Monday 4 March 2013

Sunday Stamper - Week 247 - Oh You Pretty Things

Gooodly Morning Stampers and a very happy Sunday to you all.  Big thanks for all the fabby entries for last weeks challenge.  This week the theme is... SOMETHING PRETTY.  To join in is simples: make a little something, it can be anything you fancy.  Add in the theme and some stamping and then pop back here with a link to the place you are showing your entry.  If you haven't got a blog or web-hosty thingy, you can join in via email or on Facebook.  The theme will remain open until 21:00 Saturday 9th March 2013.



Hurrah and thrice, I have my entry to show you!  I spent a lovely day yesterday demo-ing with Paper Artsy Fresco Finish paints and some gorgeous new JOFY and Lin Brown stamps.  This piece was my first demo using the JOFY stamps... I loves them, I neeeeeds them all too :O))   The base is a canvas board that has a frame with it.  I started by using the scraped paint technique to put Guacamole, Mermaid, Hey Pesto and Ocean colour paints onto the canvas and then added a smidge of black over the top to finish the design.




Next I used a Studio 490 Stencil for Art and applied Dreamweaver Embossing Paste to the bottom part of the canvas, making little scoopy bits on the texture paste to add some detail.  When this was dry, I added smidges of Treasure Gold to the stencilled bits and then added some stamped images ... I stamped them onto cosmetic tissue (plain old Kleenex works a treat) and used Ranger's Glue & Seal to stick them on.  Once this was dry I slapped a load of Rock Candy Cracklepaint over the top.  Once the crackles were set, I added some spritzing in the form of Black Marble Dylusions spray so this sat in the crackly bits... and smidged more Treasure Gold over the top.  The die cut word was painted black and I used Glossy Accents to highlight it and added some extra pops of colour by colouring book page with the same colour paints, stamping the images and then cutting them out and laying them over the tissue images.  Finishing touches were some little butterflies I cut out and added pearls to for their bodies.


Apologies again for the late posting of the pics... hope it was worth the wait :O)   I am off to unpack all my class stash now and then get my act together for my demo day on Wednesday at Inspirations in Preston.  Busy week for me :O))   Thanks for looking... have a great day!  TTFN

Hels x

49 comments:

Carole Z said...

You do make me smile first thing Hels! Hope you're having a fab weekend! Carole Z X

Mandy Chilvers said...

ooohhhh hark at one, I'm nearly first. I'm entering my spa entries as they are both pretty http://mandysmagicalworldofart.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/land-of-make-believe.html

Janet said...

Hi Hel's, Thanks for a fantastic work shop yesterday,the melt pot is out & ready to use,(with the blister on my thumb)lol.I've blogged my canvas today.
See you soon,looking forward to next workshop.
Janet x

Patricia Howarth said...

Morning Hels, You are such a busy lady, you are excused for not posting your project, I have no doubt it will be 'stunning' when you do show us.
Glad you are having a good time at Birds in the Barn, I would love to do a workshop on the meltpot, are you ever in the Cheshire area ??
Have a good day, and safe journey home.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

Redanne said...

I certainly look forward to seeing it when you do create it! You are such a busy bee, not surprised that you cannot do everything.....like Patricia above, would love to know if you ever get to Cheshire. Have a lovely day playing with the new stamps. Hugs, Anne x

EmmaT said...

Morning Hels, your forgiven! I hope you have a great day demoing. Emma

corinna said...

ok so others are forgiving you because your sssooo busy!!! i am not accepting the excuse... hahaha oh dear, i cann't help but laugh, hahaha, really though posting a challenge with no inspiration to inspire us on the way, what are you like!!! good job you are such a lovely person, look forwards to seeing your contribution, take care, corinna

Barb Cady said...

Hi Hels, hope you are enjoying yourself, will look forward to your pretties when you get time, I'll try and create something in the week! Don't know how you do all you do! Xx

Marleine said...


Hi Hels,

Have a lovely day. X

Joanne said...

And there's me thinking I needed new reading glasses...............
xx

nannapat said...

Hope you have enjoyed your day Hels. Look forward to seeing your project and hopefully the new stamps too. Pat x

Unknown said...

I'm entering my box from my first ever proper blog! I hope this works so here goes:http://sandcastle-sandcastlesintheair.blogspot.co.uk/#

Elaine said...

Look forward to seeing your creation!I actually stamped a card on a Sunday - it's here:
http://wavesofcreativity.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/sweet-candy.html

Chana Malkah said...

This is my first time here. Love your blog! Here is my Pretty Little Thing!

http://redoralee.blogspot.com/2013/03/613-avenue-create-tic-tac-toe.html

Hugz,
Chana


Evil Edna said...

here is my entry for this week:
http://evilednasworlddominationplans.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/mothers-day-post.html
tootles EE

Karen P said...

Fabulous challenge, as always, Hels! Stop being so hard on yourself too - you can't juggle all things all of the time!
I've actually got a project I can enter - yay!!!
See here for it:
http://stampinginpink.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/h20s-and-inky-play.html

Hope you enjoyed your time at B in the B! hugs Karen x

Ink Art Designs said...

Hi Hels, thought I would play along this week with http://rexbythesea.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/spring-love.html
I can't wait to see what you create, it always has something special on it! I hope you are feeling better?
Dot x

lalkygirl said...

here is my entry
http://lalkygirl-my-creative-place.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/make-it-monday-linky-challenge.html
tracey x

lucretia said...

Loved your project in the new Craft Stamper magazine.

brenda said...

Thanks for sharing more of your wonderful inspiration.

My entry is here: http://stamping-fantasies.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/spring-is-in-air.html

B x

Paper Profusion said...

Thanks so much for your multi-talented blog Hels. Here is my entry for 'Oh You Pretty Things'

http://paperprofusion.blogspot.ie/2013/03/for-lady_4.html

Have a lovely week,
Nicola x

ursula Uphof said...

This is my first time here. Love all the wonderful things I see. Not sure if this is where I post my link..Ursula xxx

http://ursulauphof.blogspot.com/2013/03/owl-always-love-summer.html

nannapat said...

Definitely worth waitig for Hels, it's a stunning piece of art. Pat x

Marleine said...


Hi Hels,

Lovely canvas. You've used beautiful colours. X

Becky said...

Love what you have done Hels. Here is mine
http://www.becky-bailey-blog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/tag.html

Ali said...

Your project is gorgeous - I am totally lusting after those stamps! :)

Here's my pretty project: http://alipeeps-art.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/get-in-shape.html

Carole Z said...

Lol your project was worth waiting for Hels....stunning! Carole Z X

Redanne said...

Hi Hels, it was certainly worth waiting for to see your beautiful creation, love those new JOFY stamps and really want them........

My entry is at: http://bollyanne.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/sunday-stampers-week-247-something.html

Hugs, Anne x

BarbaraW said...

Busy, busy, busy and you still can create the most fabulous art!
My card can be found here: http://magicdelights.blogspot.com/2013/03/pretty-flowers.html

lalkygirl said...

http://lalkygirl-my-creative-place.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/its-your-day.html
here is my entry
tracey x

Zoechaos said...

My pretty thing is here Lovely theme especially with Mothering Sunday coming up. XOXO Zoe

Lovely Linda said...

Fabulous inspiration - here is my entry:
http://lovelylindascraftcentral.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/dress-form.html
{{{hugs}}}

Geraldine said...

beautiful canvas

http://blog.timetocreate.com.au/ said...

Bright and pretty - the way to go. Here is my contribution,Hels.
http://timetocreate-handmadetreasure.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/bright-and-pretty-is-what-we-need.html

Mrs Beez said...

I love the pretty vintage feel that this has - so cheery too. Loveing those flowers in particular. I seemed to have messed up my linking last week so missed the party. Here's what I did this week
http://mrsbeez.com/?p=3269

papillon digital design said...

Love your fab project. Here is my entry for this challenge - http://papillondigitaldesigns.com/2013/03/color-my-world-challenge-62.html

Lovely Linda said...

I could not resist coming back with another card for this challenge:
http://lovelylindascraftcentral.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/eau-de-cologne.html
{{{hugs}}}

Carole Z said...

HI Hels, here's mine for this week..Carole Z X
http://8thwonderart.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/bunny-blueprint-sunday-stampers-wk-247.html

rachel said...

Great to see you yesterday Hels - its always amazing to watch you in action - your ideas are all so wonderful - no book on my shelf will be safe now!!!! Here's this weeks entry : http://fisherscardsandcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/a-morning-of-hels-spiration-and-altered.html
Big Hugs Rachel x

Rossella said...

Thanks for the fab inspiration, as always.
Rosie x


http://craftingatsg.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/tattered-florals-frame-with-parchment.html

Barb Cady said...

What a very pretty canvas Hels. Hope you are well and ave recovered from all your teaching! Sounds like they all had a geat time. Here is my entry this week:

http://barbarascraftroom.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/sunday-stampers-something-pretty.html

Lots hugs, barb x

Lucy Edmondson said...

This is beautiful!

Lucy x

Mrs Beez said...

Love those boots! I remember having a pair of boots that were 1/2 a size too small and there was NO way I wasn't gonna wear 'em. Now paying the price!!! Here's my second offering for this week

http://mrsbeez.com/?p=3301

Geraldine said...

I've been wanting to enter one of your challenges for weeks, and finally managed to.

Here's my entry http://cardsetalia.blogspot.ie/2013/03/i-wonder.html

Words and Pictures said...

Totally cool flower canvas! Didn't think I'd make it along this week, but I think I'm just in time...
http://alisonbomber.blogspot.de/2013/03/seed-of-happiness.html
Alison x

Gerrina said...

Somehow you give me inspiration most of your post: isn't about colours, than it is by what you use for a technique... Anyway, here is my entry for the Sunday Stampers (only just in time) made with a stampset I bought from someone who wanted to buy something else: http://gerrinascreatievewereld.blogspot.nl/2013/03/peacock-lady.html
I was looking for these set for a long time, so not only pretty, but also happy!
Have a fine weekend, Gerrina

Mooffie said...

Hi Hels. Hope I've done this right - my first ever challenge!! Posted on facebook, tagging you. One of my FAVOURITE Bowie songs (so I apologise for messing with his words a little!). TTFN! Love Ruth

pearshapedcrafting said...

Your project, of course, is beautiful, I just love those colours! Great to see you the other day! Here's my entry, by the skin of my teeth! I'll try and keep up, should have more time as the weather has changed and don't think we'll be touching the garden!!
http://pearshapedcrafting.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/pretty-late.html

Chrisx

Cass said...

http://talesfromthecraftbox.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/moved-away-from-mandalas-and-back-to.html

Made it by the skin of my teeth! Looking forward to seeing you on C&C this week, love your demos.

Cassidy xx

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