this was so much fun that I didn't want it to end...
The inspiration for this piece came from my berry tree stamp...
I hadn't used it in a while & I forgot how much I like it...
as soon as I spotted it yesterday, I took a break from kitting...
I HAD to...
make art...
the tree was my starting point...
this time I used just the base & the cut out from the large square art parts frame & a scallop trim strip...
see that extra little piece glued onto the scallop??
It's a straight stem from the flower pack...
they are in the sampler pack too...
and just you wait to see what else I have planned for those straight stems...
a totally fun idea...
when used with the...??
hmmm...
I might save that thought for book #4...
but I will share a new hanging idea...
I used the crop-a-dile to make holes in the base...
then used an old hinge...
added 2 swivel clasps & a D ring...
and made a paper bead to keep the swivel clasps apart...
I like it!
art parts are very sturdy, but the crop-a-dile makes holes with no effort at all...
the butterfly is stamped on "clearly for art" with Ranger's jet black archival...
I'LL BE BACK WITH THE "CLEARLY" LINK, as soon as I hear back from Heidi...not sure if it's sold out already??
***UPDATE*** YIKES!!! it IS indeed sold out. But fear NOT...more is ordered. I'll let you know when it arrives.
it's colored with tim's alcohol inks...
terra cotta looks good with rusty hinge distress ink...
next I warmed/softened it with the heat-it tool & shaped it...
and used the gold paint dabber to edge the butterfly & make it stand out a bit more...
I used it to edge the smaller square too...
the game spinner & long fastener make a good body for this critter...
and anchor it in place...
I swiped the gold dabber lightly on the scallop trim...
it's a small detail, but it adds to the finished look...
tim's on the edge townscape die...
is the cutest...(IMHO)
it's cut from grungeboard...
I like the extra dimension...
& the ability to make the roofs dimensional by bending them...
I used a portion of his leaves from the regal crest die & some foliage to add the finishing touch...
a few more product details...
The houndstooth paper is from Graphic45...
it's simple to sand the art parts edges, using tim's sanding grip...
I stamped over the paper with my new stamp, using coffee archival...
my house is inked with brushed corduroy & rusty hinge...
black soot was used to distress the roof tops...
oh...one more thing...
the mini chandelier is tim's stamp...
a tree & a chandelier???
Hey...
TRUST ME...
there are NO RULES for...
mak(ing) art!
wendy
OMG...this looks uber wonderful! I keep looking at my Art Parts and Clearly Art packages waiting for the right mojo to step up/in. Lots going on this month - health, yard work...excuses but can't put them off unfortunately.
ReplyDeleteThat is absolutely blooming delicious ... So many details .... to be fair ART by THE Wendy Vecchi is all about the delicious details ... I have Art Parts ... and I LOVE LOVE LOVE them X
ReplyDelete"Now why didn't I think of that?" runs through my head every time I see your art! Making a butterfly out of Clearly for Art is so obvious to me now. What lovely delicate wings are formed. Well, I guess that is what you were put on Earth for...inspiring us and making art!
ReplyDeleteDon't make us wait for book 4 for your idea, spill!! Love this art, it is fantabulous!.
ReplyDeleteI really love this! I so cannot wait for mine to get here so I can make art just like the one you made! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the project !! I can't wait for the house die to come out. I just read my LSS has the art parts now .. I see a trip in the near future ! Thanks Wendy
ReplyDeleteHow cute is that? I clicked to preorder tim's houses but didn't as I need to know if I can use the cuttlebug with it? I'm going to my LSS Friday, but I have to order that french script stamp - yum.
ReplyDeleteOh, WOW! WOW!!! Love this!! Absolutely LOVE it!!
ReplyDeleteFaaaaaahbulous ! Totally !
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and I love the chandelier and the tree, I like no rules LOL. Love the butterfly and all the elements work beautifully together. Tracy Evans x
ReplyDeleteIt's "to die for!!!" Love, love, love it! Hum...seems like I say that ALOT!
ReplyDeleteI've always loved that tree stamp, so versatile!
ReplyDeleteOmgosh! I love everything about this project!! It's just amazing.
ReplyDeleteThis is just scrumptious. I can't wait to get that Townscapes edge die. I have it preordered but am getting anxious!
ReplyDeleteLove it Wendy, I appreciate all the details you add to the description so we can really see how you have put this together.
ReplyDeleteWendy -
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! I love all the details you've added. Each time I look at it I see something new. Beautiful!
Elaine Allen
I LOVE the chandelier in the sky, it's very YOU!!!! Can't wait to get my stuff from Simon says, it has art parts and clearly art, Yeah, I got some before they ran out!!!
ReplyDeleteoh pshaw! here i thought i could live without the townscape die and your homemade art stamps for a while. and then you do something as wonderful as this piece.
ReplyDeleteWell, you done it again Wendy... made... ~PERFECT~ art!... and... if I ever had a treehouse I would deffo have to have a chandelier ROFL NEEEEEEED clearly for art.. like NOW :O))
ReplyDeleteOMG...this is amazingly beautiful! I can't create a stick man, but really admire your artistry!
ReplyDeleteohmy wendy! gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! i love your ART! isn't the cropodile awesome? i love mine, hee hee. what amazing details :)! thanks for sharing and have a great day! *hugs* steph :)
ReplyDeleteOMG.....love this piece!!!!
ReplyDeleteTFS!!
What a beautiful piece! Love all of the details. Teach this one in a class!
ReplyDeleteWow! This is absolutely awesome :)
ReplyDeletelove!!!!!!!!!! cher
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful project by QUEEN WENDY VECCHI....we need to get you a crown! Great job once again!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous piece!!
ReplyDeleteLove, LOVE this!!! No rules... I need to tell myself that more as I seem to put rules on me but love it when other people do things like add a chandelier to an outside seen. Totally fabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteYour art is beautiful once again!!
ReplyDeleteWOW! This is amazing Wendy - love it!
ReplyDeleteSandra
Oh Wendy - just gorgeous. I love the berry tree stamp! "Bump" that stamp set up to the top of my "Wish" list!! Loved how you made the hanger for this one too. I want to thank you again too - I took a class at Hannah's with you this past weekend and had sooooo much fun. I love your work. Yes, you can just sign me up for your "groupie list"!!
ReplyDeleteI have my art parts and your stamps. I am tring to get inspired for the Keeps Sake challenge. Do not like my first attempt. Will try again this weekend. Any suggestions?
ReplyDeleteSue
Absolutely fabulous hanging piece Wendy :-)
ReplyDeleteAnne xx
I love this - I have a chandelier stamp (not Mr Tims) and was at a loss what to do with it. Now I know anything goes :-)
ReplyDeleteI do love this, Wendy, and love the art you do. I am glad to have you on my Google Reader now. I am new to all this and figuring it all out! This is just a great piece!
ReplyDeleteSuz
OMG that *hinge* is just awesome! Don't you love hardware stores? They're the best!
ReplyDeleteOh my. That's freakin' awesome. I love the hinge tip. I love the house scape die. I love your butterfly. I totally love the whole thing. Yep. I do.
ReplyDeleteYabba dabba dabbers! Love them and really like you you have them stored!
ReplyDelete