Tuesday, 9 June 2015

Challenges Galore

Wow another month beginning already, and here I've REALLY pushed myself WAY outside of my comfort zone.  I've been following all the extremely talented crafters sharing their Finnabair inspired projects on facebook.  I would so love to be able to produce canvas' like they do, who knows I believe Anna is coming here to New Zealand later this year, hopefully I can get to a class (or two). 
My layout has also been inspired by several inspiration boards from 3 different challenges, below.

 
I started with a Kaisercraft 'Key to my Heart' paper.  I layered strips of scrap paper, lace and drywall tape under the photo area.  Then applied texture paste thru a stencil before giving the area a coat of gesso.  I randomly touched areas with a script stamp then got to work with 2 different Lindy's Stamp Gang mists (listed below).  The Dusty Attic number panel was then attached under the photo after it was painted several times and aged.  Prima glass beads and micro beads were then attached.  A couple of I am Roses & leaves finish the page. 
 
Before attaching the photo everything was again touched up with the Lindy's Stamp Gang mists - the page is shimmering sadly not shown in the photo.
Enjoy these closeups:
 

 
I REALLY struggled with this page infact I walked away from it several times without a clue as to how to progress.  After the background was done I nearly put it all in the rubbish until I pulled out this awesome Dusty Attic number panel.  I challenged myself to use minimal flowers - yay I did achieve this.
 
Challenges I am entering this into along with their inspiration boards and products used are as follows:
 
 
Dusty Attic products used are DA802 Zippers, DA1026 Heart Arrows #2, DA11704 Live Beautifully, DA1050 Number Panel Large

 
Lindy's Stamp Gang products used are Starburst Ramblin Rose Pink & Starburst Azure Sea Asters 

 
Scrap Around the World  I was inspired by the soft tones of this board, and the word 'Happiness' which is how you feel after looking at this cute photo.

 I'll also be sharing this with my new friends on the Finnabair facebook page I'm following.
Thanks for visiting, I'd love to hear what you think of this.
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19 comments:

  1. Unknown9 June 2015 at 22:49

    Well from your struggle you produced a fantastic piece of work...love it

    I am inspired by you :)

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  2. Sharon10 June 2015 at 02:12

    Great project Brenda! Remember to link the colors you used to the Lindy's online store so you can qualify to win! Thanks for joining the Lindy's Challenge this month!

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  3. Veera11 June 2015 at 02:53

    Beautiful texture! Thank you so much for joining us at SATW this month!

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  4. Stéphanie Papin11 June 2015 at 05:50

    Your layout is very beautiful, ,with a lot of beautiful details, love your beads, it's sensational ! thank you to joins us this month with the Lindy's Stamp Gang challenge !

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  5. JaMajka11 June 2015 at 06:35

    I love these numbers :) Lovely colors in the background! Thank You for playing with us at Lindy's Stamp Gang challenge this month!

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  6. Heather McMahon11 June 2015 at 19:57

    Brenda - this is fabulous! I love the gorgeous background and that numbers chippy is one of my faves! Thanks for joining in at The Dusty Attic and SATW!

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  7. Tiphanie B.11 June 2015 at 21:03

    Amazing textured in your background !! Stunning ! Thanks for joining us at SATW xx

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  8. Sanderijn de Bruin12 June 2015 at 05:26

    beautiful, love the background!

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  9. langeatheart12 June 2015 at 14:00

    You did a beautiful job with this Brenda! I think you are doing an excellent job mastering the techniques of your mentor Finnibar! Keep up the fantastic work! All the best from SATW! :)

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  10. Lizzy Hill12 June 2015 at 22:28

    I'm so glad you didn't 'bin' it! You've done a fabulous job with the mixed media....love that little zip up the top!! And you've made the chippy shine! Thanks for sharing with us at Dusty Attic this month!!!

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  11. Shilpa Nagaonkar14 June 2015 at 01:27

    Fabulous page, love your number texture background.Thanks so much for joining us at SATW this month.

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  12. Lilibleu16 June 2015 at 01:44

    Beautiful work, I love it !! Very nice background ! Thank you for playing at SATW :)
    Lydie Denis.

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  13. LISA18 June 2015 at 13:55

    This is so beautiful Brenda!! And you used 2 of my favorite products Lindy's and Dusty Attic!! Yay!!! They go together beautifully don't they!!!
    Thank you for joining both challenges this month!! I simply love your layout!!

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  14. Anonymous18 June 2015 at 18:28

    Gorgeous layout, you really rocked this layout :)

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  15. Natalie20 June 2015 at 22:35

    such a gorgeous project
    Thanks for playing along with Lindys

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  16. Татьяна22 June 2015 at 18:51

    Adorable layout! Such a great photo ! Thank you for joining the SATW challenge!

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  17. Fiona Paltridge Designs22 June 2015 at 23:41

    Oooh I love the way you've used the numeral alphas! Thank you for playing along at SATW xx

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  18. rachie babe24 June 2015 at 23:10

    Amazing texture & Color,Beautiful work!!!

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  19. Unknown30 June 2015 at 09:50

    Fantastic background work - beautiful layout! Thanks for playing along! xo

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