Monday 15 October 2012

Day 15 with Smudgy Antics and Haunted Design House

Only one project today folks. Yes I know most of you'd be expecting one for each of Haunted Design House and Smudgy Antics because it's Monday. I hope you won't be too disappointed with what I have for you here. This also fulfils my 15th Day of the Smeared and Smudged 4th, 31 Days of Hallowe'en Celebration. As before - the blog roll is on the right hand side bar and the rules etc and list of  fabulous sponsors are at The Smeared and Smudged Forum and at Terra's Blog

The challenge at Haunted Design House this week is R.I.P. (rest in peace or rest in pieces?)

and the challenge at Smudgy Antics is Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

A card made to commemorate and celebrate the life of those loved ones, departed from this life.
I used the card sketchy from the Smeared and Smudged Forum challenge this month as the inspiration for the layout. 
The images are Smeared Ink of course. The Dia De Los Muertos mask is from the Dance with Death range and the frame is from the Glam Vamps Accessories. 
Coloured with promarkers. (7 different reds and 5 greys!! lol) I printed out two images so that I could mask off and spray with my home made mica spray. (purple perfect pearls, black soot re-inker and water)
The paper is from the DCWV La Creme stack. The die cut behind the image is Crafter's Companion's Die'sire Magic Mirror and the little swirls are a sizzlet die.
The flowers were sprayed with cranberry colourwash (because I couldn't find that many little red flowers in my stash). Three red tear drop gems to finish. All mounted  onto deep red card then a dark cream card base.
Now you've already been and seen the fabulous blog of Valerie, and seen what she has for you today so now's the turn of the lovely Sharon. 

 But before you go - there is some news I must tell. It concerns the rules of the Smudgy Antics Challenges 
There will be no more top 3 or random winner. Our Design Team will vote for ONE winner and that person gets a button and prize. You do not have to use a Smeared Ink image to win. We pick the best of the entries so bring your A-GAME!
See you tomorrow.

 A challenge I'd like to enter this into is

 Poisoned Peas Please - Sugar Skulls/Day of the Dead

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24 comments:

  1. Unknown15 October 2012 at 07:45

    Superb card Helen xxxx

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  2. ike15 October 2012 at 12:37

    Fantastic creation Helen and so beautifully displayed too. LUV it :-) xxxx

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  3. DonnaMundinger15 October 2012 at 15:59

    Oh so fabulously elegant, Helen! I LOVE this! xxD

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  4. Sharon Sahl15 October 2012 at 17:59

    What a lovely card! It does have the feeling of being a commemoration! The way you've used the deep reds kinda gives me the shivers!

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  5. Unknown15 October 2012 at 18:16

    love your skull...jean

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  6. Leigh S-B - The Sharpie Domino Queen15 October 2012 at 19:25

    Wicked cool card! I love the images layout and colors!

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  7. Monique's art15 October 2012 at 21:05

    gorgeous, beuatifully coloured as ever, love it

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  8. Unknown15 October 2012 at 21:15

    A awesome card i love it
    hugs xxx

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  9. Pam S.15 October 2012 at 22:21

    What a fantastic project. I looks so lacey and delicate yet ghoulish at the same time. Thank you for sharing your art and your heart.

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  10. valscraftings15 October 2012 at 23:18

    Wonderful layout very zentangle and colouring!

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  11. Julia16 October 2012 at 00:26

    Fab creation!
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  12. lilyandthelotus.blogspot.com16 October 2012 at 03:05

    beautiful beautiful Helen. Bravo
    hugs,
    susan s.

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  13. ~Lady B~16 October 2012 at 03:45

    Helen, you know I'm loving this one! Such a beautiful and elegant piece!

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  14. Steph16 October 2012 at 06:01

    Stunning card, very elegant.

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  15. LisaVeronica16 October 2012 at 06:36

    so beautiful and fab with just two colors on the sugar skull! xx

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  16. Andrea C16 October 2012 at 10:56

    Elegantly, eerily beautiful piece x

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  17. silvia16 October 2012 at 15:24

    Fabulous card!! LOVE how you colored the skull!!

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  18. Alison16 October 2012 at 17:06

    Love this! Beautiful choices with all of your materials. I especially love the 3 drops of blood. Lovely and creepy creation!

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  19. mark gould16 October 2012 at 17:52

    I love it Helen, I am a big fan of the day of the dead imagery. Great colour choices.

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  20. Unknown18 October 2012 at 04:19

    This is beautiful, Helen! I love everything about it. Thanks for joining us at PPP. Hope to see you again.
    Aletha Jane PPP DT

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  21. lilyandthelotus.blogspot.com18 October 2012 at 16:30

    This is so hauntingly beautiful. I love it. Thank you for joining us at Poisoned Peas Please.
    susan s.

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  22. Vee Cassidy18 October 2012 at 23:32

    What a beautiful project, Helen. Your colouring and shading of the skull is wonderful and the attention to detail in your project, is terrific. Thank you for sharing at Poisoned Peas, Please. Vee xx (October Guest Designer)

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  23. Anonymous22 October 2012 at 15:51

    You brought your A-game. This is stunning. I love the coloring & the swirls go with it beautifully. Thanks for joining us on our "Day of the Dead" Challenge at Poisoned Peas Please. I hope you will be joining us for our following challenge. Good Luck~Patti PPP DT

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  24. Sugar22 October 2012 at 20:02

    fabulous! love it!
    thanks for playing with us at PPP!

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