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Monday 2 September 2019

Designer Spotlight - Simon Says Stamp

Hello Friends

I feel hugely honoured and thrilled to have been asked back by Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge to be in their Designer Spotlight for the month of September!



As many of you know, there is a new challenge every Monday and the challenge theme this week is 'Use A Clear Element'.
After scratching my head for a while I got out my acetate, my new Tim Holtz fireplace die and some glass vials and of course, my mind went straight to Halloween, not that it takes very much for my thoughts to head there!  

I pondered on what Dr Bones' front parlour might look around Halloween time.  I call this Found Relative Dr Bones, he has such a sinister look about him.




I used many Tim Holtz Idea-ology pieces in this creation, all of which are listed at the foot of this post.  I also used Ranger Multi Matte Medium as glue throughout the whole project.

First, I gathered together some of the items I wanted to use in my project.
I covered the whole tag with some of the Tim Holtz worn wallpaper, sanding the edges and then finishing the edges with Black Soot Distress Ink.

Apart from the fireplace, the picture of Dr Bones was important.  I prepared a couple of Tim Holtz's baseboard frames, in the end I just used the black one.  I cut a piece of acetate to size and painted Matte Medium on the back of the acetate to give it an aged feel.  I stamped the cobweb from Tim's new Life of the Party stamp set, using archival ink.  Once dry I assembled the picture and frame.
Next, I prepared the fireplace using Tim's new fireplace die.  After die cutting some black card, I used the 3D Texture Fades Woodgrain embossing folder to add some texture before dry brushing lightly with white gesso.  I built up the fireplace in layers to give it 3D appearance  and then added a mantlepiece to the top so that I could display some items.

For the fire itself, I due cut two pieces from acetate and one piece from Metallic Jewels Kraft cardstock.  I coloured the acetate with Alcohol Inks and then layered all three pieces in the grate of the fireplace.  I think the coloured acetate makes the fire look quite realistic as it gives it some 'movement'.  The swag is part of the fireplace die.

I added an old Idea-ology piece to the top of the frame.  Next I added some gauze to the mantle piece before adding a couple of Idea-ology bottles, a skull, some bones and a thimble decorated with a rolled rose (an early Tim Holtz die).

Here is another close up view of the mantlepiece and also the hearth.


So, we hope you will join in the 'Use A Clear Element' challenge this week at:


One lucky person will be chosen to receive:




The products I used are listed below and available from:




As always, thanks so much for your visit, I hope to see you again soon.

Hugs, Anne xx



Simon Says Products Used:
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Halloween Worn Wallpaper
Tim Holtz Sizzix Fireside Thinlits
Tim Holtz Cling Rubber Stamps 2019 Life of the Party
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Skull Fragments
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Boneyard Findings
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Broomsticks
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Pumpkins Pieces
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Metallic Jewels Kraft Cardstock
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Found Relatives
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Thimbles
Tim Holtz Etcetera Bracket Trims
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Baseboard Frames
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Corked Vials
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Tiny Vials Corked Glass Bottles
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Wicked Metal Ornaments
Hero Arts Acetate Sheets 5 x 6
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Black Soot Ranger
Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink Flamingo Ranger
Tim Holtz Distress Paint Picket Fence Ranger
Ranger Multi Matte Medium 4 oz




18 comments:

  1. Gorgeous Anne and not surprised you were chosen. This piece is fantastic and I love the authenticity . Fantastic little details and I adore the fireplace and little pot ❤️❤️

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  2. Oh my goodness Anne! this is absolutely spookylicious! I love Dr Bones, although I wouldn't want to go to him for a check up ;-) there is so much attention to detail on this, the whole design is absolutely brilliant!! LOVE it :-)

    thanks so much for agreeing to join us in the spotlight again! It is always a thrill to have you with us! :-)

    Hope you have a great week
    luv
    Lols XXX :-)

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  3. Love this piece! Every detail is so carefully thought out1 Wonderful tutorial as well!

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  4. Oh WOW! I love this spooky tag. I know I've said it before but... you always do halloween so well. You're attention to detail is amazing xx

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  5. Major congratulations Anne on your return to the Simon Monday designer spotlight! So well deserved. As with all your other Halloween creations, this gem is spooktacular!! It's filled with so many itty little details and scary elements. Brilliantly done. I do hope that the acetate on your fire is heat proof as your flames look like they are dancing around. Fires of hell no doubt for Mr. Bones! Have a super week and looking forward to next monday's make. Nicola x

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  6. I'm so delighted that you've once again received well-earned recognition from Simon Says as their September featured artist, Annie! It's clear that you spent a lot of time and thought on this gruesome project and every.single.detail is precise and perfect right down to the roaring fire in the fireplace!! Hugs, Darnell xxoo

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  7. Oh Anne what a fabulous project, very spooky and Dr Bones does indeed look very sinister. Congratulations on returning to Simon Says, they are very lucky to have you. Take care, Sue x

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  8. Such a treat to see you back in the spotlight at SSS, and what a wonderful project to kick off the month. I've been eyeing that fireplace die, so it's great to see it in action. I love the glow of the flames and all the vials and skulls and spooky embellishments. So clever how you added the cobweb to the picture frame too. Looking forward to lots more this month!
    Alison x

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  9. Huge congrats on your so-deserved GDS, Anne!! They are so lucky to have you!! This is spectacular!! Wow!! I love the fireplace scene you've created!! Every details is perfection, down to the fire in the fireplace!! Stunning, my friend!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  10. Ccongratulations on your GDT spot Anne .. as this project shows .. totally deserved. I adore your spooky fireplace! Wow! Adding the cobweb to the picture frame is brilliant and the fire almost looks like it is moving. Your attention to detail is amazing! Love, love, love this!! hugs xx

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  11. Anne congrats on your SSS Guest Design spot so nice to see you back in the seat again. I can tell how much you must have enjoyed making this, you've created a wonderful surrounding for Dr Bones. The alcohol stained acetate creates a warm glow from the fireplace along with all your intricate detail. Thank you for the inspiration Anne you will give me lots to think about now as Halloween creeps up on us. Creative Hugs Tracey xx

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  12. So very adorable... oops, I mean frightening :)!
    Congratulations on being in SSS Designer Spotlight for September!

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  13. This is so cool Anne! I would not want to visit Dr Bones, he seems very spooky. The fireplace with the shelf on top and all the wonderful details are fantastic. And the fire! I am so happy you are our guest designer this month.

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  14. Oh, my goodness, Anne! This is fabulous! I love the whole idea of Dr. Bones and his parlor. And wow, have you outdone yourself! The fireplace surround and mantel look so much like real wood, and the fire you've started in it warms my heart! Every single detail speaks to me, my friend! Biggest congratulations on your GDT spot at SSS; they are certainly lucky to have you in the spotlight! Sending hugs!

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  15. LOVE this and oh that fireplace! The gent as Dr. Bones is great! Congrats on the spotlight too...so well deserved!

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  16. Oh, your Dr. Bones fireplace scene is just awesome, Anne!! The fire is so cool - it looks real. Love all the imagination that went into this! So glad to have you with us this month, Maura

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  17. This is such a fantastic creation! Anne. Love all the fabulous and spooky Halloween elements. It's so great to have you design with us this month. Looking forward to seeing your great inspiration! :)

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  18. Firstly - Big Congratulations , Anne on your deserved Designer Spotlight for this month . I'm sure you will be treating us all the way :)
    Secondly - Yay the queen of halloween is back ! Your tag is fabulous . Love the fireside scene you have set and that it holds just the right amount of spook to appeal to anyone . Your fire flames do indeed look realistic ( love them) and I like the cobweb in the corner of the photo frame . A cool idea. Mr Bones- if he has any spares that work I'll happily take them , lol .

    Fabulous creativity, Anne
    Big hugs x

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