Thursday 7 January 2016

Oh So Blue at Stamps and Stencils

Hi everyone, apologies for absence...I'm back and I'm fine. It's time for our first challenge of 2016 over at Stamps and Stencils.  The lovely Cec is our host and here's what she has to say about 'Oh So Blue'.

This time of year it is easy to start feeling blue, now that the festivities surrounding Christmas are over and winter is making its presence known with less sun and more miserable weather so instead of giving in to it let's celebrate blue.  Create a primarily blue mixed media project that includes some stamping and/or stenciling.  You may add one other colour to your creation but it must be mostly blue.

I've created a little canvas in wintry blues but with some shimmer to brighten the dull days.


No step by steps I'm afraid but I created the background using scraps from my desk and even half a zip.


I sprinkled some white shabby embossing enamel over some transparent gel that had been spread through a stencil. Once heated Lindy's Stamp Gang sprays added the shimmer. 


One of the Ellen Vargo flower heads from PaperArtsy, double stamped onto brayered tissue paper and layered up.


Further stamping in cobalt blue for the word and background.


To finish some tiny, tiny buttons from my stash. Please hop across and see the rest of the talented teams entries to hopefully inspire you to join in and as always thanks so much for stopping by.

Hugs and a very Happy New Year to you all. Ruth x

23 comments:

  1. Hi Ruth, love your little canvas. Hope you had a good Christmas and wishing you a Happy Crafty New Year. Angela x

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  2. It is wonderful Ruth, love your background for the beautiful sunflower , the use of shimmer, and the sprinkled enemel looks amazing there.
    Dorthe, xx

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  3. Totally in love with this Ruth - it's STUNNING FABULOUS. Love the glitz and glimmer but also love that the flower - to me - appears a bit wilted... a little blue!!!!!!!!!!!! It's PERFECT! HAPPY NEW YEAR. j.

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  4. Beautiful blue canvas Ruth, love the texture and shimmer and the addition of the zip to ground your pretty posie! Wishing you and yours joy in this New Year, thank you for sharing your wonderful canvas, Deb xo

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  5. What a lovely canvas! The added shimmer is gorgeous and the half zipper adds a cool texture.
    Thank you for the inspiration, Ruth!
    {julia}

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  6. That zipper and I think I see hints of lace embedded just thrill me! Such gorgeous detail! This background is super yummy and tempting! So very thankful you squeezed in the time, this is definitely a showpiece. Hugs, Autumn

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  7. This really is a stunner Ruth! So many gorgeous layers and the zip is an inspired idea that I may have to borrow with your permission! Happy New Year and hopefully we can keep in touch. Julia xx

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  8. Beautiful! I love the layers you created and the flower looks so good here! Happy New Year to you! Hugs, Chrisx

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  9. Beautiful Ruth ! Love the piece of zip and the sparkly looks amazing, need to see this close up ! Sue C x

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  10. Lovely Ruth and I especially love the accent with the zip.
    Happy New Year, Julie x

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  11. this is soooo beautiful Ruth - gorgeous texture and I love the sparkle - hugs Rachel x

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  12. What a gorgeous canvas, Ruth! Loving the textures and those sprinkled enamels! Awesome techniques!
    Hugs! Branka xxx

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  13. Beautiful! Love the use of the zip and I really like the white splatters - it has a wonderful wintery feel. Hope you had a good Christmas, and a Happy New Year to you!

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  14. So beautiful Ruth, just love the touch of Frantage!! hugs :)

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  15. Stunning. Love the big flower and I just found the lovely lace added to all that beautiful texture.
    Hugs!
    Cec

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  16. Lovely blue canvas with so many details to love and admire! I love the use of the 1/2 zipper and the pops of Frantage. So pretty and delicate on top of that shimmery blue background! Hugs!

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  17. Absolutely gorgeous Ruth! Just the spark of blue I needed on this grey day!! love the frantage'!
    Jackie xo

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  18. Very happy to see you back, and with such a beautiful, shimmering panel of loveliness. Gorgeous textures and I do love those little buttons. Hope 2016 will be a wonderful year for you.
    Alison xx

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  19. Wonderful textures here Ruth! Love the way the transparent gel with the metallic sheen looks almost icy . Love it ! Toni xx

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  20. Amazing, all the elements to your BG!

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  21. Absolutely fabulous textured background Ruth...love all the elements.

    TFS and best wishes
    Annie x

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  22. Hi dear Ruth…I spent here quite some time today…I found beautiful journals, mixed media techniques and even encaustic pieces…all awesome and unique! Your creative mind is growing all the time and I love it! Thank you for wonderful inspiration!
    Hugs and kisses from Slovenia

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