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Tuesday, 7 May 2013
a little bit rusty..
well here is a piece that was inspired by the talented Tracy Evans here, there are so many lovely and inspiring people in blogand that never fail to amaze with their creativity and ideas. My make is not the same but came from seeing the piece here . So here is my make :
having never really tried this technique large scale ... I dabbled here, I am loving it and know there will me more to come... So I started with a script stencil from crafters workshop and some fab studio 490 embossing paste. then when dry ...I got playing with lots of yummy idea-ology and lots of yummy goodies from my Dad...screws, washers and lots more rusty goodies! thanks Dad.x I also added some prima things. I glued them all down...and really liked them like this!
Then covered with gesso and admit it looked cool at that stage too! I then set too work creating my background colour, this was lots of spritzing, lots of water and lots of drying before it got the industrial kind of feel I wanted!I used selection of homemade sprays using re-inkers,( gathered twigs) and Dylusions sprays black marble, white linen and melted chocolate. I edged the whole board with treasure gold in onxyite.
The image is one of my favourites from the new Tim Holtz releases...love it and so many people have done such cool things with him already!I am a little late to the party...and wanted to finally ink him up!
I inked him up in black archival ad then set to work painting him with my waterbrush and distress inks and Dylusions to get a really industrial feel...I hope?!
I added him to my paperboard hanging and there you go...an word band sentiment and my make is finished! ( would have been blogged earlier if Mr Blogger had let me put my photos on!!!!!GRRRR). I am entering this for the following competitions: inspired by @ http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes @ http://www.fashionablestampingchallenges.com/ finally blogged after trying since 6:00 am grr!!!..finally blogger let me add the pictures
It does have a wonderfully industrial feel to it Trace. Love what you did with my fav man stamp (ever!), although I liked it before you even added him! Love all the metal additions and such a true sentiment - a brilliant make. Hugs, Anne x
Absolutely thrilled that I inspired you to create such a wonderful piece. I absolutely love the texture and dimension and the colours are perfect for,an industrial piece. Love it. Thanks so much for,joining in the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge. Tracy x
I have worked on two of those and just love finding little treasures to add! Love that you added screws and those are so easy to come by! This is rusty fabulousness in action! Love the hanging!
Stunning!!! I love the fantastic background and way you have coloured the guy looks fab, he really pops against that background, great hanger all round!!
this is just fabulous Trace - I love your background - what a good idea to get washers and things - I always think that ideaology is so esxpensive - you clever lady!!!! Need to get some gesso and have a play! Big Hugs rachel x
Think that I would like a dad like yours...mine has cleaned out his old "stuff" about 5 years ago, so nothing there for me anymore... Love what you did; the combination colour and embelli is beautiful! And the stamp...just perfect on this board! Hugs, Gerrina
Fantastic make, Trace - I love the industrial grunge meets Finnabair look!! Your rusty bits and bobs look brilliant - and I agree it's tough to move through the stages - they all look good... Glad Blogger finally let you share this fab hanging with us! Alison xx
Honey, you are not late to the party - you ARE the party!!!! This is truly outstanding Trace. How in the world does one learn how to do all these layers -- wow. I guess it's time for me to start playing. Sandy
OH, I'm in LOVE!!! Rusted goodness, and what a great inspire'er you had! I love the bits you used and the image is fantastic and excellently colored! Amazing job! Thank you so much for being inspired this week and sharing it with us at Simon Says Stamp & Show!
Trace...this paperboard hanging is fantastic! I really love the rusted, industrial look you've achieved on this piece! WOW! All of your Dad's screws and washers mixed with Tim's gears and so forth look incredible! Love how you've used them on opposite corners. Very cool design and technique on covering them with the gesso. Your homemade and purchases ink sprays really do give that very aged and rusted look! Beautiful! Then...the addition of Tim's new sketched gentleman colored with the Distress Inks and a water brush is THE perfect thing. He's gorgeous! Love the color tones you've used on him. Perfect for that grungy, industrial look you were going for. Thanks so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. <3 Candy
I think everyone has said it all Trace, it really is wonderful. This is one of my very favourite images (yeah I know I have a lot of favourites lol) and the background is perfect for him. Have a fab weekend xx
Super cool rusty look here Trace. I can't get enough of this so it's no surprise that I think this is a fab make. Rather liking that stamp and all the bits and pieces you've included. Hugs, Juliaxx (At last!)
This is so fabulous, Trace! Just had a good long catch up... you've been busy! Love all the metal here (and on the blue one). I agree this technique is a bit addicting. Love what you've done!
Hiya Trace, love your grungy canvas, with all the metal elements incorporated into it. Thanks so much for sharing with us this fortnight at FSC. Good luck in the prize draw. XX
This is super cool love the industrial look xx
ReplyDeleteKaz x
Fab project Trace x
ReplyDeleteIt does have a wonderfully industrial feel to it Trace. Love what you did with my fav man stamp (ever!), although I liked it before you even added him! Love all the metal additions and such a true sentiment - a brilliant make. Hugs, Anne x
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful. Love the stamp and the metalwork s amazing
ReplyDeleteChrissie x
Love this Trace. It makes a wonderful hanging too. Hugs Rita xxxxx
ReplyDelete...awesome work Trace, love the clusters of metal, great inkings, great colour and texture and great composition...love it...Melxx :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely thrilled that I inspired you to create such a wonderful piece. I absolutely love the texture and dimension and the colours are perfect for,an industrial piece. Love it. Thanks so much for,joining in the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge. Tracy x
ReplyDeletecor fab Trace. Very industrial. love the way you've treated the nuts and bolts etc.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love this piece at every stage xx
ReplyDeleteThank goodness for dads and their toolboxes! The findings really finish this off beautifully.
ReplyDeleteSally
Love your creation.
ReplyDeleteStunning work Trace...wow...great steampunk look
ReplyDeletekind regards, Alie :-)
I have worked on two of those and just love finding little treasures to add! Love that you added screws and those are so easy to come by! This is rusty fabulousness in action! Love the hanging!
ReplyDeleteStunning!!! I love the fantastic background and way you have coloured the guy looks fab, he really pops against that background, great hanger all round!!
ReplyDeletethis is just fabulous Trace - I love your background - what a good idea to get washers and things - I always think that ideaology is so esxpensive - you clever lady!!!! Need to get some gesso and have a play! Big Hugs rachel x
ReplyDeleteThink that I would like a dad like yours...mine has cleaned out his old "stuff" about 5 years ago, so nothing there for me anymore... Love what you did; the combination colour and embelli is beautiful! And the stamp...just perfect on this board! Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteFantastic make, Trace - I love the industrial grunge meets Finnabair look!! Your rusty bits and bobs look brilliant - and I agree it's tough to move through the stages - they all look good... Glad Blogger finally let you share this fab hanging with us!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Oh, and thank you for this morning - you were my tip-off, and I've been beaming ever since!
ReplyDeletexx
Trace, I am stunned. This turned out SO very cool! I love the technique and must give it a try sometime soon. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteWell worth the wait Trace. This is superb, hugs Jenny x
ReplyDeleteAbsolutly amazing. Love this mixed media style background and to be honest, i'm jealous about that stamp, too. (:o)
ReplyDeleteHoney, you are not late to the party - you ARE the party!!!! This is truly outstanding Trace. How in the world does one learn how to do all these layers -- wow. I guess it's time for me to start playing.
ReplyDeleteSandy
OH, I'm in LOVE!!! Rusted goodness, and what a great inspire'er you had! I love the bits you used and the image is fantastic and excellently colored! Amazing job! Thank you so much for being inspired this week and sharing it with us at Simon Says Stamp & Show!
ReplyDeleteThat is completely WONDERFUL. You definitely achieved your aim. I love that image too & it looks great with all the metal embellishments.
ReplyDeleteTrace...this paperboard hanging is fantastic! I really love the rusted, industrial look you've achieved on this piece! WOW! All of your Dad's screws and washers mixed with Tim's gears and so forth look incredible! Love how you've used them on opposite corners. Very cool design and technique on covering them with the gesso. Your homemade and purchases ink sprays really do give that very aged and rusted look! Beautiful! Then...the addition of Tim's new sketched gentleman colored with the Distress Inks and a water brush is THE perfect thing. He's gorgeous! Love the color tones you've used on him. Perfect for that grungy, industrial look you were going for. Thanks so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. <3 Candy
ReplyDeleteI think everyone has said it all Trace, it really is wonderful. This is one of my very favourite images (yeah I know I have a lot of favourites lol) and the background is perfect for him. Have a fab weekend xx
ReplyDeleteSuper cool rusty look here Trace. I can't get enough of this so it's no surprise that I think this is a fab make. Rather liking that stamp and all the bits and pieces you've included.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Juliaxx (At last!)
Wow fab project, gorgeous texture and I bet it was loads of fun to make too. thanks for joining us at FSC this time
ReplyDeleteClaire xx
I love your tag, the rusty effect looks amazing and that gent looks dandy! Fabulous. Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp & Show. Sarah.
ReplyDeleteFabulous tag! The rusty effect is great! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show!
ReplyDeleteSuch a breathtaking tag, wonderful elements and details. Thanks for joining us at Fashionable Stamping Challenges this fortnight.
ReplyDeleteThis is so fabulous, Trace! Just had a good long catch up... you've been busy! Love all the metal here (and on the blue one). I agree this technique is a bit addicting. Love what you've done!
ReplyDeleteHiya Trace, love your grungy canvas, with all the metal elements incorporated into it. Thanks so much for sharing with us this fortnight at FSC. Good luck in the prize draw. XX
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely and totally love this Trace. Fantastic job.
ReplyDeleteMy mojo's deserted me a bit, but you've inspired me now. I've GOT to have a go at this.