Hello Friends
I was completely dumbstruck when Abs (Autour de Mwa of AALL & Create) asked me to join his Design Team for a temporary period of three months, it was not something I ever expected and I am over the moon happy! Each Thursday I will post a project using AALL & Create stamps and stencils.
I would like to thank everyone who left me messages on Facebook, I was really humbled by the comments by friends on this temporary appointment, thank you all!
Even though summer is long gone, I could not resist Olga Heldwein's gorgeous Underwater Wonders stamp set to create an underwater scene.
I started with a large MDF tag.
I painted the tag with gesso ant then applied some crackle paste here and there. After painting over the tag with Dina Wakley turquoise paint I applied embossing paste through Stencil #39. Once the paste was dry I used ink through the stencil here and there, it is very subtle.
I am so in love with Olga Heldwein's gorgeous seahorse stamp! I stamped in Potting Soil Archival ink and used watercolour paints to colour my seahorses and then fussy cut them out.
I coloured a few of the shells from the stamp set and cut them out.
Next, I used embossing paste through Stencil #44, coloured the starfish and ammonites with ink and cut them out.
To create the sea floor I added some greenery, my cut out stamped elements, some real shells, wood planks and some art stones.
Finally, to finish off, I added some words from the stamp set and also some charms from my stash.
I hope you will join me next week when I will have something completely different to share with you.
Should you wish to purchase any AALL & Create stamps or stencils you can find a complete list of world-wide stockists in the e-shop HERE.
As always, thanks so much for your visit, I really do appreciate you taking
the time. Hope to see you soon.
Hugs, Anne xxx
Congratulations Anne! I really look forward to seeing your projects over the next three months. And what a fabulous start! Those seahorses were just made for you. I love the depth you have managed to create with the stamps and stencils and gorgeous textures. xxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Anne . As soon as I saw these stamps I knew they were made for you and you have showcased them beautifully . The background, the colouring, the texture....perfect . So delighted you have joined us ❤️❤️
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your DT spot Anne! Your tag is fabulous, so many gorgeous details, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your DT spot, Anne! You have done them proud with your first make! This is one gorgeous undersea creation! EVERY detail is exceptional! I love the way you've colored your stamped images, and that sea floor is just gorgeous! Well done, you! Sending hugs!
ReplyDeleteHuge congrats on your so-deserved DT spot, Anne!! They are so lucky to have you!! And oh my wow, what an amazing first project!! This is spectacular!! I love all the underwater details and the dimension!! The sea horses are beautiful!! I absolutely love, love this!! Another work of art, my friend!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
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Absolutely gorgeous tag, Anne! I agree - those seahorses are fabulous! Love your color palette and technique!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love what you have created here Anne. So inspirational.
ReplyDeleteThat is simply one of the most beautiful tags I have ever seen! I am in awe!
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Congrats Anne on your new appointment - I bet you are going to really enjoy yourself over the next few months. I love your seahorses and all the extra shells and subtle stencilling thats made this tag beautiful. Elaine xx
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, huge congratulations Anne on your DT spot .. must say, not surprised at all and so well deserved. Your tag is amazing and soooo gorgeous!!! I love the seahorses .. the depth and dimension you managed to create on them looks awesome!! Love how you created the sea floor too! Absolutely brilliant! You are such an inspiration with your fabulous work!! So looking forward to seeing your next project! big hugs xx
ReplyDeleteOh Anne, BIG congrats i'm so looking forward to seeing your projects over the next few months. After seeing the Sea Horse I was not surprised to see a creation from you as I know how much you love them.
ReplyDeleteThose subtle dots using the stencil and beautiful blue and green hues bring the glory of last Summer rolling back. I'm trying very hard to resist anymore stamps sets but I know the temptation will be even harder each week now. A stunning display and embellished tag, a sheer delight to see.
Thank you so much for your continued inspiration, already looking forward to next weeks now.
Big Hugs Tracey xx
This is such a beautiful tag Anne, all those little details like the crackling and the tiny art stones add so much. Congratulations on your GD spot, I can't wait to see what you make each week. Have a very happy weekend, Sue xx
ReplyDeleteHuge Congratulations on your Guest Designer spot .... so well deserved.
ReplyDeleteYour underwater scene looks amazing, there's so much detail. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your creations xx
This is perfect! Great tutorial - as usual!
ReplyDeleteOh what a lovely thought to be transported to a warm, energetic, blue sea! I always love your sea scenes Anne, and am thrilled to have received one this week. This little pair of sea horses is absolutely gorgeous, and their surrounding scene really is beautiful. Wonderfully fresh and lively and tactile. Now I know how you got the texture on my starfish! A brilliant make as always.
ReplyDeleteMajor congratulations on your new appointment! So well deserved and I'm sure that Abs will be delighted with this and every other project you make. Have lots of fun on this new adventure!
Nicola x
Congratulations on your latest assignment, but this group is just extremely lucky to have you. They know a talented artist to add to the team! I always love your seascapes, and this one is no exception. Those pebbles on the seafloor just look so realistic. Love all the elements you've tucked around to create such scenery around the fabulous seahorse, and you've aced those shell colors just perfectly. Enjoyed the pictorial tutorial very much. TFS & Hugs. Happy wkend.
ReplyDeleteHuge congratulations my friend, this is such a well deserved position and I see you’ve started off with a signature design using your much loved underwater and seahorse theme. Your tag is delightful with all those wonderful colours and elements. I’m looking forward to seeing what else you create. Have a great weekend xxx
ReplyDeleteAmazing Anne - it is so stunningly beautiful - I love this tag - the seahorse was made for you!!!! Can't wait to see what else you do! Hugs rachel xx
ReplyDeleteBig Congratulations! Anne. So happy to see you as A Guest Designer for AALL and Create. You will create some amazing projects and this debut tag definitely confirms that. You have worked your magic and showcased the stamps and stencils superbly . Absolutely adore your underwater scene - those stamps couldn't have gone to a better person to create with .
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Congrats to you!!! And no wonder...this is a beauty! I LOVE the wood piece, and of course you do seahorses like no other.
ReplyDeleteFantastic news, Anne - huge congratulations... and I'm looking forward to the next three months of you + AALL&Create. I think you and these seahorses are a match made in heaven! The sand-encrusted driftwood is a great backing to give structure to your marvellous underwater scene... and all those seaweeds and textured bubbles and shells make every inch of this special.
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Congratulations on the temporary appointment, Annie! I'm sure Abs feels like he is the big winner in the deal! You always create the most fascinating and fantastic seahorses and what you've done on this tag is exceptional as an underwater scene with exquisite details! Bravo!! Hugs, Darnell xxoo
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness!! Why are you surprised dear Anne! The appointment to his DT is so well deserved! You rock out everything you create!
ReplyDeleteAnd this tag!!! Geesh, makes me want to buy those stamps!!!
sending hugs,Jackie xx
Big congrats. These are looking LIVE and Great.
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Congratulations Anne! What I said on IG still stands and it's great to see the steps here! Hugs,Chrisx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations again! What a stunner of a first piece you have created for the fab AALL & Create! The gorgeous background for the beautiful seahorses and the awesome underwater scene with the greenery, shells, art stones etc. it all looks so real and absolutely amazing! Inspiring work my friend! Hugs xxxxxxx
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