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Tuesday 5 March 2013

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well the crafty master that is Tim Holtz is hosting a fab tattered floral challenge and it would be rude not to play along . There is stacks of inspiration from Tim and many of his talented team have inspiration on their blogs too, so make sure you pop around and see some of the amazing makes. 5 lucky people will also be picked to win a $100 gift bag...how lucky would that be!

So here is my make :


I started by painting my mirror with gesso mixed with a small amount of antique linen distress stain. I added some strips of tissue tape, I love this stuff.


 
Then I mixed some antique linen distress paint  ( only a really small amount) with texture paste and applied through some sequin waste. When dry I swiped frayed burlap distress ink over the mirror.. I have rediscovered this colour and boy I love it!


When dry I swiped the edges and some of the raised areas with white fire treasure gold.

 


The flowers were made using the wonderful tattered floral die, a firm favourite of mine.. from old book pages adhered to cardstock using glue and seal. I then cut lots of flowers and shaped .

 

 For the centres I used idea-ology washers and fasteners.. some of the flowers are in the same style as my flower stepXstep using range foil ..found here.


I then added some small flowers on their own and also for for the really large flower I made a dimensional flower using some Tim Holtz paperstack. I also had to add some twirls of wire ..couldn't help myself!!


Well I am pleased with how this turned out and like the neutral feel.. , am still in my neutral phase.... I think! well till tomorrow!?

Thanks to everyone for their kind thoughts and concern about my hand, my hand is still splinted but is getting slowly slowly better!! I am trying so hard to be good but there are so many crafty , inky things that I just have to play a little too!!

right off to link up and rest my hand!

have a fun and inky one!

23 comments :

  1. How fabulous this looks, Trace! I don't often do such neutral colours but it is so effective and looks gorgeous, maybe I should give it a go. ALSO I must make time to enter this challenge!! Have a good day.

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  2. This is fab Tracy! Love how you have interpreted it and given it your own make over!

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  3. I love the whole neutral palette of this Trace. Fantastic design/layout. Love the minimal stamping to balance the texty flowers. You have now gone and made me want this die!! This is fab. Nicola x

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  4. Simply beautiful Trace! You know how much I love the tattered florals die and your flowers are gorgeous. Love how you've built in the texture and your colour palette is stunning. Gorgeous make.
    I'm sorry about your hand - which you didn't tell me about naughty girl!! - and I hope it's recovering. Doesn't seem to have stopped you though!
    Many congrats for the Countryview Crafts team as well - so deserved.
    Hugs, Julia xxxxx

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  5. you really upcycled that mirror, beautiful

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  6. Wow what a gorgeous project - the colours and textures are fabulous. I love the flowers too and yes that is my all time fav die - so I hope to take part in the challenge now I'm back. Hope your hand is getting better - seems to be hurting for a long time??

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  7. Gorgeous mirror alteration. Love the wonderful colour shades and details.
    Yvonne x

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  8. stunning work Trace - must try to play along with this one!!! If time ever allows! Hugs Rachel xx

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  9. A wonderful mirror transformation Trace, I love the texture and the tissue paper additions. Glorious work.
    hugs {brenda} x0x

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  10. Love your flowers and it's great how you placed every piece on the mirror! Hugs, Gerrina

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  11. Super super super gorgeous!!! I love it! Great idea to alter a mirror!

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  12. Superb! Love your awesome flower and other details. I have a mirror coming out later this month with a different spin... we are kindred spirits!

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  13. This is wonderful--love the modern look of it and what a transformation to have made to your mirror

    Love Chrissie xx

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  14. Wow, this is amazing! Love that you've altered this mirror with the gorgeous tattered flowers into a stunning piece! Hugs, Sandra

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  15. What a lovely mirror - I would feel so much better looking at my reflection amongst all those gorgeous flowers! And I really love your dots - must try that, they turned out great.

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  16. AmAzing Trace... Love it all, Fabulous texture & Colours.. the centre of those flowers is wonderful... Love it all... Hugs May x x x

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  17. Hi Trace, love how you transformed this mirror, love the colour palette and the beautiful flowers - the flower centres look amazing. Beautiful work! Hugs, Anne x

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  18. This is beautiful Trace. I have several of those mirrors crying out for attention, lol! I love the colours you have used and the flowers look wonderful. Good luck with the challenge.

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  19. very pretty good luck with the challenge

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  20. So beautiful... love the neutral colour palette, and the tissue tape looks so cool - the flowers are fabulous! Can't believe I've managed to miss all these amazing projects - good to catch up!
    Alison xx

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  21. Trace this is gorgeous!!!!
    Sandy

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  22. Understated and elegant Trace. Love it.

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