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Wednesday 11 May 2011

"Nature's Spirit" - Gingersnaps DT Piece

Hello - its time for another DT piece for the fantastic Gingersnaps Creation Challenge Blog.  Its a "supply" challenge and keeping in with the wild west you need to use "twine" (or string for us UK crafters) in your project.  You have a whole month to play along so you have time to get your thinking caps on! 

I decided to make an accordian book/card using Crafty Individuals papers, stamps and images along with a couple of text stamps from Paperartsy.  I used twine around the focal frame (which I coloured with distress inks) on the front but I also used it to mask when spraying with inks.

The inks I have used for stamping are distress inks; Victorian Velvet, Tea Dye and Walnut Stain.  The Crafty Individual stamps used are:- CI - 193, CI - 237, CI - 171 and a selection of some small ones. 



It was a bit of fun getting photos for this project due to the wind and mostly my lack of skill when it comes to photography.  I tried outside, the kitchen and the lounge hence all the different backgrounds. 



I hope you like my "twine" (I especially love how the masking using the twine worked) project for Gingersnaps - there is some fabulous pieces from the other DT members.

I am entering this accordian book into the following challenges:-




21 comments:

Jo Capper-Sandon said...

Its all come together really beautifully. Its a technique I LOVE doing- might just have to do some today now I've seen this. The effect is all 'twiggy' as a background for your birds. PERFECT!

Papillon said...

This is a beautiful creation-and very much your style! (re previous post!) The masking with string looks really efective. xx

Anonymous said...

Really pretty! Love all your great details and fabulous background!

Suzi B said...

fabulous Sue, great idea using the string that way.

Jean Hardy said...

Really gorgeous book, I love it! Thanks so much for sharing and entering it in the challenge. Jean

Linda said...

Fabulous book! I love the background! I may have to try it! Thank you for the inspiration!

trisha too said...

Suz, this is so pretty--I really like the whole deal, the colors, stamps, the images you chose--what a wonderful piece! Great inspiration for the twine challenge!

:)

Carla said...

a beautiful piece of art

Lynne Moncrieff said...

Hi
Saw this over at CI Challenge.
Beautiful.
Wishes
Lynne M

PsyPenguin said...

Beautiful book! wonderful backgrounds :0)

Netty said...

Terrific book with some great effects. Annette x

penny4thoughts said...

Terrific book and the twine used for masking is a great effect-I'll have to try that one:-)

Gerri Herbst said...

So very lovely. Love how you wrapped the fram and all the dreamy colors you used. (Also I adore birds!)take care, gerri

Michele said...

rich & beautiful! xo

Mummylade said...

what a fantastic project. Thank you so much for entering the Allsorts challenge with this creation and good luck!

Jean Franks Beck said...

This is a stunning piece! Gorgeous colors and images, and your backgrounds are awesome. I love how the twine masking turned out!

Sharon xx said...

A really pretty entry for the challenge
Sharon xx

Silvia(Barnie) said...

That's a breathtaking piece.

Suzi B said...

Congratulations! a well deserved win
Sue :)

Karen said...

Gorgeous! This project is really wonderful. Congratulations on the win!

Cazro said...

Congratulations on your win at CI, well deserved. Your book is awesome. Caz

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