HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
I am back with my Design Team piece for Our Creative Corner. Laura announced some exciting news about changes to the OCC blog so I hope you will pop over HERE to get all the details.
The wonderfully talented Claudia has chosen the theme this month which is 'No more shopping sins' and in Claudia's own words:
A popular pledge amongst crafters is ‘I will use up my stash’. Don’t we all have cupboards and shelves groaning under the weight of things we’ve bought and decided to save for a project that never happens? And then you feel guilty so you hide it under a new pile of (new) stuff!
This January I decided that it's the perfect time to finally get rid of that guilt. I challenge you to find one of your former ‘shopping sins’, open the packet, stroke it one last time, and then USE IT!
I am a massive fan of Wendy Vecchi and I have many Art Part packages which are still unopened. Yes, I admit it, I am a terrible hoarder but it really does take a lot to make me open the packages.......... well this month I have opened three!! So it is a big thank you to Claudia! I am going to try to do this more often this year........
I also used my favourite Wendy sentiment stamp and stencil and created this hanging:
The base is made from the Square and Rectangles Art Parts set and has been covered in Walnut Stain Distress Paint. I stenciled over the frame with Wendy's Dots and Stripes Borders stencil and Potting Shed Archival Ink to give a light but defined border.
The sentiment was stamped onto cream cardstock with Ranger Black Archival ink and I used the same stencil to create a light pattern by using Antique Linen Distress stain. I matched the pattern to the frame to give a more uniform appearance.
The leaf is from the Leaves Art Parts set, it has been coloured with Peeled Paint Distress Paint, over-stamped with the background stamp from Wendy's Love to Make Art set of stamps. It was a bit bright so I dabbed some Potting Shed Archival ink here and there to grunge it up.
The flower is from the Florals Art Parts set, coloured with Fired Brick Distress Paint and over-stamped with
the same background stamp as above. The top layer of the flower is made up from Clearly for Art attached to Frosted Film , coloured with Wendy's Red Geranium Archival ink, heated and shaped. The beauty of the Clearly for Art is that if you are not happy you just re-heat it and shape it again - love that. The centre of the flower has been stamped with the flower from the Art in Bloom set of stamps, then cut out and coloured with Dried Marigold Distress ink.
To finish the top of the hanging, I wound some rusted wire around a pokey tool, attached it to two Tim Holtz bull dog clips and added these to the top.
So, open up one of those 'shopping sins' packages, create something and join in the fun over at Our Creative Corner this month. We would love to see you there! In the meantime, please go over to have a look at what my very talented teamies have made this month, it is a real treat with lots of 'shopping sins' on display.
It just remains for me to say once again - HAPPY NEW YEAR to you and yours, hope 2014 is a fabulous year and that you find lots of time to create. Big hugs, Anne xx
Ooooh love this Anne and you have inspired me to go open the drawer where I have lots of art parts stashed as well. I love the sentiment and background you have put it on and and the wire attached with clips. A great little hanging to start the new year.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to seeing more of your wonderfully creative art over the coming months.
Happy 2014.
hugs {brenda} x0x
Such a lovely design Anne,gorgeous creation.xxx
ReplyDeletesuch a wonderful piece Anne - imagine having all those artparts packets unopened! Lol! I guess I must have quite a few things too that I could use for this challenge - will need to put my thinking cap on! Big Hugs to you and wishing you a very happy new year! Hugs rachel xx
ReplyDeleteA wonderful make Anne and I love how you have put it together with those great colours and that wonderful stamp taking center place. What a great way to use some of those hoarded art parts! Love the subtle stenciling behind the stamp too, it adds so much depth, a gorgeous hanging!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you my dear Anne. Your hanging is so exceptional. Using such lovely pieces and I do love the bulldog clip hanger too. You certainly have not lost your creative touch. Hugs Rita xxx
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely make, Anne!
ReplyDeleteI love the stencilled frame and background and especially the way you did the hanging! You brought these art parts to life! Wow!
Hugs,
Claudia x
Happy New Year Anne, I do hope it's a good one for you.
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful. I love the design and such a fabulous sentiment.
hugs Sue xx
This made me laugh Anne, I've seen your room so I know where you are coming from. I can't say a lot myself so I'm going now to have a look at my stash of stuff. I could be some time haha
ReplyDeleteSo smart and chic - I love how you use the Art Parts, and the hanging is simply inspired with those clips and the rusty wire - brilliant!! And what great words to kick off 2014 with...
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!!
Alison xx
So glad to see you've plucked up courage and opened these packets to create a project worthy of being displayed at CHA. Love the way you've added that frosted layer to the flower and the clips at the top are the perfect finishing touch.
ReplyDeleteWishing you and David the very best life has to offer in 2014. No one deserves it more. Much love special friend. Jenny xxx
This is wonderful Anne - so crisp and clean but with rusty bits as well! and how brave of you to open those packets. I daren't buy any as I know they would become hoardables. Happy New Year to you x
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Anne and thank you so much for kind words recently. I suppose you know all about taking what life throws at you - thinking of your hip here of course.
ReplyDeleteI don't have many Art Parts (just some wings) but I always drool over them. Like Jennie above, I avoid buying them because they would just be stroked occasionally and then put away!
Your hanging is really quite lovely: wonderful layers, lots of techniques and that clever clip hanging has been filed away for future reference. Loving the rust of course!! Such a talented, kind lady. I need to follow your example me thinks!!
Hugs Julia xxxx
This is so gorgeous Anne, bet you're glad you opened the packet now :) I too have lots of unopened art parts, but as revealed on my blog today they will have to stay packed for a while, as I have had a big new year reorganisation & am moving all my art stuff out to the summerhouse..l have to wait for the rain to stop though! Happy New Year!! Carole Z xx
ReplyDeleteLovely work Anne - this is my favourite Wendy Vecchi stamp too!! I need to follow your lead and use up stash this year!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful hanging, Annie! You know how much I love my "rules to live by" and keep in ever on my sill to remind me! I'm very proud of you to use your NBUS; three packages were opened, no less!! You should get a prize for that! Your creation just shows how wonderful it is to see the packages opened and used in a work of art that will live on! Happy New Year, Happy HEALTHY New Year to you, too! With love and hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous, Anne! I love that you made the flower red - such a beautiful splash of color. Your coiled wire hanger is terrific - such a cool finishing touch. I, too, need to get my Art Parts out and use them. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI hope 2014 brings you all good things including health, happiness and plenty of crafty time :)
Hugs,
Linda
Hey Sugar Plum!!!! You just lit the light under my bum!!!! What a wonderful hanging you made. Yep, I am going to give it a go too! I like the stenciling you did - that looks pretty nifty with the inside and then the frame. What a great way to start the new year with a wonderful and creative make. Now it will be my turn - I wonder how long it will take me.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year much younger friend!!
sandy
After seeing your gorgeous make and reading your fabulous post Anne I am feeling so energized. I am off to uncover all the hidden stash, going to stroke it one last time and then use. We'll see!!!
ReplyDeleteI hope 2014 brings you health, wealth and above all true happiness, (above all no more broken hips just take care of yourself).
Warm crafty hugs from Shirl x x
I think we all have the same sins!!! Hoarders is a mild word for me. I do love what you did with this package and it is a wonderful message to have around the house. I love the stencil on the paper and the flower is very beautiful. How many more sins can you unpack and do for us!! Looking forward to more.
ReplyDeleteHugs Kelly
Love that stamp...says it all! Great post read too!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable, Anne! What a great hanging and I love that sentiment! The texture on the frame is wonderful! I would like to say that I am not a hoarder, but I am! I buy so many products and never use! I still have never really used my melt pot or the beeswax that I see so many use and love! This year is the year!!! Happy New Year to you! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous hanging Anne, the sentiment is beautiful... Love the dots & strips... the flowers are perfect love the stamped text on the leaves...great idea with the bull clips..I wish you & your lovely family a blessed 2014....Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeleteA very Happy New Year to you and yours Anne - may 2014 be filled with much better times for you. Terrific challenge theme! Your hanging is wonderful - beautiful clean lines as always. Looking forward to another creative year with you in blogland. Nicola x
ReplyDeleteWonderful hanging Redanne and I love the sentiment. Wishing you a happy, healthy and peacefol new year
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Anne! I'm a hoarder too so this is a great project! I love the sentiment hope you hang it at eye level in your craft room! Hoping your hip is knitting well and you have a really terrific 2014. Hugs, barb x
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely Anne, love Wendy's sentiment too. x Happy New Year to you Anne, wish you health, wealth and happiness. Michelle xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous project Anne! What a great little keepsake! Thanks for the inspiration and Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteA really wonderful piece ! Wishing you a happy and healthy new year .xx and a speedy recovery x hugs x
ReplyDeleteLove what you have done with the art parts Anne! I know how hard it is to open "the precious" packages of supplies we buy (what a bunch of hobbit golems we are). I went through the same thing with the CFA...Thinking if I use it all I won't have it anymore! Ah. What an inspiration you are time to stomp down to the studio and start ripping into some packaging :)
ReplyDeleteAmy*
Happy New Year Anne, certainly hope the "whole" year is good for you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful little hanging, I love the wonderful verse and all the embellishments.
Hugs
Patricia xxx
Anne...I love your shopping list and what you've done with Wendy's art parts. So cute! I have hoarded my art parts and for what?!! I need to get them out and use them! You've inspired me to do that ... and soon! You always create such lovely pieces, Anne. And...you always leave the sweetest comments. I treasure them and YOU! <3 Candy
ReplyDeleteHi Anne, I love this piece, your flower is particularly striking as the red really pops against the backdrop. I hoard lots of Art parts too! why do we do this lol. Oh well at least I,know I am not alone. Thanks for the inspiration. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous creation you have made with your hoarded treasure. Onward and upward I say! Love your wonderful play. Thank you too for the many positives tht you have sent my way -- my spirit is nurtured by them.
ReplyDeleteMay there be arty excitement a'plenty for you Anne in 2014!
Such a pretty hanging!
ReplyDeleteI have lots of stash that I need to use up as well!
Great for you on opening 3 NBUS pkgs, and boy, did you ever score a hit with it too. I absolutely love the stenciling you've done on the frame, then carried through to the interior piece. I was just at Rita's, and saw the lovely stenciling she had done on a card (your gift!). The bulldog hangers with the rusty curled wire sent this one into orbit, and I loved the pretty flowers too. Glad to see you are getting back to being crafty. Finally let me say a big Thank You along with a big HUG for the lovely card you sent. I was overwhelmed because I know you've not felt like making cards probably. The card was just beautiful, with your own special touches, and we both were thrilled you took time & were kind enough to think of us, with all the other stuff you had to handle at Christmas. Here's praying that 2014 will be a really good year for you, health improving, and lots of crafting. TFS & Hugs
ReplyDeleteOh those unopened packets!! Love your beautiful little hanging! Wishing you A Happy New Year, Chrisx
ReplyDeleteFantastic hanging Anne and I love the colours and gorgeous stamping you've done, the flower is stunning too! I'm guilty of hoarding as well, may I better join in with the challenge :-)!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your lovely comments Anne and Happy New Year! Xx
This is so colourful. Love it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous sentiment and a beautiful wall hanging! I wouldn't mind putting this on my wall!
ReplyDeleteHello Miss Anne, this project is BRILLIANT in so many ways, love how you combined the frame with the inside, using 3 NBUS you go Woman, Claudia's suggestion was a grrrrreat one. All the best to you in 2014, (((( BIG HUGS ))) my Friend..
ReplyDeleteMy dear Anne, I think you have been snooping in my loft, I always mean to use the stuff but get distracted by other new things. I promise to try better this year, honest!
ReplyDeleteLovely hanging, sending hugs, Angela x
Super project Anne, love the sentiment and how you used the same stamps for the frame and the background, it's very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteWarm hugs
Maarit
This is such a beautiful, inspiring wall hanging!
ReplyDeleteLove that sentiment...it sure captures those rules we all need to practice fully!
Great colours and great use of your beloved hoarded items.
Your wall hanging is fabulous! It's beautifully embellished and I love the saying.
ReplyDeleteyour hanging is fantastic! love the sentiment too, so inspiring! and I should start to use my stash...
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant piece Anne and boy are you putting me to shame, lol! I have quite a large stash of Art Parts, opened and the sooty residue cleaned off and then ........... left to languish in a huge bag!!! To my additional shame I also have lots of Wendy's lovely stamps largely unused. I do love the flower taking centre stage!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Lesley Xx
Hello Anne
ReplyDeleteSorry for taking forever and a day to visit you but here I am to finally view this gorgeous piece. You captured Wendy's vibe to perfection.
It made me smile as I am terrible at keeping items for a rainy day, struggling to open, it doesn't have to be something that costs a lot of money even. In an ideal world I'd have two of everything so I could use one and keep the other!
Wishes
Lynne