This week over at Simon Says Stamp And Show their challenge is 'show a bit of brown' I decided I would give another canvas ago, I new I wanted to try a rust effect and to use my melting pot again ( I love that bit of kit)I started with the distress inks, mainly greens and then added a little vintage photo in with a tiny bit of black for the back ground. the elephant images were stamped onto tissue paper in brown stayzon and stuck on with clear bee's wax the sentiment was stamped in black.The tissue paper with the text on it was a great find In the clothing shop All Saints, I think the use it for packing their items, there were several sheets abandoned on the shelf last time I was in there so it made its way into my bag, well shame to have it thrown out ;)
I am also entering this into Hels Sheridans Sunday Stamper challenge where it is something for the boys.
And over at Sarah Hurley's Challenge Blog where the challenge is Dimension and Texture.
Thank you everyone who looks at my stuff and leaves comments. It completely blows my mind to have you guys pop by.
mark x
What a great mixture of texture, rust and script background. I've tryed wax once, but wasn't pleased with the finished look. When i look at your canvas now, i think i'll give it a second chance. (:o)
ReplyDeleteI have played with the wax twice now and have been really pleased with the outcome but am sure i lucked into it lol, not sure if the different waxes make a difference, my craft store had two types, I just got the clear one. it has a little yellowness to it but I quite like it as its a little vintage. thanks xx
DeleteI think it definitely qualifies! It is absolutely stunning, love the elephant stamp, the Chinese writing, the rusting - well everything really. A truly wonderful composition. Hope the sports day went well and no I wouldn't dream of applying for the Simon Says DT, too much talent out there......Anne x
ReplyDeleteaww thanks Anne, I dont see why you should not apply, Its a little out of my league but maybe one day ill make it lol. something to aim for. x
Delete...WOWzers Mark...stunning!...loVe the way you've composed this piece, your rust is superb, you've got it spot on & excellent stamping underneath, it's come through a treat, super find in All Saints very snazzy gift wrap indeed!...elephants are my favourite animal and this stamp set is gorgeous (it's on my wish list)...another eye catching piece from you Mark, your just gettting better & better...loVe it...Mel :
ReplyDeleteWell this is stunning, so many techniques and so wonderfully combined....if I were you I would give it a bash!!!! Your work is fantastic!!!definitely want to give the timeworn workshop a bash next time round! Fab piece trace x
ReplyDeletedefinitely do the workshop, you will love it. thanks for the compliments x
DeleteThis is just Divine Mark. Love the rugged manly feel you achieved on this. Well done.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful piece! I've been humming-and-haahing about buying that elephant stamp, you might have swayed my decision a little! The Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge Design Team thank you for joining this weeks challenge!
ReplyDeleteYour elephant page is fabulous and that printed text tissue paper is a great find!
ReplyDeleteO my word.. Let me pick my jaw up from the floor.. This is Fabulous Mark!! The textures, stamping, the rusty look.. Mark this is AmAzing..love the elephants.. Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeleteLOL, I'm with May ... my jaw just dropped open ...
ReplyDeleteThat's such stunning work. I love all about it, each element as well as the whole composition.
best, Suzanne x
Your canvas is brillant, but I'm a sucker for elephants. I think you have tipped the balance for me re doing Andys timeworn class. Love Franesca
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, I really love the textures & colours, the all blend so well, thanks for joining us over at Sarah Hurley this week.
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Just beautiful, keep looking at it and seeing something different. Good catch on the tissue paper too ;)
ReplyDeleteAaargh! Sorry my eldest didn't sign out... AGAIN! - that was me up there ^
ReplyDeleteWow, this is just amazing Mark, LOVE that rusty bit and of course, the heffalump swings it for me, I love 'em... Thanks for joining in with the Sunday Stamper x
ReplyDeleteMark, this is fabbo!!!! Love the wax, the tissue paper and the elephants. Elephants are beloved animals in Alabama (they are the mascot of the University of Alabama who won the National Championship this last year for college football. I know so many people who would absolutely flip over this!!! Wonderful creation.
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ReplyDeleteThis is very beautiful - I love the colors! Wishing you a happy day today!
Hugs,
Barbara Diane
Very cool! Congratulations on your win at SSS. Blessings!
ReplyDeletethank you so much, Still a bit staggered by it.
DeleteMark...this is a fabulous piece. I am so glad that you are one of the TOP THREE at SSSS for our bits of brown challenge. I'm like Dan in that I've been waffling about the elephants stamp. You have done a beautiful job with them! This canvas is truly amazing! I love your layering of tissue; stamped with your elephants and the great text tissue you found! That would have made it into my bag, too! :) Your Andy Skinner technique on the trip running down the left side of your tag looks amazing! Beautiful combination of different textures and mediums on this piece! Congrats...your work is awesome! <3 Candy
ReplyDeletethank you Candy, means a lot.x
DeleteA fantastic card, great image and texture. Congrats to your Top 3 :)
ReplyDeleteI love that elephant. The techniques you have used are superb. I used tissue paper with traced images on it but it looks so shabby compared to your work. You are one talented dude! ;p
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic! Absolutely gorgeous. Congrats on your SSS&S win!
ReplyDeleteMark, great job, and so glad you won at SSS&S!
ReplyDeleteBarb
i absolutely adore this..and elephants just so happen to be my favourite animal.Goodluck at sarah hurley challenges.
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