Project 52: Challenge #9

It's time for a new Challenge on Project 52!

Challenge 9 – Wooden Blank (any shape/subject, found, re-purposed, purchased)
Challenge Group 1 – Post date - 2/8/10
• Theme – Botanicals (flowers, leaves, trees, tropical, forest, real/fantasy, etc…)
• Required material – Wire (metallic, old/new, covered, colored, thin/thick, etc…)

So many options on this one. When I thought about this challenge, the first thing that came to mind was "Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow?". I loved the idea of a little garden; the kind that a little girl would dream up.

Supplies:
small wood tray, small picket fence, tissue paper, gel medium, craft paint, embossing powder, vintage paper doll, Prima flowers, book pages, ink, ribbon, coated wire, letter stickers, pop dots, brads

For the back piece, cover the wood tray with patterned tissue paper. Use book pages inked with various shades of green to create "hills". Wrap wire around a paintbrush handle to make spirals, then wrap around strips of rick rack, and top with paper flowers. For the gate, paint white and add gold embossing. Create grass by cutting green tissue paper. Use wire to make water pouring from the watering can. The hinge was created by using brads to attach rick rack to both pieces.

Wait until you see what the rest of the design team came up with. Make sure you check out the Project 52 Blog, and then come by and chat with us on the boards. I can't wait to see what you create!

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Project 52: Challenge #8

We have a new challenge for you at Project 52.

Challenge #8: Frame & Fill
*frame - good size, found, re-purposed, purchased, wood, or metal, etc… fill – image, artwork, copy-right free image, or collage, etc...)
Theme-Birds
*real, fantasy, feathers, eggs, nests, etc.
Required Material-Glass
*marbles, sea glass, microscope slides, frame glass, etc.

Make sure to head over to the blog to check out the amazing projects made by the design team. Feeling inspired? Make sure to upload your project for a chance to win a spot as Guest Designer for February! Just follow the following rules for a chance to win:

1) Complete all aspects of Challenge #8 Frame-Fill/Bird/Glass as outlined above

2) When you upload it the Bad Girls, select the the Project 52 Gallery, make sure to title it "Challenge #8 Frame and Fill" NOTE: Select Project 52 Gallery from drop-down menu when uploading

3) **ALL ENTRIES MUST Post in the Challenge #8 Forum Thread With a Link and Tell Us About Your Process In a Few Short Sentences. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ALL 3 STEPS! Due January 30, 2010 MIDNIGHT Pacific

Good luck and have fun!

In Memory

Marlene Myrtle Smith Malone
January 10, 1932-January 4, 2010

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Project 52: Challenge #5

It's time for a new challenge at Project 52!

Challenge 5 – Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) *at least 4
* Theme – Life &/or Death
* Required material – Transparencies

For those of you who may not be familiar with them, ATCs are small pieces of artwork, that measure 2.5" x 3.5". Any medium can be used to create these little gems, and as many artist's know, can become quite addictive to make. For more information, check out ATC's-Exploring Art in Minature.

Here is my take on this challenge:

Angels-Series of Four

Supplies:

clear acetate packaging, rubber stamps, Staz-On Ink (black), alcohol ink (Ranger), angel images, Glossy Accents (Ranger), Versamark ink, gold embossing powder

I used clear packaging for the base of the ATCs. To create the background, I stamped on the plastic using Staz-On ink. Make sure when stamping on a non-porous surface (such as glass or plastic) you use a solvent based ink to prevent smearing. I applied alcohol inks strait from the bottle, and let it drip down the card. The angel images were added with glossy accents, which dries clear. When embossing on plastic, be careful not to heat too quickly, as this can cause the plastic to warp. If the plastic becomes too warped, you can place a piece of cardstock or chipboard over the plastic (while it’s still warm), and press it until it lies flat.

Make sure to check out Project 52 to see the amazing ATC's the design team made. Then, come chat with us in the forum! And, don't forget to post your work in the gallery-I love seeing everyone's interpretation of the challenges.