Monday, November 25, 2013

Tando Creative "So happy together"

This is my final Tando Creative project for the month of November.  I had so much fun working on a painting technique that I used on the holly chipboard. This is a picture of my sister and I hamming it up with a life size nutcracker!

I first gathered up the items I would need to paint the chipboard.
For the first step I began by applying a coat of white enamel paint.  This is best for chipboard since it does not absorb into the chipboard as water colors do.  Let the enamel paint dry then apply a coat of shimmery camel glam by Tattered Angels.  You can apply it as thick or thin as you wish.
 Now it is time to add color.  I started with this green fluid chalk.  Then I mix the green with a dark brown for the veining in the holly.  Finally I applied a final coat of chalk and added my red glitter for the berries.  Don't forget to color the edges!
A close up of the finished piece of holly.
You can see the flecks from the camel glam showing through the chalk.  It shimmers in person.
I also used this technique on the snow flakes.
I hope this inspires you to create your own beautiful project using these wonderful Tando Creative products.
Sketchbook 365 , this is their final sketch of the year. 
Maja 's November mood board is all about Christmas!  I used some non traditional Maja papers from their Life in the Country collection for this layout.  I think they work perfectly for that Christmas"y" feel!
Inkido 's November challenge was to include thread, string or yarn.
Red Carpet Studio  has a Nutcracker Suite challenge going on now!  I'm in!



Thank you for stopping by to see what the papers are saying today.  I pray your holiday season will be bless with family, good friends,  love, laughter and joy.  God bless!




8 comments:

  1. Another very pretty page! Amazing details! Thanks for playing with us at Inkido! Hugs!

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  2. Amazing page. Thanks for participating at RCS.

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  3. Gorgeous layout. Love the nutcrackers and the way you painted the holly. the whole thing is just beautiful!!

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  4. Fabulous page! The holly looks so pretty as well and the photo is super cute!! TFS witth us at Inkido this month!! :-)

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  5. I really enjoyed watching your technique tips, TFS! thanks for joining Inkido chal!

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  6. Great page! Thank you so much for joining INKIDO challenge this month!

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  7. What a fantastic photo - happy holiday mood captured! I love the techniques you have used on the chipboard; they look brilliant. A really lovely Christmassey vibe with a ton of pretty details :) Thank you so much for joining us at Sketchbook365, Ali x

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  8. Oh this is gorgeous, and what a fun photo too! Love this

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