Heat it up

Hello, Carol with you today continuing on with this weeks theme, Heat it up..

Today I have taken a "Karens Frame large gothic Arch" and added embossing powders and ultra thick clear enamel and created:-

The outer frame was given a covering of green embossing powder and heated, whilst still hot a stamp was pressed into the frame leaving a lovely uneven edge - if you do this just mind your fingers as the molten powder is rather hot! the inner section was coloured using distress ink - the lovely white board means that the inks glide across the arch and blend beautifully with very little effort… a covering of thick clear embossing enamel was added to finish off the piece.

Don't forget you can join in with our weekly themes and for one lucky person there is a great prize of Tando goodies up for grabs - check out the details here.

TFL xx

Heat It Up - Bold Teardrop Necklace

Hi Tando fans! Dana here today sharing a fun necklace that I created for Heat It Up theme this week. I wear a lot of black, so when I wear jewelry I like bold colorful accents. I started with an Oval Teardrop Jewelry Chipboard (you get two in a package!) and added several bright colors of Iced Enamels Relique Powder. I set the color with a heat gun. This was a quick and easy project!

You can find this chipboard and more in the Tando Creative Retail Store! We'd love to have you join the Heat It Up Challenge! To be in with a chance of winning some great Tando goodies of your choice, please make a piece based on our weekly themes and link your project, not just your blog, using the inlinkz tool located at the top of the Tando Blog. You don't have to use any Tando product, but, if you do, you will be entered into the draw twice! There are no limits to how many times you enter, however, we do request that you only enter your piece for 5 challenges. We look forward to seeing your creations!

Thanks for stopping by today!

June Colour Theme

Hi everyone, Gez here, excited to be joining the Tando Creative Design Team.

Today I am sharing a tag I've created using one of the {Mixed Media} boards and the hot colour theme for June.

The background was created using acrylic paints and oil pastels.

The cute {Tando Mini's - Owls} were treated to a spot of texture paste to hopefully resemble feathers along with {Trees and Leaves mask}. It was such a shame to cover up so many of the green leaves!

I hope you enjoy using the colour theme as much as I did!

 Have a lovely Sunday, Gez

Home Arch

I've made an arch for the colour theme this week:

I randomly painted a ~{Gothic Arch}~ using a combination of  DecoArt's ~{Media Fluid Acrylics}~ and DecoArt White Chalk Finish Paint, then soaked and peeled a ~{Cloud Tree}~ and when it was dry, painted it and stuck it to the arch.

I also painted a house from the ~{Mini House and Fences Pack}~ and stuck that in place. Everything has been doodled on (of course).

I added 'home' to finish it off.

Kaz xxx

June Color Challenge - Beach Hut Mixed Media Board

Hi Tando fans! Dana here today sharing the beach themed mixed media board I created for the Color Challenge this week. I used Ranger paint dabbers to add color to a Mixed Media Board. I then added a fun image and some dimensional paint. I used the same paint dabbers on a Mini Beach Hut and number from the Arthur Number Set. I attached the hut to the board and finished it with a touch of glitter. I'm ready for dinner on the beach!

You can find this chipboard and more in the Tando Creative Retail Store! We'd love to have you join the Color Challenge! To be in with a chance of winning some great Tando goodies of your choice, please make a piece based on our weekly themes and link your project, not just your blog, using the inlinkz tool located at the top of the Tando Blog. You don't have to use any Tando product, but, if you do, you will be entered into the draw twice! There are no limits to how many times you enter, however, we do request that you only enter your piece for 5 challenges. We look forward to seeing your creations!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Colour Theme Week - Large Arch

HI Everyone,

I'm here today to show you my June colour theme make.

I had a play with the fabulous large straight edged arch. This comes in a pack of 2, each with three parts - the base, the frame and the frame centre (I'll show you what I did with the centre next week).

I started by adding the circles, which came from the round grid to the frame, once dry this, and the base, were primed and painted with acrylics. I used a  texture stamp from my stash and stamped randomly on the base with a coordinating acrylic paint. A crackle stamp was used to add some more detail to the frame too. I then stippled the 2 base acrylic colours carefully onto the circles on the frame to tie the piece together.
Octopode Factory's Cheshire cat  and a sentiment were stamped and added to the arch to finish.

Here is what I used.....

If you fancy playing along with us and having a go at any of our themes this month please feel free to link your work using the linky tool at the top of the page. You will be entered into the monthly draw and have a chance of winning some fab Tando goodies. 

Many thanks for popping by today

Dawn x 

Announcing the Ministry of Mixology Art Retreat 2015

The fabulous Ministry of Mixology Art Retreat 2015 sponsored by 
Tando Creative Ltd and Decoart

A two day Art retreat with world renowned tutors 
Andy Skinner and Michelle Webb.
This is an event you most definitely will not want to miss!  

The venue is the fantastic Holiday Inn Academy Hotel in Coventry on 
Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th November 2015. 

Workshop Tickets are £50 per day.
You can choose to book either of the workshops for a one day visit or make it an art filled weekend and book both workshops (please note that the individual tutors workshops are identical on each day).  

This retreat is open to bookings from both consumers and retailers.

We have also negotiated a special rate for delegates wishing to stay overnight of just
£70 per double or twin room!

What’s included in your workshop fee of £50 per day.

• Full day workshop.
• Fabulous Mixology goody bag.
• Buffet lunch.
• Unlimited hot drinks and mineral water all day.
• Demonstrations throughout the weekend.
• Onsite shop.
• Open Art Room on Saturday evening.

 (The Open Art Room is provided with paints, mediums and substrates should you wish to carry on crafting into the evening)

To secure your place visit
 http://www.tando-creative.co.uk/catalog/-c-135.html 
You can find extensive details about this fabulous event at
 www.ministry-of-mixology.blogspot.com 
or visit out Facebook page at
 https://www.facebook.com/Ministryofmixology

When booking please ensure you fill out the section for your dietary needs if you have a special requirement. However, please contact Di prior to booking to check that the hotel can offer a suitable buffet alternative for you.