Friday 1 May 2015

ATP Exchange - May Challenge

Hello! Let's start this weekend with a new ATP Exchange challenge. We have changed the rules and it's format a little bit recently, so please make sure you know them before you enter. All rules can be found here and on the right sidebar of our blog.

Our new challenge again gives you the chance to work in your own style and experiment with techniques you like. This time the challenge subject is to create with found natural objects. It can be collage, assamblage, art journal spread, scrapbook layout, magnet or anything else you want. Only one additional rule this time is that you have to use at least one product that can be found in our shop and mention it in your blog post.

And what are found natural objects? It can be everything: stones, pieces of wood, sticks, beautiful flowers, leaves, shells, feathers, sand, minerals etc. Try to open your eyes for things that you would normally ignore. Let simplicity and rawness of these objects inspire you.

Just just like the last time, to help you with this challenge we prepared a special  mood board for you:



Below are some samples we both made for this challenge:

Kasia:
Scrapbook layout in 12x12 size with found feather using Ecolines applied with wet brush on papers coated with gesso.



Products used: 





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Ice Resin and Iced Enamels pendant with pieces of shell. We also got a special treat for you here. A short video showing the technique and how to use these products.




1. Sand your bezel with a sanding block to clean the surface.
2. Apply thin layer of Iced Enamels Medium with a brush.
3. Sprinkle your favourite colour of Iced Enamels.
4. Melt enamel using a heating tool.
5. Play with layers of different Iced Enamels repeating the process.
6. Place pieces of shell.
7. Mix the Ice Resin and pour on your bezel. Use heating tool for few seconds to disperse the bubbles. Leave it to dry for at least 6 hours.
8. After drying you can sand the Ice Resin surface like I did, if you want a distressed look, and paint your bezel with Treasure Gold.

Products used:


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Jamie created simple and lovely herb garden markers using split sticks and a white Sharpie. He covered them with Ice Resin to protect the writings.


Products Jamie used:


The prize for this challenge is "Exploring Resin Jewelry-Making" DVD featuring Susan Lenart 
Kazmer and a guest designer spot on our blog. Read more about prizes and the way we are going to choose winners here.



If you are entering our challenge and would like to share this badge on your blog, please copy the text below and paste to a html gadget.



Hope you enjoy! Can't wait to see your creations :)

15 comments:

  1. Fabulous theme Kasia, a lot of choice and a glorious colour palette, Mother Nature is a wealth of inspiration. Hope i get a chance to play along this month :-)

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    1. Thank you :) Can't wait to see your work this month.

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  2. Interesting and different! Going to have to think outside my usual box this time - very much looking forward to taking part Karen

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    1. That's very exciting Karen! We're waiting for your work then :)

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  3. Such an interesting challenge Kasia and Jamie - and great inspiration from you both too! Anne x

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  4. Fantastic board! Absolutely love the theme, can't wait to have a go! X

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    1. Redanne and Ingrid - thank you, can't wait to see your creations :)

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  5. Hi, can you please email Paper Playful to update the rules & the posting date for your challenge.
    I have tried to pick out what I could to amend your listing but not entirely sure I have it right.
    Thanks Dawn

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  6. I've seen Susan's Ice Resin samples at CHA and they are spectacular! Thanks for featuring this unique and talented designer!

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    1. So you're very lucky! I bet they must look even more stunning in real life. :)

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  7. I really want to take part but still working out how to use link tool? Will do my best but this is becoming my stopping point to do challenges. So frustrating. Hey ho. Great post & inspiration. Tfs

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    1. I'm just sending you email with some instructions. Hope it will help.

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  8. How wonderful to have the opportunity to learn about Ice Resin. And what a great challenge... I went hunting! Really great inspirations from the DT too. Thanks bunches. j.

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  9. Thanks for the fabulous inspiration and for the fun challenge!

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