Tuesday 8 October 2013

It's A Giveaway!

..teehee... I do loves a giveaway and being as I want to say a mahooosive thank you for all your support and messages, Tweets (think I replied to you all) and emails (same again) I figured I would do a little giveaway as I didn't get chance to do one for the Craft Clinic show.   So... here's the "original" for the inspiration I used for the first demo on yesterday afternoon's show.



As you can see, I have been rummaging in the recycling and used some cardboard for the base of the wall hanging.  This is more of the dishwasher-tablet-box that Dawn "outed me" for lol  Usually it is cardboard from Lord Alfonse's food boxes but the size of this Finish Powerball box was just too delectable to resist.  It is ginorous so I have got a fair few creations out of it!  Can you believe, I actually walk around the supermarket and Costco looking at the cardboard packaging?  *mmm, no hope for me!*  Anyways... I used Clear Texture Paste spread through the Tulip Silhouette mask and once this had dried, I blended Bundled Sage, Broken China and Forest Moss Distress Paints over the top, using Cut & Dry foam to make it nice and smoothly blended.



The black "pop" around the stencilling was done by using my trusty Stabilo All pencil, I LOVE this pencil, it is THE best bit of kit for adding shading to any surface... as it says on the label "all" really does mean all!   Stan Spider is from the Botanical Art Studio 490 stamp set... as is the brilliant saying.... being a bit philosophywotsitacal here... we really are the designers of our own dreams!



Anyways... to be in with a chance of winning this wall hanging all you needs to do is leave me a comment on this post.  One randomly picked commenter will win this and the closing time/date for the giveaway is 23:59 GMT Wednesday 9th October 2013 - the winner will be announced on Thursday 10th October 2013.   I am afraid that I don't accept comments from Anonymous sources anymore (after shedloads of junk appearing daily) so if you would like to leave a comment and haven't already got one, all you needs to do is make a Google account...and that is a doddle, put "make Google account into... Google"  This will take you step by step through the registration process and then you will be equipped to leave a comment :O)  *hope that makes sense!*    I shall away now... I am fair pooped after the excitement of the shows and it is bedtime (again, I am scheduling this post on Monday evening... which means that it is now really Tuesday morning... which is tomorrow... and not today at all..... confooosed?  Mmm, I am!)   Thanks for looking... have a fabby Tuesday!  TTFN

Hels x

78 comments:

Julie Rose said...

Stunning as always, thank you for sharing your tips and ideas. xx

betjunroe said...

Oh I just love this Hels! The colors are lush and the tulips are so pretty. You have been such a busy gal, you now deserve a rest. Bette

Aquilla said...

I loved your shows today. I always learn something new every time. I have the new Tim Holtz distress paints and love them. Love the idea of a wall hanging and I now have a nice collection of different thicknesses of card board xxx thank you so much for your continued teaching with the Tim Holtz Range xx from Ranger xxxx

Mrs O crafty blog said...

Me me choose meeeeee!! Haha... Loved the shows Mrs xx great demo's and Stew came in and said oh dawn Bibby
And Hels Sheridan as he glanced at the TV lol... I was telling him about our little laugh at the workshop... He's banned me from face timing anyone pmsl Pxx

Lisa Winnard - TheCraftarageStudio said...

Gorgeous Hels. Love that colour. Great stuff yesterday. Lisa xxx

Marleine said...


Hi Hels,

Thoroughly enjoyed yesterday's shows. X

Kathy Eddy said...


this is a great piece Hels. Isn't it fun to use cardboard to make such cool things with. I love the look it gives you!

Glennis F said...

Thanks for the chance to win this, Hels, we don't get to see any of your shows 'downunder'

Larisa said...

Hello Hels!
Beautiful card! I like the adorable image the papers and the flowers.

Unknown said...

Way to go Hels...! You cheered me up no end yesterday!! Great hints and tips, it was just like being back in 101 class again!n a great refresher for 102 last night! Xxx

Unknown said...

Lovely work Hels. Your such a talented lady. I enjoy all your postings and so look forward to seeing what you are up to. Thanks for all the inspiration you give me. X

Carol Plume said...

Gorgeous hanging Hels... Amazing what those dishwasher boxes can become! Lol xx

Papercraft By Carole said...

Was great to see you on Craft Clinic. Brilliant show. Thanks for offering this gorgeous piece as a giveaway. Cxxx

Mrs Beez said...

Fabulous - I love that spider. I've definitely got to invest in Distress Paints and clearly a dishwasher too so I can get the box of tablets to use!!

ElizabethR said...

Beautiful I love the way you have coloured the flowers, it's so soft, just lovely. Now I have a vision of you little legs sticking up out of a skip lol, with Grim holding on lol. Hugs Elizabeth x

Kirsten said...

Morning Hels. hope you're still asleep. I woke at ridiculous o'clock so thought I'd watch your shows instead of lying in bed grumbling. Blimey Mrs, you were brilliant. You packed so much information in, especially in the two hour show & your demonstrations were wonderful. This hanging is really gorgeous, I love all the texture.

Unknown said...

Loved it yesterday, couldnt wait to get home to watch it. this thing called work gets in the way. Your so talented Hels.

Jackie T said...

Hi I saw you demo this yesterday I thought it was gorgeous then. I couldn't resist the chance to win it. You are very talented. Jackie

carol edwards said...

Hi Hels loved your shows yesterday, and loads of fab demo's. Thanks for chance to win one and posting details again. Itsy bitsy spider is fab x

Patricia Howarth said...

Morning Hels, This hanging is fabulous, I love the painted texture paste, and that mask is gorgeous.
I saw the Craft Clinic yesterday, but I forgot about the later show, boohoo, so I didn't get to see you demo this fabulous creation. Fantastic tips and techniques and demo's, a brilliant show.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

TDQ Karen said...

Loved your shows yesterday, have always been a bit scared of paint but the demos with distress paint were so clever. Love your artwork, so many great ideas

nannapat said...

Fabulous shows Hels and this wall hanging is stunning. Thanks for the chance to win it - I can just picture it on the wall of my craft room. Pat x

Helen said...

caught some of the first show yesterday, but missed the wax in the melt pot, which I still haven't tried (the wax I mean) ... the cards in the previous post are fab. So is the wall hanging, so thanks for the chance to win... see you soon, I hope!

Valerie said...

Hi Hels, loved your shows yesterday, I recorded then as I was not at home. Some real inspiration and great techniques. Valerie

steph loveday said...

Beautiful and I just LOVE LOVE LOVE that little spider!

Almo said...

Hi Hels, I really enjoyed the shows yesterday you are so talented and explain everything so clearly, great hints & tips too. I love the wall hanging the colours are just up my street, the recycled packaging looks cool. Hugs Mo x

EmmaT said...

Morning Hels, thank you for such wonderful informative shows y/day, I did learn a lot of hints and tips so thank you. Emma

darcydaydream said...

Great shows yesterday. Had to watch on record as was out and my bank balance just won't take any more purchases, so was hoping that everything I wanted I either had or sold out....lol. Take it easy for the next few days my lovely and save some finish boxes for me!!....lol
love from Christine in Darcy....xx

maska said...

Thanks for the chance to win this.
Lovely giveaway.
:)

Pauline Butcher said...

Hels, I loved your shows on C&C yesterday, you are an inspiration, I wish you could do more shows. Thank you for teaching me how to use, my ever growing collection of Distress paints. Thank you also for a chance to win one of your stunning creations, Hugs P xxx

Joanne said...

I watched the 2 hour show and enjoyed every minute especially learning how do eroded metallic that was super. You looked gorgeous and I saw the hint of a tan lol
Looking forward to your next show as will have made it home the day before which will be the day after the melt pot weekend whoo bloomin' hoo
Xxx

Angela Drummond said...

Fabulous wall hanging (I too look at the packaging in the supermarket so you are not alone!) Have the show recorded but not had the chance to watch yet, looking forward to it though. Thanks for the chance to win

Redanne said...

Hi Hels, I absolutely loved the shows although cold not watch them 'live', you really do explain everything so well. Loved that you did one of Tim's 102 class techniques too!! Love your hanging, great colours - thanks so much for the chance to win. Hugs, Anne x

cbee said...

Wow, it's amazingly beautiful! Love the colors and the tulips!!
Hugs,
Caro

Unknown said...

Another Gorjuss piece Hels your such an inspiration thankyou for sharing your crafty spirit keep up the good work :-) x

Aquarius said...

Wow another generous give away and if you don't try you can't win so here's hoping!! Your shows yesterday were fab with lots of super demos - more items to go on my wish list!!

rachel said...

loved the craft clinic show Hels - who would have thought that distress paints would be washable - amazing news!!!! Thanks for the chance of your giveaway - love this. Big Hugs Rachel x

Unknown said...

I loved both of your shows. You are so talented. I see a trip to Pickwell on the horizon.

Elaine x

craftyb said...

Well I thoroughly enjoyed your shows yesterday -especially the 2hr session (for obvious reasons)!!!!! Loved all your techniques and the results were awesome. Of course I want to have a GO myself but would love some designer style for my walls!!!xx

corinna said...

as always the shows were grrrrreeaaaattt!!!! loving the "give-away" looking forward to the next shows, take care, corinna

Caroline said...

Oh my gosh, that was rather hilarious when Dawn showed the back of your cardboard!! Sorry but I did have a little chuckle? Oops....
I apologise at this pt for typos coming up in forthcoming waffle. Can't scroll down once I leave comment box...
You are not only one who looks at packaging when in markets of super variety.... Yep, me too.
I set shows up to record as I was going to be EVER so busy..... Then sat & watched all 3 hrs live! Who needs clean stuff, so overrated. As always, you made it all look so easy. So I would LOVE to have a Hels original to study, stroke & glean inspiration there from.
Was going to email you yesterday but thought I'd be disturbing you.
Oh, also meant to say, what a great job you did of explaining distress paints! I could nite work out why they'dbe any different from other acrylics - now I can.
Squidges to AC as always. Tk care. C :))

annemarks said...

Loved watching the shows yesterday, as always learnt loads and very inspired. Ordered the mold maker, beeswax and distress paint, and cant wait to have a go. Thanks for the chance to win your lovely piece of art :)

Donna Arkle (DizzyDee) said...

Hi Hels love that you look at the boxes when shopping!! hilarious!! but such a good tip!! Love it. Thanks for continuing to inspire! hugs xxx

Jan Morris said...

Just loved your shows Hels - inspiration was there in abundance! Such great products - I must get some texture paste and paint dabblers and ..... The list goes on and on.
Crafty wishes Janet

Disco Queen said...

Hi Hels, If there is no hope for you I'm a gonna. I have lots of empty cat food boxes for crafting & no cat! ;-) I would love a cat, but didn't think it would be fair as I live in a flat. P.S. the boxes are gifts from non crafting friends with cats. Theresa x

janet said...

Loved you shows yesterday and would love to win a hels original!
Hugs Janet &Bea

Gill said...

Fabulous Hels!
Thanks!

Martina Tidball said...

I loved your shows Hels, you make it look so easy and effortless. Do you spend ages thinking of things or does it just come really naturally to you? I sometimes seem to spend hours making mess and not achieving much at all . Thank you for all the inspiration xx

Unknown said...

Hi Hels,
Fantastic shows yesterday! You never let us down.
Super recap of all the techniques you taught at Pickwell Farm, and more! Your talent is never-ending.
As as for those distress paints: lushious. Cannot wait for my ever expanding library of colours to arrive (incl. Frayed Burlap).
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
xxxx

Karen R said...

haven't had a chance to watch your shows yet, something for the weekend me thinks :-)

The Hardy Stamper said...

You are doing a grand job of recycling Hels - this is lovely!

Andrea said...

Hels the shows were brilliant yesterday, great artwork from you as always, I can remember a time when we would not touch cardboard to do artwork with, I believe the reason was having recieved a rather strange looking piece of art that had been made using it, I will not go into anymore detail but think you will remember. but what you do with box card is just fabby, take care xx

LoraineC said...

I loved watching you make this, it was my perfect day you and Tim using distress paint on a Monday. Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win. Off to empty everything out of their boxes!! X

Cardgenie said...

Hels, so goodly to see you on t' tellybox yesterday. I watched the Craft Clinic and recorded the stamping show which I haven't viewed yet, so looking forward to seeing more lushness. Thanks for the giveaway - it's lush! Jean

Craftychris said...

Your shows were amazing! Thank you for all the inspiration. Thank you also for picking me out of the cup yesterday too! Am looking forward to receiving the fab card! If I get picked out for this giveaway, its only fair someone else has it as I have already been lucky! xx

veronica said...

beautiful bit of recycling Hels - love the soft colours

Carole Z said...

As ever this is amazing Hels, am sorry I missed your shows (dam work!) Thanks for the chance of winning, huge Carole Z xx

Anonymous said...

Loved yesterdays shows they were fab ! Would love to win some of your art xx

JW said...

Love all your shows, you are so inspiring, thank you. Jill xx

cmu said...

Loved the show and this creation is just stunning. Thanks for the inspiration.

craftypam60 said...

Just blooming gorgeous - lurve it!!! xx

Gems Inky antics said...

I'm always blown away by your work. The colours are stunning.
Really enjoyed the shows x

Glenharon said...

Good morning Hels,
I just caught the end of your show so didn't manage to see you making this. Glad to see your mojo is in full working order. You and my son would get on well together as he loves nothing more than cardboard and its amazing what his imagination comes up with.
Have a great day Hels,
Love and crafty hugs
Norah

Suzy said...

This is absoultely stunning, what a gorgeous shade of blue and I love the recycled cardboard

Suzy

SueHart said...

Loved the shows, Hels. Thanks for all your tips and inspiration. x

Crafty Granny said...

Watched you making this on tele. It's lovely and I would love to own it!

Karen Petitt said...

It's gorgeous Hels, thanks for the chance x

Janet said...

Fabulous Shows Hel's, love your demo's
Janet x

GrannyPammy said...

I watched your shows and you were fab as usual.

Marg said...

Oh I love the hanging crafty work piece!! I would love to have the time to spend getting messy but Im either ill due to my disabilities or Im too busy with either DT projects or commission orders.
Thanks for an entertaining show yesterday ;) x
craftycardsbymarg.blogspot.co.uk

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