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Sunday, 17 February 2013

a distressing messy time..

well,  a while ago I ordered an early birthday present ( thankfully that milestone has been and gone! ) of some goodies from the lovely Linda at the Funkie Junkie boutique, among them ( yes i was naughty stamps and sprays fell in too!) were the set of fab new distress paints..and guess what they arrived yesterday, so despite a very bad hand hindering my messy play... it seemed rude not to play!
( long story but I went through the door and my left hand decided to stay in the handle..not pretty!! and rather sore! ) - so if I haven't visited I am trying to catch up slowly!!

So as typing is difficult, short and sweet here are the first play results with these fab and I mean yummy scrummy paints..yes I love them!!!


I started by applying weathered wood, antique linen, frayed burlap and broken china paints to a canvas..then spritzing and drying and  generally having a ball! Then when dry I edged with vintage photo DI, spritzed and dried and then added some more weathered wood through sequin waste and brushed around the edges.


Then I added some ferro texture taste through sequin waste and heated so it puffs up and dries! cool eh?! Then I brushed some weathered wood across the raised areas.


I think as much as loving the paints its that they are in the yummy distress palette..
So then I added a heart art part which had been painted with weathered wood, and texture paste added through script stencil. I then painted over and when dry edged with vintage phtoto DI.


To complete the canvas I added a flower I made for my Saturday stepXstep using ranger foil..details here and covered in the paint..love the matte look, some rusty wire twirls and also some rusty wings using an Andy Skinner Timeworn technique.


Sorry its a rush.. but my hand has had enough..

I will be round to catch up with all my followers and friends later when hand has had a rest!

I am entering this for the following competitions:
something messy @ http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.co.uk/
love is all around @ http://happydazedesignteam.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/february-challenge-love-is-all-around.html
just two colours @ http://panpasteluk.blogspot.co.uk/


have a fun and inky one!


  
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38 comments :

  1. Redanne17 February 2013 at 15:36

    Hi Trace, they really are fabulous paints aren't they? I have to admit that the weathered wood and broken china are my favourite colours - but then I like the salty ocean too....... I am in love with them. Your canvas is gorgeous, the addition of the rusty elements is just the perfect finishing touch. Hope your hand mends soon! Poor you..... Big hugs, Anne x

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  2. Anonymous17 February 2013 at 15:48

    Oh my goodness, that is seriously gorgeous. Hope your hand gets better soon.

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  3. Jennie Atkinson17 February 2013 at 15:54

    Fantastic canvas and what absolutely gorgeous colours. All my fav DIs but in paint! Wow! I just love every bit of it.

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  4. Words and Pictures17 February 2013 at 15:56

    Oh no, poor you... how horrible to mess up your hand - hope it clears up quickly.
    In the meantime - wow to the canvas... fabulous first experimenting with the paints! Love the colours you've used here, and the smoky, chalky effect is yummy. Fab rusty wings too...
    Happy Sunday!
    Alison x

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  5. SanDee189917 February 2013 at 16:09

    Once more Dear Trace a outstanding piece of art it is just so ecxiting to follow your Blog.
    Fabolous!
    XOXO
    SanDee

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  6. Von17 February 2013 at 16:09

    Just gorgeous Trace :)
    Von ♥

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  7. ria gall17 February 2013 at 17:43

    A really lovely canvas I must get my hands on some of those distress paints like you I love that they are in all the colours we have come to love from Tim.
    I hope your hand gets better real quick for you so you can get on with your great crafting
    Ria

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  8. darcydaydream17 February 2013 at 18:10

    I love love love this and I hope you don't mind But I'm going to have to do something similar....x

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  9. 505whimsygirl17 February 2013 at 18:19

    Hi Trace,

    Ouch, I hope your hand gets better soon. Oh, but I am so glad that you "struggled" to type this post. This is such an amazing canvas!!! I love it. Thanks for showing the supplies at the end. I'm visual so it's nice to see the little spot of the colors.

    Hugs,
    Kay

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  10. scrappymo!17 February 2013 at 18:25

    Hope your poor hand feels better soon!
    It must be painful.

    Your canvas is gorgeous. Love the look of that puffy stuff forming the haxagon shopes! Your colours are lovely and subtle...right right though.
    Great job on this project.

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  11. Riannerizanti.blogspot.nl17 February 2013 at 19:36

    wat een mooi schilderij heb je gemaakt met hele mooie kleuren
    Liefs Rianne

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  12. Michelle Webb17 February 2013 at 20:23

    I hope your hand get better soon Trace. This canvas is gorgeous, I just love the gold and the sequin waste texture. Love those wings, really love them! Michelle x

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  13. rachel17 February 2013 at 21:29

    this is absolutely beautiful Trace - and it looks like ou had lots of fun making it - I hope that hand gets better soon though - poor you xx

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  14. Gerrina17 February 2013 at 21:35

    Hope your hand will be better soon! Love the writing on the heart and the colors that you used. The flower looks great! Hope to get messy with that paint in a few months... Hugs, Gerrina

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  15. Annie17 February 2013 at 21:44

    Gorgeous make Trace. I was playing with these paints too and they are amazing. I so love the texture you have created here. ...really beautiful.

    Hope your hand is improving

    Hugs

    Annie x

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  16. Paper Profusion17 February 2013 at 22:22

    This positively glows Trace! BEAUTIFUL crafting! Hope your hand mends quickly. Nicola x

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  17. Jenny Marples17 February 2013 at 22:33

    Oh Trace! I so hope your hand is fully recovered very soon! Not what you needed when the paints arrived. Still, it has not affected your ability to mess with them and create a fantastic canvas. Love the mix of colours and the fact that you can alter your flower in another terrific way too. Thanks for all your support as it means so much. Hugs, Jenny x

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  18. Jenny Marples17 February 2013 at 22:34

    Oh Trace! I so hope your hand is fully recovered very soon! Not what you needed when the paints arrived. Still, it has not affected your ability to mess with them and create a fantastic canvas. Love the mix of colours and the fact that you can alter your flower in another terrific way too. Thanks for all your support as it means so much. Hugs, Jenny x

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  19. Margie17 February 2013 at 23:35

    Really like this canvas Trace and so pleased you got to show us even though your poor hand must be sore! I've just got some of the paints too and dying to try them out. I love the script on the heart and the gorgeous flower - you always amaze me with your talent.

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  20. Anita Houston The Artful Maven18 February 2013 at 02:08

    Fabulous canvas!!! Love the texture on the dots! Great winged heart!!! Thank you for playing along with our messy challenge this week at Simon Says Stamp & Show!

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  21. Astrid Maclean18 February 2013 at 09:47

    Oh Tracy so sorry to hear about your hand!!! I am amazed what you managed to create despite it. This is just stunning! All my favourite colours and the textures are gorgeous too!!! A really beautiful make!! Hope your hand will feel better soon, sending loads and loads of healing thoughts!!

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  22. Terry18 February 2013 at 16:24

    Happy Belated Birthday! Love your hearts and this is amazing! Hope you have a fabulous week! Hugs!

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  23. Ellie Knol18 February 2013 at 19:24

    Gorgeous, LOVE the soft colors...

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  24. Words and Pictures18 February 2013 at 19:44

    Just a quick one... Hope you saw this: http://www.flonzcraft.com/vsc/?p=545 Congratulations!!
    Alison x

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    1. Inkypinkycraft19 February 2013 at 07:27

      Thanks so much..have been choosing my prize, you are kind! X

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  25. Claire18 February 2013 at 20:22

    hi Trace, wow this is beautiful with all the texture and those fab new paints. I hope your hand is better soon and thanks for joining us at PanPastel UK this week
    Claire xx

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  26. Sandra18 February 2013 at 20:55

    ohh no, hope your hand is going to be fine soon! What a gorgeous canvas! Love all the different texture! That heart is stunning! Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. Hugs, Sandra

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  27. Sandy19 February 2013 at 00:15

    OMG Trace - it hurts just to hear you tell about your hand -- slowly but surely it will get better but I know it hurt like #@*&!! Trace this canvas is gorgeous and I will just have to try out some of your techniques.
    Beautifully done Sugar -- I am drooling all over my computer - just hope I did not drool on yours!
    sandy

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  28. Elly19 February 2013 at 01:21

    What a yummyness of paint(ing). The background texture looks like, there's a light behind the canvas. Absolutly awesome!! (:o)

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  29. Alexandra19 February 2013 at 08:24

    Sorry to hear about your injury. I'm glad to see it hasn't hindered you. You've done a beautiful job on this, love the soft colour with that touch of rich rust. It's a gorgeous canvas, and is especially impressive when you've managed this beauty with your sore hand. I hope your hand feels better soon.

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  30. Silvia(Barnie)19 February 2013 at 09:13

    Wow, another fantastic piece of art - love all the texture on it.

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  31. craftimamma21 February 2013 at 11:43

    Ooh, Trace I'm sorry I'm only just reading this (you already know why I've been AWOL). Gosh that does sound a painful accident and having read through your following posts to date it sounds as though it's a good job you had it looked at. I hope it's on the mend very soon as I can imagine as the pain subsides you will get very frustrated, lol!

    Now on to your wonderful canvas piece. It is absolutely stunning! The composition is spot on and I love the rusty bits and all the texture. Loving the look of those fab new paints and you have showcased them beautifully. Lovely piece of art that anyone would love to show off for you.

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  32. Eliza21 February 2013 at 11:44

    Trace,

    Brilliant and with a bad hand, love the distress paints I am still waiting for mine to arrive, yes they are on the way...

    You really should rest the hand and do everything with the other one.

    Eliza

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  33. JansArtyJunk21 February 2013 at 18:29

    Ouch..hope your hand gets better soon!
    Love the canvas...beautiful painty texture..fabulous work Trace!

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  34. Lindsay Craftymonster8123 February 2013 at 04:33

    Absolutely beautiful, I love all of the textures on this. Thank you for joining in with the PanPastel Challenge Blog
    Lindsay xx

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  35. Michelle Webb24 February 2013 at 00:16

    Trace, this little canvas is absolutely wonderful. Gorgeous colours and great ideas. those new paints look great! Michelle x

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  36. whyducks12 October 2013 at 12:05

    Poor hand, but a fantastic piece!

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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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