Smeared Ink Monthly challenge

It's time to get smudgy again!!

Here is the newest addition to my Smeared Ink

altered board book. It's a bit on the simple side,

but I didn't want anything to compete with this incredible image.

It's called, X-Ray Monocle Raven and it's available in the Smeared Ink shop.

I painted the background black, added some stripes with Wilted Violet distress paint.

I am loving that shade of purple, and how well it shows up against the black.

Lastly, I added a rib cage stencil with silver embossing paste and splattered

some copper Perfect Pearls spray for more contrast and interest.

Here it is in the actual children's board book.

I am so happy with how this book is turning out.

Now I am always on the hunt for kid's board books at thrift stores

and yard sales. So fun and super sturdy to alter.

Be sure to check out the awesome inspiration this month at Smudgy Antics!!  

Monday double whammy

I had quite a productive weekend, and I have two killer projects

to share with you today.

First up is my HDH Macabre Monday Poe inspired project.    

How can you go wrong with a crackle effect portrait of Edgar for starters?

It can only get better from here on out.

I went with an overall graveyard theme for this project.

Poe's writings seem to follow the theme of death and mourning. Obsessively so.    

I used a Tim Holtz quill nib and attached it to a black (Raven) feather.

I also used the graveyard die from Quickutz for the bottom border.  

I cut out the letters for Poe using the Haunted mini alphabet from Quickutz.

I used a Sakura stardust pen to add some sparkle without the use of glitter.

Poe wouldn't approve of glitter.

Lastly, I popped the panel into a shadow box frame.

Very pleased with this one.

Please join us over at HDH for our Poe inspired challenge.

And then next is my project for the challenge at Forever Friends.

Forever Friends is having an anything goes challenge, and are 

being sponsored by Rick St. Dennis.

I made a sweet Valentine card for my husband.

I used the awesome Zombie Soft Centers image from Rick St. Dennis.

What a handsome guy! 

I took advantage of the opportunity to use Glossy Accents on the soft and chewy bits in the heart shaped box. 

Had to go for the glistening, wet look here.   

And more Glossy Accents on Mister Zombie's big blue eyes.

Something tells me this guy can really make your eyes water.

Thanks for dropping by today.

I hope you get a chance to visit Haunted Design House 

and Forever Friends as well.

Keep it Creepy!!