Thursday 3 February 2011

Love Is In The Air

The challenge over at Simon Says Stamp and Show is to show some LOVE; the Compendium of Curiosities Challenge is ALTERED METAL WITH PAINT, page 48 of the book; and The Artistic Stamper Creative Team's challenge is ALL THINGS LOVE.  This week I decided to decorate a heart that I found in my mountain of crafts.
I applied tissue paper to the heart to give some texture, allowed to dry and then applied Stewart Gill paint in bright copper and chestnut.  Although you can not see it in this picture due to the light levels, I have added some leafing flakes to the heart too.  I cut two hearts from felt and hand stitched them together with copper thread.
I cut a lock from Grungepaper using the Hardware Findings die and coloured using the Industrial Grunge technique (page 54 of the book), added Idea-Ology which has been altered with gold paint.  Lace and hand made fabric flowers were added along with a crown for the top of the heart.
To complete, co-ordinated ribbons have been added to the rope handle.  Enjoy your week, Tracy x x
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29 comments:

  1. Netty3 February 2011 at 18:24

    Its terrific Tracy, loving your heart and altered metal pieces. Annette x

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  2. flutterbycrafter3 February 2011 at 18:56

    Beautiful work, love it

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  3. Helen3 February 2011 at 18:57

    Wow!! I don't really "do" lovey dovey stuff but this is just wonderful!

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  4. Anonymous3 February 2011 at 19:13

    great creation!

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  5. Suzanne B aka brookfies3 February 2011 at 19:33

    Tracy...its gorgeous x :)

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  6. Brenda Brown3 February 2011 at 19:34

    Amazing work Tracy, so original and inspiring.
    luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

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  7. Maggie3 February 2011 at 19:38

    Great work love the tissue effect background.

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  8. Shelly Hickox3 February 2011 at 19:44

    I am madly in love with this!! Fantastic and inspiring piece! I've been doing way to many cards and tags...I really need to work on more 3-d pieces like this. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  9. Paper Paradise3 February 2011 at 20:06

    Great entry for the challenge. Its amazing to see the transformation from a simple plain heart, just stunning!!!! Sue x

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  10. Anonymous3 February 2011 at 20:53

    It's brilliant Tracy! So inspiring! xx

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  11. Meggymay3 February 2011 at 21:14

    Its a real super piece, love the tissue tip for padding.

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  12. Nancy3 February 2011 at 22:30

    Very pretty, Tracy!!
    Thank you for joining us at the Simon Says Stamp & Show Challenge!

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  13. cheryl3 February 2011 at 23:01

    oh hun this is just amazing the detail and textures are incredible,hugs cheryl xxxx

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  14. Lori4 February 2011 at 00:44

    Wonderful piece, Tracy, love that keyhole. And the flowers are fantastic! Thanks for joining the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge!

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  15. Pam4 February 2011 at 03:00

    Great Valentine hanging!
    Pam

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  16. Shelann4 February 2011 at 04:15

    Very pretty and fun for a valentine decoration!

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  17. Carol Q4 February 2011 at 07:55

    how gorgeous Tracy. love what you've done with this.

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  18. Lynn Stevens4 February 2011 at 08:39

    Oh be still my heart Tracy, Your Heart is jaw dropping gorgeous!!!! You are one creative lady!
    hugs Lynn

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  19. Zue4 February 2011 at 09:47

    Wonderful creation for this time of year, Tracy. I was wondering, is the heart made of metal? Or, am I just a a bit thick today. I like the idea of covering with tissue and painting ....gives it a nice patina...must give it a try.

    Have a fab day
    Sue xx

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  20. Sandy4 February 2011 at 18:41

    Oh what an amazing heart Tracy. Wonderful design. I love them.

    Have a wonderful weekend my dear friend.

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  21. Hels Sheridan4 February 2011 at 19:38

    Stunning heart Tracy... loving those colours, I can see the coppery shimmeryness... gorgeous! Thanks for joining us at the Artistic Stamper challenge x

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  22. Juls5 February 2011 at 20:27

    wow this is just fabulous!!!!! Hugs Juls

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  23. Lynne Phelps6 February 2011 at 08:44

    LOVE all that fabulous texture and color! Wonderful creation, bold and strong without a smidgeon of sappy sweet! What a great Valentine (or Alice!) heart! :-)

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  24. Barbara Mason6 February 2011 at 18:38

    Beautiful hearty piece...love the textures.

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  25. Esther6 February 2011 at 18:59

    This is lovely - really like those folowers..Esther xx

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  26. donna6 February 2011 at 19:57

    Wonderful heart!

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  27. Linda Ledbetter8 February 2011 at 02:41

    Tracy, I look forward every week to seeing what you've created, and as always, you inspired and delighted my eyes! This altered heart is gorgeous! What a cool design, and the combination of fabric and altered metal and die-cut grunge is stunning. It's a romantic and chic and perfect work of art!

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  28. Suzanne C10 February 2011 at 03:04

    Loving the details on this and the layers of goodies. Had to look it over in detail!

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  29. Minxy20 February 2011 at 15:36

    Its beautiful, with a fab mix of fabric and metal
    Thanks for playing along with the ASCT Challenge this month, Best of Luck x

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