so here is my make inspired by the beautiful colours and textures of the ocean:
I wanted to capture the colours of the ocean and play wth lots of textures to create my finished hanging piece, using a piece of a box from some goodies...I Love using pieces of corrugated box that would just end up in the recycle bin otherwise! So I started by tearing a few patches of the top of the card off to reveal the bumps..and then a watered coat of gesso.
When dry I added stencilled detail with studio 490 white paste and then coloured with broken china distress ink...I left the white layer streaky to give a whitewashed feel.
Inspired by the lovely and very talented Jenny I decided my glass bead texture gel needed some playtime and wondered if it would mimic watery droplets? so I applied some in patches to add to the watery fell. I also streaked over the main image before inking and love the streaky watery effect it created!
The main image is from the fab boardwalk set from Artistic Outpost, love this set which speedily winged its way from the lovely Lindas fab boutique. I stamped this image in black archival and after applying the glass bead gel, coloured with distress inks...removing the ink from her face using a water brush. I layered here on pieces of crinoline, coloured with distress stains.
.I also added some shredded pieces, all coloured with distress stains and some pieces of coloured cheesecloth too...to create lots of layers...loving these shredded pieces...
I also added some great venise trim, dyed with distress stain,takes the colour so well. I went to town adding the shredded pieces and lots of seashells.. can you spot the sneaky rusty wire that slipped in!
Finally a sentiment also from the boardwalk stamp set..
make sure you pop across and see my fab team mates summer inspired makes, why don't you join in ...there is still time and you could be picked as the top three or be the lucky random winner of $25 to spend at the fab Funkie Junkie Boutique.
See below for the products I have used
...have a fun and inky day!
I am entering this for the following competitions:
going green (used recycled card from box) for Simon says @ http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.co.uk/
build me up ( build up the layers ) for Sunday Stampers @ http://pinkleart.blogspot.co.uk/
anything goes Artistic outpost referral @ http://artisticoutpost.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/artistic-outpost-july-referral-program.html
...have a fun and inky day!
trace x
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!!! Those strips of lace, cloth and the beads really give the feel of the ocean waves, and the whole weathered look works perfectly! I could dive right in now...
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words too Trace. You are a sweetheart. Hugs, Jenny xxx
What wonderful textures Trace and the colours are perfect for that seaside feel.
ReplyDeletehugs {brenda} x0x
oh boy this is an marvelous Project I absolutely love the colour and the texture ... so unique with the seashell - adorable
ReplyDeletelove love love it, too!
xoxo SanDee1899
Wonderful make Trace, love all the different textures you have achieved! The shells and fabric layers together with the weathered look, really gie it that summery, beach, sea side feel, love it!
ReplyDeletejust beautiful Trace!
ReplyDeleteThis says it all for me--I am just going for a walk by the sea right now and I will look for some shells--you have inspired me
ReplyDeleteLove Chrissie x
Absolutely Stunning. I love the ocean colours Trace and the beautiful seashells. Hugs Rita xxx
ReplyDeleteLoving your gorgeous hanging with terrific materials, hugs Annette x
ReplyDeletewonderful piece Trace - the fabric is so like swirling water - wonderful effect and all the other details are wonderful xx
ReplyDeleteSo thrilled to have you share this "summertime" creation at AO! Love how you used the Broadwark Beauty as a focal point! Very nice beach feel! Love this!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done. I love all the seashells!!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could go to the beach!!
Happy Crafting
Tracie
Fabulous way to use the crinoline (my new favourite thing), the gorgeous sea colours and the way you created the watery elements. A truly stunning piece of art Trace. Hugs, Anne x
ReplyDeleteThe colour is so beautiful and the way you put it on the burlap and on this creation is perfect! I long for a dive, but think I just hit the showers in an hour... Hugs and sunny greetings, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteGreat details Trace with the coloured fabric, the shells..great collage!
ReplyDeletekind regards, Alie :-)
Wow Trace, such a wonderful creation - fantastic texture, images and fabrics. An amazing piece.
ReplyDeleteHi Trace, 'Ditto', what Jenny said. The layers are so beautiful, and this hanging is definitely 'frilly and funkie'.
ReplyDeleteLots of love from Patricia xx
Oh my, this is totally drop-dead fabulous, Trace!!! I really love the way you used the crinoline and cheesecloth, beautiful colors and textures. Your background is fabulous too and the dyed lace and shells are the perfect finishers! You totally rocked the summertime challenge.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Linda
Trace...your piece is so cool! I love the gel beads, and YES! You DID mimic water droplets with them! It looks awesome! I love the torn strips of blue tinted fabric. That looks so weathered, as if tossed about in the ocean waves. Love the little sea shells and the cheesecloth behind your stamped image. So "dreamlike". Thanks for sharing your art with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. <3 Candy
ReplyDeleteGorgeous recycling here! I love the corrugated and the beach theme is sublime! The shells really take center stage as well! Beautiful piece Trace! Thank you for going green with us this week here at Simon Says Stamp & Show!
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous project Trace. Love the textures and feel of this piece. Chris xxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous beachy hanging! Love the color on the torn bits of fabric. I need to try that texture paste with beads in it. ;) There you go enabling again! Another great piece to add to your collection. What do you do with them all? Hugs
ReplyDeleteWOW again an amazing art work. Love the turquoise color and the sea shells, really wonderful summerfeeling.
ReplyDeleteHugs Anja
Fabulous project Trace, Love the design & great colours... the image & sentiment are perfect... Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful, dreamy colours and textures in the background... I love the streaky whitewash and the glass beads. The images look wonderful surrounded by all that gorgeous cheesecloth too. Lovely to have you play along at Artistic Outpost!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Beautiful project Trace! Love the cheesecloth, glass bead gel and all the great textures and stamping. Thank you so much for sharing with us at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely, Trace. Love the texture of the cheesecloth,
ReplyDeleteLucy x
I love sand between my toes (too), but I don't love sand in my clothes *lol.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful hanging, Trace! I LOVE the colours you have achieved and all the cloth texture! How I would LOVE to touch this one!
Awesome!
Hugs,
Claudia x