well the challenge was so far out of my comfort zone, but i went for it sizzling summer colours and all! We may not have seen much summer sizzle here but you can always make up for that in summery colours for your entry..
I started by applying texture paste (white) you could also use grunge paste through Dylusions number stencil..then when dry got inky!
.So I started with pure sunshine, bubblegum pink and funky fushia Dylusions sprays....spritzed my piece of mountboard with water and got spritzing!. I dried and then dabbed into some of the excess on the craft sheet until I was happy.
Then came layers of spritzing water through stencils for faux bleaching..
I then added stamping using mixed media set and picked raspberry and wild honey distress inks...to create layers of interest...boy this is so bright for me...almost scaring myself!!
the flowers were cut using tattered floral die and cut from a piece of cardstock coloured with same Dylusions sprays..
I edged them in walnut stain ( back to comfort zone on that colour!) and then added a rusty bell centre. Now for the stems I curled some fab paper coated wire i found and added some fab idea-ology flowers...so I did use some home comforts..
Make sure you pop across and see the other DT members fab makes and remember you have a whole month to play and could be the lucky winner of a £20 voucher for country view crafts or be picked for our top three or special mention and get a GD spot x
Thanks for everyones lovely and hugely kind comments yesterday...it meant a lot!
James continues to make only small and very slow progress so if I miss a few days commenting I may just be a bit preoccupied but will catch up...and thats my job for this afternoon!!This CFS is going to be a lot of a longer haul and far harder for us all than I had hoped ...but in pink fluffy bubble land....hopefully it will all be gone soon!!!(sadly reality may be a bit lesss pink and fluffy!) hugs James is trying a whole day today xxx fingers crossed for him xx And Oliver and Lucy are doing great xx
have a fun and inky day!
trace x
Wonderful colour and the flowers look very summery.
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Morning Trace, I love this hanging, I know the colours are 'out of your comfort zone' but they look so gorgeous, and the flowers and rusty stems are gorgeous, the texture paste and spritzing and faux bleaching is fantastic. I love it.
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Hi Trace,- no not any sizzling summer here eighter!! but waking up to see your wonderful piece, gives a feeling of sunshine in my life !
ReplyDeleteI have alwayes loved the pink and oranges together ,and your creation is gorgeous using all the lovely tones!! A happy and wonderful summer,- and hope you will all be well soon again!
xo,Dorthe
Just loving these fabulous colours Trace!! They are perfect for the theme - they glow. I love the background but my favourite has to be the flowers with the wire and those fab rusty bells! I've got some of those but I keep hanging on to them for that special project. . . . .
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed for James today and big hugs to you too. Juliaxxx
Vibrant summer colours which definitely 'sizzle'! This is a fab piece Trace and I love what you've done with the wire. Me thinks that you'll soon be known as the 'Wire Queen', lol. Fab work. Chris xxx
ReplyDeleteIt is idd bright! Love the background and the flowers are so great with the wiring! Have a good day, hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeletethis is wonderful - love the hot colours - I know they're not your thing but they look wonderful! Glad your boy is making progress - big hugs xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a bright coloured hanging Trace...it's gorgeous
ReplyDeletekind regards, Alie :-)
Such an invigorating and uplifting hanging Trace
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Hi Trace, This piece is eye-popping fantastic! I love the bright colors and I hope that the creative process made your heart happy. Hugs to you and your family. I hope things get easier soon!
ReplyDeleteHi Trace, it is bright but it is also really, really beautiful. Hugs, Anne x
ReplyDeleteBright, bold and beautiful! The wire looks great. Wire is your signature touch I do think!
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Beautiful hanging Trace. The colours are so stunning. Hugs Rita xx
ReplyDeleteA fantastic hanging, love the colors and the texture.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful vibrant piece Trace, lots of home comforts with the texture, stamping and embellishing and the colours fit beautifully.
ReplyDeleteGlad James is getting there albeit slowly, keep your chin up, it will soon be summer holidays when you can have more time with him. Glad the others are doing ok too.
hugs [brenda] x0x
Wonderful hanging Trace! It may be out of your comfort zone, but I think it is wonderful and has all your hallmark lovely touches!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteLuvly - a little bright as you say but I still luv it - even though I always luv your 'mushroom' coloured items but again I can see the beauty of this and luv the bell centres for the flowers - fab xx GailT xx
ReplyDeleteI love your creation...the colors are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAwesome canvas! I love the pinks! The flowers and wire are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI'm not normally into these colors, like you. But my mood changes when I look at this art work. I really, really like it. I would hang it on my wall in a heartbeat. Really great work. Congratulations on stepping out of your comfort zone. You stepped into brilliance. I hope your son improves.
ReplyDeleteIt is bright - but fabulously so - and it all works brilliantly... the stamping in the toning colours adds such subtle texture, and the flowers are yummy!
ReplyDeleteIt will be a long haul - and so hard on all of you... but you will make it.
Love and hugs,
Alison xx
Gosh....you are so busy!! How can you create eyecatchers on a row? I get behind my comments*lol* You rock!! (:o)
ReplyDeletefabulous, love the colors!!
ReplyDeleteLove the zingy colours on this Trace. They add a whole new look to your fab flowers. Glad to hear things continue to improve even in only slowly. Take care and love to all, hugs Jenny x
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