcome to Smeared Ink Monthly Members Blog Hop.
The theme for August is

Poe-etic

All our projects are based on the wonderful poems by Edgar Allan Poe.

Here is the line up for this awesome hop

Nan

Teresa

Julia - you are here!

Shell

Lyneen

I was inspired by Spirits of the Dead

Supplies:

Canson Mixed Media paper (140 lb)
Stamp Set: Quoth the Raven - Rubber Stamp Set, Smeared Ink
Distress Inks
Archival Ink
Spectrum Noir Markers
India Ink
Workable Fixative
Tim Holtz Pen Nibs
Sharpie Marker
Scotch permanent glue pen

Thanks for hoping with us, next in line is Shell and she has an awesome project!

I would like to enter this mixed media ATC in the following Challenges:

Thanks!

Love,

Julia

Update: I made Top 3 at Quoth The Raven, Nevermore

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

New Challenge at Create and Inspire!

It is time for a new challenge at Create and Inspire and we are so excited!

Create and Inspire

The theme of this challenge is

Anything Goes

Our sponsor for this challenge is Aurora Wings!
I used Girl with Poppies

I made a Mixed Media Art Journal Page. Created the background with Dylusions Ink Sprays, Distress Inks and water. Once the background dried, I printed the image over it and made a second copy of the image that I colored with Spectrum Noir and fussy cut, then added everything to the printed background.
Lots of work, but I am in love with it.
For more inspiration hop over to Create and Inspire! You have to see what the design team created for this challenge. We can't wait to see your wonderful creations!!!

Thanks!

Hugs,

Julia

Sunday, August 9, 2015

Smudgefest 2015 - Day 7

Day 7 of Smudgefest 2015 is here!
This is a week-long Challenge extravaganza, each day a different challenge, and the prizes are amazing.
The challenge for today is called

Super Sunday

We have to take any Smeared Ink image and turn it into some sort of superhero on your project! We'll be nice and let you choose either super hero or super villain, but in your description or even on your project, you must tell us your super's name and super power.
Here is my ATC:

Image used: Heart Grumpy

My Villain is The Riddler and he is an escape artist, maybe he is not a super villain, but I love this character.

Thanks!

Love,

Julia

Saturday, August 8, 2015

Smudgefest 2015 - Day 6

Day 6 of Smudgefest 2015 is here!
This is a week-long Challenge extravaganza, each day a different challenge, and the prizes are amazing.
The challenge for today is called

Stencil Saturday

We have to create a project stencils and of course at least one Smeared Ink image.
Here is my ATC:

Image Used Stitchy Situation Doll 1

Supplies:

Canson Mixed Media paper (140 lb)
Dylusions Sray Ink
Distress Inks
Spectrum Noir Markers
Workable Fixative
Buttons
Scotch permanent glue pen

I would like to enter this mixed media ATC in the following Challenges:

Thanks!

Love,

Julia

Friday, August 7, 2015

Smudgefest 2015 - Day 5

Day 5 of Smudgefest 2015 is here!
This is a week-long Challenge extravaganza, each day a different challenge, and the prizes are amazing.
The challenge for today is called

Fiber Friday

We have to create a project that incorporates some sort of fiber, string, thread, or yarn and of course at least one Smeared Ink image.
Here is my ATC:

Image Used: Dripping Heart

Supplies:

Canson Mixed Media paper (140 lb)
Dylusions Sray Ink
Distress Inks
Spectrum Noir Markers
Workable Fixative
Washi Tape
Fiber
Scotch permanent glue pen

I would like to enter this mixed media ATC in the following Challenges:

Thanks!

Love,

Julia

Thursday, August 6, 2015

Smudgefest 2015 - Day 4

Day 4 of Smudgefest 2015 is here!
This is a week-long Challenge extravaganza, each day a different challenge, and the prizes are amazing.
The challenge for today is called

Trashed Thursday

we have to create a project that is thrashed, slashed, torn, grunged, or decayed and of course at least one Smeared Ink image.
Here is my ATC:

Image Used: Día de los Muertos

Supplies:

Canson Mixed Media paper (140 lb)
Dylusions Sray Ink
Distress Inks
Spectrum Noir Markers
Old book pages
Left over acetate
Workable Fixative
Scotch permanent glue pen
Brad

I would like to enter this mixed media ATC in the following Challenges:

Thanks!

Love,

Julia

Edited on September 7, 2015
I was a Design Team Favorite at Forever Dark 2

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Smudgefest 2015 - Day 3

Day 3 of Smudgefest 2015 is here!
This is a week-long Challenge extravaganza, each day a different challenge, and the prizes are amazing.
The challenge for today is called

Wet Wednesday

we have to create a project using some sort of wet mediums and of course at least one Smeared Ink image.
Here is my ATC:

Image used: Grumpies Occasion Rubber Stamp Set

Supplies:

Canson Mixed Media paper (140 lb)
Watercolors
Distress Inks
India Ink
Gelatos
Versamark
Inkadinkado Stamp Set - Calligraphy Ornamental
Perfect Pearls
Spectrum Noir Markers
Workable Fixative
Scotch permanent glue pen

I would like to enter this mixed media ATC in the following Challenges:

Thanks!

Love,

Julia

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Smudgefest 2015 - Day 2

Day 2 of Smudgefest 2015 is here!
This is a week-long Challenge extravaganza, each day a different challenge, and the prizes are amazing.
The challenge for today is called

Tape Tuesday

we have to create a project using any kind of tape and of course at least one Smeared Ink image.
Here is my ATC using Washi Tape: