Sunday 17 June 2012

Sunday Stamper - Week 210 - This Boy

Goooodly Morning Stampers and a very happy Sunday to you all. Many thanks for all your lovely pink entries last week. Today is Father's Day here in the UK and tomorrow will be the 70th birthday of Sir Paul McCartney... so to honour both of these (and because it was my own dear old Dad who introduced me to The Beatles when I was a tiddly little nipper) the song this week is an old classic from The Beatles (any excuse to use them, I know lol) CLICK HERE to be transported off to Mr YouTube to see the Fab Four singing this song. So, the theme this week is.... MEN/MALE THEMED. To join in is simples - 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. If you haven't got a blog/Picassa/Flickr etc, you can enter on Facebook or by popping me and email over. I did have an entry last week that I couldn't leave a comment on because I haven't got an account with that particular web-photosharing jobbywotsit, but I did see it and loved it :O)) The challenge will remain open until 21:00 Saturday 23rd June 2012.


This week I have been playing with Studio 490 goodies and knocked up this little frame piece, using Distress Inks and Stains, Archival Inks and of course, lots of 490 stamping and embellies with a smidge of Idea-ology thrown in for goodly measures. The base was coloured with Black Soot Stain, dried, sanded and then blended with Frayed Burlap DI to make it look a bit old. I used a Gold Dabber to smudge around the edges to add a bit of metallicness (cool word huh?) to it.



The guy is an Art Part, stamped onto with Black Archival and then blended with more of the Frayed Burlap to colour him in a bit. The Cogs too are Art Parts, blended with Rusty Hinge DI, overstamped with the speckle background with Sepia and Jet Black Archival. The frame is coloured with Rusty Hinge and a smidge of Walnut Stain and I added some words and numbers to it with Black Archival. My fave bit is the car... now, I had stamped this onto Grungeboard and it looked ok but just didn't "do it" for me. Then, one of my lovely ladies in the class yesterday showed me the piece that she had been working on and she had stamped the car onto Clearly For Art, clear flavour. Aha, says I... I shall nab that idea... and yep, it looked heaps better. So, THANK YOU to Suzanne for allowing me to pinch that idea :O)) Check out the ickle telephone... how cute is that!!! It is one of the Blossom Bucket Embellish Your Art pieces... I LOVE it... loads! All of the goodies used on this piece are available from The Stamp Attic btw... just sayin ;o))



Right, I shall away... I have an early start for my Distress Master Class today, I made a boo-boo yesterday morning... I set my alarm for an hour later than planned... whooopsy-daisies... good job Grim is always up early eh? We all had a fab day playing with delish Studio 490 stash... I took my whole stamp collection with me (still not got them all.... I am planning on having the winning Lotto ticket SOON!) I think I can safely say there are a few more addicts to 490 now... plans for world domination continue to gather momentum lol Thanks for looking... whatever you are upto this week, have a good one! TTFN

Hels x

50 comments:

nwilliams6 said...

This is very amazing - so many cool details, and I loved the insight into how you were introduced to the Beatles. Very cool creation.

Rebecca said...

Super lurve it :)
happy craftin
Rebecca

Rebecca said...

Super lurve it :)
happy craftin
Rebecca

gayle said...

Thank you for a lovely day Hels :) so happy with the projects we made today :) amazing to see you put this together, what a beautiful piece xx

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

Good Morning Hels on this crisp winters morning. What a terrific post from you today.What super gifts you must have to give to your near and dear.
It is not Fathers Day here but I have certainly had my dad on my mind a lot lately.
My entry today is for that difficult to please creature - the teenage male. I hope you like them.
http://timetocreate-handmadetreasure.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/keeping-it-real.html

Cyber Hugs Julie

Mary said...

Love the mini gears used as wheels for the car! I just got some of those and can't wait to play with them. TFS! =)

Carole Z said...

Crackin' project today Hels...fab! Better get my thinking cap on! Carole Z X

Sue said...

The speckle background on the cogs look amazing & that cute phone - so I'll be adding a whole lot of Studio 490 to my wishlist then. Hope your day goes well. Another great work of art. Sx

Joanne said...

That is super dooper art Hels. I used to be a Beatles fan in my teens and saw them live at the ABC in Blackpool, got their autographs thanks to someone my neighbour knew who was a makeup girl for the BBC and had all their records, photos, John Lennon's book, pictures I took off the tele, posters all over my wall etc. etc. Now - I can't stand them especially Paul who can't sing for toffee - sorry darling.
Hugs Joanne xx - x - an extra x 'cos I said some bad things about your idols!!!! LOL

Helen said...

What a gorgeous picture you have created! I love those scrolls on the edge.... hope today's class goes well.

Aquarius said...

A brilliant male themed project with so many wonderful elements. Off to search my stash to see what I can come up with

Rita said...

Good Morning to you Hels. I love the Beatles, but I'm not great at Male cards, so maybe mine should be named Help.LOL Hugs Rita xxx

Mandy Chilvers said...

love your creation Hels... here's mine

http://mandysmagicalworldofart.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/shakespeare.html

Candy C said...

Beautiful piece, Hels. I, like you, was a huge Beatles fan...Paul being my favorite! Now I've got that song "This Boy" in my head. haha I love your Art Parts frame and all of it's wonderful elements! <3 Candy

Aquarius said...

Another great theme this week and instead of mowing lawns I've been dabbling with inks - see my card here

Carol Plume said...
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Carol Plume said...

What a gorgeous frame, totally loving all the art parts....really must get some more of those!

Here is my piece. x

Bonnie McLain said...

WOW... Love this Hels... I was not a little one when the Beatles came to the USA... in fact I was in college at the time... can remember it well... In fact I still have a record of theirs and wish I had a record player to play it... it is Sgt. Peppers Lonely Heart Club Band!!! A good one...

Well I made a Tin for todays challenge... and Glenn Loves it... he is such a sweetie...

http://lovelightandpeacebonnie.blogspot.com/2012/06/happy-fathers-day.html

Hope that all the Dad's have a great day...

Love, Light and Peace...Bonnie

Julia S-W said...

Love your piece Hel's. I'm not the biggest Beatles fan but I do love the track 'Julia' from the White Album (I think)!!
Here's my entry for this week - much earlier than usual:

http://julialsw.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/industrial-chic-and-menboys.html

Pat (mspfd) said...

Your card is amazing! What gorgeous work. Here is the link to my creation:
http://pat-stamppaperandink.blogspot.com/2012/06/happy-fathers-day.html

Miriam said...

Tis truly gorgeous xxx

Artyjen said...

A crazy gorgeous creation ;)
Thanks for the link...I think it's one of my fav beatles songs ;)
xoxo Sioux

Miriam said...

Here we go - thought I would enter the card I made for my dad :)

http://miriamgrazier.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/happy-fathers-day.html

Annie said...

Hi Hels. Like you I had the Beatles on my wall when I was 5 years old. I was clearly mimicking my two older cousins and my mum liked them too.
I cannot believe that Paul will be 70.

How time flies. Well for once ....and as today is Father's Day.... I am submitting a card on the actual Sunday. I must really challenge myself to be more organised. PLease see my entry below.

HUgs Annie x
http://curiousncraftytreasures.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/hi-everyone_17.html

Pinkies Sparkly Creations said...

here's my entry :)

http://pinkiessparklycreations.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/fathers-day-card-for-my-grandad.html

emma xx

Claire said...

Hi Hels - well Men's cards are my least favourite thing to make - but here is the card I made for my Dad:
http://clairescraftymakes.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/fathers-day_17.html
Thanks for sharing all your fab creations with us all, love Claire x

Jenny Marples said...

Woo hoo! An entry ready on the first day! Just lovin' your project this week Hels. Mine's at;
http://pushingtherightbuttons.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/travelling-man.html
Hugs, Buttons x

Paper Squirrel said...

Great card! It's Father's Day here in the USA as well...here's the card I made for my dad:
http://papersquirrel.blogspot.com/2012/06/happy-fathers-day.html

Thanks for the challenge.

Nannieflash said...

Fabulous vintage image and colour choice, heres my entry. hugs Shirleyxxx

Ginger said...

That car does look nice on the clearly stuff.
My dad's fathers day thingie

http://gingernonutsbits.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/cycling-knickers-for-my-dad.html
Carol x

patty said...

your artwork is absolutly great, mine simple....
http://pattyskreativseite.blogspot.de/2012/06/manne-braucht-eine-karte-fur-seinen.html

Redanne said...

I love your artwork this week Hels, the colours you have chosen and of course all the embellies are fabulous.

My entry is here:-

http://bollyanne.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/things-both-ancient-and-modern.html

Crafty hugs, Anne x

Sue said...

Hi Hel's

As ever a brilliant piece of art from you.

This week theme was just what I needed to use my mousetrap!

http://taitucker.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/mousetrap-to-note-holder-in-one.html

Take Care Suex

Barb Cady said...

I have just had a funny five minutes, so I hope my contribution qualifies and makes you laugh! Thank you for a brilliant day Saturday,I so enjoyed myself!

http://barbarascraftroom.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/sunday-stamper-210-this-boy.html

Love and hugs x

Dorcas said...

Thanks for the great challenge! My entry is here
http://dorcasdesigns.blogspot.com/2012/06/in-summertime.html

Rita said...
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Rita said...

Well, I'm back with my Male Themed card. How can we possibly follow our beloved Hels, but I tried and thats whats important.
Here is my card.
Hugs Rita xx

patty said...

http://pattyskreativseite.blogspot.de/2012/06/hier-ist-die-segelkarte-nr-2.html

here is my second creation
best wishes, patty

Karen Petitt said...

gorgeous work Hels, really want some of those art parts they look such fun!
thank you so much for inspiring me so much! can't believe i'm here again. here's this weeks little entry:
http://stampinginpink.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/sunday-stamper-week-210-this-boy.html
hugs Karen x

Shelley said...

Oh wow! What a wonderful piece of art, I absolutely adore it!

Brenda Brown said...

Hi Hels
Love your piece and post as always. At last I can enter again and you can find it here.
http://bumblebeesandbutterflieswithbrenda.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/tims-tag-for-june.html
Hope you are keeping well.
hugs {brenda} xox

The Sparkly Fairy said...

Love the piece. Here is a link to mine http://thesparklyfairy.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/card-for-male.html

Inkypinkycraft said...

a fab piece as always, sorry i have missed a few, had the lurgy!
here is mne
http://inkypinkycraft.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/steampunk-frame-for-simon-saysa-bit-of.html

hugs trace x

Carole Z said...

Hi Hels, here's my contribution for this week! Carole Z http://8thwonderart.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/sunday-stampers-wk-210-thursday-21st.html

mark gould said...

Hi, great frame, Im just startting to get some of the 490 stamps myself, always need more, here is my entry, hope it counts. mark

http://speshink.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/simon-says-stamp-and-show.html

aisling said...

Here's my atc: http://artyventure.wordpress.com/2012/06/21/going-postal/. Thanks for looking!

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

This framed piece of Art is major cool and oh so gorgeous! The design, the theme, the color, all the images...every little detail...all perfect Hels! I love this!

Here is mine.
http://theartfulmaven.blogspot.com/2012/06/dream-little-dream.html

Keren said...

I always love your projects, Hels, and this is faberoonie!
Here's my attempt!
http://ailego.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/men-are-from-mars.html

Sue said...

Friday already-wow! Here is my entry. Sx

Becky said...

Love what you have done Hels I have e-mailed my card to you as it is hubby's card so can't put it on my blog yet.xx

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