Smeared and Smudged Fourm Very Sketchy & Left Of Center Challenges

You know what the end of the month looks like and so here we go with another project in which I am entering in two challenges - Smeared and Smudged Forum and Left of Center.

This is the card sketch for the Very Sketchy challenge on the Smeared and Smudged Forum.  Love that tree in the front!

Challenge #14 at Left of Center is NO DP (designer paper)

The card I have created today meets the sketch and I have used textures to help in the background, so no DP.

Ekk! The Deets

I embossed the main image stamp with Early Espresso Embossing Powder.

Tree is stamped with Saddle Staze On ink.

Ravens with Black Staze On.

Main image is colored with Aqua Painter and inks.

I used Dazzling Details for sparkles on skele and raven eyes.

Embossing folder on Very Vanilla card and Top Note die.

Stucco and template for middle piece on Early Espresso card stock.

Linen Twine and Early Espresso Candy Dots for embellishments.

Saying was stamped with Black Staze On and punched with Artisan Label punch.

Stamp Sets used:

Morte, Smeared Ink Rubber Club, June 2013

Toil & Trouble

Blooming With Kindness

All materials used are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted.

Smeared Ink Forum Swap and Left Of Center Challenge 14

Well hello everyone!  End of the month is near and my room is almost done.  I am so happy to be able to get some challenges done.  This is also in prep for the upcoming 31 Days of Halloween 5.  I will post more info on Thursday so that you can really get ready for this awesome event.

I joined, for the first time, in an ATC swap hosted by the Smeared Ink Forum.  They do so much over there!  The September theme was Time.  Use of gears, clocks, and watches in your ATC is the main goal.  I can not wait for next week when I get to open my mailbox and see a package full of others wonderful talent.  AND I get to see them in real life.

Left of Center Challenge Blog has a challenge right now that is NO DP, Challenge 14.  You can not use any designer paper in your project.

I had a great time making this ATC and hope you find some inspiration from it as well.

 

Deets

I started with Very Vanilla card stock, 2 1/2" x 3 1/2".

Versa Marked, inked, large back ground clock stamp.  Clear Embossing Powder over stamped image and heat set.

Inks were sponged on.

I used a punch for the cogs and did not punch all the way through, just to give a little more dimension and texture.

Background images were then stamped with slightly darker inks.

Bird images were stamped with Mustard Staze On.

I used a template for the darker blue spots in the upper right area.

Some gears are stamped with Silver Encore ink.

A 1" punch was used on the upper circle clock and a mini brad placed in center.

Saying is stamped with Black Staze On.

Rhinestone Jewels, mini brads, and a silver metal swirl paperclip from stash, are the embellishments.

I roughed up the edges and adhered to Midnight Muse card stock, with dimensionals.  

Gold Shimmer Spritz over entire ATC.

Stamps Used from Stampin' Up!

Clockworks

Serene Silhouettes

Favorite Thoughts (retired SU!)

Sense of Time (retired SU!)

Print Pattern (retired SU!)

 All materials used are from Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted.

Haunted Design House Challenge #175 and Left Of Center

IN YOUR FACE HALLOWEEN!  This is challenge going on right now at Haunted Design House.  These great group of people are why this blog was created.  The Challenge #175 is all about Halloween, Halloween, and Halloween.  It is only open for 1 more day so get your craftiness on!

The second challenge I am entering in is from Left Of Center.  The Challenge 14 that started today is No Designer Paper.  You have about 2 weeks to get your entry on for some great prizes.

Both blogs are wonderful inspirations and please leave some comments for the wonderful Design Teams that showcase their awesome talent every challenge.  Thanks!  Hope to see you there...

My no designer paper Halloween card:

Details
Card measures 3 1/3" x 9".
This card was inspired from the wonderful Michelle Zindorf.  She is a master at the Brayer and has a beautifully unique artistic look. 
Please check out her link and FYI there are some great Free Tutorials!!
My card was sponged, my brayering needs more work!

Stamps are
Haunted Haunts
Teeny Tiny Wishes (saying)...both sets are Stampin' Up! (retired)

Images were stamped in Black Staze On.
Markers on windows and grave stones.
White Gel pen for highlights.