I'm thrilled to be joining the talented design team at Happy Little Stampers this month as guest designer. Even more exciting is the fantastic challenge theme, sprays!
Purple definitely isn't a color that I use often, but spring has set in and given me the fever. My only purple inks were Glimmer Mist sprays, which I picked up for a song at Tuesday Morning. I used a home decor stencil and texture past to create a textured background onto a chipboard book page, then sprayed it with a variety of GM spray ink, letting the colors run together.
I decided to grunge up the edges a little with embossing. I used a super chunky plum colored EP.
You can see how the UTEE bubbles as it heats, a rather unique effect. I used the same powder on the oval frame. The layers of dies were sprayed with my inks to continue the metallic sheen. I layered with purchased flowers, basket filler, and Art Stones, all setting the stage for my Paper Dolls image by Tim Holtz.
For contrast, I embossed this wooden die with white EP. This was a gift from my fabulous friend Niki at Pawsitively Creative. Thanks sweetie!
I adore these sisters and truly enjoyed building this scene.
To finish, I dyed seam binding with my sprays and looped through the book page holes to make a hanger. I hope you are inspired to get out your spray inks and play along. What fun! Thanks to the HLS team for having me this month. <3
This is amazing Autumn, I love all of your special little details. I like purple but find it a hard colour to work with, but this is fabulous, especially your messy bow! xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous lush masterpiece! Gorgeous. Happy crafting, Angela xXx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning!! The background looks amazing!! Love the colors and the details you added!! The little girls are so cute!! Have a great evening!! Big hugs :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
Full of texture and very atmospheric - great project.
ReplyDeleteLovely creation, Autumn. Beautiful texture, sweet design and I love that purple! Thanks so much for joining us as our Guest Designer at Happy Little Stampers Mixed Media Challenge for April.
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along at STAMPlorations too! :)
DeleteGlorious make Autumn, the background is stunning and I adore how you have finished it, so creative!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Autumn, I too am not a fan of the colour purple but I think it is a perfect choice for your creation. The focal picture so reminds me of a photograph I have of my Grandma & her Sister.. Stunning... Hugs Tracey xx
ReplyDeleteThis leaves me incredulous Autumn - it's amazing. Love the purples, and those sisters are perfect for your background
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Maxine
Great effect with the stencil and the sprays for the background and how the UTEE bubbled up. Gorgeous project x
ReplyDeletegorgeous canvas Autumn!! I am not a fan of purple but am loving it here:)
ReplyDeleteI love shimmer mists & have a boatload that seldom get used, but you've inspired me, Autumn! I adore the texture you got with the stencil & the UTEE! A stunning project--they're lucky to have you as the GD!
ReplyDeleteI'm blown away by your fabulous purple background, Autumn! The stenciling/EP is drop dead gorgeous and a wonderful backdrop for those vintage paper dolls. Love that frame, too with the white flowers tucked in there! Love this to bits! Hugs to you!
ReplyDeleteI'm back to say Congratulations on your GDT with Happy Little Stampers! They couldn't have picked a better artist!
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous OTP project with the Tim Holtz paper dolls. They look so sweet tucked in among the texture and purple haze. Purple is not my go to colour either, but you could convince me to give it a go with this stunning piece.
ReplyDeleteWow, Autumn... this is beautiful... i just am entranced. I bet it is beyond amazing in the sunlight-- Glimmer Mist rocks in that department. Gotta say, that bow is my fave part, I think. Hope you're well!
ReplyDelete... forgot to say THANKS for playing with us at Shopping Our Stash! (I technically shop *your* stash all the time😊)
ReplyDeleteI love this, Autumn! The background is just gorgeous, makes me want to run out and find some Glimmer Mists (I only have a few)! I love your "stage" for those adorable paper dolls, and how your white "Family" die cut just pops. Beautiful! Hugs :-)
ReplyDeleteOh my Gorgeousness! I am so glad you used purple even if it is not a go to color for you Autumn!! Purple is a favorite of mine!
ReplyDeleteThis piece is so full of joyful color and the layout is beautiful! I just Love it!
hugs,Jackie
beautiful keepsake and brilliant to see the varying stages of the process.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us over at Altered Eclectics this month and hope to see you again in future challenges.
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Mother Hen for Altered Eclectics
Mother Hen for Eclectic Ellapu
DT Rhedd's Creative Spirit
This is just so beautiful..from the colour palette to the textures, elements and those 2 adorable sisters...
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Rhedds Creative Spirit this month...x
Wow!!! This is gorgeous and just stunning Autumn! I love all the fabulous texture and dimension! The purple is so pretty and I loe the darling image of the sisters! GREAT job as always!
ReplyDeleteSherrie K
Stunning canvas and love all the texture
ReplyDeleteFabulous project, Autumn!!!!!!!!! You do layers and texture and wonderful so very well!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh how lovely Autumn! Just gorgeous texture here. Can't wait to get my hands on those paper dolls. They look like so much fun to play with!
ReplyDeleteThank you for entering your project at Rhedd’s Creative Spirit. Sammy-x
Fabulous mixed media love the purple sprays,brilliant texture and gorgeous bow
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Beautiful wall hanging! Love all the gorgeous texture and purple. Thanks for playing along at STAMPlorations Mixed Media Challenge. Good Luck!😃
ReplyDeletebeautiful - I am so glad you were able to join us at our guest designer at Happy Little Stampers
ReplyDeleteBarb Housner (DT)
This is very striking visually! I half-expect those girls to start moving and step out of the project! The background is sublime!
ReplyDeleteHi Autumn, this is gorgeous!
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Linda xxx
This looks amazing ..... the texture looks gorgeous and I love any shade of purple. Great to have you as our Guest Designer this month xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous background textures, and I love your girls nestled in their cosy layers. Congrats on a great GD spot!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
A gorgeous project, love that background texture and colour. Thank you for sharing it with us at Altered Eclectics.
ReplyDeleteLovely and so inspiring!!Thank you for the entrance in Crafty Life challeneges.
ReplyDeleteStunning project! Love the different layers...
ReplyDeleteFabulous make for the Happy Little Stampers!
Susan
Teamie
Calling All Crafters! – My personal Blog!
Fabulous canvas, with so many textures ... awesome !!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Crafty Life Challenges !! :)
Love the colour and textures. Thanks for joining in with Rhedd's Creative Spirit Challenge this month.
ReplyDeleteSimply amazing! Love it! Thank you for joining us at Crafty Life Challenges!
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