ICAD 2022 - # 38 Turquoise

Next card # 38 - Turquoise.

Week 6 Theme is: Neutral elements, Rust, Dye, Thread & Stitching.

 

I used all Art by Marlene products on this one.

Tuscan & Sand acrylic paint with Bold & Bright stencil.

Then die cuts. I cut the turquoise flower in half for placement and my arched border I cut into 3, again for placement. I also added some lines on them with my white gel pen just to make them pop a little bit.

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

ICAD 2022 - # 37 Gelato

Next card # 37 - Gelato.

Week 6 Theme is: Neutral elements, Rust, Dye, Thread & Stitching.

 

I used 4 different gelato's, and some black acrylic paint watered down for my splashes.

My die cut and quote are by Art by Marlene.

I really love how this one turned out!

I know quite a few people at that Bus Stop! Just sayin'.

See you tomorrow!

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

ICAD 2022 - # 36 Mysterious

Next card # 36 - Mysterious.

Week 6 Theme is: Neutral elements, Rust, Dye, Thread & Stitching.

Well that break didn't last long! 3 more and I will be back up to date....

While I was waiting for the distress ink to dry, I did another of the Junk Journal pages, so that is actually good as I can work on both at the same time.

This was pretty quick to create really - I used my Visible Image Dark Hearts stencil along with Black Soot and Stormy Skys distress inks, spritzed with water for my background.

Then I just had to trim out one of the cards on my page from Stamperia's Alice Paper Pack.

I did sponge the edges of the card and the ICAD with Black Soot distress ink as well.

See you tomorrow!

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

ICAD 2022 - # 34 Rooster

Next card # 34 - Rooster  

Week 5 Theme is: Working in series with a continuing theme or constraint.

Ok so here is the card I was supposed to make yesterday - no real concern really. I am surprised I am still actually doing them to be honest!

This one was a really quick one as I had did it before enjoying a lovely quite day away (all be it a wet day) with my hubby for our 25th Wedding Anniversary.

So this one is the mop up card from #33 Quatrefoil. I quite like the scratchy look and thought Tim Holtz Crazy Cats/Birds stamp set was perfect, plus they probably would have eaten the rooster that I can't find!

I stamped it on my card and then coloured with a couple of shades of orange pencils as I didn't want him to stand out too much, but just enough.

Then I wrote my saying with a black gel pen.

Back to the correct numbers and prompts again so will see what happens tomorrow, maybe I will give them a break and do something else for this month. 61 days is ok if that's all you do I guess.

See you tomorrow!

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

ICAD 2022 - # 35 Yellow

Next card # 35 - Yellow. 

Week 5 Theme is: Working in series with a continuing theme or constraint.

Ok, so I did a quick look and saw "Yellow" so off I went. Took the photo and then realised that is tomorrow's prompt....arggggggh.

So, so as not to confuse myself down the track, I decided to just go with it and post it under it's correct number, and then tomorrow, I will do day 34 and a rooster! Only a problem to anyone that is pedantic about it, and that's not me!

So anyway, I used a mop up card from early on , I can't even remember this one to be honest. Grabbed my Modeling Paste and Mandala Stencil 18210 by Paper Roses. I used my cheapie Yellow and Green paint mixed with the modeling paste so it had colour.

Once dry, I added a quote by Art by Marlene.

See you tomorrow with my Rooster, if I can find a rooster to use that is!

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

ICAD 2022 - # 33 Quatrefoil

Next card # 33 - Quatrefoil or Ogee.

Week 5 Theme is: Working in series with a continuing theme or constraint.

I really like this one I must say.

I used the Calm set of acrylic paints by Art by Marlene through a Quatrefoil stencil I have - the brand I am unsure of, it's a black 8x8 one. I generally have them all in a 12x12 plastic scrapbook container so unless it's marked, or I actually still have it in it's packaging, I have no idea.

Again, the quote is Art by Marlene......yes, I am starting to really like her products and have started to go to them first now.

See you tomorrow!

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

ICAD 2022 - # 32 Sky

Next card # 32 - Sky 

Week 5 Theme is: Working in series with a continuing theme or constraint.

If creating your ICAD last minute is "working in series with a continuing theme" fits, then I'm all over it!

Again, no real motivation tonight, but I got it done!

 

I used a stencil from Bee Arty by Michelle Grant Designs along with distress oxide inks and distress inks. then spritzed with water for that night time sky look.

My saying is a sticker from one of my Art by Marlene Quote books.

I had a lovely afternoon as my daughter decided to call in for coffee bearing donuts! Hubby and I went out for dinner and then home to watch my Rugby League team win their game (Go the Cowboys!)....best Saturday I have had in while!

See you tomorrow!

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

ICAD 2022 - # 31 Postmark

Next card # 31 - Postmark. 

Week 5 Theme is: Working in series with a continuing theme or constraint.

I almost didn't do today's ICAD as I came home from work feeling really tired and almost nodded off in front of the tv!

Anyway, I managed to do a collage with IndigoBlu papers from a Mixed Media Bundle.

After I dried it with my heat gun, I then used the Postmark stamp I got from the op shop the other week in that bundle of stamps and stamped it a few times.

Then my script text stamp from Uniquely Creative and Watermark Stamp set from Bee Arty.

We are at the half way mark! I only did the first 21 last year, so I am ahead already. I can also say that this year I am more creative and these ones are much better - so again, that's a positive.

Hopefully see you tomorrow!

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

ICAD 2022 - # 30 Magical

Next card # 30 - Magical.  

Week 5 Theme is: Working in series with a continuing theme or constraint.

Not quite what you expected for the prompt is it!

Well, I sooooo was going to do something with a unicorn (naturally!), but then I came across the Artist die cuts in Art by Marlene's XXL Book and knew my card was going to use them.

I used my last mop up card as my background and then placed the die cuts where I thought they would help create an artist desk.

Now if you are like me, these artists out there make these products look magical and oh so easy to use when they demonstrate how to use and create their art pieces.......fast forward to when they are in my hands, and my project is fast becoming mud, one big puddle or just, what was I thinking!

So this is my "Magical".

See you tomorrow!

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

ICAD 2022 - # 29 Neon

Next card # 29 - Neon.  

Week 5 Theme is:  Working in series with a continuing theme or constraint.

Today sees the start of week 5! Wow, where has that time gone!

I used the "Neon" set of acrylic paints by Art by Marlene - just perfect for today's prompt.

I added one of Marlene's die cuts as well.

I grabbed my white gel pen and popped some shining stars and falling meteors for interest. 

See you tomorrow!

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

ICAD 2022 - # 28 Parachute

Next card # 28 - Parachute.  

Week 4 Theme is:  Patterns, Murals, Motifs &/or Wallpaper.

Well this one ended up ok. 

It started great with using an old credit card to drag down two strips of acrylic paint over the card.

The blue and pink looked great, then I added some yellow, and yuk, so tried some green which didn't help so I added more green and then decided to add some stenciling. 

I used one of the little stencils from Art by Marlene's 2021 Advent Calendar. Instead of paint or ink, I grabbed a black gel pen and traced it where I wanted it and then used my black journal marker and coloured that in.

Next my die cuts and again with the gel pen, adding my parachute strings.

Then looking around, I found this great saying to add to her to finish her off.

See you tomorrow!

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

ICAD 2022 - # 27 Plaid

Next card # 27 - Plaid.  

Week 4 Theme is:  Patterns, Murals, Motifs &/or Wallpaper.

Today I was pretty unadventurous again.

My image is from the Gentlemens Club Collage sheet by Gecko Galz, and my paper is from an old Kaisercraft pad called Attitude!. I have got a little white wash over it.

I also used a scrap of "plaid" and negative die cut laying on my desk. LOL, this is one way to clear up bits off my desk.

See you tomorrow!

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

ICAD 2022 - # 26 Poem

Next card # 26 - Poem.  

Week 4 Theme is:  Patterns, Murals, Motifs &/or Wallpaper.

A quick easy one today!

Grabbed another Alice page, with a poem, of sorts.

A couple of stamps and some distress ink pads and all done.

No  need to explain this one, it is super easy.

See you tomorrow!

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

ICAD 2022 - # 25 Portmanteau

Next card # 25 - Portmanteau.  

Week 4 Theme is:  Patterns, Murals, Motifs &/or Wallpaper.

When I looked up the meaning of "Portmanteau", it mentioned Lewis Carroll and Alice in Wonderland. Well, seeing as I used a page from the book yesterday, it was within reach. I looked it up and decided to use the page mentioned.

I adhered the page and then grabbed some acrylic paint and a piece of bubble wrap and had a little play, avoiding the two sentences.

Here's where I decided to let my intuitive side take over.

I grabbed some white acrylic paint and using my finger, I smudged over the bubble bits to dull them a touch. 

Next was to use some washi stickers on the two opposite corners.

I got out one of my Bee Arty Stamps and ink pad and stamped off in a few places.

I thought it was missing something and found this rose sticker on my desk so I used that too.

Lastly, I grabbed my black gel pen and did a line around the two sentences to bring focus to them.

Wow, so happy with how it turned out. I love it!

See you tomorrow!

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

ICAD 2022 - # 24 Print

Next card # 24 - Print. 

Week 4 Theme is:  Patterns, Murals, Motifs &/or Wallpaper.

I enjoy doing Alice theme projects so figured with the theme of "Print", it would be good to grab a page out of an old Alice in Wonderland novel I bought a few weeks back from the Bookfest for $2.00. 

So I ripped the page a bit to how I liked it and adhered. I then grabbed my Grunge Collection MASKSL55 stencil and used my Stormy Sky distress ink to go over it. 

Such a great pattern, like 4 Rabbit holes just there! I sponged the edge of my card wit Black Soot distress ink.

I then added my die cut Alice by Stamperia. 

Too much fun!

See you tomorrow!

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

ICAD 2022 - # 21 Solstice

Next card # 21 - Solstice.  

Week 3 Theme is: Typography, found text, lyrics, poetry & lists.

So I did post this on my Facebook page and Instagram Tuesday night after I finished it, but just now after posting #22 & #23, realise I didn't blog it....too much going on and not enough time! 

Anyway, I kept it pretty simple as it is our Winter Solstice in Australia so I just stuck with a Galaxy type theme. 

I used my Black Soot and Stormy Sky Distress inks for my background. Then watered down some white acrylic paint and flicked on for my stars and planets. I then used my white gel pen and circled my moon in.

Simple, but I love it.

See you tomorrow!

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

ICAD 2022 - # 22 Pineapple and # 23 Purple

Next card # 22 - Pineapple as well as # 23 - Purple 

Week 4 Theme is:  Patterns, Murals, Motifs &/or Wallpaper.

I used a dictionary page that had "Pineapple" on it and tore it into 3 strips and used as my background.

I than added some green and yellow acrylic paint to  my modeling paste and used my Tim Holtz film stencil to highlight the "Pineapple". I used my black liner pen to go around the inside and outside of the film strip. Finally using my Yellow Tombow Marker and Green Koi Colouring Brush Pen to add more colour - pineapple colours of course.

Now I will be honest - I then started to look for a pineapple to add to it - yes I quite often start something with only half a plan! So I was looking and looking, and came across these files I had printed off by Luise Heinzl and hadn't got to use yet. Well I saw the Pineapple Owl and knew she just had to go on my card!

Perfect! I love her, I did only finish her off this morning so am posting with today's as well.

Now for today, the prompt is Purple so that was pretty easy to get a background with my Grape Fizz Perfect Pearls Mist! So while I was waiting on that to dry, I looked through my stash and found some wallpaper that was part of a junk journal bundle I bought last year. Bingo! how cute is this wallpaper, and has purple in it as well. A bit of fussy cutting and she looks great on my background.

My saying is another Art by Marlene Sticker Book quote. I did go around the words with a white gel pen which is hard to see.

Anyway, back on course so to speak.....got to love when work and life get in your crafting way!

See you tomorrow!

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

ICAD 2022 - # 20 Ouija Board

Next card # 20 - Ouija Board.  

Week 3 Theme is:  Typography, found text, lyrics, poetry & lists.

Going rogue again tonight as not much time.....so grabbed another of my mop up cards and then printed off the Odds & Bits Collage Sheet by Lorri Lennox. 

I fussy cut some of the images I wanted on my card. Still plenty for another day!

After working out where I would put them, I then adhered them down and picked out a saying.

My sticker saying is again from Art by Marlene.

I would love to see what you create, if you are playing along, just tag me @8806angela  if you are on Instagram.

See you tomorrow!

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

ICAD 2022 - # 19 Selvedge

Next card # 19 - Selvedge.  

Week 3 Thee is:  Typography, found text, lyrics, poetry & lists.

I used my mop up card from #17 and used some die cuts that were sitting on my desk.

Honeycomb is Tim Holtz, Light Bulb is Uniquely Creative, Coffee Cups are Jaded Blossom and the Love is La-La Land Crafts.

Lol, yes there is bound to be more floating around here as well. But I do love how this has turned out!

I would love to see what you create, if you are playing along, just tag me @8806angela  if you are on Instagram.

See you tomorrow!

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!

ICAD 2022 - # 18 Bitmap or Halftone

Next card # 18 - Bitmap or Halftone.

 

Week 3 Theme is:  Typography, found text, lyrics, poetry & lists.

I grabbed one of the mop up cards I have been creating as we go along and a Tim Holtz stencil for the dots to create my bitmap hearts.

Firstly though I die cut a 4 x 6 cardstock with my 2 hearts how I wanted them so I could use that on top of my stencil to get the shape right. It worked a treat!

I found the perfect quote to add from one of my Art by Marlene Sticky Quotes books.

I would love to see what you create, if you are playing along, just tag me @8806angela  if you are on Instagram.

See you tomorrow!

Until next time, keep chasing white unicorns!