Hi everyone !
Design team member Michelle has a summer challenge for us this week! She says: " So many things have grown in the Summer. Inspiration can be found in backyard gardens and jars of freshly canned veggies or maybe children who have grown like weeds. Or an idea that's just taken root. There's a lot of room for growth. ( Pun intended.)"
What a coincidence ~ this week when I read the theme of this challenge and the
date of publication, immediately I started to smile and the first thing that came to my mind was .... myself! Today, it is my
birthday and I want to dedicate this project to me!
I was born and grown in the summer so..... I created
this! Ho scelto una tela canvas sulla quale ho usato una miriade di Idea-ology! La foto che vedete nella Mini Cabinet Card frame è davvero mia! Sono io a 1 anno circa, nell'ormai lontanissimo 1963 ( fate un po' i vostri conti....!)
Non ci sono tecniche particolari questa settimana mi sono concentrata sul design e la composizione del lavoro. La cosa più particolare che ho fatto è stata "sbiancare" il sughero che ho usato per le decorazioni, ricoprendolo con uno strato di Picket fence. Il colore dopo questa operazione è perfetto, ha perso quel tantino di giallo che non volevo vedere sulla mia tela.
I made a canvas using all sorts of Idea-ology products! The little girl you see in the frame is me when I was one year old! Really vintage!!! In this project I did'nt use a special technique, I focused on only the design and arrangement of my work . The only thing I did was to lighten the cork with a layer of Picket fence Distress Paint t. Now the color of cork is perfect, it's faded as I wanted!!!
Ecco i particolari
Close-ups
Un altro particolare che ha richiesto un pochino di lavorazione è la Clipboard clip in alto. L' ho sporcata con Picket fence e con Cracked Pistachio, ( l'ho fatto con le dita perchè il risultato è migliore che con il pennello ), ho cosparso polvere Cement Ranger e l'ho scaldata ma solo quello che bastava per farla aderire.
I distressed the Clipboard clip with a layer of Picket Fence and Cracked Pistachio and a touch of Ranger Cement Embossing powder.
Ho usato la Ranger Texture Paste Transparent Matte insieme al mio stencil preferito, Latticework, sulla destra vicino alla mia foto e sulla sinistra in alto sopra alle farfalle. Bellissimo effetto, prima prova supersoddisfacente!
I embellished the corners using Ranger Texture Paste Transparent Matte, my first experiment and I love it!
Oramai lo sapete che Cracked Pistachio è un colore che amo e l'ho usato come filo conduttore della mia tela.
You know that Cracked Pistachio is one of my favourite colors of Distress and I used it to link all the elements of my canvas!
Tagliare il sughero con la fustella Mixed media non è stato semplicissimo ma il risultato è esattamente quello che cercavo!
I used "mixed media" dies with cork and it hasn't been simple! !!!! But the result ....... wow, exactly as I wanted!
Mi sono divertita a giocare con i particolari: le roselline colorate con Distress paint Pumice Stone, un tocco di cardstock metallico , qualche nota di rosso, le lettere alterate, filmstrip, le mie adorate frecce, remnant rubs.
I had fun with the details: little roses colored with Pumice Stone Distress Paint, a touch of metallic cardstock, some hint of red, altered Letterpress , Filmstrip, my beloved metal arrows and Remnant rubs.
Come sempre vi ricordo che potete vincere un buono da 50$ con estrazione a sorte da spendere sullo shop on line SIMON SAYS STAMP!!! Potrete anche essere nominati come Designer spotlight dal nostro DT!
Non perdetevi tutti i progetti del Design Team, sono come sempre uno spettacolo per i vostri occhi!
As always, SIMON SAYS STAMP is giving away a $50 gift voucher that will go to a random entry chosen by random generator! You might also be on our Friday Designer Spotlight!
Don't miss all DT's projects, they are spectacular as always!
A presto un bacio a tutti e grazie per le vostre visite e i vostri commenti, sapete che mi fanno felice!
Thank you so much for all your visits, you know that I'm happy for this! Kisses to all, see you soon here again!
Barbarayaya
LISTA MATERIALI
INKS & PAINTS
Distress paints Cracked Pistachio, Pumice stone, Picket fence, Antique linen.
Distress ink pads Walnut stain, Pumice stone.
Distress markers Pumice stone , Walnut stain.
DIES & STENCILS
Tim Holtz Sizzix Mixed media
Tim Holtz Sizzix Framework Wave
Tim Holtz Sizzix Alphanumerics thinlits
Tim Holtz Sizzix Heartfelt
Tim Holtz Stencil Latticework
IDEA-OLOGY
Letterpress
Textured surfaces ( CORK)
Flash card 2015 Elementary
Arrows adornments metal charms
Mini Cabinet Card Frames
Heirloom roses
Remnant Rubs Special delivery
Filmstrip
Clipboard clips
Mini corners metal hardware
Paper stash Crowded Attic
Paper stash Lost and Found
Ephemera Pack Emporium
Pocket cards
Sanding grip Block
MISCELLANEOUS
Ranger Dina Wakley white gesso
Ranger Glue n seal matte
Ranger Texture Paste transparent matte
Tim Holtz Core'dinations Kraft core Metallic
Ranger embossing powder Cement
Fredrik Cut edge Canvas Panels
Happy Birthday Barbara!!!!!!! What a fantastic way to celebrate with this amazing canvas. Love the explosion of creativity here. That picture of you is absolutely adorable!!! The Cracked Pistachio is such a perfect color for your canvas. Love the Cement embossing powder that you added on the clipboard. Great texture. And the cork ... amazing!!! My prayers and best wishes for another blessed year to come! Hugs -- Mary Elizabeth
RispondiEliminaTanti tanti auguri Yaya! Bellissimo progetto degno di una artista creativa con i controfiocchi quale sei!!!
RispondiEliminaHappy Birthday! I love this clipboard with the beautiful details, and that is an adorable photo.
RispondiEliminaYour piece is really wonderful. I love the harmony of colors and tiny pops of red. How clever to spell ME with an ampersand. This is a beautiful birthday present for you!
RispondiEliminaA fabulous project ! Barbara and wonderful idea for the theme. Such a cute photo of you when you were only a little girl - adorable .I love your design and arrangement and all the ideology and ephemera you have chosen to use . A wonderful touch to use one of your fave colours too . A real special piece of art about a really special lady - you . xx
RispondiEliminaHappy Birthday Barbara! This is such a wonderful project to create just for you, it is beautiful. Well done on cutting the cork with the thinlets, it looks amazing. Love this. Hugs, Anne xx
RispondiEliminaThis is charming! The image in the frame is adorable and the colors and design... fabulous!
RispondiEliminaBeautiful clipboard! Love the way you embellished it :)
RispondiElimina*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!
sai che io sono una forte assertrice che "sono solo appiccichini"... ma tu no... tu mi incanti, per davvero!
RispondiEliminaBeautiful! what a great way to celebrate your birthday, it's definitely a special delivery!
RispondiEliminaHappy Birthday Barbara! Gorgeous project...love your photo and those fabulous pops of cracked pistachio :)
RispondiEliminaMi ero persa questo capolavoroooooo! Fantastici dettagli come sempre, come fai a ottenere il grunge azzurro, solo tu!
RispondiEliminaSuch a gorgeous creation, Barbara. Love every beautiful details. :)
RispondiEliminaReally gorgeous piece of art Barbara ~ I love everything about this piece, the colour palette is divine and the photograph of you, it's just so adorable!
RispondiEliminaHappy birthday Barbara!! This is so pretty. Gorgeous details and textures as always and what a precious photo of you.
RispondiEliminaWow Barbara! This is fabulous! I love the color combo and the picture of you as baby is so cute! Happy Birthday! Hugs, Sandra
RispondiEliminaThis is absolutely BRILLIANT! I love everything about it from the color palette to the baby with wings to the layers of textured goodness! You really did an exceptional job on this and I love how skilled you are at putting so many elements together. You create these beautiful little scenes that I always want to be a part of! Well done, yet again!
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