Tuesday 16 June 2015

A dream is a wish your heart makes

Hey folks! Well yesterday my wife had a day off work so that she could accompany me to a hospital appointment (her dedication is extraordinary).  After the appointment we took a trip to a shopping park which included a Hobbycraft so I was able to replace my glue gun that died early last week!  The wait has been torture!!

Anyway, today I'd like to share with you the first of 3 ATCs that are going in my "Erin box" to be given to my fab crafty friend Erin Stewart when I see her in August!

   
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I used the following materials:
  
THAT CRAFT PLACE MDF / GREYBOARD: MDF Words (Wish)

MEDIUMS USED: Gesso, texture paste, spray ink, Distress Ink, Archival Ink, Crackle Accents, Glossy Accents,

OTHER PRODUCTS USED: Metal brads

All products above available from That Craft Place.

ANYTHING ELSE: Greyboard "paisley" shape, mini alphabet stamps by Dovecraft, clock stencil, all from my stash.  Crochet trims from my local sewing shop: Cottontail Crafts.
       
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Summary Process:

All MDF & greyboard prepped with gesso.

Clockface stenciled onto front before applying more gesso.

Spray inks applied and spritzed with water an dabbed off.  Distress Ink (Peeled Paint & Gathered Twigs) added to the edges and raised areas.

"Make A" stamped onto white cardstock in Archival Ink (Watering Can).  Edges inked with same ink.  Glossy Accents applied.

"Wish" MDF gesso'd.  Sprayed with walnut ink spray before a coat of Mod Podge Gloss added.  Glossy Accents added to top.

Paisley greyboard gesso'd.  Crackle Accents added.  Walnut Ink rubbed into cracks and excess wiped off.  Edges inked with Archival Ink (Tree Branch).

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Here are some more photos:
 

 
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LINKS YOU NEED - THAT CRAFT PLACE
   
Website
Facebook Shop
Facebook Natter & Chatter Group

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Thank you as always for popping by.  I'll share the second of these 3 ATCs tomorrow.
  
xxSAMxx
   
Please can I enter this project into the following challenge(s):
    

8 comments:

  1. OOOOOOO and it's for MEEEEEE!

    It's so gorgeous and bumping and colours and textures and amazing! ;)

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  2. These are fabulous
    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  3. Sam this ATC is pretty awesome. I love the distressed look and the sentiment. Hope all went well at your doctor's appointment. :)
    Hugs,
    Jo

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  4. Loving your Atc...as a rule we only allow non paper/card atcs so yours is just perfect for our challenge.
    I so love the thicker board or mdf atcs, they can support a lot of embellishing / mixed media.
    Thank you for joining us over at Rhedd's Creative Spirit...x

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  5. My fav part is the crackled paisley! This is a really WONDERFUL creation Sam. Thanks bunches for joining the June Challenge at Rhedd’s Creative Spirit. j

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  6. The crackled paisley is a stunner on this ATC.Thanks for sharing this with us at Rhedd's Creative Spirit this month. Good Luck, Rupa (DT).

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  7. Stunning ATC!! Love that wish in MDF and your colors are divine! Thanks for sharing with us at Rhedd's Creative Spirit this month! ~Nanette, DT~

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xxSAMxx