18 by Suzanne Franin

Hey Everyone

Well my baby turned 18 this month so I made him a sign in book where his friends took a photo 

with him and then wrote him a message along with it 

I didn't do the cover till after the party and everyone had signed so that it didn't get ruined 

I started by painting all my chipboard and straws with black gesso

Then used the Checkerplate stencil with some modelling paste for some texture on the background

Then repainted it with the black gesso again

I painted all the chipboard I used with black gesso 
Then I stuck the Clock with Cogs on I had to cut it in a few places to fit through the rings
I liked the way it over hung on the book it made it look different not just a standard book

Around the Checkerplate stencilled area I used the Colour Blast Colour Shimmer Brush Marker in Gold for a little sparkle

Then on all the Mini Clocks and the hands on the Bike, Cogs, Clock Moustache I used gold leaf because at his party he had black and gold

 

I used the Story Alphabet for his name and the numbers 18

Then the little frame that is around his photo was from the Mini Clocks It was around one of the clocks (he's posing in this photo it was the day he tried on his suit for his sister's wedding and I love the photo)

Products I used

Checkerplate stencil

Mini Clocks

Bike, Cogs, Clock Moustache

Clock with Cogs

Story Alphabet

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Keep Calm by Suzanne Franin

Hey Everyone Suzanne here

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I found this quote on Pinterest - don't they have some great stuff to find on there

So I decided it would look great on a canvas in my favourite colours

I used the Heart Butterfly Cog Stencil with clear impasto in Radom spots on the canvas

I glued my Flourish Chipboard down using Helmar Tacky Craft Glue so this was in place when I started to paint and would be covered at the same time as the canvas (I did have to use a brush along the sides of the Flourish so I could get it fully covered)

So using Impasto paints by Finnabair - Raspberry Pink, Poppy Red, Pumpkin and Lemon Peel I blobbed each colour at the top of the canvas and scrapped them down then where the lines where I blended them with a wipe so they mixed a little and created slightly different versions of each shade

I used an old paint brush and added some of the Raspberry Pink Impasto to that and after stamping a pair of scissor I painted in the middle of the handles instead of trying to fussy cut them out

To the right side of the canvas I added lots of wire for some interested and texture

I love the embellishing stage of any project and what you can use is endless I had a packet of tiny pencils which I thought was perfect for this canvas 

I used a little bottle with some liquid like an ink or spray 

I added a little tea pot because I love to have a cuppa while I'm creating and I love that crafting is such a social hobby 

I used the light bulb because isn't that the symbol for an idea LOL 

A little clock for the time that gets away from you when you get engrossed in a project

And then the words are from one of Tim Holtz's word stickers, and from Flutterby Designs Stickers and a Flair Button I love of their products they have make sure you check them out

I then went over everything with Art Alchemy Metallique White Gold Wax for a bit of shimmer and to tone down all the black

Then of course flowers, art stones and a few flicks of white gesso and thats it

Memory Maze products I used :-

Flourish Chipboard 

Heart Butterfly Cogs Stencil

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Strong by Suzanne Franin

Hey Everyone 

My turn on the Blog today make sure you check out the Facebook page to keep up to date with all that's happening - constant new products and all the latest Design Team projects

I couldn't wait to use the BOHO Skull and Feathers with a Dreamcatcher Chipboard Set I love this set it's awesome there is so much in this set to use 

I saw this Quote online and thought it was so true and wanted to use it 

I started of by using some of the Colour Blast Bling Colour Paste, then used some of Art Alchemy Acrylic Paint - Rusty Red, Pink Blush and Vintage Rose adding water here and there to mix the colours a bit and to also make them lighter and darker in different areas

After the paint dried I went over the paint with the Colour Blast Bling Colour Paste with the Skin Stencil so the Bling Colour Paste would stand out more

I used the Colour Blast Bling Colour Paste on the Chipboard Feather which is also from the BOHO Skull and Dream Catcher set I love how when you heat the paste it bubbles so it gave it lots of texture

I added some flowers, some Bling in a little bottle and scattered some Art Ingredient Art Stones mixed with some Helmar Tacky Craft Glue  

I used some Colour Blast Colour Paste Snow White on the head of the skull and then the Antler I used the Rust Paste to make it look old then added lots of flowers to the top of the head for more dimension 

I added the Art Stones and some of the  Rust Paste over the top of the flowers and then randomly added some Art Pebbles 

Memory Maze Products I used - 

Moroccan Chi Stencil

Skin Stencil

BOHO Skull and Feathers with a Dreamcatcher Chipboard 

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Family by Suzanne Franin

Hey Everyone Suzanne here

This project is for a very special friend who lost one of her family members Uncle Lyleczku, one of her beloved poodles

I painted the canvas in Pomegranate Dylusions paint then stencilled over the top with impasto once it was dry I rubbed Vintage Gold wax over the top of the raised area to make it stand out more

I used the Family from the Family Hearts set and painted it in the same colour and rubbed it over with the gold as well then rapped the stem from the flower vine through it

Here I used Graphite paste through the Mini Noughts and Crosses Stencil so I could put some hugs and kisses because that's what this stencil is for me  

I used some of Tim Holtz word quote stickers and the ones I used were -

Hello my darling 

with brave wings she flies (I coloured out the s)

adventure awaits you

I thought they all suited his new adventure he was having up in heaven xx

Products I used 

Mini Noughts and Crosses Stencil

Family Hearts

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Hello by Suzanne Franin

Hey Everyone Suzanne here

This photo is of my cousin and her husband letting everyone know they are expecting a baby 

Such a beautiful photo and such joy all round for everyone

Noah will be the best big brother ever

So I used the Pavement Stencil with Impasto and then used some Oxide inks to add some vibrant colours to match the photo

The Adorable word I painted with the Mermaid Lagoon Oxide and then outlined it with white pen

The Hello is and experiment that Memory Maze is trying out so if you're interested make sure to contact your local supplier and they can contact us to get some made 

I coloured it with Squeezed Lemonade

A few embellishments and some art stones and we're done

Products I used -

Arrow Words

Pavement Stencil

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