Friday, October 18, 2013

Reality has its limits

but the world of imagination is boundless.  This stamp comes from Stuff to Say by Tim Holtz and Stampers Anonymous.  My imagination seems to more bounded than others but by looking to others for inspiration I seem to do alright.  Have you seen what Vivien Keh creates using core'dinations cardstock?  Oh my gosh....it's spectacular!  Using several pieces of hers as inspiration I put them together and created this floral framed sentiment.


I chose to use kraft core core'dinations cardstock for the frame which was run through the Sizizx/Tim Holtz embossing folder Book Cover 1.  Using the sanding block I removed some of the black to reveal the kraft core.  A bit of brown distress ink was rubbed into the sanded portions to further age the paper.

The central portion is a scap of chipboard that had been covered with various distress paints and stains.  It was die cut using a Sizzix/Tim Holtz  Oval movers & shapers die set.  The sentiment was stamped in Jet Black Archival Ink then covered with Rock Candy Distress Crackle Paint.  Once that was dry I added Pumice Stone and  Vintage Photo distress inks into the cracks followed by Walnut Stain distress stain.  Some of the crackle paint flaked off but I think that adds to the character of the piece.

The flowers and leaves were cut from black core core'dinations using the Sizzix/Tim Holtz Autumn Gatherings and  Tattered Floral Garland strip dies.  I sanded the pieces before and after I removed them from the strip of cardstock.  Using a ball roller I shaped them into more realistic pieces.  Antique Linen distress glitter is in the flower centers.

From corrugated cardboard I cut a branch from Sizzix/Tim Holtz  Bird Branch Bigz die and colored it with brown distress inks.

A strip of stretched burlap is under the bow of brown silk ribbon that was misted and wadded up before being rubbed across a brown and jet black distress ink pad.  The wood button was included with one of my orders from The Funkie Junkie Boutique.  From chipboard I die cut a Sizzix/Tim Holtz easel so the piece would stand up.

****  My cataract surgeries are just around the corner (10/24 and 11/7) so if I don't create and share much art work for awhile you'll know why.

13 comments:

  1. Hope your cataract surgery is a success and we see you back soon - in the meantime this is gorgeous!!

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  2. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE This!!! It is stunning! Wishing you all the best with your cataract surgeries. And Walt good luck with HIS patient :). nise

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  3. Susan, this is really beautiful!!
    Good luck with your surgeries!

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  4. Wow...this is stunning!!! Absolutely gorgeous!

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  5. I never thought to use the black coredinations like this - this is gorgeous!

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  6. Susan! This card would be hard to part with it is so beautiful. So much craftsmanship here and the final result is glorious. I shared the link with all my teammates at Core'dinations and will post a link on my fb page, too. Thanks so much for the shout out. So happy to have been able to inspire you!!! Hope you are on the mend and that your surgery went well.

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  7. WOW this is just gorgeous! What a beautiful piece of art!

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  8. Susan, this is a beautiful creation. You have made this card with lots of love, gorgeous.

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  9. That is gorgeous! LOVE the use of the Core.

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  10. LOVING all that Gorgeous Core'dinations!!!

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  11. WOW, amazing texture! Love all the Core, great vintage look!

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  12. Utterly stunning Susan!!! This is just the perfect way to use Core to it's best advantage. Love the whole frosted feel and the superb design.
    Sending you huge hugs, thoughts and prayers for a swift recovery from your surgery. Jenny xxx

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