Anita Enright

11 September 2020

Cherish | BeeArty

Hey Everyone

I wanted to share with you a layout that I created using the gorgeous papers from the Vampyre Rose collection designed by Sue Smyth. Everything about this collection is just stunning.

On the gorgeous background patterned paper I used the A4 stencil, Devotion, both the flowers and the hearts to add some white texture paste. I love how the white pops on the background.

The layering around the photo incorporated the Desire metal die using the filigree heart and the edging die cut in a matching red cardstock.

The majority of the photos I use I print out at home as I want to use them as I found that when I was printing in bulk I always reprinted previous photos, and then the vast majority I didn't even use. So my little Selphy printer is just perfect to print as I go.

I tend to print most with a white border which gives me a photo mat straight away and I save on white cardstock.

Other elements around my photo include gorgeous venise lace, some of the black and white flowers from the cut apart sheet, flowers and chipboard branches.... and don't you just love those cute little butterflies!!

I hope you enjoyed my little piece of inspiration today.

With all these continuing changing times stay safe.

Bye for now.

Anita

10 August 2020

Note to Self | Colour Blast by Bee Arty

WOW!!! I can't believe it is August already!!

I hope you are loving all the inspiration that the Bee Arty design is bringing you. And thank you all for supporting an amazing Australia company.

For my share today I created a very simple and bright page for my art journal.

I love playing with the artist inks as they are just so so rich in colour.... and of course I had to use my absolute favourite stencil.

I always apply a coat or two of Heavy White Gesso to my art journal page just to give it some more protection particularly when I am using very wet mediums.

After the gesso dried fully I then lightly sprayed with water and took several of my favourite Artist Inks and dropped several droplets of colour on the page and tipping and tilting the pages assisted with the movement of the colour. In a couple of spots I used a wet brush to move and blend the colours.

I dried with a heat tool and then applied more colour to add more depth and strength.

When I created my page I didn't ensure the Artist Inks were completely dry before I applied my Mandela stencil to the page. It didn't matter in the end as the paste picked up the colours a little and soften the overall effect. I added some background stamping in black using the Textiles and Live Your Art clear stamps. The wording I used on the page came from the Mantas Word Sheet from the Untangle collection. The black and white strip and doodle offcuts from around the wording I attached to the edges of the page. I finished the page just drawing around the outer edge around the wording with a black pen.

Thank you for stopping by.

For all our crafty friends down south please stay safe.

Ciao for now.

Anita E

27 July 2020

Beauty in Confidence | Bee Arty

Hi Everyone, welcome back again to the Bee Arty blog.

For my share today I created another layout using items from several different collections. I think I have an addiction to these ranges, but these are gorgeous so why not :)

This page I did a couple of months ago for a challenge entry. You know how sometimes everything just falls in to place. I knew what I wanted to do and it just seemed to come together perfectly.

To start I took the Sassy patterned paper from the Trendsetter collections and coated it with a clear gesso.

Next using the Heavy White Gesso and the Interwoven stencil from the Three Six Five collection add the image to the patterned paper.

Next, taking the Calypso Artist Ink add a couple of droplets to the page over the stenciling. Hit the page with a spray of water. Remember you can always add more water, so take it easy to start. I move it around the page firstly by picking up the paper and tilting it in directions for it to move. If it needs further movement I use my fanned brush to give it a hand.

Allow to dry naturally if you can, but you can always use your heat gun to speed up the process.

Taking the Passion Shimmer Dust lightly sprinkle over the stenciling and again spray with water. Move the colour around the page.

Next, on a piece of watercolour paper, I used the Calypso Artist Ink and the Passion Shimmer Dust to create a piece of patterned paper.

From the patterned paper created with the Artist Ink and the Shimmer Dust die cut 3 of the Diamond metal die from the Forever My Always collection.

I then created the layering behind my chosen photos using smaller pieces of patterned paper from the Trendsetter collection, the Diamond die cuts and a paper doily.

When you are happy with the layering cluster with your photo, attach it to the page.

I added a few extra embellishments from my stash including a matching purple paper tag, a Charms Creations embellishment, flower and sequin bow.

To finish I chose a title from the word sheet in the Trendsetter collection, deconstructed it and mounted it on 3D foam tape to the reverse before mounting it on the page.

Below are a stack of photos of the layout showing the details a little closer.

I hope you enjoyed stepping in to my world for a little while, and enjoyed my tutorial.

Take time to find some 'me' time in your week and create with all your heart.

Until next time..... keep safe.

Anita E

13 July 2020

Blooming into a Woman | Bee Arty

Hi Everyone

I wanted to share with you a layout I created using Colour Blast by Bee Arty's Trendsetter collection. I love these papers due to the colour combinations of blues and purples. Michelle Grant again designed a gorgeous collection.

Over the patterned paper I added some background stenciling. I added some colour to my medium using the Passion Shimmer Dust to use with several stencils including the Croquis #2 stencil from the collection. The Passion shimmer dust was also used to colour a couple of feathers and a couple of lace flowers. I also coloured a further couple of lace flowers using some Oasis Artist Ink. Using some Embossing Powder in Lovely Lilac and Just Blue to colour the title.

Thanks for stopping by. Until next time - keep creating.

Anita E

14 June 2020

"Loveland" Collection Card Set

Hi Guys

I thought I would share with you a card set that I created using the Scrap Boys Collection LOVELAND. It is such a pretty collection with lovely pinks and purples teamed with green.

For this set I used 1 set of the 6x6" paper pad. In each of the pads there are four sets of six papers which is great. I also used the fussy cutting or cut apart 12x12" sheet.

Before creating card collections using the fussy cutting sheet I always cut out every image so that I can great the cards quicker without having to stop and cut out the images I want for each card. I find it keeps the ideas flowing if I have everything I need ready to go.

For Card 1 I used a tall card base rotated on it's side for something different.

I used a gorgeous metal die from a Spellbinders set, along with a clear strand of pearls, unbranded flowers and some white seam binding that I coloured using a matching ink pad from my stash. I find just having white seam binding as a staple in my collection very handy as I can then colour it to match my creations.

Card 2 was created using a 5x7" card base. Again I used a Spellbinders die, coloured seam binding, clear pearl strand, flowers and heaps of fussy cutting. On al these cards I also used my shimmer pen in clear to add a nice light sparkle to the images without being over the top glittery.

For Card 3 I used an A6 card base, again using the same products as the previous two cards.

There was plenty of bits and pieces left to keep going with more cards.

Thanks for stopping by

Anita E

Products Used

Scrap Boys - Loveland

Ultimate Crafts Cardstock - Snow White - ULT200001

Ultimate Crafts Cardstock - Royal - ULT200086

Bazzill Cardstock - Pinkini

Seam Binding

Flowers

Clear Pearl Strand

Adhesives

Glue

Matching purple ink pad

Shimmer Pen - eg Wink of Stella, Colour Blast, Uniquely Creative etc.

25 May 2020

You Will Forever Be My Always | Bee Arty

Hi Everyone, back with you today sharing my latest creation for Bee Arty blog using the beautiful range Forever My Always designed by Fiona Paltridge.

I gathered all my pieces together prior to starting. My layout was a white cardstock base.

Taking the Diamond metal die, cut out two in a rose gold foil cardstock. Cut a strip of navy cardstock approximately 1" in size. More navy cardstock is used to mount your photo,

I was lucky enough to have some lace already coloured to match the papers. If you don't you can always colour some white lace with an ink that matches. One colour in the Colour Blast range that will work beautifully is Bling.

On the Heart Beat patterned paper there is a fine black line that runs slightly to the right of the centre of the page. Place the paper in your trim and cut along this line.

Take the smaller piece (the large piece is not required) and place it on the white cardstock to the left edge. With a pencil make a couple of marks where the paper ends. Use this as a guide as to where to do your stenciling.

Next, take the My Lady A4 stencil, place the floral part of the stencil, centred vertically, at the marks that you made where the patterned paper was ending. Apply Heavy White Gesso over the stencil.

Whilst the gesso is still very wet, sprinkle some of both the Steel and Just Blue Embossing powder over the gesso. Using your heat gun set the embossing powder. If you like a textured look to the gesso, keep the heat on the gesso until it bubbles, but be careful not to hold the gun too close or you could scorch your cardstock.

Once you have set the gesso, attach the Heart Beat patterned paper to the left side of the white cardstock. Attach your lace against the right edge of the patterned paper, then take the strip of navy cardstock and apply over the seam of the patterned paper and the lace.

Mount your photo on to some navy cardstock and then add 3D foam tape/dots to the reverse. My photo was printed with a border so if you like do a double mat.

I added 3D foam tape/dots to the reverse of the photo prior to mounting on the navy cardstock. So there was two layers of 3D foam tape/dots. Add the photo to the layout. For this layout I created the cluster whilst attached to the layout.

Add the two Diamond die cuts to the photo. Add a selection of fussy cut pieces from the Cut Apart sheet. Mount some on 3D foam tape/dots to get depth to the layout.

The title used for the layout came from the Heart and Soul patterned paper, again mounted.

I finished the layout with a raw wood veneer.

Below are a few closeups of my finished layout.