Well, hello again! It’s been more than usual this week that I have posted…and I am not done. Seems like I have so much to do and share at once. Ever feel that way?
This set of wooden arches was part of my prize pack over at the My Monthly Mojo Challenge. I had dreamed up a fabulous creation but many times these things never turn out as imagined. My dear friend bought me the Crafty Secrets ‘Tea With Alice’ stamp set. Since I LOVE tea and Alice I decided to try a tea scene with these arches.
I started by using the Tea with Alice paper by CS’s. I adhered it to the arches and added some various colored acrylic paint. Next I added modeling paste and stamped into it. I painted over with paint. I cut the images from the stamp set an colored them using my TH distress markers. Yes, I own the whole set and boy are the awesome. I reach for them ALL the time and that is a lot coming from a girl who just loves paint and ink. I am a no-go-marker kind of girl. Oh, I added a little postcard in the tea cup announcing the important event which complies with the theme over at The Altered Alice. Anyway, that is the basics. Just a fun little piece.
I read an Article recently in which the writer discusses that failure bring forth groweth. Not every piece of art will be beautiful or meet our expectations but allowing ourselves to fail will help us become better artists. If we stay comfortable and never branch out we will never know what potential we might reach.
So, I wanted to say that this project was not how I dreamed it would turn out and I am a bit disappointed but I am not discouraged. I will try again!
I hope you have a fabulous weekend. I will be working but usually find some time to craft afterwards if I am not too tired. So happy crafting!
Kate
Challenges entered:
The Altered Alice-Going Postal
Simon Says Stamp and Show-Texture
Crafty Secrets Link Party-Use Crafty Secrets
Sunday Stamper-words
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I didn’t know that you were a Crafty Secrets fan too. Your project is so cute!
This is just awesome. Thanks for explaining your whole process. It just made my day. Love Crafty Secrets stamps and you used them so effectively.
Kate, you are one talented lady ! This is a Fabulous piece of art……so much detail. (I love the TH markers, too!)
Kate, your Alice piece is just simply adorable. I think you should be proud of it! I can tell lots of thought went into your design. I love all of the dimension! Love the colors you’ve used and the Crafty Secrets stamps look amazing! You’ve really showcased them so well! Thank you for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. ❤ Candy
Hi Kate, I will ditto what everyone else has said – your project turned out stunning! I love how you incorporated so many of the stamps and turned them into a little piece of art! Thanks a bunch for playing and posting in our Linky Party and good luck!
Sandy
Your project may have not turned out the way you expected, but I feel it’s GORGEOUS! You amaze me!
This is wonderful!
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xicara de chá linda!
Thanks for playing along with The Altered Alice! LOVE your arched diptych, it is absolutely charming! The microbeads on the hearts add such a fun element of texture, a nice compliment to the textured background. Lovely and fun!