Aha...did anyone think my creation this week was going to also be my first Christmas card? Sorry, not today, I'm still crafting for the beach!
For this week's Sunday Stampers - full deets here - Hels has set the theme of ' showing some depth' and this was a very quickly made project. I actually had lots of much 'grander' ideas but I'm afraid this painful shoulder and neck of mine, is severely restricting my ability to craft for long periods at the moment :(
In case you haven't recognised it, this little picture is made from the lid of a totally dried up distress ink container.
I painted it with PaperArtsy Fresco Finish Chalk Acrylic in Mermaid and then once it had dried, sanded it a little to remove colour and make it look worn.
I stamped the seaside donkey ride image (Crafty Individuals), cut it out to reveal the painted sky areas and attached it to the lid. Then I stamped it again, cut out the donkey and girl, coloured them and attached them with 3D foam pads.
To finish I also stamped some bunting (Crafty Individuals), coloured it and stuck it across the top. To finish I added some starfish and a sandcastle button I found in my button box!
This little stamp brings back childhood memories - on days out to our nearest beach when I was a kid, Weston-Super-Mare, being horse mad from a very young age, all ever wanted to do was ride on a donkey! I even remember my favourite was called Molly! Don't every remember wearing a winter coat like this little girl though :)
Thanks for stopping by,
Love Carole X
Good Morning Carol,
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic project, love that vintage image. The colours and the great embellishments.
Brilliant idea for using your old ink pad container. I have loads of things that I "intend" to "alter" but never get round to it.
Your so right the one thing I hate myself about long haul flights is the "jet lag" worst feeling ever I think.
Have a Great Day
Patricia xxx
Hi Carole
ReplyDeleteGosh you have been one busy lady on your blog .. .. unlike me!!!!
Loving your beach theme and the lovely owls you posted a few days ago.. .. sorry it has been a while since I visited :-(
Thank you for all your lovely comments on mine.
Have a good day.
Love Jules xx
Love how you've showcased your beach creation Carole...its fabulous
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How clever are you! This was an ingenious idea Carole. I love how you used the lid and your little scene is fabulous. You always impress but I just love this! Hugs, Anne x
ReplyDeleteHi Carole,
ReplyDeletewhat a very clever idea. This looks so great. It reminds me of Weston Super Mare, and visits when I was a child too.
I was born just over the other side of the Severn Bridge, and we visited Bristol Zoo, and Weston when I was growing up. You surely do need binoculars to see the sea when the tide is right out there,and I always remember the donkeys, although I was too chicken to have a go. I was not a very adventurous child.lol.
Love the wonderful stamps used on this, and that sand castle is fab.
Have a wonderful crafty evening.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
What a lovely in depth piece so clever to have recycled your distress lid! I love the stamp set and the colours, brilliant! X
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you pained hun, hope it is getting better! LOVE your alteration, what a BRILL idea... loving the art inside too... perfect... Thanks for joining in with the Sunday Stamper x
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