Thursday, May 26, 2011

Show your Vecchian style

Hey, one of my fave challengers (Simon Says Stamp & Show, doncha know) posted a theme of 'Show some Wendy Vecchi style'!  How could I not participate?  How could I think outside the box?  I don't need more art for my walls or any other flat surface and I don't need more tags.  Could make a card I suppose but I needed another avenue to travel.  Hmmmm...

How about a DIY hummingbird feeder from a room service bottle of mustard???????  I saw the article in a craft magazine some time ago; the artist used clay flower layers whereas I used Clearly for Art.  Flowers (3) and leaves (2) from Dimensional Rose Art, Rose Art Part 2 and Let Your Art Have Wings were stamped in Crimson and Olive Archival Inks.  Boy, with this humidity they didn't want to dry at all.

I tried stamping different background stamps on the Clearly for Art but they got lost while cutting, heating, etc.  I ended up using different red and green alcohol inks to color my CFA. 

Some wire and a red bead finish off the feeder.  Once we're out of the serious storm fronts passing through today and tomorrow this will go out on the shepherd's hook and hopefully entice a ruby-throated hummingbird to stick around for some photos!
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12 comments:

  1. Beach Cat !May 26, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    This is so pretty. I will be watching for a photo of the hummingbirds you attract!

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  2. HelenMay 26, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    WOW!! That colour is stunning, and what a brilliant idea. Mind, there aren't many hummingbirds around here (I live on the outskirts of London in the UK) so I doubt I'd get the same effect you may...look forward to your photos.

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  3. AlexandraMay 26, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    This is lovely, lucky you getting pretty hummingbirds to visit. Nothing so exotic here in Scotland either. I'm looking forward to some lovely photos. I hope you don't have to wait long.

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  4. NancyMay 26, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Oh, how cool!!! I'm going to have to try this - we have hummers & any non-traditional feeders I've tried just have not lasted. Would you mind sharing the how-to, please?

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  5. DebbyMay 26, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Wow that is amazing. Yes, you did think out of the box on this one but it turned out great! Never tried having a hummingbird feeder. The cats would probably love it.

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  6. Marjie KemperMay 26, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Wow, Susan... this is amazing! Hope it gets a special visitor once your weather clears.

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  7. AnonymousMay 26, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Adorable, and definitley outside the box.
    Kathleen

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  8. wendy vecchiMay 26, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Susan...Incredible is the first word that comes to mind!
    wendy

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  9. france papillonMay 26, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    That is one original idea, Wow! and love how it looks! If i was a hummingbird, i'd come over :)

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  10. LoriMay 27, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Susan, this is so darned creative! I love how you think outside the box for the products we use all the time. This is awesome! Thanks for joining the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge!

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  11. email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.comMay 27, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    How fun! It's really a beautiful bird feeder too : )

    Thanks so much for entering the Simon Says Stamp & Show Challenge!!!

    -Sarah

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  12. Kim CostelloMay 30, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Your Wendy inspired project is fantastic Susan, I love your thinking what a brilliant project and yes definitely outside the box lol! and wonderful colours.
    The design team and I are so pleased you joined us at Simon Says Stamp and show challenge!!!
    Thank you,
    HuGs Kim :)

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