Smeared and Smudged November Member Blog Hop.

This months blog hop theme over at Smeared and Smudged is to alter something. The only rule in participating is it has to be stamped somwhere either Rubber or Digi.I chose to alter a box using as my main image the fabulous Digi Stamp from Smeared Ink :- Anatomy 101-Skull Front.The box was constructed with a hidden surprise inside. So how did I do it? Here's the details...........

I first took a plain wooden box and covered in crinkled and crunched heavy paper stock. Gave tthis a coat of Americana Lamp Black acrylic paint inside and out. Once dry I dry brushed Americana Dazzling Metallics Black Pearl acrylic paint all over the box to highlight all the lovely crinkled detail. Then on to decorating the top of the box.

 

BOX TOP VIEW.

 

I started with a piece of mountboard cut to fit the top. Inked and stamped until I was happy with the background. Printed the Anatomy Skull front stamp 6 times and fussy cut and layered up. Colored with Markers and then dipped into the melt pot to give it strength and dimension. ( Thanks Blackdragon for the inspiration). Attached the skull to the stamped mountboard then attached to the top of the box. Added a Gothic Label to complete.

 

 

BOX FRONT VIEW.

 

Then on to completing the suprise element of the box.

I cut a piece of mountboard to fit, inked and stamped to match the box top. Stamped a clock face cut out and glued to the background. Printed out and fussy cut and layered Anatomy 101 skull again and coloured and dipped in the meltpot. Used my awl ( pokey tool ) to make a hole in the skull and then attached Vintage brass clock hands to the skull. Then glued in place on the clock face. The mountboard clock face was then attached to the inside top of the lid and secured with vintage brass hinges. A Tim Holtz Hitch Fastener was then attached to the bottom Right corner of the mountboard clockface so when opened can rest on the edge of the box keeping it upright and in place.

 

                                                                   BOX OPENED

 

 

 

 

To finish the box off a vintage brass clasp was attached as a closure. A fun project with so many possibilities I hope you will give it a try. I'd love to see if you do. Go check out the other members blogs to see what they have created. THE BLOG ROLL IS ON MY SIDEBAR.

 

Thanks for taking the time to stop by and read. Your next stop is Carla

Hugs Fiona.

 

 

 

 

More Artwork to Share.

 

I have been busy these past few weeks creating for the Designers over at Deviant Scrap with some Fabulous New Kits. Wonderful and packed full to the brim from Tumblefish Studio, Finecrafted Designs and Hidden Vintage Studios. Do take a look in their stores over there. I can guarantee you will not be dissapointed. Here's what I have been Creating......................

 

 

THE FLYING ROYAL HIPPODROME.

An 8x10 Digital Illustration created with Journaling Pieces 1 from Tumblefish Studio.

Full Credits HERE.

 

IMAGINE.

A 10x8 Digital Illustration created using Tangled Up from Hidden Vintage Studios.

Full Credits HERE.

 

 

CAPTURED.

 

An 8x10 Digital Illustration created using The Birdhouse from Finecrafted Designs.

Full Credits HERE

 

 

PUMPKIN SEASON.

A 5x7 Digital Illustration created using Autumn Junque from Tumblefish Studio.
Full Credits HERE

As always thanks for taking the time to stop by and read.
Hugs Fiona. oxoxoxo

HDH 157- Hammer House of Horror Macabre Monday Challenge.

 

 

 

It's that time of week again folks. Once again I have participated in the Macabre Monday Challenge over at Haunted Design House. The Challenge this week is to........................

 

HDH157
"Hammer House of Horror"

You are to create a dark, Gothic, or Halloween-based art piece

that is a tribute to Hammer Films http://www.hammerfilms.com

 

 

TASTE THE BLOOD OF DRACULA........

This week I decided to make an ATC in the style of the old B Movie. I used the Tim Holt ATC die to cut my atc base from mountboard. The background and characters where then created in photoshop using a kit from Finecrafted designs over at Deviant scrap HERE. Cut out and attached to the mounboard base. The Scary woman was then fussy cut and attached to the ATC using 3d foam tape to give some depth and dimension to the piece. Another great challenge.

Thanks for taking the time to stop by and read.
Hugs Fiona.oxoxoxo

Quoth the Raven Quest 14......Anything Poes

 

For this months quest over at Quoth the Raven the theme is anything Poes. To create anything which your heart desires. I have taken delight in altering a Perfume Bottle and hope it will appeal to the Master in it's Dark, Silky Succulence. I created the label in photoshop, printed out and attached to the front of the bottle. Altered the bottle top to look like stone from an ancient grave yard. Dyed the tassel string and attached around the neck of the bottle. Voila Eau de Poe.............

 

The label on the back reads:- A Deep Dark and Mysterious blend full of Decadent Evil that will stir your Darkest Desires. With a Bouquet of Beautiful but Poisonous Blooms. Use with Extreme Caution................

 

Eau De Poe front view.

 

Eau De Poe back view.

 

A very enjoyable time I had creating this for the Master and hope that it meets with his approval. Till the next time...................

 

Thanks for taking the time to stop by and read.

Hugs Fiona.oxoxoxo

HDH156 - Nosferatu Ad nauseam

It's that time of the week again for the Haunted Design House Macabre Monday Challenge. A challenge to really get your teeth into ( exuse the pun folks). So here we go...........

 

You are to create a dark, Gothic, or Halloween-based art piece

that has anything to do with Vampires. Lots of vampires!
Tribute to the unholy Vampire!!
Fangs, blood, sensuality.
We want to see your interpretation of the beautiful or the deadly Vampyre.

 

 

NOSFERATU.

 

This week I decided to create a Digital Illustration entirely in Photoshop. A Dark and Mysterious piece just like the Vampyre Nosferatu himself. I hope I have captured the deadly feel to the piece. Another Great challenge this week. I am having so much participating.

 

Thanks for taking the time to stop by and read.

Hugs Fiona.oxoxoxo

Something New, Something Old. Artwork that is!!

 

Catching up with my blog posts tonight as I have been working the dreaded nightshift at work this week. A few new pieces of artwork to show you as well as a couple of old ones too that I have not posted on here. Cryztal Rain, Tumblefish Studio and Beth Rimmer over at Deviant Scrap have new goodies in the store and I've been having a play with them. Here's what transpired from using these wonderful Kits.

 

 

 

 

 

666 ANARCHY

 

A 16x12 Digital Illustration created using some fabulous new Brush Packs from Cryztal Rain.

Full Credits HERE

 

                                                                 THANKSGIVING.

 

 

A 12X8 Digital Illustration created using the New Kit Fall Junque from Tumblefish Studio.

Full Credits HERE

                                                                 PUMPKIN SEASON.



 

A 5X7 Digital Illustration created using the new kit Fall Junque from Tumblefish Studio.

Full Credits HERE

 

                                                                   SPELLBOUND.

 

An 8x10 Digital Illustration created using Fairy Godmother School from Beth Rimmer.

Full Credits Here

 

                                                        

 

                                                             JOY TO THE WORLD.

A 5x7 Digital Illustration created using Funky Junk from Crowabout StudioB at Deviant Scrap.

Thanks for taking the time to stop by and read.
Hugs Fiona.oxoxoxo

Macabre Monday HDH-155 RIP

 

 

My entry this week for the Haunted Design House Macabre Monday Challenge. Slipped this one in just in time............

 

"Rest In Peace"

You are to create a dark, Gothic, or Halloween-based art piece

that has anything to do with cemeteries, coffins, headstones, or funerals.
Any and all things resting in peace. Or pieces...

This week I have decided to make a cut and paste ATC.

ARISEN.

I cut the ATC from mountboard using the Tim Holtz ATC die. Created my cemetary and Tombstone background in photoshop. Printed out and attached to the ATC mountboard base. Created the winged skeleton in photoshop also, printed out and fussy cut. Then attached to the atc using foam tape to give some depth to the piece. A fun challenge, enjoyed this.

 Thanks for taking the time to stop by and read.
Hugs Fiona.oxoxoxo

Haunted Design House Challenge 154- Bats in the Belfrey

 

I have participated again in the weekly challenge over at Haunted Design House. This weeks theme:

 

"Bats in the Belfry"

You are to create a dark, Gothic, or Halloween-based art piece

that has anything to do with a bats. Think belfries, church steeples and all round general battiness!

I decided to create a physical piece this week rather than a digital piece. I decided on a book but with a hidden surprise. Are you ready to take a look................Here we go then.

 

 

 

The front and back covers were designed in photoshop, printed out and attached to chipboard covers both font and back and insides. Antique brass corners were then glued to all four corners of the front cover.

 

 

 

The inside of the book holds the surprise. Two altoid tins with the lids removed. Covered the sides of the tins inside and out with fancy paper and lined the bottom of the tins also. Attached Hinges and a fancy clasp in antique bronze to join the tins together. The tins were then glued to the front and back covers to form the basis of the book.

Now for the surprise inside..............

 

Bats of course..........hanging around after just wakening from their slumber. Ready to take flight into the night by the light of the moon. Another great challenge, really enjoyed this one as I'm a spooky kind of gal.
Thanks for taking the time to stop by and read.
Hugs Fiona.

New Digital work and Cut & Paste ATC's.

I have been having a blast creating with some fabulous new spooky kits from the designers over at Deviant Scrap. Not only digital artwork but playing with the scissors and glue for cut and paste work. My rubber stamps have seen the daylight this week too. I have also been having a play with plaster and clay in the Andy Skinner Outcasts Workshop, but more on that in an upcoming post. So here is what I have produced from the goodies over at Deviant Scrap.

 

 

 

 

We are each our own Devil.

 

 

An 8x10 Digital Illustration created using Devil or Angel Kit from Beth Rimmer at Deviant Scrap.

Full Credits HERE

 

Inner Sanctum.

 

A 12x8 Digital Illustration created using Creepy Crafty from Altered Emporium at Deviant Scrap.



Full Credits HERE





 

Happy Halloween.

A cut and Paste ATC created using Dead or Alive Kit from Rucola Designs at Deviant Scrap.

Full Credits HERE

 

The Goblins will Catch You.

A Cut and Paste ATC created using Dead or Alive Kit from Rucola Designs at Deviant Scrap.

Full Credits HERE

 

Creepy.

ATC created for the October Swap at Deviant Scrap. Theme " Haunted Portraits "
Full Credits HERE

Thanks for taking the time to stop by and read.
Hugs Fiona.oxoxoxo

Creepy Cryptids HDH 153

 

Over at the Haunted Design House this week the challenge is Creepy Cryptids.

 

You are to create a dark, Gothic, or Halloween-based art piece

that has something to do with a creature or plant whose existence has been suggested but is unrecognized by scientific consensus and often regarded as highly unlikely! Think Loch Ness Monster, Yeti, even Faeries.

I chose to base my entry on the Chupacabra. As to what sort of animal the chupacabra might be, the question is hard to answer because this cryptid is so weird. Its name means "goatsucker" and that is what it allegedly did: it attacked livestock and sucked their blood like a vampire .Constant features include large eyes that are usually red or orange and about the same size and shape as an egg, a mouth full of big fangs, sharp claws on the hands and feet,  three-toed hind feet that might also be webbed, and a hind portion shaped like a kangaroo with oversized legs for jumping. The top portion of the body looks stunted and scrawny in comparison with its massive hindquarters.

 

 

CHUPACABRA.

So here is my interpretation of this weird little Cryptid. Created in photoshop for your viewing pleasure. My Chupacabra does not suck the blood of goats but instead prefers the blood of humans. Preserving the skulls of his victims as a reminder of his conquests. Another great challenge to stretch my imagination.
Thanks for taking the time to stop by and read.
Hugs Fiona.oxoxoxo.

Quoth The Raven-Quest 13 Some Words With a Mummy.

 

My friend Mark over at Spesh Ink pointed me in the direction to a wonderful Dark and Gothic Site....Quoth the Raven, Nevermore. A poe inspired site with some wonderfully Dark and Erie Challenges, which are oh so very me. The challenge of the theme posted is " Some Words with a Mummy". You are to create an art piece using the masters tale as inspiration.

 

Quote: "Come to me, by all means, my dear good friend, as soon as you receive this. Come and help us to rejoice. At last, by long persevering diplomacy, I have gained the assent of the Directors of the City Museum, to my examination of the Mummy --- you know the one I mean. I have permission to unswathe it and open it, if desirable. A few friends only will be present -- you, of course. The Mummy is now at my house, and we shall begin to unroll it at eleven tonight".

 

So here is my offering to the master in depiction of the tale told to which the Master doth favour.

 

 

KEY TO HAMUNAPTRA.

The key to Hamunaptra which fits into the cover of the Book of the Dead to ressurect life.Guarded and sacred to the mummy who wishes to return from the afterlife. The key was constructed in card from a template. The ancient mummy of which now remains only a skeleton and delicately wrapped in embalmed bandages. Dare we use the key to open the book of the dead and bring the Mummy back from the Afterlife?

A fun challenge in which I will definately participate again. Thanks Mark.......

Thanks for taking the time to stop by and read.
Hugs Fiona.oxoxoxo

Chain me up Chain me Down HDH152

Over at the Haunted Design House for the Macabre Monday Challenge this week you are to create a dark art piece that has something to do with Chains, Shackles or Bondage. I immediately thought Mmm Werewolf, Chained, Full Moon..........Lovely. So here is my offering for the challenge this week.

 

 

 

BAD MOON RISING.

This piece was created entirely digitally in Photoshop after scouring my external hard drive for some Dark and Gothic Images I have collected over the years. Hope this piece is acceptable for this weeks challenge. Had a blast creating in my comfort zone of the Dark and Mysterious.

Thanks for taking the time to stop by and read.
Hugs Fiona.oxoxox

"I'm Melting" Macabre Monday Haunted Design House Challenge.

The theme this week over at Haunted Design House is to base your project around melted wax, candles, witches, or melted flesh.

 

TOTAL MELTDOWN.

I opted to make a cut and paste ATC again this week.The ATC was made using the Tim Holtz ATC die amd mountboard.. The background was created in photoshop using elements and brushes from my stash. The melting head is an actual photograph of a Halloween mask scanned in and manipulated in Photoshop with the body of a vintage image attached. Printed everything out. Then attached the background to the mountboard ATC base. Cut the head and body out and glued to the ATC. Voila a pretty creepy specimen indeed. Thanks again for another great challenge this week.

Thanks for taking the time to stop by and read.
Hugs Fiona.

Oh My Goth Digital Work.

The second in a post of three of my most recent digital work. Goth Inspired but of course. Oh how I do love the skull and the dark arts. Halloween season is just around the corner my favourite time of year. Enough of the babble here's what I have been creating.

 

ACES HIGH.

 

A 15x10 Digital Illustration created in Photoshop,

 



NECROMANCY.

 

A 15X10 Digital Illustrationcreated in Photoshop.

 

ABSOLUTION.

 

A 16X12 Digital Illustration created in Photoshop.

 

BEWARE.

 

A 12x10 Digital Illustration created with thanks to Cryztal Rain.

Full Credits HERE.

 

 

Thanks for taking the time to stop by and read.

Hugs Fiona.

" OH MY GOURD" Haunted Design House Challenge.

I haven't participated in a challenge for quite awhile and thought I'd jump in and give this one a go. It's all down to my friend Mark over at SPESH INK for the inspiration to participate. The theme this week over at Haunted Design House is to base your project around Pumpkins. So here's my contribution to this weeks challenge.

 

I have made a cut and paste ATC. The ATC was made using the Tim Holtz ATC die. The background was created in photoshop using elements and brushes from my stash. Mr Scary Pumpkin Head was also created in photoshop with the body of a vintage image attached. Cut the body and head out and glued to the ATC. Glossy accents was then applied to the Pumpkin Head to give dimension. A fun challenge will have to participate again. Thanks Mark.

Thanks for taking the time to stop by and read.
Hugs Fiona.

My Most Recent Digital Work.

Well I have been real busy since my last post. I have a lot to show creativity wise that is, but far too much for one post. So I will be showcasing over three yes three consective posts. So here we go with the first. Apart from the first image shown all others in this post have a Gothic/ Halloween element to them. That time of year is nearly upon us again and I must say I am quite partial to the Dark side in my Digital Art. The Designers over at Deviant Scrap  have some Wonderfully Wicked Kits in the Store for all your Halloween Projects. So hop on over and have a look. The links to the kits I have used are below the artwork for your convenience if you want to check them out for yourselves. So here we go.............

 

Reality Has Limits.

 

A 16x10 Digital Illustration.

CREDITS HERE.

 

 

INSANITY.

 

A 16X10 Digital Illustration created with thanks to Beth Rimmer.

CREDITS HERE.

 

                                                               The Tell Tale Heart.



 

A 10x8 Digital Illustration created with thanks to Finecrafted Designs

CREDITS HERE.

 



Miss Black Hat.





An 8x10 Digital Illustration created with thanks to Hidden Vintage Studios.

CREDITS HERE.

 



GOTHIC POE-TRY.







A 5X7 Digital Illustration created with thanks to Finecrafted Designs.

CREDITS HERE.

 

BEWARE THOSE BEWITCHING EYES.

A 5X7 Digital Illustration created with thanks to Tumblefish Studio.
CREDITS HERE.

Thanks for taking the time to stop by and read.
Hugs Fiona.

Craft Barn Blog Candy Giveaway

The Craft Barn have got some Fabulous blog Candy up for grabs over on their blog.

 

Once again it is packed with tons of products

 

 

So what are you still doing here? Head on over to the blog for your chance to be in with shot of winning this fabulous bunch of goodies. Good Luck.......................

Be back tomorrow with my recent artwork creations.

hugs Fiona.oxoxoxo

6TH Annual Blog Swap "My Body is a Cage" at Marions Blog.

I'm so behind in posting this, but better late than never to thank the wonderful Marion Bockelman ( Bockel24 ) for once again hosting another fabulous Annual ATC Swap. Below you will see the ATC's I recieved and I love each and every one them.

The First one is from Christa
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14257786@N05/7177914203/in/photostream

The second one is from Sandy.
http://stempelchaotin.wordpress.com/2012/05/04/my-body-is-a-cage/

and the third is from Martina.
http://martinas-stempel-gewerkel.blogspot.de/2012/04/6th-annual-blog-swap-announcement-my.html

Thank You Ladies. The ATC's are totally Fabulous. Thanks again Marion for another Fabulous Swap and all your hard work. It is so appreciated. See you again next Year.

Thanks for taking the time to stop by and read.
Hugs Fiona.oxoxoxo

ATC,s Art Journaling and Creative Works

Apologies to all my followers for being such a bad blogger of late. It's just that " Life Stuff" ya know that I have been so wrapped up in of late. Wev'e all been there Right!. But I still find the time to cram in some creative work along the way. It's good for my sanity ya know......... I have been playing in my much neglected Art Journal again. Mmm about time too. Here's a couple of pages to show you. Tumblefish studio has released  some georgeous new stuffs over at Deviant Scrap that I have been having a play with too as well as Crowabout StudioB and Finecrafted Designs to boot. These ladies sure do keep me busy. So hop on over to the store and browse the delights that awaits you there. I am participating once again in Denise Phillips ATC Blog Swap over at Birdnuts and Mixed Media. New to me but I am having a great time participating and have made some new friends along the way. There is still time to join in the fun so hop on over to Denise's blog and have a look. You could win a fabulous prize too just for participating. Anyhow enough of my waffle. Till the next time.................

                                                                    I am Perfect.

Art Journal page created with thanks to Crowabout StudioB, Tumblefish Studio, Fiddlette Designs and Nancie Rowe Janitz.

                                                               Create Art Forever.

Art Journal page created with thanks to Fiddlette Designs and Nancie Rowe Janitz

                                                            Create Art Everyday..

Art Journal Page created with thanks to Fiddlette Designs, Nancie Rowe Janitz and Paper Whimsy.

                                                                      In Bloom. 

 An 8x10 Digital Illustration created with Thanks to Tumblefish Studios.
FULL CREDITS HERE

                                                                   Can you Fly ?

A 5x7 Digital Illustration created with thanks to Tumblefish Studios.
Full Credits HERE

                                                              Across the Sea.

An 8x8 Digital Illustration created with thanks to Crowabout StudioB.
Full Credits HERE 

                                                                   Sunshine.

An 8x10 Digital Illustration created with Thanks to Finecrafted Designs.

Full Credits HERE

My Cut and Paste ATC entries for the July swap over on Denise's blog.

Thanks for taking the time to stop by and read.
Hugs Fiona.oxoxoxo