Thanks so much for your comments and concern recently, I really do appreciate it. Still suffering but definitely on the mend and the weather is set to improve so that's just a bonus. Thank you again for all your kindnesses. Happy 4th July to all my lovely American friends too!!
Mr Mojo showed his head briefly this morning so I took him by the scruff of the neck and dragged him out of hiding. The lovely Jenny (Buttons) and Trace (Inkypinky) both did design pieces for Frilly and Funkie using Wendy Vecchi products and I was so inspired by what they did, I just had to get my large box of Art Parts, stamps and Clearly For Art out to have a play. Thank you ladies for your wonderful inspiration!
This is what I started with, along with my Tim Holtz Cabinet Card die and various TH paints, stains and inks and I created this little frame. The 'rules' stamp is one of my favourites by Wendy.
It shows up a bit better in this picture. I painted the frame in Walnut Stain DP and then over-stamped with the Wendy background stamp from her Nature's Art set. It does not show up too clearly but it looks slightly textured. I used the same background stamp on the right hand side of the base frame. I think it is interesting how the Wild Honey looks a different colour.
For the flower, I used an Art Part flower and then over-stamped it with the same flower from the Art in Bloom set of stamps.
The flower and stem is coloured Barn Door and Peeled Paint Distress Paint.
I stamped the flower head again on Clearly for Art, cut this out and added it to the flower head with Glossy Accents. The Calgary post mark is one of Wendy's Embellish Your Art range by Blossom Bucket. I love that it is a Canadian postmark.
The little butterfly on the left of the frame was a gift from my lovely Blog friend Kath Stewart. It is part of the Squidgy Pin range. In a nod to Trace I wrapped the butterfly with rusty wire and formed antennae to give some dimension. I finished the back of the piece by painting it in black Distress Paint and added a little stand in black card.
I would like to enter this into Frilly and Funkie Challenge - Get Your Wendy On.
I would also like to enter this into Simon Says Stamp and Show where the challenge this week is Anything Goes.
Big congratulations to all my lovely blog friends who managed to get places for Tim's event here in the UK at the end of August, I admire your perseverence! Sadly I was not lucky enough to get through, despite many of hours of trying, but am on the wait-list so fingers crossed.........
Thanks for looking, hope you are all well! Big Hugs, Anne xx
Hello my friend. What a fabulous creation. I absolutely love what you've done Anne. A very inspirational piece of art. Fingers crossed that you get a cancellation for Tim's workshop. Hugs Rita xxxxx
ReplyDeleteI LOVE THIS ANNE!! The woodgrain effect is so clever and I adore how you've twisted the rusty wire for the butterfly. Great choice of colours and so well designed. You are an absolute star. Crossing everything that you will get a place on the workshop and hoping you are both feeling so much better very soon. Hugs, Jenny xxx
ReplyDeleteForgot to say - thank you so much for joining us at Frilly and Funkie too. J xxx
ReplyDeletethis is beautiful Anne and what fabulous rules to live by too - I could try harder in some areas but I like to think I can tick a few off lol!!! Hope you're going to feel much better soon and so sad I won't see you at Doncaster! Not sure if I'll make Manchester in September this year - me and mum are booked to go to Harrogate in October so it might be a case of no pennies! We will catch up sometime though! Big Crafty hugs my lovely friend xx
ReplyDeleteOh wow Anne what a fab piece of work!!! I really hope you get a place at TH workshop because you deserve to have a brill day with him lots of huggles Sue xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing Anne, such a wonderful design and gorgeous colours.
ReplyDeleteI'm pleased that you are on the mend, I do hope you continue to feel better.
Fingers crossed for a place on Tim's workshop.
take care
hugs Sue xx
Wonderful work with Wendy's pieces - love that list, and the texture stamping on all the elements. Am crossing my fingers that you get in...
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Love this project Anne, fabulous colours and the wire on the butterfly looks fantastic :) Cathy x
ReplyDeleteFabulous Wendy piece Anne, great colours and beautifully put together. My fingers are crossed too, wishing you luck.
ReplyDeletehugs {brenda} x0x
I love this Anne and so glad things are on the mend, I hope you continue to get better x
ReplyDeleteIm really loving that flower, The wood grain effect is brilliant and really sets the Rules off perfectly. Sorry for the tardyness in blog land, need to find more hours xx. Mark
What a wonderful Wendy make Anne, love what you did with these pieces and glad to here Mr Mojo was back and hopefully to stay!
ReplyDeleteAnd good luck with the waiting list of course!!
Hi Anne...glad that you are starting to feel better! I love your colours with this project!!! Very rich and the words really pop on the wood grain board. A great effect.
ReplyDeleteDot x
Anne do hope you are much much better soon, sending lots of hugs ! Your piece is scrummy , love the layered flower and you make Wendy pieces so well, so glad you joined in and hope it did you good! It looks fab ,thanks for joining us at Frilly and Funkie,
ReplyDeleteTake care Anne and hope you are feeling much better soon , hugs Trace x
Hi Anne
ReplyDeleteFirst of all fingers crossed that you get a place on Tim's workshop x x and Wow....this is gorgeous. I love the colours you have used and the floral is so beautiful, the added layer of CFA makes it quite special . I have never used Art Parts but this is certainly inspiring.....think I have some watch pieces somewhere !!!!
Have a great weekend Anne and I hope your health continues to improve
Hugs
Annie xx
pleased to hear you're feeling a bit better Anne...love your gorgeous Wendy Make...I too have a huge box of Art Parts but no time to play at the moment...I would be over the moon if you get a place at Tim's workshops...everything crossed here...have a great weekend...big hugs kath xxx
ReplyDeleteWonderful...really enjoyed the woodgrain look and the wire on the butterfly!
ReplyDeleteI have been thinking of you dear blog friend and am glad to see you feel well enough to create, I hope things continue to improve in the coming sunshine. Your piece of Wendy art is lovely and beautifully made, you have used some gorgeous pieces. Hugs, barb xx
ReplyDeleteOh, Anne, ich habe so lange nichts mehr gelesen und muss feststellen, dass es dir nicht gut ging.
ReplyDeleteDas tut mir so leid, mein Herzblatt.
Du Arme, ich hoffe, es geht dir wieder besser.
Eine schöne Arbeit hast du da gemacht. Es sieht wunderschön aus.
Tims Stempel sind einfach wunderbar und einzigartig.
Umarmung von Sophie, und nochmal gute Besserung <3
Fab piece Redanne! Love everything and how you've put it all together. Hugs. x
ReplyDeleteooh this is gorgeous! I love the 'rules' stamp - its fabulous! Mr Mojo is definitely back! You keep taking care of yourself xx
ReplyDeleteSo many wonderful elements such as the woodgrain effect which is amazing. I also like the use of acetate (?) on the flower.
ReplyDeleteAnne, I hope you are feeling better each day and as for the list, you just never know, you might get lucky yet.
Wishes
Lynne
Awesome project! I love the wood effect and the rules!! I also love the other side with the flower. Really pretty! I found out that the older I get the slower I am at getting rid of illness. Well I definately wish you a faster recovery!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs Kelly
Wow, that's a beautiful creation, Anne. I love the XL flower with that quote. Hope you are feeling much better today, hon.
ReplyDeleteLovely as always. Keeping good thoughts for good weather and health!
ReplyDeleteLovely make Anne - really like the set of rules and that fab butterfly. Hope you get a space for Tim - I did consider it but a bit too far away for me. Hoping he comes up to Newcastle next... Love, Margie x
ReplyDeleteHi anne lovely wendy work! Really captured the style with your lovely stamping and colouring. I did'nt manage to get a golden ticket either :( i was a bit fed up because i live in the Midlands it would have been ideal ! The phone line was permanently engaged, still perhaps he'll come over again x
ReplyDeleteHey Anne - what a wonderful project!!! I am so sorry that you did not get into Tim's class but I will keep my fingers crossed for you that you will get in. Anne please as soon as possible send me your snail mail address - I think I have it but am not 100% sure. Trace gives me inspiration too - she is so cute. Hugs, prayers and kissed going to you for getting back to par as soon as possible!
ReplyDeleteBig Hugs - Sandy
Hi Anne, this is gorgeous! Sorry you didn't get on to Tim's class, it was just too far for me and so near our holiday that I didn't try, maybe he'll come back again! Glad you are feeling better though, been thinking of you and missing you here, big hug Carole Z XX
ReplyDeleteHi Anne,
ReplyDeleteNice to hear you're on the mend.
Fabulous Wendy project, the Rules to Live by stamp is one of my favourites - unfortunately not in my stash - yet!!! And I love the little butterfly too.
Enjoy this gorgeous weekend that's on it's way. Take care..... hugs Linda xx
One of my favorite saying stamps of Wendy's too! Love love love your piece! The dimension on the flower is super, and the background is great! Wonderful design! Thank you for sharing your wonderful work with us here at Simon Says Stamp & Show!
ReplyDeleteAnne this is such a clever, beautiful and thoughtful piece - totally like your lovely self! The flower centre is so apt for you! Gorgeously made and designed. I hope you and hubby are feeling much better very soon. I really hope you get to attend Tim's course - if HE knew you were left out I am sure HE would want you to be there (being a triple tag winner!)- maybe a petition could be started??? Nicola x
ReplyDeleteAnne...your Wendy inspired piece is awesome! I love the colors and the selection of art parts that you used. This is not only a cute piece, but something that would be so sweet to sit on a desk or table, etc. Love the sentiments! Thanks for sharing your art with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. <3 Candy
ReplyDeleteGorgeous project Anne ! Love the colours, and how you've used the background stamps (love these stamps!). Thanks for joining us at Frilly and Funkie. Sue C x
ReplyDeleteHi Anne, sorry to hear you are not feeling too well, hope you feel better soon. Your Wendy inspired piece is gorgeous, beautifully stamped and coloured. Love the text, a lovely dimensional,piece. Thanks so much for,joining in the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteYou have used one of my most favourite sets - I love those rules!! A gorgeous piece of work Anne
ReplyDeleteI have a difficult time coming up with fresh adjectives for your museum-quality works of art, Annie, so I'll have to just proclaim my love for this! Love, love, love for this! Of course, that sediment is killing me with how perfect it is! But my favorite detail is how you wrapped the wee butterfly and made the antennae!! Genius!!
ReplyDeleteContinued improvement on the wellness front! I hope you are basking in that sunshine I sent your way!! xxoo Darnell
P.S. Good luck getting tickets through the waitlist!!
Gorgeous work Anne, Love the sentiment & Beautiful flower...Fingers crossed you get a place on Timmie's course... Hugs May x x x Take care & enjoy the sunshine...
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining our Wendy Vecchi style challenge this week, Anne! Love what you have done. That gingham stamp is my all-time fav of Wendy's and you have used it beautifully here! Love with you did with the Clearly for Art on the flower too. Super make! Thanks again for playing with us over at Frilly and Funkie!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Linda
Hi Anne,I love the wire wrapping on your little butterfly and the dimension to the flower with the clearly for art. What a lovely sentiment stamp also so inspirational. Hugs Mo x
ReplyDeleteAs always, another lovely art piece from Miss Redanne. I'm glad you got your MoJo by the scruff & felt well enough to give Mr. M a good shake. (I never knew he was gone though). This is so interesting to read about the steps required to achieve your art work, and your flower is beautiful on this. Love that rules stamp too. Good luck with your TH event...I hope enough cancellations occur to garner you a place. And I pray you continue to mend, and keep MoJo in line, so we can enjoy your marvelous projects. Stay cool. Today I stayed home, in the a/c & under a ceiling fan, where I could breathe! TFS & Hugs.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Wendy piece! Love the style and the use of color! Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. Hugs, Sandra
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you haven't made it to Tim's class, yet. I'm crossing my fingers for you. Glad you feeling better too.
ReplyDeleteWow Anne this is stunning, love the woodgrain effect, the sentiments which I live by:), the flower is beautiful and the butterfly is gorgeous, I too love the Canada post mark:) It should sit on a desk,in a place of honour. Sorry you didn't make it to Tim's so good luck and sending healing wishes so you can be all better my friend. Thanks for sharing and have a great week..
ReplyDeleteWonderful project and wonderful sentiments
ReplyDeleteRosie x
A lovely stamp indeed, Anne,
ReplyDeleteand you used it so well alongside all the gorgeous art parts! A wonderful make!
Hugs,
Claudia x
Anne, I love this project. The colours are fabulous, the composition delightful, the textures very cool. I love the Calgary stamp especially in light of their recent flooding. My sister is there this week for the Stampede and says it's remarkable how they have bounced back. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that you move from the waiting list to the "got a seat" list for Tim's workshop. I do hope you feel 100% better soon.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous frame Anne and I loved seeing what you started off with and how your project ended up, it's stunning in every way! Chris xx
ReplyDeleteThat is fab! Love the flower against that burlap - gorgeous colour you have chosen.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Neet xx