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Saturday, 20 October 2012

a spooky challenge...with Michelle

well a while ago Michelle and i did a challenge thee..
.and here is another....
fab challenge...
now Michelle is the canvas queen...
and it was her choice so.. its a mini canvas board...
hope i come up to scratch...
 
so  we both make something on the theme decided using the same materials..
 
so here is the recipe:
 
canvas board
arts parts residence
Halloween theme
stamps
paint
gesso
die cuts
distress ink
mystery ingredient..i used metal..
 
so here is my make:
 
i started by gluing my die cuts to the canvas board
and then covered in paints and
when dry lots of layers of inky yumminess..
using black soot, metallic distress stain and pumice stone
i left the tree so it looked like it was highlighted
i edged using a fab stabilo all pencil....recommended by Hels
(which can be blended in with a waterbrush!)


i added lots of layers of die cuts to the bottom,
i love this graveyard on the edge die..
and added layers of this coloured and distressed in different ways...


i also added the fab fence die, inked,
embossed and layered with more ink..

the house,
was covered in layers of embossed metal
and inked
i added a screw brad for the door knob..


finally for the stamped element
i added a Halloween tag stamp
..
oh and i added some flying bats!

make sure you pop across here to see Michelle's fab make...
and lets hope she is happy to do another challenge soon!

i love it, gets the brain cells going!!!!!
 
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17 comments :

  1. Michelle Webb20 October 2012 at 11:44

    AWESOME TRACE! I love the mono tone to it, it makes it all the more scary. And the metal looks totally cool. Those on the edge dies look great don't they, I love em! Can't wait for the next one. Love publishing them at the same time too, it's really exciting the anticipation! Lol. Michelle x

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  2. Words and Pictures20 October 2012 at 12:00

    Ooh, spooky! Love those subtle grays... and all the layered die cuts look fabulous - gorgeous enamelling on the fleur de lys(s)!
    Alison x

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  3. Marjie Kemper20 October 2012 at 14:44

    What a cool canvas! Love the layers and texture... and that is a nice spooky color pallete as well! Off to check Michelle's...

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  4. Jenny Marples20 October 2012 at 15:05

    Loving the graveyard elements Trace, and my favourite bit is the smoky sky - that must have taken some messing with to get it just right. Great make. Hugs, Buttons x

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  5. Redanne20 October 2012 at 16:38

    Oh Wow Trace! Not sure how to describe how I feel about this wonderful piece of art, it is stunningly creepy, elegantly coloured, masterfully put together - yes, I think that just about sums it up. I LOVE IT!! Crafty hugs, Anne x

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  6. rachel20 October 2012 at 19:36

    I'd say it comes up to scratch Trace - this is amazing - there's so much to look at - a fabulous scene! Brilliant! Hugs rachel x

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  7. Gerrina20 October 2012 at 19:37

    What a great canvas! Love the colours; makes it really spooky! Have been staring for several minutes before I wanted to leave you a comment... Love the textures that you made! Hugs, Gerrina

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  8. ...the yorkshire fox...20 October 2012 at 20:25

    ...loVe the moodiness of your canvas Trace, keeping the same colour palette was a fab idea, loVe your shades of grey, they really make this piece, great textures & embossing, the screw brad is a cool touch, superb eye candy Trace...Melxx :)

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  9. Sandy20 October 2012 at 23:52

    Hey your cute thang you!! I hope you know that I used Southern United States talk here. I love this card and all of your creativity. You British Ladies just have sooooooo much talent and I love following you guys!!
    Sandy

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  10. Anita Houston The Artful Maven21 October 2012 at 01:30

    Cool! Love this on the canvas, and the monochromatic look is fab!!!

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  11. Eliza21 October 2012 at 01:34

    Oooohhhh spooookkkkyyyyy I love it.

    Eliza

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  12. julie case21 October 2012 at 03:50

    This is so cool, Trace! Love all the metal and spookiness. Great job! Off to check out Michelle's :)

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  13. Silvia(Barnie)21 October 2012 at 09:05

    Trace, I'm missing words, that's an outstanding Halloween canvas.

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  14. Tamara Morton21 October 2012 at 10:15

    Hi Trace, what a fabulous layout. love all the metal and embellies..
    Hugs
    Tamara

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  15. Paper Profusion21 October 2012 at 20:28

    Hi Trace, this is spooky and very beautiful. The monochrome is perfect for it. Nicola x p.s. your 3 children look gorgeous

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  16. Inkypinkydelights22 October 2012 at 09:34

    Hi Trace, Gosh you have been so busy since I last stopped by, and all so lovely and creative! I just love this one! Life is hectic here at the moment. Hope you are well and happy. Judy x

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  17. Sandy26 October 2012 at 21:00

    Of course when I first saw this I did not realize it was a canvas - oh woe is me - sometimes I am so slow. I sure do love this!!
    Sandy

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Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and leave me a comment..it means a lot..hope you like what you see. Trace x

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