Sunday 14 July 2013

Sunday Stamper - Week 266 - Build Me Up Buttercup

Gooodly Morning Stampers and a very happy sunny Sunday to you all.  Many thanks for the gorgeous entries last week, I saw lots of innovative ways to add some depth to your creations...loved them all.   This week is a theme along similar lines... and it is to... BUILD YOUR LAYERS.  To join in with the challenge is simple: make a little something, it can be anything you fancy.  Add in the theme and some stamping and then hop back here to leave me a comment with a link to the place you are showing your entry.  As ever, if you don't have a blog/web-photo-hosty thing, you can join in via Facebook (simply tag my name) or by sending me a photo by email (you can get my email by clicking on my pic over there *points left*)   The theme will remain open until 21:00 Saturday 20th July 2013.



So. Layers!   I do love to make lots of layers on my creations and it is surprising how many you can create just by layering your inks, paints and stamping.. not to mention a few embellies to add a few extra bits of layering.  My entry this week is a small Burlap Panel.  I began with my layers by taking a roughly torn piece of Tissue Wrap and stamping butterflies onto it with Archival Ink.  I gave this a good zap to dry the ink and then used Glue & Seal to stick it to the panel.  So, that is two layers to start with.  Then I used Distress Paints to add colour - 3 layers now.  Once that was dried, I added a smidge of Walnut Stain DI to age it... 4th layer.  I wanted to add a bit of interest to the burlap so added some Tissue Tape, so that makes it 5 layers.



Next came the stampy bit, by colouring a torn tag... which will be layer 6, colouring this with DP's, layer 7 and then layer 8 with Distress Inks... and then adding background stamping to make layer 9 and Archival stamping (butterflies) which is layer 10 already!  Why not add another layer to it?  Well, a smidge of Tissue Tape on the torn tag is layer 11 and, finally, adding some little embellies and a bit of extra stamping to create the 12th layer.  See how easy it is to layer stuff up?  And, if you are clever, you can do a completely flat piece with lots of different layers of inking and stamping... I try to do stuff like that but I always end up bunging a load of embellies on it!   Anyways... there you have it :O))



So, whatcha got planned for today?  Tis nice that the heat has dropped a smidge... the Room of Stash became the Sauna of Stash these last few days and the instalation of a couple of fans helped but still, really?  How hot!!!  Anyways... whatever you are up to, have a great day!  Thanks for looking... TTFN

Hels x

42 comments:

Joanne K said...

Morning Hels, hope you are well. I love today's offering its very pretty. Hope you are having a good weekend. Kind regards Joanne K x

Linda Page said...

This is great Hels thanks for explaining how you have done it all.
I am loving how you have managed to get so many layers and the end result is fantastico
Today I will be making a 65th wedding anniversary card. Glad the temp has dropped a tad but still sunshining.

Helen said...

Gorgeous layers, Hels! Bit cooler here so far today (was 31 yesterday) though meant to be nearly as bad later...it's warming up I can feel it!

Joanne said...

Another incredible Hels creation
Today I shall be getting ready for the off on Tuesday ready to 'play' with you at the weekend
Cannot wait
Xx

nattyboots said...

Hi Hels

A beautiful creation you are so clever .

Elaine H X

Cardgenie said...

Hels. Love the piece today. Have missed you this week - hope everything is OK. Take care and keep smiling! Jean

jac777 said...

Love it Hels, & the sentiment is perfect :) x

Caroline said...

Gorgeous layers, tis amazing how many layers without realising!! My mojo is sooo on it's hols, worried it may have emigrated (must update passport!)
I don't have plans, will no doubt drift from stash pile to stash pile & back again. Did put washing out before heat got too much so will put that down as achievement, hee hee..
Soz, not with it so will away...
Have just left comment on yesterday post so I ask that u take farewells from that there place.. :))

Rita said...

Beautiful layering Hels. The colours are so fabulous too. Enjoy your Day. Hugs Rita xxx

ria gall said...

Hi Hels
I am loving your layered piece and as you said it is so much fun to do. Your butterflies are beautiful.
I am off to a BBQ today looking forward to it tot.
Ria

Unknown said...

Hi Hels, I have not been on for a while (work). Fantastic love everything about it. Thanks for explaining how you achieved the layers. Love the colours you have used. I must invest in some more distress inks - markers paints ect.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Happy crafting
Chrissie x x x

Annie said...

Hi Hels........love your layered piece and I hope your health is improving too. As always I have been singing the song all afternoon.

Here is my make for this week's challenge

http://curiousncraftytreasures.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/dreaming-of-wings.html

Hugs Annie x

Craftychris said...

ooh gorgeous! Love the colours and all those layers - fabulous! xx

Tracy Heaton said...

Lovely as always Hels.

http://ahintofmagnolia.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/love.html

Carol Q said...

I neeeeeed some of these burplap panels Hels! lol. love your choice of colours- just beautiful.

Linda Simpson said...

Hi Hels, fantastic way to add layers and am so inspired by your work of art! Today I have put my new crafty goodies away I got from Doncaster and going to make a couple of cards for challenges!

Hugs
Linda xxx

Lillibelle said...

WoW Hels! A fantastic piece, rich of great details and wonderful colours.

Kathy Eddy said...

I love this one Hels! It's fantastic!

Redanne said...

Oh what a gorgeous piece Hels! Love your layering and also the colours of the base - just beautiful! Hugs, Anne x

sara j said...

I need a birthday card for my son, so this is the challenge...thanks ever so much! Your piece is stunning!! Must try something on the burlap panels!!

Carole Z said...

Hi Hels, this is such a pretty creation...and loving this challenge..Carole Z X

rachel said...

great colours Hels - didn't manage to join you last week - just too busy!! Sorry - will try harder this week!!! Big Hugs rachel x

Geraldine said...

Great challenge, and love your burlap panel, wonderful colours.

Here is my entry http://cardsetalia.blogspot.ie/2013/07/hi-everyone-i-hope-everyone-is-well-and.html

Patricia Howarth said...

Morning Hels, Gorgeous !! Gorgeous !! Gorgeous !! I love all your layers, they are 'layerlicious', gorgeous textures, loving the hessian look, beautiful array of colours and the gilding wax looks stunning.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

Unknown said...

hi Hels,love this piece,have bought some chipboard shapes to have a go at some of your techniques. Thanks for the inspiration and for explaining them so clearly.
Crafty hugs
Hilary x

Unknown said...

hi Hels,love this piece,have bought some chipboard shapes to have a go at some of your techniques. Thanks for the inspiration and for explaining them so clearly.
Crafty hugs
Hilary x

Lisa Barton said...

Love this challenge and your project :) Here's mine - http://vintage-celebrations.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/tag-bag-box.html

Barb Cady said...

A lovely, layered confection Hels, so many layers. Here is my attempt for this week:

http://barbarascraftroom.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/sunday-stamper-build-me-up-buttercup.html

Hope you are keeping cool! Hugs, barb xx

Becky said...

Love what you have done Hels here is mine

http://becky-bailey-blog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/build-it-up.html

Angela B. said...

Love the challenge! http://tastecraftiness.blogspot.com/2013/07/button-it-up-shapely.html

sara j said...

Great prompt Hels....it was FUN.
http://fromthefunroom-adventuresinartscrafts.blogspot.com/2013/07/build-me-up-buttercup.html will show you my layered card. Have a great week.

rachel said...

http://www.fisherscardsandcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/sheenas-christmas-stamps-card-3_16.html

Hi Hels - here's one entry - hoping to complete another tonight! Hugs Rachel xx

Linda Simpson said...

Morning Hels, thanks for this fabulous inspirational post. Here is my entry :)
http://lindasimpsoncraftypieceofheaven.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/wise-as-owl.html

Hugs
Linda xxx

Mrs Beez said...

This is lush, love the colours. Such a fun challenge if only it wasn't for the pain inflicted by my singing!

http://wp.me/p3bDgK-1p8

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

Your colour melding and smooshing
is divine Hels and also shows a LOT of patience too! - You can't fake layers!

Anyway inspired by you the Melting Pot is no longer new and is in fact looking rather used.

My play today was rather fun!
http://timetocreate-handmadetreasure.blogspot.com.au/2013/07/yes-she-can-fly-away.html
Cheers
Julie

Inkypinkycraft said...

Hi Hels, another yummy make , here is mine :
http://inkypinkycraft.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/summertime-for-frilly-and-funkie-dt.html
trace x hugs x

Jacqueline said...

Hi Hels, This is such a beautiful piece! Love the colours in this.

Thaks for the lovely comments you left last week and you are right, Red IS such a difficult colour to work with! Virtually impossible to use 'tone on tone' with it1 Still I am happpy - ish with the way it turned out!

Anyway I digress... here is my piece this week for the challenge.

http://jacquelinescraftyblog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/8-x-8-mixed-media-imagination.html

I am really pleased with the way this turned out!

Take care

Jackie x

Jassy said...

Hi Hels, I love your layered project, you always inspire me to go a little further! My project is a little simpler, but has at least 6 layers. http://jassy-playtime.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/flutterby-butterfly.html xxx

Carole Z said...

Hi Hels, here is my card for this week, hugs Carole Z X
http://8thwonderart.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/sunday-stampers-week-wednesday-17th-july.html

Mooffie said...

Hi Hels

http://brightshinysparklycrafting.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/build-me-up-buttercup-hels-sunday.html

OMG - way too much shimmer mist - the floor is like tripping down the yellow brick road!!!

Hazel said...

My card is here x

Jenny Marples said...

As ever another cracking canvas Hels. Hope Middlesbrough has been fabulous for you (it'll be cooler anyway!)
Here's one or two layers for you; http://pushingtherightbuttons.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/another-year-another-layer.html
Jenny xx

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