Wednesday 20 October 2010

Trick OR Treat

I would like to enter my next pieces for the following challenges:-
Stampotique Designers Challenge - Treat Containers
Simon Says Stamp and Show - Anything But A Card
Sunday Stamper - Dem Bones
The Stampman Challenge - Autumn.

I really struggled with these treat containers, I don't know why but initially nothing worked or just looked rubbish but after a great deal of messing around these are what I came up with....
a trick or treat bag which I have made from black and orange felt.  The central panel is stamped with pumpkin's and tree from Stampotique and ALL HALLOWS EVE from Impression Obsession, all stamped with StazOn black.  I have added some web fabric and stitched around the edges adding a Tattered Floral in black felt.  I also found some orange pumpkin embellishments which I have added to the base of the handles.
The pumpkin's and tree have been coloured with Distress Inks and I have frayed the edges of the fabric.  As I had all my Halloween products out I thought I would make a second container.
This container is made from a very thick cardboard and it was just a matter of painting and decorating.  I painted with two coats of Gesso and two coats of ochre acrylic paint along with highlights of Stewart Gill bright copper paint.  All images are stamped with StazOn black and coloured with Distress Inks and areas highlighted with Glossy Accents.
On the reverse I have simply added TRICK, TREAT using Tim's alphabet masks.  All the stamps I have used in these projects are from THE STAMP ATTIC.  Until the next time, Tracy xx

20 comments:

Zue said...

You have done a great job there Tracy... really imaginative!

My favourite is the black and orange bag with the stitched panel....wonderful!

Have a wonderfully creative day
Sue xx

Sue said...

Ah, it finally appeared!! And it was worth the wait, great Trick or Treat cxontainers.

Basement Stamper said...

Tracy, I love your trick or treat bag, how clever to use felt to make it. It turned out wonderful. The gesso box is awesome, love the colors you chose for it. Thanks for joining us at Stampotique Designer's Challenge this week!

Helen said...

Love all these bags, great ideas and all so different!

Hels Sheridan said...

FAB bags Tracy, loving those pumpkin buttons :O)) Thanks for joinin in with the SUnday STamper x

Willy said...

Both containers are great, Tracy! The felt one is my favourite. Thanks for joining us at SDC 17.

Lynne Moncrieff said...

Can I come trick or treating at your home LOL These are such fun. Love the felt one in particular. Lynne M

Netty said...

These are totally fab Tracy, you are so inspiring. Annette x

Asia King (aka Joanna K) said...

These trick or treat bags are fantastic! I wish I could pop in for some sweeties, it would be such a treat!!!! ;-) xx

email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com said...

I love the trees and skeleton!! These look awesome!!

Thanks so much for entering the Simon Says Stamp & Show Challenge!!!

-Sarah

Jacqui Chimes said...

Love these especially the web fabric! It looks great with your stamped images.

Anonymous said...

very creative and imaginative!

The Stamp Man said...

WOW, they are both brilliant Tracy!!! Thanks for entering them into The Stamp Man challenge

Jill

Lori said...

Love these Tracy! Just brilliant! Thanks for joining the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge!

Nancy said...

These are great, Tracy!

Valerie H. Marshall said...

Wowzers!!! Now those'll hold some SERIOUS treats!! I love your use of various materials and the great use of masking and layering of the images! They turned out beautifully! Thank you so much for sharing them with us for the Stampotique Designer's Challenge.
Cheers,
Val :)

Kaz said...

These are fab bags Tracy. Thanks for joining us at Stampotique x

JaN's ArTy JouRneY said...

Your felt bag is awesome Tracy! You are so talented!!
...and I'm impressed with the huge pumpkin on your previous post too!
Well done!!

Jan x

Terry said...

Oooh, I like your bags! They're so cute.

Terry #4

Ana Cristina Caldatto said...

Linda Bolsa!