New Sandra Evertson Rhinestone Trims + Tim Holtz Stamps and Stencils

Happy Weekend Everyone! We have so many awesome new goodies this week! First, we have the amazing Sandra Evertson Rhinestone Chains in stock and ready to ship! These gorgeous trims are an absolute must have for all of your projects! They are perfect to use with the Relics & Artifacts resin blanks, but also awesome on dolls, shrines, and so much more. Great for your Dia De Los Muertos art too! And speaking of Day of the Dead, we also have the cool new Tim Holtz Stamps and Stencils in the house! So many amazing things!

CHECK OUT THE NEW GOODIES HERE

Find ALL Halloween Goodies HERE

Read about the Tombstone ATC Contest HERE

Art Time Feature With Chrissy Colon!  

Design Team Member Chrissy Colon has an incredible tutorial for you! A "Curious Curio" packed to the brim with weird and wonderful treasures! Each niche tells a new story. So wonderful Chrissy! Hop on over to Chrissy's blog for the full post filled with inspiration! http://twistedmusedesigns.com/curious-curio/

 Be sure to check out the full tutorial!

Inspiration By Kim Collister!  

Design Team Member Kim Collister has a fabulous bonus project for you this week! Kim's stunning Marie Santos Doll has so many amazing details. Rhinestones, cake, antlers, chicken wire, the list goes on and on. You don't want to miss the rest of the photos on Kim's blog. Hop on over and be prepared to stay a while! So incredible Kim! http://www.imgirlwithoutwings.com/2016/08/marie-antoinette.html

Be sure to check out the full tutorial!

Inspiration By Jackie Dupe!  

We're loving these cool Dia De Los Muertos pieces from Jackie Dupe in Australia! We especially love her Niche Shrines! They are perfect for filling with so many fun embellishments. These were some of Jackie's first shrines, and she's doing brilliantly! Awesome work Jackie!
Niche Shrine Kits and Frames (ATC size): http://ow.ly/b3Ym303xMll
Classic Flaming Heart Shrine Kit: http://ow.ly/VH9k303xMrw
DOTD Embellishments: http://ow.ly/S8uL303xMw4

Congratulations Linda Cain!  

A huge congrats to Design Team Member Linda M. Cain for her article in the latest Somerset Studio Magazine (pg. 106)! Her Treasure Box and Keys are stunning, and Linda gives you several tips for creating your own. Make sure to grab a copy, and check out Linda's fabulous creation on the last page (pg. 144) too! Fantastic projects Linda!
Brass Charms and Embellishments used: http://ow.ly/fHrn303A311

Cool New Anatomy Paper Cuts + Charms + More

Happy Weekend Everyone! I'm excited to report that we have THREE awesome new Anatomy Paper Cut Sets in the shop! Just in time for Halloween. They are really great with our Tombstones, and also work beautifully with ATCs, Tags, Journal Pages, and so much more! I can't decide which set is my favorite! We also have some cool new charms and awesome skeleton beads waiting for your Halloween and DOTD projects!

CHECK OUT THE NEW GOODIES HERE

Find ALL Halloween Goodies HERE

Read about the Tombstone ATC Contest HERE

Art Time Feature With Cat Kerr!  

"Zero Circle", an amazing Shadow Box Assemblage by Design Team Member Cat Kerr! You will love this tutorial, filled with great tips and tons of inspiration. Beautiful, expressive piece Cat!
So grab a cup of your favorite drink and hop on over to Cat's post for some awesome creativity:

http://inthelightofthemoon.blogspot.com/2016/08/zero-circle.html

Be sure to check out the full tutorial!

Inspiration By Jackie P Neal!  

This wee little mermaid by Jackie P Neal sends a wave of delight! She was created during a Mermaids Weekend with girlfriends, organized by Jackie, which we also love. We adore how she combined the elements to create a tiny little assemblage inside a real shell! Complete with shell bonnet. And just look at those wonderful "scales" on the body. Awesome texture and composition Jackie! So wonderful!

Tiny Articulated Mermaid Doll Kit: http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_5545/Articulated-Chipboard-Mermaid-Art-Doll-Kit--TINY--Set-of-TWO.htm

Chipboard Seaweed Cut-Outs: http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_7063/Chipboard-Seaweed-Cut-Outs--5-Pieces.htm

Inspiration By Kim Collister!  

A gorgeous Frida Journal Cover by Design Team Member Kim Collister! Writing inside this beauty would be pure delight. Amazing layers and colors Kim!
Frida Kahlo Collage Sheet III: http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_5464/Frida-Kahlo-Collage-Sheet-III.htm

Inspiration By Heather Tracy!  

The talented Heather Tracy of Thicketworks has created a most fabulous "Memento Mori Plaque" with a complete tutorial! We are amazed by the way she transformed our Plastic Skulls (http://ow.ly/Dlsn303i8lq) and other goodies, to design this wickedly cool piece! She even included a video showing you how to distress your Dresden Trim. Hop on over to Heather's blog post and be prepared to stay a while! http://thicketworks.com/altered-art-memento-mori-plaque/

It's RCAG Gothic Tombstone Time!

I know some of you already have your 2016 Tombstone Set in hand! And are working away! If you haven't ordered any, take my word for it, once you see the samples popping up you're going to want to play. 

 

We can't wait to see what you create with the New 2016 Tombstones! Let's get this contest started! Find all of the details HERE!

And we hope you will join our NEW Inspiration Community Group on Facebook! We're already having so much fun! Click the link from the Contest Page to join!

2015 Tombstone ATCs by Luci Brito!

Brand New Tim Holtz Halloween In Stock + More

Happy Weekend Everyone! We're excited that ALL of the Brand New Tim Holtz goodies are in the shop and ready to ship! There are 15 goodies to pick from, and I'm having a hard time picking a favorite! But most likely the cool ephemera! So many of the goodies work great with our Tombstones too! Grab em' while you can! Often the seasonal items are discontinued fairly fast!

CHECK OUT THE NEW GOODIES HERE

Find ALL Halloween Goodies HERE

Read about the Tombstone ATC Contest HERE

Art Time Feature With Kim Collister!

Design Team Member Kim Collister has a wonderful tutorial for you today. Take a journey with Kim and her sweet Alice to complete a magical ATC Box! Your cards will look amazing displayed in such a cool container. Amazing job Kim!

Grab a cup of coffee or better yet, some tea and head on over to Kim's post: http://www.imgirlwithoutwings.com/2016/08/alice-journey.html

Be sure to check out the full tutorial! How cute does Alice look filled with ATCs!

Inspiration By Cat Kerr!  

A big congrats to Design Team Member Cat Kerr who has an amazing tutorial on the Cloth Paper Scissors website! We especially love how she creatively used our Chunky ATC Kit as an assemblage base for her absolutely stunning Relics & Artifacts Finch! Hop on over for tons of inspiration from Cat:
http://www.clothpaperscissors.com/blog/pretty-bird-three-dimensional-mixed-media-art-project

Chucky Dimensional ATC Kit - 1 Inch: http://ow.ly/u1er3034vBk
Small Unfinished Wood Box Feet: http://ow.ly/XEZn3034vIJ
We also have Iced Enamels (http://ow.ly/sx2A3034v3n) to go with your awesome Relics and Artifacts (http://ow.ly/3E9w3034vhQ)

Inspiration By Kim Collister!  

A stunning journal page by Design Team Member Kim Collister! Frida looks amazing surrounded by roses and bright, happy colors! And it's the perfect time of year for her. Wonderful page Kim!
Frida Kahlo Collage Sheet IV:
http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_5465/Frida-Kahlo-Collage-Sheet-IV.htm

Inspiration By Tracy Delisle!  

An awesome Frankie Radiant Shrine by Tracy Delisle to get you into the Halloween spirit! We adore the imagery she used, and of course that wonderful, rusty Verday finish! This larger shrine makes an excellent display piece. Ridiculously cool Tracy!
Radiant Antiquity Shrine Kit: http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_6392/Large-Radiant-Antiquity-Shrine-Kit.htm
Verday Paint and Patina Set: http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_3066/VerDay-Paint-Patina-Set.htm

It's RCAG Gothic Tombstone Time!

Depending on when you ordered, some of you may already have your 2016 Tombstone Set in hand! If you haven't ordered any, take my word for it, once you see the samples popping up you're going to want to play.

I'm already planning my next set. I'm thinking Dia De Los Muertos with bright backgrounds, Mini Stencil Board Picado, Crazy Sugar Skull Cabs, and hand colored frames from our Playful Frames Collage Sheet. Can you see it?

I had to share this cool photo from last year, by Design Team Member Cat Kerr! It's so inspiring! 

(Tombstones from left to right created by Bonnie Ashurst, Amy Nieman, Mary Jane Chadbourne, and Deb Moon)

 

We can't wait to see what you create with the New 2016 Tombstones! Let's get this contest started! Find all of the details HERE!

And we hope you will join our NEW Inspiration Community Group on Facebook! It's only been a week and we're already having so much fun! Click the link from the Contest Page to join!

2016 Gothic Tombstone ATC Contest + New Halloween Goodies

Happy Weekend Everyone! We're excited to announce that the BRAND NEW 2016 Gothic Tombstone ATCs are here! And the shapes are just fabulous if I do say so myself! I enjoyed designing them, and had even more fun playing with them (see below). There are several other fabulous new goodies too including Stencils, Cut Outs, Charms, and more! And make sure you read to the very bottom of the newsletter to learn about our 2016 Tombstone ATC CONTEST!

CHECK OUT THE NEW GOODIES HERE

Find ALL Halloween Goodies HERE

Read about the Tombstone ATC Contest HERE

Art Time Feature With Linda Cain! 

Design Team Member Linda Cain has an amazing project for you! See how she transformed our ATC Box into an extraordinary work of art! You will love how she cleverly combined her materials, and as always, she has some wonderful tips for you. Hop on over to Linda's blog for the full tutorial: http://cain81art.blogspot.com/2016/07/an-altered-atc-box-for-rcag.html

 Be sure to check out the full tutorial!

Inspiration By Kim Collister!  

Do you recall Design Team Member Kim Collister's lonely King from a few weeks ago? Well great news, his queen has been received!!! Kim transformed our Large Dress From Doll II (http://ow.ly/8mmK302QByP) along with a sweet face from Collage Sheet DP267 (http://ow.ly/dSdv302QBM6) to create a gorgeous doll fit for a King! What a tremendous pair!

Find Kim's Queen post here: http://www.imgirlwithoutwings.com/2016/07/the-queen-has-been-received.html

And Kim's original King post using the Male Doll (http://ow.ly/pfjX302QC9x) here: 

http://www.imgirlwithoutwings.com/2016/07/have-you-seen-my-queen.html

Inspiration By Sherry Matthews!  

Feast your eyes on this amazing Circle Shrine by the talented Sherry Matthews! Sherry is a master when it comes to painting, and just look at that fabulous texture! Such a beautiful piece Sherry!
Mega Circle Shrine Kit: http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_1501/Circle-Shrine--MEGA.htm

She also used our Flaming Heart Cut Outs: http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_4576/Flaming-Heart-Cut-Outs--20-Pieces.htm 

It's RCAG Gothic Tombstone Time!

I had a blast playing with the new 2016 Tombstone Set! Here's a quick little peek and a few process photos. 

Supplies Used Tombstone Bases V, Pebble Stencil, Worn Screen Stencil, Notches Stencil, Repeating Star Stencil, Skeleton Calendar Paper Cuts, Mini Baroque Frame Cut-Outs, Mini Bat Cut Outs, Mini Halloween Script Words, Matte Glue N Seal, White Sharpie Paint Pen, Sepia Ink, Black Ink, Ink Blending Foam.

 The backgrounds are always my favorite part, and where I spend the most time. I started by adding two coats of orange acrylic paint. 

 I arranged each of the four new Stencils on my Tombstones. (TIP: I put the tiniest dab of glue on the back of the stencil to hold it in place.)

 I spray painted over the stencils with black spray paint and inked the edges. I painted my Baroque Frames and Mini Script Words with a lovely purple, added my Skeletons, and finally finished with some white dots and Mini Bats. And that's it! Super fun! 

We can't wait to see what you create with the New 2016 Tombstones! Let's get this contest started! Find all of the details HERE!

AND we have a BRAND NEW Inspiration Community Group on Facebook! We hope to see you there!!! Click the link from the Contest Page to join!