31 January 2014

Owl Love You Forever - Tutorial

 Krista VanTol has put this fabulous tutorial together for those of us who
 have been wanting to try our hand at a Mixed Media project using digital images.

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I started by using a piece of Mixed Media Paper 6x8 (strong enough to hold lots of mediums, water etc...).  I printed off Owl-ive The Owl and adhered her to the paper using some Faber-Castell Gel Medium.  (Gel medium is very versatile as its great for extending the colour in paints, adhering collage pieces and adding texture and dimension to your work).

Once dry, I used some Dylusions Ink Spray and laid down some colour around the image.  I then used some heavy body Golden Acrylic Paint in (Pink) and painted the body of the owl.


I traced the eyelids and belly and paper pieced them with some patterned paper just to add some colour, depth and interest.  I also added some green and blue acrylic paint to the background, then went over it with some white gesso to lighten things up.  I cut out a tree branch from some co-ordinating patterned paper and lightly gesso'd over it as well.


I added some more texture to the background using some stencils and paint.  I found some rubber grip shelf liner and used it to add some texture to the body of the owl and branch with some white gesso.  Then I wrote the sentiment "Owl Love you Forever" with a black pen and then the fun part began!  I got out my stash of Pitt Pens and Gelatos and went to town adding some fun colours to the edges of the paper.  I also shaded around the owl and its features to make them really come to life.


I hope you like Owl-ive the Owl!  You can grab your own digital file of her HERE and make your very own mixed media painting!!!  Try it, you'll love it!

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great weekend!

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28 January 2014

By LORi Designs - Tuesday Inspiration

Happy Tuesday Everyone!!

Today's Valentine inspiration is being brought to you by


Rosemary


Tracy used 

Thank you for stopping by!!
LORi and the BLD DT

27 January 2014

Custom - Mary

Sweet Valentine Bundle (4)
$6


Puddle Jumper Valentine Ella
$3

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Bug & Roo Valentine Peyton


$3
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Bug & Roo Stamps - Valentine Kit

$3

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21 January 2014

By LORi Designs - Tuesday Inspiration

Happy Tuesday Everyone!!

We would first like to thank everyone who joined us this past weekend 
for a closer peek at the recently released Pedal Pusher Lora images!!

The random winner is:

Lori said...
Both images are adorable and the DT girls made them look phenomenal! WTG girls!

Please email Lori at byloridesigns(at)gmail(dot)com
with your pick of Pedal Pusher Lora (with Gift or with Poodle) for your prize. 
Make sure to put  Pedal Pusher Lora Winner is in the Subject Line.
 
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Today's Valentine inspiration is being brought to you by
 BLD Alumni  Krista Van Tol!! 




Thank you for stopping by!!
LORi and the BLD DT

17 January 2014

Spotlight: Pedal Pusher Lora

Happy Friday Friends!!

We are popping in with a special post to spotlight
 a couple images that were recently released...

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http://loriboyd.blogspot.com/p/whats-new.htmlhttp://loriboyd.blogspot.com/p/whats-new.html


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We hope you enjoyed today's eye candy!!
For a chance to WIN Pedal Pusher Lora with Gift OR Pedal Pusher Lora with Poodle (Winners Choice), please leave a comment here on this post by Sunday, January 19th Midnight Eastern.  
One lucky random winner will be selected!!

We will meet you back here next Tuesday!!
Remember, these little cuties can be found in the shop, {HERE}.

Thank you for stopping by!!
LORi and the BLD DT

14 January 2014

By LORi Designs - Tuesday Inspiration

Happy Tuesday Everyone!!

Today's inspiration is being brought to you by Anita Madden!!  She has created a sweet Valentine featuring Lollipop Ella Valentine.  She can be found in the shop {HERE}.




Lollipop Ella Valentine
$3


Thank you for stopping by!!
LORi and the BLD DT

08 January 2014

Happy January and some News!!


Hello and Happy January!!
I hope you are all having a great start to your 2014!!

There are some exciting things in the works for By LORi Designs this year and to prepare for it all...the BLD DT will be a lil low key for at least the month of January, maybe February!

I wanted to say a HUGE, HUGE, Enormous, THANK YOU 
to the whole team!
Thank you for all you have done for By LORi Designs!
Thank you for your loyalty and support!
Friends Forever, for sure!!
 
Thank you to all you all...Friends of BLD!!

We love ya and we pray great blessings for you in 2014!!

Over the next couple of months...some DT alum will be stopping in to share a card or project!

Today, we have my awesome friend, Sheri Gilson.
She has been with BLD since the start and I love her bunches!
She is my right-hand and keeps me on track!
Thank You, Sheri Girl!!

Sheri used Lollipop Gracie Valentine (Framed)

Keep checking in for any announcements or new peeks!! lol

Blessings - Lori