I'm O V E R Halloween & on to...
CHRISTMAS...
but I DO have a Halloween treat for you today...
keep reading...
let's start today's project...
I originally planned to make an ornament, but this piece took me on another adventure...
I started with one of my original art parts...
art parts LOVE embossing powder, as you'll see...
starting on the left side of the solid base piece,
I used leaf green archival to stencil the large tree, then the smaller tree,
then the large tree again...
making sure to vary the height of the trees...
and also to vary the intensity of the leaf green...
it looked like this...
next,
I added gathered twigs to the whole background with the blending tool...
the next step was to use snow cap pigment ink with my spatter background stamp to add "snow" to the base...
psst...the spatter stamp is back in stock!
working on the smallest art parts house from the "residences" art parts set...
psst...these make cool ornaments & are fun to customize for gifts to package decor...
I'll be making some samples to post here...
I used tree branch archival with the mini blending tool to stencil the "yikes, stripes" stencil...
using it sideways makes it look like a log house!
hey...you might have to use your imagination on this one!
I inked the art parts roof with watering archival ink, then added the watering can embossing powder & heated it to melt the powder...
I inked the frame with forget-me-not archival ink & sprinkled on the cornflower blue embossing powder...
before melting the powder, I wiped away the powder from the edges of the frame...
I like this worn effect...
after the powder cooled, I added some potting soil archival ink over the frame...
I used jet black archival to stamp the sentiment at the top & bottom of the frame...
*remember* to give it a quick dry...
the frame looked like this...
I'm totally loving the texture the embossing powder creates...
I used a small piece of the industrious border sticker & altered it with tree branch archival...
I LOVE the industrious stickers so much...
they are so easy fun to change to any color with the archival inks...
this started out as a silver sticker...
I used Glue N Seal
(so HAPPY it's BACK!)
to add a dictionary page to the clear version of clearly for art...
the coordinating stencil makes it fast to ink just the holly leaves...
I used fern green with the mini blending tool...
love how it works!
after repositioning the stencil, it was time to add red geranium to the little berries...
after I cut out the holly, I heated it to soften the CFA & then shaped the leaves...
after gluing the frame to the solid base,
I added a tiny bit of Glossy Accents to the lower left corner & sprinkled on
I wanted it to appear that the snow had accumulated in the corner...
this is where this piece took on a life of it's own...
I originally planned to make this a hanging tree ornament, but I felt it needed a larger base...
the base is the insert from the large square art parts frame...
I inked it with tree branch, sprinkled on the tree branch embossing powder...
wiped the powder off the edges & blasted it with the embossing tool to melt the powder...
I added potting soil to the edges & to the perimeter of the frame...
I knew the center would b covered...
here's a blast from the past...
this background stamp is from my very first stamp release, W A Y back in July of 2008...
it has teeny tiny script that says...
"have yourself a merry little Christmas"...
I stamped it over the base using potting soil...
after shaking the tarnished brass distress stain, I added a gold edge to the base...
*make sure the dabber top is fairly dry...NOT saturated*...
and here's everything all assembled...
do you see the log cabin?
after everything was glued in place, I added bits of "snow" to the roof & a little pile of "snow" just above the berries...
I used the glitter "snow" in 3 areas to create a visual triangle...
haha...almost makes me feel like I know what I'm talking about...
so instead of an ornament,
I have a fun little shelf-sitter...
NOW...
I HAVE A TREAT
for YOU...
I have the
and
the HOLIDAY ICONS SiSi to give away...
just leave a comment on this post & Rick will choose a lucky winner who will get BOTH the stencil & the SiSi...
HAPPY HALLOWEEN to you!
enjoy your weekend & remember to
get out your supplies, eat candy &
make art!
wendy
167 comments:
Oh boy, Rick pick me and I'll buy you a drink next year in England ;) lol
I love the different ways you used the inks and embossing mediums. This is a great blog.
I definitely want those stencils. The project looks great and will have to try that stamp for snow when I move onto my Christmas projects.
My snow cap ink is getting a workout keeping up with you! Love this!!
i love the idea of using it as an ornament...i wanna do my tree in handmade ornaments this year..guess me and the kids better get started...
Love this ...I needed some inspiration for some mini gifts ...this may be it! Thanks
Wahoo,thanks for another chance to win, instead of candy, can I have mine in a glass?lol
Love all the little details you add that make your projects really stand out. Yeah on the glue & seal comeback, guess I can use my stash now that I know I can replace it.
Wendy,
I am always inspired by your techniques! I am working on some tickets for a swap-and will pull out my Dabbers and embossing goodies!
Really cool ornament and wall piece! I've been trying to purchase these 2 items for awhile now so keeping my fingers crossed I will win them! Cold enough today to envision the snow actually falling...might you see some wet flakes today????
Your project is beautiful. The details are so sweet. Great idea to use as an ornament. It will look so pretty on the tree. Thanks for a chance to win a treat. Its so much better than candy. Happy Halloween. Hugs
Love the techniques you used...thanks for the chance to own the stamps and stencil..
RICK PICK ME!!! :)
Oh this is awesome!
Love every inch of it
and thanks for showing
how to make it!
Carla from Utah
Your ornament/shelf sitter is absolutely gorgeous!! Looks like it was so fun to make too! Let all the Christmas festivities begin! :) Crossing my fingers and toes that I'll be lucky winner...
As if the tutorial wasn't enough, now you're giving us a chance to win a prize? What a fun post! Would love to win :) - Donna Jean Anderson
AWESOME tutorial!!! So much new fun to try. I would love to win too! Happy Halloween! :o)
This is a masterpiece. Love all the beautiful elements and details. Such great inspiration.
Have wonderful Halloween.
Big hugs to you from Sweden/Gunilla
Happy Halloween what a fun treat I love that you share our creativity with us and I have to say you have the best color of products ever! Thanks for chance to win enjoy your day!
I am over Halloween and it just arrived. Thanks for the step by step, it was perfect.
Would love to win your giveaway. Need to play in winter fun and Christmas joy.
Tonight is our possible snow dusting in the lower elevations. I am hoping so.
Boo!
Happy Halloween. Thanks for the chance to win.
Awesome tutorial. Thanks for the chance :)
Oh wow! As usual, I love your project!
Happy Halloween!
am soo in love with this! i still need to get the snow cap ink. i needed it a couple days ago, looked for it thinking i had it....grrrr! i love this project and would love to win. especially love the holly stencil.
As we do not celebrate Halloween in the middle of Europe we are all about X´mas already...that would suit my working-on-X´mas-time perfectly if I win those two sweet ones! :)
This is simply STUNNING and so very lovingly detailed!!! Would be thrilled to have these Howloween gifties, though the tutorial is a gift in itself -- TFS! ;)
This is an AMAZING tutorial. I feel as though I'm sitting in one if your workshops! Helene
Ooooh! I love these! Your project is very cool - can't wait to try out some of these techniques!
I love the little log cabin in the (snowy) woods!
Have a great Halloween!!
Love the art as usual!!
It's very beautiful. I love it. Thanks for the chance, Johanne Lacombe
LOVE the tutorial... Your idea for snow was genius! Thanks for being so generous yet again with a giveaway - you know how much we love them! Happy Halloween!
Fabulous project Wendy! Love the little log cabin and the background stamp has just one on my must have list! Sue C x
It certainly does not look like a dog house now - this is a wonderful make and as ever, you are full of inspiring tips - thank you! Anne x
Ooh I love this...Christmas crafting is my favorite!! Must have a go at creating my own snowdrift x
All ways love your art work and this project is a beauty...I'm inspired! Thanks for the chance to win these stamps and stencils! Off to make something or to just have some fun!
Love the new Christmas scene!
Awesome project!!
Wow, fantastic creation! Thanks for a chance to win!
Thank you for the tips and tricks, Wendy. Love this wonderful creation.
I love when you ink over the embossing powder...I always forget to do that!
You know...my step-dad's name is Rick. Such a nice guy and a nice name... ;) :)
Thank you for the detailed tutorial, Wendy! I love your project! Happy Halloween!
Great tutorial. I think you should be named embossing queen!!
FAB-U-LOUS project and loved the step x step! I agree about Halloween so I started making Christmas gifts today. I wanted to use your embossing powders that I ordered from The Funkie Junkie Boutique but they haven't arrived yet - Customs & Post Office must be working at a snail's pace :( Thanks for the opportunity to win the stamps/stencils.
Hugs!
Cec
That piece is beautiful. So nice of you to give away such a wonderful prize.
Treat defiantly. Very awesome project it turn out awesome. On to Christmas for me too.
WOW! You are a true artist! I love all the elements you added to your piece! It's beautiful!
Truly beautiful.
Christmas on Halloween... Let's do Easter on Thanksgiving... :) heehee
Happy Halloween and Merry Christmas. Love your project and all the step by step photos and directions. I would be thrilled to win and thanks for the chance.
Again a beautiful project. I realy need your embossing powder, the spatter background stamp and ofcourse the holiday icons sisi.
Love it all!!!
came from a link at facebook -- first time here, but i'll be back! Loved the tutorial and thank you for an opportunity to win the goodies!!! :-)
love your little tricks and offered treats almost as much as i love your project!!! Art Parts are fabulous little bits of goodness!!
Awesome project! thanks for the chance to win and Happy Halloween!
Gorgeous makes, Wendy! Thanks for the giveaway chance.
Ohhhhh, I would love the stencils!
Awesome project!
Love how this grew from an ornament :) Great colirs and details!
Oooh I love this, thanks for showing how it came together xx
Love this, love how it started off as one thing and....turned extra awesome! Thank you for the cool Halloween Treat! ~kim
Okay thanks for the tutorial. I love your art parts, and new embossing powders...I would love to win your new stencils and stamp. Very cool indeed! Over here Rick!!! Happy Halloween to you.
Wow. Love the tutorial!
I've been so busy I didn't realise I hadn't seen your posts in a while, until this one showed up in my inbox tonight.
I love this project, the little log cabin is so cute. I also love your detailed tutorials, they're so helpful.
Have a great weekend.
I love the powders on the inks! What a cool effect it makes. Your tutorials are the best - thanks!
Awesome and cool. I have most art parts and only found out just now that there are stencils as Stamps that match up. Please, I would love to win these gifts. Haven't figured out quite how to decorate the parts of my Art Parts. Sincerely. Cybil Lynch.
Funny how we start off making one project in our mind and it just kind of goes in its own direction. Thanks for sharing.
It's so cool! I love it! Fabulous tutorial too, thank you. And thank you for the chance to win the fab stencil and stamp xxx
Wendy - you make the coolest stuff!!!! Thanks for the giveaways. BOO!!
Love the log cabin!
love your 'shelf-sitter'! happy halloween!! :) fingers crossed!
WOW WOW WOW!! I wish I could sit and watch you work! Of course your step by step instructions are terrific...just think it would be such fun!
Thank you s much for the chance to win such a great prize! You are so generous with your time and talent!
Happy Halloween!!
Sue Brailey
What a great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win.
Way cool project! Love all of the little details. Hope to have some creative time this weekend. Thanks for sharing your techniques!
Awesome project! Love the colors and textures! And the pretty holly stamp! Thanks for the chance at an awesome prize!
Fabulous project! Thanks so much for the chance to win this great giveaway. I would love it!
Just love it Wendy - maybe with Rick picking it will change my luck!!!
Great tutorial. Very clear and informative. Love the decoration. Very well done.
I love the texture in this little shelf-sitter! Well done and very inspiring! Thanks for a chance to win some goodies!
What an adorable project! I never even think of the things you come up with. I just love It. Adorable stencils and stamps which are on my wish list already. Beautiful work. Thank you for sharing you're grest ideas.
Love your sweet house and the pretty frame Wendy! I just made a project with the Art Parts Container - your stamps, inks and embossing powders - you can see it on my blog post here - http://www.createwithjulia.blogspot.com/2014/10/a-vintage-journey-18-bountiful-harvest.html
I'm lovin' your wonderful embossing powders! (and your stamps and inks!)
This is wonderful Wendy, you always give such wonderful tutorials, thanks so much for teaching us so much. :)
What a neat idea. So cute! Hope I get picked to use it. :)
What a neat idea. So cute! Hope I get picked to use it. :)
R I C K? RICK? Rick? Hello? See me waving over here in the raining PNW?
Love this wonderful project-thanks for the inspiration and the chance for the giveaway!!!
Your style is so fantastic! Love this <3
I love this project Wendy, would also love to win your gift!
So pretty ! Always love your projects !!
Thank you for the chance !!
so cute!
Love the holly and the trees!
Happy Halloween indeed! Had our first snow tonight...not nearly as appealing as the snow on this project! Love the project and the "treat"!
Love the stencils and stamp combinations. Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing. Happy Halloween!!!
So many things to love about your project, Wendy. I love the effect of rubbing off some of the embossing powder to create texture, and really love the holly leaves on the Clearly for Art. What a cool effect. Thanks for sharing all your ideas.
Wonderful! Wonderful! Wonderful! That's all I can say! :-)
cute cabin...reminds me of my childhood...thanks for always sharing such fun ideas....
Ho ho ho. You aint no
trickster on this street. I just got the most from this tut, and its the sweetest treat!
Thanks for the tutorial! Love the way the little house looks like a cabin. Love it all!
Love the details on your project and non-traditional Christmas colors. Happy Halloween!
What an amazing project Wendy and I love the way it changed course, art has a habit of doing that....such fun. Thanks for the super giveaway x
Love how that turned out! Beautiful! I would so love to win the stencils. thanks for all you do!
Wow! So inspirational, Wendy. So many textures using the embossing powder with your archival inks. Love the edge effects. You make stencilling so easy with the SiSi. Thanks for the chance to win some and for all your great tutes and experimenting. Debbie Adams
I love how your enamelware look transforms even a simple frame into something so much more!! TFS Wendy!
Terrific project. Can't wait to give this a try. Thanks for the chance at the giveaway.
Beautiful project Wendy, I love the worn effect on the edges by wiping away some of the powder - must try it out! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win some lovely goodies! Claire x
love these!
Great & fun project! Thanks for all your hard work
way cool!!! I also am on my way to Christmas - with a little bit of Thanksgiving thrown in!!!
Wendy, I want to 'make art' using this stencil set, too! Love the varied trees and the log cabin -- especially love seeing the background stamp (for the snow) is back!! Thank you!
I love this, so nice to have ink and embossing powders to match!
Thanks for the chance to win.
Your tutorial was perfect...Chrstmas on Halloween. I always love how you can use your goodies in different ways to make your products perfect for many different occasions. Guess that is really why I like you so much, Wendy! Plus, you use "old" stuff and new stuff so well together. It's not like I should be getting rid of old stuff because it doesn't get used much anymore. All in all, you are the best!
I love your creations and your techniques! I was lucky to attend one of your workshops and learned so much! This holiday decoration is just beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win!
Yay for Christmas, and how cute is this! LOVE the framing!
Awesome ideas!! It is time for christmas!!! Yeah especially when over have the the US is cold this weekend. Love idea! Thanks for chance to win!
I started to read your post and then I had to scroll down to see the finished project, I had to see it ! Just beautiful. Love your posts and projects. You inspire me to try new technics. THANKS Wendy.
WoWza Wendy, this is beautiful! Happy Holidays!
I love your cute project and would be thrilled to win that amazing prize! Thanks for the chance!
Oh wow, what an amazing project!! The details are just stunning!! Love, love it!! Have a great day :)
Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great project and great tutorial. Thanks for sharing! :)
Oh, the cleverness on this image! Everything works so perfectly, I can almost smell the snowy air. From the frame to the cabin it is so great. I love your tutorials, Wendy.
Thanks for another stellar tutorial !! I would so love to win these stencils - they would be great for a multitude of holiday creations !! Thanks for the opportunity to MAKE MORE ART !!
love visiting - thanks for the inspiration!
Sandra ltb
Pretty project! It makes me want to play with my holiday card supplies! :)
That's a stellar project. TFS
It might be too late for the contest...but never too late to say LOVE THIS!!! :)
I have been dying to play with the SISI'S since you demo's at GASC, however every time I was going to buy one I found a Studio 490 set I couldn't live without. Pick me please! :-)
I love holiday time, would love to win these, early holiday gift to me from a wonderful artist. I too will buy you a drink in London If you pick me.
such pretty creations you got! Continue to inspire us! <3 <3 <3 hugs from Davao City , Philippines
Lots of wonderful techniques here. Thank you.
Gorgeous project! I'm still in denial about Christmas lol. I would love to win these.
Wendy, I love this and would love to make it! Must go order some arts parts now!!
Wow - that is lovely! Thanks for explaining the process!! That sounds like a lot of fun!!
I love what you created! So inspiring! Thank you for sharing! I hope I win! :-)
You've got me thinking Christmas Crafting!!
Awesome Xmas fun project. Can't wait to start one.
How pretty! Good luck everyone!
I am still finishing some Halloween cards but it is never to early to start on another holiday! I will be working on Christmas cards up until the last minute too! Love your products Wendi!
I have stencil envy - not to mention that stunning stamp!
Love your card! I especially like the three sizes of trees from the stencils. Adds so much depth to your scene.
I love the artwork but my favorite part are the holly and berries. Don't ask me why I don't know. I just love them. They speak to my heart.
Love your blog love how you give step by step instructions
Lovely set
Loving the stamped image with the stencil! I never won anything so it would be awesome to win this. Rick, could you please pick me? :)
Loving this project, the stencils look great. Thanks for the opportunity to win :-)
Great project ~ would love play with the stencils
Lovely project. You inspire me and make me wish I could quit my day job to play all day long!
Wendy,
Adorable as always! Thanks for the pictures in the step by step instructions, they are so helpful!
Gail in Oklahoma
Cute cute cute!! Would love this set.. Thank you
Love the Sisi's!!!! I have a few and use them All the time!!! I can see some Christmas tags/cards in my future with these sets!!Thanks for a chance to win them!!!
Oh my I so love these what a great idea....love love your style!
Would love to win these as I've hardly started on my Xmas crafting yet! Your make is adorable!
What a lovely giveaway!! good luck to all....
Beautiful
Love your creativity, where ever it leads! I have been wanting to try stencils and these look great. Thanks for the chance to win some.
Lovely project, thanks for sharing!
I love stencils and the project is beautiful. BTW glad to hear Glue n Seal is back. I love it too.
Such a terrifically cute little project. Thanks for the chance to win a fun prize!
What a coincidence ... I was just organizing my collection and I'm using the Sizzix pockets I got from Ranger for my 5 sets of SiSi's. I'm on your site looking for the correct names, and lucky day ... another tutorial AND a giveaway! And, it just so happens, I don't have this one yet! Hint, hint Rick.
What a cute project! Love the techniques!
Thanks so much for the give-away!
Barbara
I really appreciate the tutorials and the great work, of course
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas ........ love this set. Good luck everyone!!!!
Beautiful and creative, as always! Thank you!
Thanks for all of your great inspiration! Beautiful card.
The cutiest shelf sitter ... the cabin is way cute ... you come up with the cutest techniques that add the neatest touch! Love the snow piles ... burr I feel the chill :) !
Very cool techniques! Hello Christmas season....yeah! I really like the holly leaf stamp!
Loving the soft look of the stenciled trees and the awesome text printed holly! Getting in the Christmas mood for certain!
Lovely demo, finished project is amazing. Thanks for the competition - what a great prize - would love to win x
Lovely project Wendy perfect for sending to someone saying from our home to yours and Christmas. As always a very generous prize , items that will never date and can be used year after year. Tracy x
what a great project! do like all the detail you put into it.
hope I'm not too late to be included in the drawing.
stamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/
Always love your work. Thanks for sharing your tips and techniques. I'm in love with masks almost as much as my love of stamps. Great give away. Fingers tightly crossed!
You always show us the coolest tricks and techniques. Thank you, Wendy!
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