Creative Chemistry 103 and a couple of sneak peeks

I've finally finished my Creative Chemistry 3 homework for Day 5, which was all about Alcohol Inks and Yupo.

Another day full of new and old techniques.

Painting stamped images (sssshhh, don't tell Tim - that's not one of his stamps, but the gallery is already closed so these are just for me and you to look at); blasting with an air duster; and a great video from Kristina Werner for her technique.  Again, if you're wavering about this course, just go for it, it's incredible value for all the techniques and tutorials that you get.

A couple of sneak peeks:

I'm over at A Sprinkle of Imagination with a couple of Scribbly Birds,

and I'm over at STAMPlorations with Artsy Tribal Doodles.

Pop on over to take a look :)

Creative Chemistry 3 Power Session

I've been powering through my Creative Chemistry 3 lessons, and doing my homework like a good little girl ;)  

The course has been choc-full of lessons and techniques, and is incredible value for money at $25.  If you've already done Creative Chemistry 101 and 102, and were wavering about taking the 103, I can wholeheartedly recommend it.

So, here's Day 2, which was all about Distress Paint and Sprays:

Day 3, which was Distress collage mediums and textures:

and Day 4, Distress Crayons:

I've still got Days 5 and 6 to go yet!

Creative Chemistry 103 and Darnell's Royal Visit

Well, Creative Chemistry 103 is drawing to a close, and I'm only halfway through watching Day 2 lessons.  But I'm really enjoying it, exploring the new products, and using new techniques with old products.

I did manage to finish Day 1 homework, so at least I've got one thing to add to the gallery.

It's almost two weeks since I met up with Darnell on her Royal Visit, but haven't had a chance to blog about it until now.

Having met at Darnell's hotel in Knutsford on the Tuesday morning, we set off for Port Sunlight.  Darnell's face was a picture when I handed her a printout of the driving directions and asked her how her navigating skills were ;)  I don't have SatNav and I'd never been that route before, so it wasn't an entirely flippant remark!  With only one unscheduled detour we managed to find our way through the country lanes and on to the motorway towards Port Sunlight.  I thought it would be nice for Darnell to see (a) a village built by a philanthropic 19th century employer for his workers, and (b) where the twice-yearly stamp festival is held at Hulme Hall.  We were met by another bloggie friend, Em Louise Fairley, who had thoughtfully put together an information and photo pack for us.

L-R Darnell, me, Monika, Ros, Em Louise

After a quick whizz round we were on the train into Liverpool to meet up with Ros Crawford and Monika Skinner for lunch.  Ros's husband Ian had to battle two flat tyres before he could take us on a guided tour of the city.  Ian is extremely knowledgeable about the city and we all learned plenty.  One of the places Darnell didn't get to see was the gents' toilets in the Philharmonic pub ;)  Actually, if you Google 'Philharmonic pub toilets', you'll be able to see them without needing a peg on your nose.

Look who joined us for lunch!

I stayed over on the Tuesday night, and on Wednesday Darnell had arranged lunch with several bloggers from around the north west, details on Darnell's blog here.  Before the lunch I had time to nip to the garden centre next door which had a very good choice of greetings cards, some of which I may or may not have photographed.  Bought a couple of presents while I was in there, so I felt justified in taking piccies.

It was so lovely to be part of Darnell's Royal Visit, and I'm looking forward to reading about her escapades at the retreat and in London - and I see her post has just come through, so I may be gone a while...

Creative Chemistry Revisited - Mk IV and Inspired By All The Little Things

I've been catching up with my Creative Chemistry homework.  Week 4's homework was to use archival ink on your project.  The background text is partially inked with Versafine Onyx Black, but the butterflies panel is stamped with Archival.

I've been busy with DT assignments, but made some time to play along with Inspired By All The Little Things, where they've got this gorgeous inspiration photo:

As much as I was inspired by the photo, I was also inspired by guest designer Ardyth's interpretation.  She has this knack of stripping down the elements of an inspiration card or graphic and rebuilding it in her own innate style, yet still managing to retain the essence of the inspiration - and keep it CAS!

Here's my interpretation, influenced by Ardyth's interpretation.

Creative Chemistry Revisited - MkIII

This is my Summer of Creative Chemistry homework for week 2, which was last week.  Already a week behind :(

Had fun playing with the marbling technique.  Here's another version:

I'm over at A Sprinkle of Imagination today with a canvas.  Here's a sneak peek:

Creative Chemistry Revisited - MkII

I'm back with a another background for my Creative Chemistry homework, and I've broken out my NBUS Crazy Cats, yeah!

This background was done at the same time as yesterday's, using the same colours.  Gotta get it into the gallery quick before the deadline!

Creative Chemistry Revisited

I'm doing my homework for the Summer of Creative Chemistry, in preparation for Tim's new class, Creative Chemistry 103.  The challenge was to use four or more Distress Inks (I think I've used about seven!), and any of the techniques from Days 1 and 2.

Don't you think my background looks like a colourful summery garden?  I do, so I'm entering it into Simon Says Monday Challenge, Summer Garden.

I'm also entering this into AAA Cards - Watercolours.

I'm back tomorrow with some groovy inspiration ;)

ETA:  Also playing along at Inkspirational, where the word prompt is Text.  Thanks, Carol ;)