Hi, it's my turn to set the challenge theme over at ATP Exchange this time. It's a mixed media challenge and you can make anything you like but you must include some stamping (no digi images though). The winner chosen by the DT will receive a £10 voucher from our sponsor The Artist Trading Post......so Alphabet Soup??
The idea for this challenge came about when I was looking at some leftover chipboard numbers and letters on my desk, so this time I'd like to see you use numbers or letters in some way other than making a word or marking an anniversary with them. For my piece I've used chipboard pieces and stamped letters.
I started with a 6x6 canvas board and adhered numbers and letters to the whole of it.
I then coated the whole piece with 2 coats of Golden gesso....quite like the idea of a white canvas with just numbers and letters...anyway next step.
For the stamped images I have used the new Lin Brown house stamps ELB14 and for the fencing I've used the long strip stamped twice from Darcy's new set EDY13
I've stamped the large house on smoothy card using the solid stamp, firstly in chalk fresco and then the roof had a mix of bougainvillea first, then over stamped with a touch of london bus.
The house was stamped onto stone/taupe fresco painted card with a paperartsy mini set, masking portions off. The heart I added. The fence was stamped on chalk fresco painted card. Finally the words were stamped and applied. The idea came from a saying I'd seen of House + Love = Home.
Please hop over here and see the fabulous makes my teamies have come up with, I love what they've done. I hope you'll then look at letters and numbers differently and be inspired to join in the challenge. Thanks as always for stopping by. x
The idea for this challenge came about when I was looking at some leftover chipboard numbers and letters on my desk, so this time I'd like to see you use numbers or letters in some way other than making a word or marking an anniversary with them. For my piece I've used chipboard pieces and stamped letters.
I started with a 6x6 canvas board and adhered numbers and letters to the whole of it.
I then coated the whole piece with 2 coats of Golden gesso....quite like the idea of a white canvas with just numbers and letters...anyway next step.
For the stamped images I have used the new Lin Brown house stamps ELB14 and for the fencing I've used the long strip stamped twice from Darcy's new set EDY13
I've stamped the large house on smoothy card using the solid stamp, firstly in chalk fresco and then the roof had a mix of bougainvillea first, then over stamped with a touch of london bus.
The house was stamped onto stone/taupe fresco painted card with a paperartsy mini set, masking portions off. The heart I added. The fence was stamped on chalk fresco painted card. Finally the words were stamped and applied. The idea came from a saying I'd seen of House + Love = Home.
Please hop over here and see the fabulous makes my teamies have come up with, I love what they've done. I hope you'll then look at letters and numbers differently and be inspired to join in the challenge. Thanks as always for stopping by. x
This is gorgeous,love the house stamp and colours.xxx
ReplyDeleteLove that splash of colour against the lght background Ruth, looks really striking and what a great theme!!
ReplyDeleteOooh liking your idea Ruth, might try to enter if i have time.
ReplyDeleteFantastic use of letters and numbers, they look fabulous all white as they give texture and depth without adding anything else.
The pop of colour is fantastic, great to see both Lin and Darcy's stamps being used this way. Such fab inspiration:-) xxx
This is wonderful Ruth,I have that house stamp and it's one of my favourites. Fab idea of yours to use letters too ;)
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Donna xxx
Fabulous Ruth! I love those quirky houses and the vibrant colours really pop on that white background! Great use of the letters and numbers! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute little house that looks perfect sitting on your white washed background. Great idea with spare chipboard letters.
ReplyDeleteJulie x
Beautiful, this is so inspiring! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteA fabulous background using the letters, its a wonderful piece and the house is just super quirky. Thank you for a great challenge theme, i realy enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteYvonne xx
There is a beautiful whimsical style on display and I love it. Great texture and I also like the colours you worked with.
ReplyDeleteFabulous!
Wishes
Lynne
I loved the background all in white too but adding the gorgeous red roofed house has made your canvas board look just stunning and the fence you created is so clever - I love this wonderful creation! Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteI love how different this is, the white background with the letters is just the beautiful back drop for that quirky little house! Just such a beautiful creation xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous canvas Ruth ! Love the way the collaged letters look painted white, makes your gorgeous little house pop right out , love the graphic style of this x
ReplyDeleteThis really is brilliant! Love those stamps and you have truly used that stamp of Darcy's in the most ingenious way! The background you have created is perfect for showing off your home with love in it! Hugs, Chrisx
ReplyDeleteFantastic Ruth ! The collaged background is fabulous and I love how you've left it white and let the texture do the talking. The fence is brilliant, mmmmm may need that stamp set ! Sue C x
ReplyDeleteWow love it - great use of new PA stamps too Have a lovely weekend
ReplyDeletean absolutely fabulous challenge Ruth and your project is stunning. A really great idea to use up random letters and letters in this way. Love the pop of the red on the house too
ReplyDeleteTFS and have a lovely weekend
Annie x
Your Alphabet Soup piece is wonderful , the letters create so much texture, and the little house is the sweetest with its heart on the door . A great idea, to use the strip as a fence- with the welcoming words !
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What a terrific theme, and I love your alphabet soup canvas. The little house is just adorable!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Brilliant Ruth - detail yet simplicity. LOVE this and love the theme. Jenny x
ReplyDeleteGreat inspirational piecxe Ruth
ReplyDeleteAwesome work again. I really want to make something for this challenge I just wish I had the time.. Must try! :) xx
ReplyDeleteReally love the idea of your white background with those colour popping houses Ruth! Wish I could do something good with stamps such as these! I loved making my piece for your challenge although the colours I used were right out of my comfort zone and NO CRACKLE!! Juliaxx
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