Wednesday, August 31, 2011

!! SIMON SAYS STAMPTEMBER BLOGHOP !!

Hello Everyone...Ready to hop?
Simon Says Stamp and Show and The Simon Says Stamp Challenge join forces to bring you a SUPER BLOGHOP and treasure hunt to celebrate the approaching fall and winter holidays. We're giving away a HUGE BASKET OF CRAFTING GOODIES to the Bloghop winner and three $25 Simon Says Stamp Store VOUCHERS ! The vouchers are the treasure hidden on 3 DT blogs. All you have to do is find them...!
Starts Aug. 31st at Simon Says Challenge Blog
Ends Sept. 5th at Simon Says Stamp & Show Blog.
The theme for both challenges is ANYTHING GOES. That's anything you like! A card, an ATC, a LO... endless possibilities! You'll need to hop through each blog, find the little parcel of goodies and make a note on which designer’s blog you found them. You don't HAVE to comment on all the DT blogs, but we would love to hear from you!!! If you lose your way, a full list of all the participating blogs with links and all the hop details will be available on Simon Says Stamp Challenge and the Stamp and Show Challenge blogs. You MUST enter the challenge and link your creations with the Inlinkz on the Stamp and Show Challenge to be able to win the Grand Prize or any of the $25 vouchers

If you arrived here from Marcea, you're going in the right direction! Otherwise you need to start at the beginning on the Simon Says Stamp Challenge. Now start hunting...

So what did I get up too??? Anything Goes gives me the chance to play with all the things I love. Inks, stamps, metal, findings and above all my imagination. So I indulged in my Wendy Vecchi stamps and goodies and created a hanging using an old metal tin lid!
I altered the tin with lots of Alcohol ink and then created the background using a good spray and swoosh of Color Wash, Distress Stain. Then lots of inky work using Wendy's A Form of Art and the just oh so lovely ironwork from Art from the Heart stamped in Mushroom paint.
I am always attracted to the dress form which is both an Art Part and stamp by Wendy. I love her elusive feminine qualities! I used Wild Honey Distress stain and embossed in black for extra sheen. My very favourite part are her wings! I stamped the light bulb from Steampunk onto Clearly for Art and just love the translucent look which makes everything feel more ethereal. She is nestling on layers of stitched paper, thread, fabric and wire scraps... I also added clusters of rusty metal findings which seem right at home.
 I used a scrap of Mica to stamp the word Become. It adds depth, but also kind of floats. Become, who you were meant to be. You can just read the second part subtly stamped along the edge and make out the wing nut glued to the side.

 So there she is... Just one more side shot to show off her curves and glossy wings. She is hanging on my mirror at the moment which is a good place to think about such a sentiment. I hope you can enjoy her as much as I do. Do let me know... That's my take on Anything Goes. Have you got an idea bubbling away...? Can't wait to see them all! That's me all done. Just want to say THANKS SO MUCH FOR BEING HERE!!!

From here you need to hop along to the lovely Mandy for more inspiration. (The last stop on the hop is the Simon says Stamp & Show Challenge Blog. You will need to leave a comment there with the name of the 3 blogs with hidden treasure. The comments will be moderated so you cannot see the answers). 

Wishing you some seriously Happy Hopping! Off you bounce now...

Sarah.

127 comments:

Heather said...

Wow, love the different shades of colour in your project :)

Terry said...

Hey there Sarah, I just LOVE your project, LOL I keep saying that to ALL of my AMAZING teamies, my goodness every little bit of your project is amazing sweetie, love the colors, the techniques that you have used...Hugs Terry xxx

jill said...

What a clever idea using a tin to create an amazing project . i keep tell meself i'll have to try something like that with altered art but never really take the plunge & just do it

Dan said...

Wonderful project Sarah! I'm loving the autumnal shades and the chicken wire in particular! :)

Nancy Wethington said...

Love this piece! Your work is always amazing and the detail is beyond!

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

I love the chicken wire on this piece Sarah and the background is stunning. I also love how you have used the light bulbs for wings, inspired. Fabulous piece. Tracy x

alethea said...

Wow this is beautiful!! YOu are so very talented!! hugsxx

wendy vecchi said...

AWESOME!!!
TOTALLY flipping' AWESOME!

Teresa said...

Just blog hopping around all your wonderful blogs today Sarah, what a gorgeous project you’ve made,it’s beautiful. Hugs Teresa xx

Crafty Loops said...

This is a stunning piece of art, really terrific. I love it. Lee xx

Candy C said...

Sarah...I totally LOVE your piece. I love the rich brownish golden hues. Completely love the dress form and how you embellished is so eloquently. This is just a stunning piece of your work. <3 Candy

Joy said...

This creation truly ROCKS!! love it, love the fact that you have used a tin, gorgeous work Sarah...Hugs

Cath Wilson said...

Stunning piece of work!

Lorraine A said...

Fantastic work of art ,, I love this !! the idea of recycling a tin is fab and all the elements are gorgeous :-)

luv
Lols x x x

lolo said...

I love your tin, it is amazing.

Rene said...

So original and beautiful!
Rene ;D

newfiecrafter(Marilyn) said...

Beautiful creation love the vintage feel

Lori said...

OOOOOoooo, positively lush, Sarah! Love all the Wendy goodness...tis loverly!

Anonymous said...

I love your project your very creative, thank you for sharing it.

Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkie said...

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!! Just love all the images, the texture and the lovely vintage feeling to this piece. You always hit it out of the park. I so love coming here to drool over your gorgeous pieces.

Hope you are enjoying the hop.

Hugs,
Linda

Lena95469 said...

awesome work! Love the vintage look

Lisa R. said...

Way cool altered project! TFS joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com

Peggy Lee said...

your artwork blows me away!!!! I just love this peice.

Unknown said...

This project is super gorgeous.
Francy

Jo said...

Lovely, Lovely, LOVELY - did you get the impression I love this! Love the colours, love the layering, love the ethereal floating quality as well - fab!

Kathy Eddy said...

Amazing project!

ursula Uphof said...

Love the vintage look of this artwork. Really stunning

Heidi Brawley said...

what an Awesome creation you made!
Hugs, heidi brawley

Suzi Mac said...

Wow! Wow! and another Wow! this is a beautiful creation. Thank you so much for sharing and for a lovely hop.
Hugs
Suzi x

jengd said...

Great piece! Love your "canvas"! :)

deesdesigns said...

This is a work of art! Thanks so much for sharing your creativity with all of us. I off to finish the hop...

Shaunery said...

One word.... drooling. Okay two. Bookmarked!

Tigriswillreign said...

Wow! This project is amazing!!! I especially love that chicken wire!

Sarah said...

Vintage perfection! I love it!!

Unknown said...

What a gorgeous doorhanger!

DeeDee Catron said...

yeah yeah yeah!! I've seen you use the chicken wire before --- and it's pure GENIUS! It really just makes your work POP -- great great job!

jintyoo7 said...

Very cool, love the wings.

Lori said...

Wow amazing, you made this look so rich and elegant!

Kym's Crafty Cards said...

Sarah, what a lovely altered tin you have made. Thanks for sharing. Off to look at the other creations on the Blog Hop. Best wishes, Kym xxx

Ginger Hanchey said...

How cute is that! I love it!

sandra said...

Amazing creation!
I looove those wings!
Great detail!
Hugs!
Sandra!

Unknown said...

Really cool project!

email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com said...

Gorgeous project, Sarah! I'm really loving the 'fencing' in the background!

*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!

Mary Lou said...

STUNNING artwork Sarah!!!! Gorgeous masterpiece~~Love the whole idea!! Best off those wings are FABULOUS!!!!!!
Hugz of thanks

jude said...

Absolutely AWESOME Sarah .Just love your altered art
hugs judex

Hlora said...

Love this creative project. It is amazing!

Karla said...

What a cool artful project!!!

Dragonlady said...

What an amzing creation. Thank you fo ryour inspiration.

Hugs Ali x

Joey said...

Beautiful creation Sarah. Joey x

hellerlittle said...

Will not go away without leaving a comment ;o)
Tfs these wonderfull kind of artwork
cu hellerlittle

gila said...

oh wie toll, das ist ja klasse
lg gila

Laura said...

Very successful creation. Just Fab!

Unknown said...

This is lovely and such work & Detail ;0) Dxx

joy said...

Such fabulous details to see! Love this project!

Yelowflower said...

that is a truly awesome piece of art! tfs

Marianne said...

Love you altered Tin. Beautifully done!! xxx Marianne MW

Gio said...

OMG! I love it, amazing artwork!

Larisa said...

What a creativity and all three very beautiful!!

Daisychain said...

Great work of art. Hugs Christine x

downrightcrafty said...

stunning creation love the wire
Hugs Kate xx
Thanks for the hop :)

cristina said...

Ohhhhh I loved your style.. It is marveloussssssssssssssss

Glennis F said...

Amazing creation - I love it

Randi WS said...

Gorgeous creation, such a fantastic idea!!

Lots of love,
Randi WS ;)

Jo Nevill said...

Gorgeous, very, very pretty.

Hugs,

Jo x

Tracy said...

Totally cool project! TFS!

JLJ Designs said...

Neat project!

Jen

Nona said...

Wow such an amazing altered creation, SArah! TFS! :)

Louise said...

Fabulous, love the vintage
Louise

3treescreations@gmail.com said...

Wow! Love the wings!

Deanne :)

ribenaruby said...

Fab v intage tin decorated so well! Ruby x

KellyW said...

Love your project!!!...thanks for sharing!!

Caro said...

What a wonderful use of a tin lid. So beautiful.

Chrissie said...

What a stunning creation!
lol Chrissie xx

Karen McAlpine said...

Lovely transformation of a plain tin! Love the dress form image!!

Erin said...

Your blog is AWESOME!! I love your artwork. Amazing!

Lorraine said...

This is really lovely xx

Kirsty said...

Hi Oh my your work is incredible and awe inspiring Super talent !! Kitty ;0)

Mary said...

This is gorgeous!

BarbaraW said...

Fabulous vintage tin.

sparklingblackrose said...

Ooh wow, this is so cool! Elaine-xxx-

Helen said...

Beautiful - love the dimension!
Helen x

Kim Dellow said...

Totally fabulous! Love it to bits! Kim

Joanne Leddy said...

Absolutely fabulous! I love these unique decorations ... wow!

Sarahshandmadecardsx said...

A stunning creation. Hugs Sarahxx

Tracy said...

What a great hop and fabulous creations from all the DT members
Happy crafting
Tracy x

CCC said...

Love the chicken wire and the wings. Perfect

Justyna Cieslinska said...

Amazing project.
Hugs,
Justyna x

Steph said...

Gorgeous! So many yummy little details for my eyes, love it!

Sue D said...

Fabulous altered project!

Tere Azua said...

A beautiful piece of art!!!!

Cor* said...

ooooooooooo wow! What a feast for the eyes. So much depth for sure! love everything about it! The way you have prepared that sentiment is perfection!

Unknown said...

Oh my! Love this, gorgeous!

E. Marie said...

Great tin. Love all the details and colors.

Rene said...

Just fabulous!

PJ said...

amazing !!!! work !!!! superbb stuff
Stopping by from lightboxcreative.blogspot.com
for the treasure hunt !
Love
pooja

Brenda Brown said...

Fabulous work Sarah.
luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

Tini A. said...

OMG...so many wonderful inspirations and great works here!!!! Lovely blog.

Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said...

Wow... this is stunning.

Heidi said...

Incredible creation, I love it so much, especially the wings, hugs heidi x

Isha Gupta said...

Wow!!!Simply stunning. TFS

mgoll88 said...

A very Interesting Creation!

LG
Michaela

Pauline C said...

This is amazing Sarah and sooo stylish! - and what a brilliant blog hop! Thanks so much to Simon Says Stamp & SSS & Show for such brilliant challenges and prizes every week - they reallya re the best!
I have entered my card for the challenge which is on my blog here - and am just off for a marathon hippety-hop!
Hugs
pauline x

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

This is beautiful Sarah, a real stunner!

Hugs
Maarit

Ali said...

This is gorgeous! What a fabulous idea to use a ten lid. Love the vintagey colours and all the details.

THERESA said...

This is just so unique, love every bit of it, stunning piuece of art!!!
TFS and lotsa luv

Kathleen said...

beautiful project!
kathleen mc x

Gabrielle said...

This is fabulous! Really love it! bet it's really cute in real life! I love your work x

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