Monday 27 February 2012

Idea-Ology Bonanza

Morning all, here we are once again, Monday morning which can only mean one thing, time for another fabulous challenge with Simon Says Stamp and Show. This week is an Idea-ology bonanza which is just perfect for me as I LOVE my embellishments!
Art Parts Sweetheart Frames was the starting point for my creation this week, a piece perfect for someone who has just moved home.  Decorated with Artful Dwellings, covered with Metal Foil and embossed with the Postal, and Rays and Retro Circles Texture Fades. Add into the mix plenty of Idea-Ology including Hitch Fasteners, Jump Rings, Plaquette, Accoutrements Buttons, Alpha Parts Newsprint and Ransom, Hinge Clip, Timepiece, Game Spinner, Word Key and Word Stick Charm.

The Art Part has been covered with vintage paper from an old book which I have coloured with Distress Ink aged mahogany and then added a layer of Distress Stain picket fence to mute the colour a little. The Artful Dwellings were then covered with metal, embossed with texture fades and coloured with Alcohol Inks Red Pepper, Rust and Espresso.
I cut two hearts from grey board using Tim Holtz Alterations Mini Hearts Set, covered with metal, embossed and coloured with alcohol inks and added to my Art Part. I added HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS using Alpha Parts which I pounded with Gold Paint Dabber to give added texture to each letter. I also added the gold paint to some of my Idea-ology embellishments too.

HOME has been added to jump rings, adhered with Glossy Accents and added to one of my dwellings.I must work with metal more often, I do love the texture and the interest it gives to a piece of art.

Please pop over to the Simon Says Stamp and Show blog and take a look at my fellow team members they have created some inspirational projects and remember there is also the chance to win a $50 prize from Simon Says Stamp.  I always look forward to seeing your creations each week.


Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment, much appreciated.  Enjoy your week. Tracy x x  
 

21 comments:

Yvonne Garner said...

This is an incredible project, Tracy. Well balanced, detailed and pleasing to the eye. Bravo!

Sandy said...

Wow Tracy this is phenomenal.
Stunning design. Wow wow wow wow wow !!!

Helen said...

Great project, all the embellies work really well together.

Sue said...

Great piece, I love home and heart as a theme. And this must be for me...............it's got my house number on it!! :)

Suzanne C said...

Beautiful! Love the houses and the texture. Fantastic.

flutterbycrafter said...

Wow this is absolutely fantastic xx

Candy C said...

Tracy, I just love your piece this week. There is so much detail and so much texture! You always have such wonderful designs and attention to detail. I love the background, the textured Artful Dwellings and all of the Ideaology dripping from this piece. Your Alpha Parts look wonderful as well. Great sentiment for this piece! Love it! <3 Candy

Carol Q said...

gorgeous Tracy - you've hit the spot with this one!

Marjie Kemper said...

Oh, Tracy, it's gorgeous! Love all that embossed texture and I simply can't wait to get that new alpha die.

Brenda Brown said...

Such a gorgeous piece with the home and hearts on it. I love the colours and design and all the ideaology embellishments.
Have a great week Tracy.
hugs {brenda} xox

Kim Dellow said...

Gorgeous! Gorgeous! Love it! Kim

Barb Cady said...

I really love this piece! Everything about it, you are very very clever gal! brilliant xx

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trisha too said...

Fabulous heart, Tracy! Wow!

:)

Hermine said...

Awesome heart

Sarah said...

I liked this from day one and thought wow - just perfect colours, embellishments and composition in every way. The texture and colour of the metal houses is wonderful...you really know how to put original colours together...really like the gold alpha parts! A great piece Tracy. If I ever (faint) rustle up another shoe, you can have first strut...thanks for the lovely words and Bloggy love...

Lisa Somerville said...

Beautiful project! Love the embossed metal and all the idea-ology goodies!

email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com said...

Gorgeous heart, Tracy!! All of the embellishments are so beautiful together!

*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!

Lynn Stevens said...

How did I miss this one? Awesome use of embellies!!!
hugs Lynn

Gillian .... said...

Hi Tracy, this is such a great project, love the use of the different textures along with all the fab embellishments. x

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