BIG on Texture

I cannot quite believe it but its been a year since I joined Creative Expressions as a DT member, and the exciting news is that they have now announced a DT call for the next DT term, to find out how to enter pop over to the Creative Expressions blog for all the details.

As part of the challenge you are requested to create an artisitc piece that showcases texture in some way. I decided to decorate a wooden heart that I found neglected in my stash so I decided to give it a new lease of life. Quite apt I thought as this is for a new DT call.

I covered my heart in metal foil tape which has been embossed with the riveted Texture Fade, which adds fantastic texture to the background of my heart, its so tactile! To add to the industrial feel I have coloured the metal with ginger and pitch black Alcohol Inks and then sanded with wire wool.

I stamped "Always Dream BIG" from Sam Poole's Art Sayings plate as I thought this was the perfect sentiment when responding to a DT call. I have added a little colour in the form of broken china Distress Ink adding a little walnut stain to the outside edges. For added texture and dimension I have also included some spirals of rusty wire.

I wanted to add further stamping but in a slightly different way so after much deliberation I decided I would use ultra thick embossing enamel and stamp into the enamel whilst hot, again giving me further texture to my piece. Whilst the enamel was hot I added Lapis Black and Malachite Fire Embossing Crystals to add colour and interest to the enamel. Whilst the enamel was hot I stamped Sam Poole's Bubble Wrap stamp into the enamel and then added highlights of silver Paint Dabber with my finger. "INSPIRE and CREATE" has been stamped onto white card, coloured with Distress Inks and added to my background.

Two of my hearts were stamped into for added texture and the other three were left as is, but the enamel still gives a wonderful smooth tactile finish.  For added interest I included Chitchat stickers, again coloured with Distress Ink to blend with my background. Two of the hearts have wings attached using the Simply Wings Art Parts, coloured with broken china ink, I love the dimension the wings give to my creation.

This close up shot shows in more detail the fabulous texture in the background and I love the industrial combined with the softness and texture of the enamel.

To complete I added black ribbon to hang the heart and again to add further texture and interest.

Good luck with your applications.

Thanks for stopping by. Tracy x x