Tuesday 26 July 2011

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I have been using the Medium Many Line Circle again from 100 Proof Press. I love this stamp for backgrounds, its so effective, I can't stop using it.
I used Darcie's Acrylic Ornament Free Bird to draw around once again onto Grungepaper. I coloured my Grungepaper with DI vintage photo and stamped the Medium Many Line Circle in black archival ink. I added Distress crackle paint to the birds wing and the two bottle caps which is this weeks challenge over at Grungy Monday another one of Tim's many products/techniques which you can find HERE.
I printed the dictionary definition of BIRD on my computer and matted onto co-ordinated card stock. Music ribbon has been added to represent bird song and FLY added over the top using Tim's Alpha Parts. Of course one of my creations is never complete without embellishments and here I have used old watch parts to add to the bird's body along with an old key and Maya Road heart and bird embellishments. My bird is sitting on a selection of leaves cut from Bazzill card and old book pages using the Tattered Leaves die. He would not be complete without a crown of course!
A close up of the bird's wing highlighting the added Distress crackle paint and the fabulous Medium Many Line Circle from 100 Proof Press.
To complete I have added FLY to the inside of my card.  The theme this week over at Simon Says Stamp and Show is ANYTHING GOES so I am entering this piece for that challenge too along with the challenge for Sunday Stamper which this time around is to use BLACK in your artwork.

Thanks for stopping by your comments are much appreciated.  Enjoy your week. Tracy x x 

20 comments:

StampDancer said...

Lots of clever elements here. I like that circle stamp and bird shape! Great card!

Gillian .... said...

Love all the different elements to this piece Tracy, especially the bottlecaps.

Emma Williams said...

So much detail to this piece and I love the overall look of the finished creation! Lovely work, as always!
Love Emma xx

Lori said...

Wonderful piece Tracy! Love the bird and the different elements! Thanks for joining the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge!

Barb Cady said...

I really like this. I understand what you mean about the circle stamp, and what a brilliant way of using it. I love birds and this one is so unusual. You are costing me a serious amount of my pocket money, I have just got the London Underground set because of your clever creations! Thank you! x

Anonymous said...

Clever use of that stamp to create the background on your birdie.
Wishes
Lynne

donna said...

Beautiful project Tracy. I love how you did your bird and the definition idea worked so well...Donna

Rhea said...

I love this guy, and the last bird you did too! Great details and composition.

Gerri Herbst said...

Incredible piece. Just love how you incorporate birds. Love the paper leaves too. take care, gerri

Juls said...

oooooh wow just gorgeous!!! Love all the detail and the mix of texture!! Hugs Juls

Hels Sheridan said...

Gorgeous card Tracy, loving all those elements... the birdy is just so cute! Thanks for joining in with the Sunday Stamper x

Lisa Somerville said...

Wonderful collage of images and embellies! Congrats on your recent win at Simon Says!

Shelly Hickox said...

Really beautiful!! Love all of the different elements you used. Very cool piece!

Suzanne C said...

I had to pull it up in a separate window to admire all the beautiful details. Love how that stamp works as a background for texture! Beautiful!

Lynn Stevens said...

Great collage Tracy, you know I think you've talked me into this little bird, he's so sweet!
wonderful use of embellies!
hugs Lynn

Hettie said...

This is lovely Tracy. See why you like that stamp!

craftytrog said...

Love all the different elements on this fabulous piece Tracy! x

The Craft Cupboard Under the Stairs said...

I love all of the elements that you combined on this piece. Very nice!

Marjie Kemper said...

Love your well-adorned bird.... great piece!

Unknown said...

This is lovely, the game pieces are so cool and love all that text

Love Dawn xx