Hope is Never Lost

Today I have a post showcasing my A4 Blossomed Numbers #109 Stamp from AALLandCreate. All the new products are available from our Stockists listed HERE.

I wanted to create something a little different this time around using my stamp and I am delighted with the outcome.

I stamped my flowers onto white card adhering several layers of the image together and I then added the dimensional blossoms to the Etcetera Tag, adding parts of the image only to the background.

I also applied texture paste over Autour de Mwa's stencil Lotza Dots #39, applying the paste randomly around my background.

I then painted over all my layers with Black Soot Distress Paint and then dry brushed metallic highlights over my whole piece. I spent quite a while dry brushing to add light layers, giving further dimension to my background.

 I also incorporated one of Tim Holtz Fractured Dolls, standing inside one of Tim Holtz Mini Hardware Pulls. I also added some Bouquet flowers flowing down the side of the focal piece.

I love how my flowers look when dry brushed and the dimension and texture is fabulous.

To complete I added some crumpled soft silver wire, black twine and a Quote Chip.

Here are the products used in my creation today.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x x

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Happy Halloween

I created this project just for fun and to say Happy Halloween.

This was fun to create and I adore this skull, it is one of my favourite moulds.

Lots of dry brushing to bring depth to my design.

Red flowers which I coloured with Distress Inks. These flowers are from Tim Holtz Idea-ology line.

My substrate is a Tim Holtz Etcetera Tag.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Happy Halloween.

Tracy
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Artsy Butterfly Card

Welcome, today I have a card using one of my favourite colour palettes, combining paints with my A4 Layered Grunge Stamp and my butterfly stamp set along with Olga's Patches Stamp Set all available from AALLandCreate stockists which you can find HERE.

 I love using these two colours together, turquoise and lime (Dina Wakley paints). I applied the paints to a Gelli Plate and then placed Autour de Mwa's stencil #30 onto the Plate, ensured good contact and then removed the stencil and placed a piece of white card and copier paper onto the Plate and took the print. I used both the copier paper piece and the white card prints for my background and they lined up beautifully and I was able to add dimension this way by adding black ink around the edges of the white card and lifting it a little from the copier paper print.

I added a wooden heart again which I stencilled some detail onto the background using the same stencil. I coloured the heart with the same paints and then applied Black Archival Ink over the stencil. My butterfly takes centre stage on the heart.

I added some random background stamping using my A4 Layered Grunge Stamp along with Olga's Patches Stamp Set.

I incorported one of Tim Holtz metal embellishments to the centre of my butterfly for added dimension and also added some delicate splatters of red paint. I also added some stamping to the butterfly wing, again using my A4 Stamp.

I included a couple of Tim Holtz Index Clip for a further element of interest.

I adore all the layers on this card and my trademark cotton threads add even further texture to the design.

Thanks so much for stopping by. The stamps and stencil I incorporated in this design are shown below.

Tracy

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Be Authentic

Welcome, today I have a canvas for you. This was one of those projects that I got totally lost in creating, I just went with the flow and it was such a joy to do. I am showcasing my A4 Stamp, Layered Grunge, my A7 Stamp Set, Date It and my Butterfly Stamp Set all available from AALLandCreate. A list of our stockists are available HERE, simply scroll down.

I began by layering my texture and Kassa's stencil #18 was perfect for the background. I then began adding layers of paint and this time around I used Distress Paints Twisted Citron and Peeled Paint. I adore green.

I also added a vintage oil dropper to my piece which gives fantastic dimension and adds another element of interest to my design. My butterfly sat perfectly on the dropper and I also incorporated some stamping on the wings using my A4 stamp set.

I incorporated an mdf piece in the background, again to add wonderful dimension. Can you spot the little face, I couldn't resist but to use this in my piece, it was lying on my desk and I thought, why not!

Some wonderful random stamping in the background using my A4 Stamp Layered Grunge and my Date It Stamp Set.

I also incorporated some micro beads for added texture and some gears for added interest. I also added my trademark cotton threads for further texture.

Delicate white splatters echo the white on the butterfly.

I also added some stamped numbers using my Date It Stamp. I love adding vintage elements to my designs and I am so pleased with how this piece came together.

These are the stamps incorporated in my canvas.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x x

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Patriotic Card

Today I have created a quick card to celebrate the success of the England Football team winning their game yesterday and also to celebrate the 4th July with my USA friends.

I was simply inspired to use the colours Red, White and Blue and today seemed the ideal time to use those colours. I also incorporated my Feathered Bloom stamp set from AALLandCreate. You can find a list of our stockists HERE.

I opted to stamp with Distress Oxides and I am really pleased with the detail. I used Candied Apple and Faded Jeans.

I used three star adornment embellishments which I painted with Distress Paints.

Another little Tim embellishment to add a touch more dimension.

A few delicate splatters of paint and my card is complete.

Happy 4th July to my American friends and a big well done to the England Football Team.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracyxxx

Happy Easter

Hi everyone, just wanted to pop by and wish you all a very Happy Easter.

 

I decorated a little egg and stand to celebrate Easter. I added a Prima piece which I created from clay using an IOD Prima Mould and I added a clay face to the centre.

I added a few of Finnabair's Art Stones around my focal piece and also included some of Tim Holtz Bouquet Flowers.

I painted the whole piece with Finnabair's Impasto Paint Azure and then added some dry brushing with Cobalt, wiping away any excess of the darker colour with a baby wipe.

I added an Easter sticker from Tim Holtz along with Finnabair metal embellishments, adding a touch of paint with my finger to the embellishments.

I love how the darker Cobalt colour settles in some of the recesses.

I then applied some Prima Metallique Wax, White Gold to highlight all the wonderful detail further.

I hope you all have a wonderful Easter and I would also like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support in my creative journey - THANK YOU x x x

Tracy

Springtime

I have been working in my garden this weekend and as I was doing some clearing of debris I noticed a few lovely pink and white cyclamen which made me think that I rarely create anything in pink so today I thought I would take inspiration from my garden.

I began by applying Gesso to my Etcetera tag which I then dried with a heat too. I then painted Tim's Collage Paper with Worn Lipstick Distress Paint, applying the paint to the back of the Tissue. Once the paint was dry I then added the Collage Paper to my tag using Distress Collage Medium. I also applied Worn Lipstick Distress Crayon around the edges of my tag.

As the background was quite detailed from the Collage Paper I added a bold black Baseboard to create my focal imagery around.

I added a Paperdoll surrounded by Spring flowers and I also added a touch of paint to her dress. A touch of colour was also added to some of my flowers using Worn Lipstick Distress Ink, adding a few cotton threads for added texture.

I added a little gem to her dress and also included one of Tim Holtz new Butterfly adornments, adding a touch of paint to the butterfly to coordinate with my background.

I also included a vintage pocket watch part and a computer generated sentiment 'Springtime' to the top of my focal piece.

Scratchy paint lines have also been added to the edges of my tag to add a further layer of interest along with some delicate splatters of Worn Lipstick Distress Paint.

I would also like to enter this piece into the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge where the theme this time around is Easter/Spring Inspiration. I was definitely inspired by my evolving Spring garden this week. My piece also ties in quite well with their mood board this week.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x x