A Good Decision Is Based On Knowledge And Not On Numbers

Simon Says Stamp and Show has a number challenge this week, don't worry nothing too intellectual, we would just like to see you use numbers in some way. It could be a specific number of items, a numbered stamp, stencils, numbered paper. We would love to see how numbers inspire you this week.


Adding my trademark texture and dimension was key in this dimensional canvas.

I found this piece really therapeutic, cutting out all those metal flowers using the Tattered Florals die from Metal Foil. There is nothing I find more fun than creating when there are no time constraints and this was one of those pieces that I enjoyed from start to finish. I love the face image from the Stampers Anonymous Classics 5 set, there is something about her stare. I have given her a numbered backdrop using Memory Box Large Classic Number Set painted with PaperArtsy Fresco Finish Paint in Mermaid and Beach Hut.

I began this canvas by cutting out numbers from watercolour card using the Memory Box Large Classic Number die and adhering to my canvas. I then painted the canvas with Mermaid Fresco Finish Paint applying with Cut 'n' Dry foam; once dry I then dry brushed Beach Hut to highlight all the raised areas and to give another layer of interest. I then added a further layer of interest applying Beach Hut paint through the Mini Tile Texture template/stencil and added further numbers applying Chocolate Pudding through the Mini Letter Chaos stencil. I stamped the face image onto tissue and then added to my canvas using Claudine Hellmuth Studio Multi-Medium Matte.

I stamped the eye image onto a piece of Tim Holtz Viintage Shabby paper stash colouring with broken china Distress Ink and then adhering to the canvas. I found the fabulous text on-line which I printed and then coloured with broken china ink.

I added lots and lots of small Tattered Floral flowers to frame the face, cut from Metal Foil tape, embossing each flower using the Riveted Metal Texture Fade and colouring each flower with ginger Alcohol Ink; sanding a little with wire wool. I added a little warmth to her face colouring her lips with fired brick Distress Marker.

I cut a number 9 from watercolour card, coloured with black soot Distress Ink and painted with Clear Rock Candy, giving yet a further layer of interest. I stamped a couple more eyes onto the Vintage Shabby paper stash cutting out each eye using the Spellbinders Standard Circles Die and colouring with broken china ink.

For more great ideas 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. 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 

Products Used:

Tim Holtz Alterations - Tattered Floral Die
Tim Holtz Idea-ology - Vintage Shabby Paper Stash
Stampers Anonymous Classic 5 Stamp Set
Diamond Plate and Riveted Metal Set Texture Fades
Distress Ink - Broken China, Black Soot
Distress Marker - Fired Brick
Distress Crackle Paint - Clear Rock Candy
Metal Foil Tape
Memory Box Large Classic Number Set
PaperArtsy Fresco Finish Paints - Mermaid, Beach Hut,
Cut 'n' Dry Foam
Crafters Workshop Templates - Mini Tile Texture, Dina's Mini Letter Chaos
Claudine Hellmuth Studio Multi-Medium Matte
Ginger Alcohol Ink
Spellbinders Nestabilities Standard Circles Large