Saturday inspiration with new image...

It is my turn to get your mojo going...

I´ve made a mixed media art journal kind of page. Started of with some torned scrap paper with winter feel and added with mod podge. Second layer is white gesso. Used a NEW powerful image "release" made by Alexandria Serrano and you can find this image along with a whole bunch of other fantastic images in the Smeared Ink Shop. I´ve used posca pens, copics and acrylic paint to doodle with. I´ve also used some glimmer mist, stencils and background stamps.

Thank you for watching my project!

Weekly Challenge: Twisted Sister

Welcome back for another Smudgy Antics' Challenge!

The challenge theme this week is
 "TWISTED SISTER".
How twisted can you get?  We want to see your dark or naughty side come out to play.  There's no need to hide or be squeamish, we are all freaks here...at least that's what those in The Land of Magnolia say about us.  
I wear my Freak Show Badge with pride and so should you (click this link to get your own freak show button)!  Heck, art is art.  I make gruesome things, but that doesn't make me a mass murderer.  It just means I am diverse in my creative process.  My mates make alternative works as well.  Come on, dive in and have some fun!  Screw the pretty, fluffy crap!  Save that for those other challenges.  We like it gritty around here...and TWISTED!

Be sure to read and follow the rules posted on the left sidebar to qualify for the coveted winner's badge and prize.

Here is some inspiration from the Smeared Ink DT:

(click images to enlarge and click the designer's name to reach their blog)

Black Dragon

Lady Brayton

Ike

Monique

Helen

Fiona

(Fiona is on respite)

Kristy

Lisa

Shell

Susan

PiHi GDT

The Prize:

A $5.00 gift voucher to Smeared Ink.

Remember, be sure read and follow the rules in the left sidebar and link your project to Inlinkz by Midnight on Saturday PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) to qualify for a prize then check back on Sunday evening for the chosen winner.

If you like our challenges you should drop by our forum where we have additional monthly challenges as well as monthly blog hops and ATC swaps.

Have Fun!

Weekly Challenge: Monster Mash

The Challenge Theme for Smudgy Antics is

"MONSTER MASH".
You can base your project after the song, you can create a scene with a mash of monsters, or you can do a mash-up of images to create your own monster.  The more creative, the better!  If it is not evident as to how your project pertains to the theme, please explain it in your post.  If you are at a total loss for inspiration...just use a monster and you should be fine.

THERE HAS BEEN A CHANGE IN THE RULES.

There will be no more top 3 or random winner.

Our Design Team will vote for ONE winner and that person will receive both a blog 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!  Also, please remember there is no back-linking allowed and you must be a follower of Smudgy Antics to qualify for a prize.

*If you are a Blogger for the 31 Days, you may combine one of your daily projects with this Smudgy Antics Challenge.  Just be sure to read and follow the challenge rules posted on the left side bar and be sure to follow the 31 Days' rules as well.

*For those not playing along with the 31 Days of Halloween, it is business as usual here.  Be sure to read and follow the challenge rules posted on the left sidebar to qualify for both the prize and the coveted blog button.
 Be creative and think outside of the box.

  *Projects are not limited to cards.  We also accept and encourage mixed-media pieces, sculptures, art journal pages, etc.  Just be sure to use a stamped image somewhere in your project ("real" or "digi") and follow the challenge rules and you are golden :)

Here is some inspiration from the Smeared Ink DT:

(click images to enlarge)

Black Dragon

Lady Brayton

Ike

(Ike is on respite)

Monique

Helen

Fiona

(Fiona is on respite)

Kristy

Lisa

Shell

Susan

Jenn Borjeson GDT

The Prize:

A $5.00 gift voucher to Smeared Ink.

Remember, be sure to link up by Midnight on Saturday PST to qualify for a prize then check back on Sunday for the chosen winner.

If you like our challenges you should drop by our forum where we have additional monthly challenges as well as monthly blog hops and ATC swaps.

Have Fun!

Weekly Challenge: Dia De Los Muertos

The Challenge Theme for Smudgy Antics is

"Dia De Los Muertos".

THERE HAS BEEN A CHANGE IN THE RULES.

There will be no more top 3 or random winner.

Our Design Team will vote for ONE winner and that person will receive both a blog 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!

*If you are a Blogger for the 31 Days, you may combine one of your daily projects with this Smudgy Antics Challenge.  Just be sure to read and follow the challenge rules posted on the left side bar and be sure to follow the 31 Days' rules as well.

*For those not playing along with the 31 Days of Halloween, it is business as usual here.  Be sure to read and follow the challenge rules posted on the left sidebar to qualify for both the prize and the coveted blog button.
 Be creative and think outside of the box.

  *Projects are not limited to cards.  We also accept and encourage mixed-media pieces, sculptures, art journal pages, etc.  Just be sure to use a stamped image somewhere in your project ("real" or "digi") and follow the challenge rules and you are golden :)

Here is some inspiration from the Smeared Ink DT:

(click images to enlarge)

Black Dragon

Lady Brayton

Ike

Monique

Helen

Fiona

(Fiona is on respite for a few weeks)

Kristy

Lisa

Shell

Susan

Jenn Borjeson GDT

The Prize:

A $5.00 gift voucher to Smeared Ink.
Remember, be sure to link up by Midnight on Saturday PST to qualify for a prize then check back on Sunday for the chosen winner.  You must be a follower of Smudgy Antics to qualify for a prize.  Yes, we check ;)

If you like our challenges you should drop by our forum where we have additional monthly challenges as well as monthly blog hops and ATC swaps.

Have Fun!

Weekly Challenge: Movie Madness

The Challenge Theme for Smudgy Antics this week is

"Movie Madness".

Art is inspired by many things.  We want to see what kind of inspiration you can get from a movie.  Being October, I would suggest a scary or creepy movie of some sort.  If you insist upon making a Tinkerbell project, which will surely result in projectile vomiting on my part, then feel free to do so.  
*We do ask that you state the name of your movie of choice in case it is not evident to others looking at your project.

***If you are a Blogger for the 31 Days, you may combine one of your daily projects with this Smudgy Antics Challenge.  Just be sure to read and follow the challenge rules posted on the left side bar and be sure to follow the 31 Days' rules as well.

**For those not playing along with the 31 Days of Halloween, it is business as usual here.  Be sure to read and follow the challenge rules posted on the left sidebar to qualify for the random prize drawing and the coveted "Top Three" badge.  Be creative and think outside of the box.

  *Projects are not limited to cards.  We also accept and encourage mixed-media pieces, sculptures, art journal pages, etc.  Just be sure to use a stamped image somewhere in your project ("real" or "digi") and follow the challenge rules and you are golden :)

Important News: Smeared Ink will be offering high quality, deeply etched, unmounted sheets (8.5" x 11") of rubber stamps again for those in the Smeared Ink Rubber Club.
Click here for details!

Here is some inspiration from the Smeared Ink DT:

(click images to enlarge)

Black Dragon

Lady Brayton

Ike

Monique

Helen

Fiona
(Fiona is on respite for a few weeks)

Kristy

Lisa

Shell

Susan

(Susan's project will be up at a later time)

Jenn Borjeson GDT

The Prize:

A $5.00 gift voucher to Smeared Ink.

Remember, be sure to link up by Midnight on Saturday PST to qualify for a prize then check back on Sunday for the random draw winner.

To be eligible for the coveted top three badge, be sure to use at least one Smeared Ink image.

If you like our challenges you should drop by our forum where we have additional monthly challenges as well as monthly blog hops and ATC swaps.

Have Fun!

Weekly Challenge: SUGAR AND SPICE

Congratulations to the prize winner and the top 2 of last week's 
"Tic-Tac-Toe" challenge.

We could really use some more participants.
 It's crazy that we have more DT members than players. 
 What's up with that?
Surely you twisted gals and guys have friends online or in real life that like the same stuff you do?  Well, get them to play along! 
Introduce a niece or nephew or a son or daughter into crafting.
Let them explore their non-perky side.

Seriously, it's therapeutic.  Just ask my shrink.  Heck, the projects don't even have to be dark. Funny works just as well. 
 Just try, for my sanity, to avoid the overly sticky-sweet cute stuff as it makes my blood sugar soar and I'm really trying to avoid Insulin injections.

Enough of my babble.

The challenge theme this week at Smudgy Antics is
"SUGAR AND SPICE"

Keep my diabetes in mind and keep things more on the spicy side.  My doctor will thank you as well as my insurance company (and my pocketbook).

Be sure to read and follow the challenge rules posted on the left side bar to qualify for the random prize drawing and the coveted "Top Three" badge.

For inspiration, check out the projects from the Smeared Ink DT:

(click images to enlarge and click the DT's names to visit their blogs)

Black Dragon

Lady Brayton

Ike

Monique

Helen
IS HAVING A LITTLE RESPITE THIS WEEK.

Fiona

Kristy

Lisa

Please give a warm welcome to the newest member of Smeared Ink's Design Team, Shell! Shell is our GDT for September and we like her so much we've already asked her to join our team!!
Shell

The Prize:

A $5.00 gift voucher to Smeared Ink.  This will come in very handy as Smeared Ink recently had a new release and another release is on the way!

Remember, be sure to link up by Midnight on Saturday PST to qualify for a prize then check back on Sunday for the random draw winner.

To be eligible for the coveted top three badge, be sure to use at least one Smeared Ink image.

If you like our challenges you should drop by our forum where we have additional monthly challenges as well as monthly blog hops and ATC swaps.

Have Fun!