Relics & Artifacts ~ Muse Spoon Challenge

Earlier this year I entered three different spoons  in the MUSE SPOON Challenge on the Relics & Artifacts Tribe Group Facebook Page. I had a great time hunting down the perfect spoons.   One day in a thrift store I walked out with not one but three amazing spoons. I only needed one, I could not put any of them back. The star screamed halo, the rough handled one felt like the sea. Before I stepped in the store. I knew I wanted to do a butterfly spoon.

The three spoons I entered were: Beauty in Bronze, Mermaid 

Beauty and Joy of the Sea

I am excited to say that Mermaid Beauty captivated the judges and she was the winner out of some pretty tough competition.  Post announcing the winners HERE!

When the VERDAY kit arrived, I was elated, I can age things! Deep down I wanted to see how all metal paints would look after the activator was applied. Three spoons it is. Sandra Evertson’s resin blanks were a perfect complement for the large spoons.

The arrangement of the three spoons took a little time, then gluing started. I wanted to tryout different elements like burlap and twine.

Per the instructions you apply the first coat of metal paint and set aside to dry.  Then you apply a second coat and while it is still wet spray the activator. That is when the magic happens.  Over the next couple of days I will post pictures of the process making each of the spoons. 

Dark Valentine Day 5 - Frida Kahlo

LeighSBDeisgns 3rd annual


My Dark Valentine Blog Hop
join the fun February 12 - 16❤️

Find all the rules HERE to have some great fun! Create your own Dark Valentine or just hop along and get inspired by all the artists. 

I am that clumsy human, always loving, loving, loving. And loving. And never leaving.           ~Frida Kahlo

Repeated Frida Kahlo quote and printed on the computer,  Inked edges with Distress Oxides.  Edged with gold pen. 

Stamped image of Frida on metallic paper with VersaFine Ink.  Stamp from Sandra Evertson's Relics and Artifacts.  Added color to the Frida image using Alcohol Inks: Alchemy, Enchanted and Villainous.  Edge with gold pen.

Add Washi tape to the left side of the card.

Embellish with colorful flowers.

Find the other great Dark Valentine creations HERE!

Day 31 - 31 Days of Halloween

"LeighSBDesigns 31 Days of Halloween Blog Hop 2019"

WOW I MADE IT

31 Days of HALLOWEEN 
This completes my 7th year!!!  

🎃 This was an amazing Blog Hop great artists and great posts.  I love participating every year!

Day 31~ I know this is a day early, but I wanted to include my sugar skull in the hop!

For my sugar Skull I used the skull from the Sandra Evertson Relics & Artifacts Archangels Collection.  I added rhinestones from my stash!

  

Interested in participating CLICK HERE to see more spooky artist work or to hop along with and post your Halloween treats.

Thank you for hanging out with me this month!! Hope you had as much fun as I did sharing with you!
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