I am so thrilled to be joining with StencilGirl to inspire all of you!
First, I want to send a thank you to the whole team, especially Mary C. Nasser who organised this and led me through my first major blog hop.
Join the hop, follow along every day and comment on all of the blogs for your chance to win!
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So let's get started on the evolution of Timeless
First I headed out to Michael's for hopefully a round canvas, instead I came away with this sweet wood board on a major sale!
I needed to make a test piece so I didn't screw up, and chose a piece of 12x12 superstock from Creative Scrapbooker magazine.
I picked out some stamps, Memory, Wired, Take 2, Eldergrove, and tree pieces from the Gone Fishin stamp.
Next up is a stencil from stencil girl and and I knew the Seth Apter's Timeless Stencil. I actually picked the stencil first and then the dilapidated building was the perfect stamp.
Add the 9x12 Barb Wire Stencil by Mary Beth Shaw and the 9x12 Chicago Stencil by Nathalie Kalbach and the pieces are selected.
(FYI: I LOVE the larger stencils)
The Scene is Set!
I began stamping the board and using Distress Grit texture paste for the TIMELESS.
(you may need to fill some of the deep grooves with a marker)
I coloured with a direct to board technique for maximum colour. Then I added Wendy Vecchi's Cornflower Mica spray in lieu of water, for a beautiful night sky shimmer.
(I coloured the entire image this way)
Next I went back to the grit paste and pasted pieces of the barbed wire all around the image and dried with a heat tool.
I place the stencil back over the dried paste and used my Ranger Emboss it Dabber to apply the clear in for the Burnt Copper Leaves embossing powder to stick too, heated it in sections until I had melted this fabulous powder over everything.
( I did the same with the charred gold to the word Timeless only I buffed it with my finger to create a dull tarnished effect)
I felt like the Chicago Stencil had a bit of the trendy window effect but I didn't want to compromise the wood texture and varied colours. So I used Crackle paste, sprinkled a like and random dusting of Fractured Ice Embossing powder and allowed to dry. Once it fulled dried and crackled, I then heated it adding a slight colouring and helping the embossing powder to maintain the same cracked effect.
(if you heat it before the crackle paste has dried you will get a smoothed effect like normal embossing ink and powder)
The project felt a little flat and 1 dimensional. I used my poinsettia die from Tim Holtz & Sizzix to whip up some brown paper flowers from a natural paper I received a decade or more ago from Vicki and I selected the copper Flower Crest brads for my middles. I inked with brushed corduroy, spritzed with water, dried with a heat tool and then used my hot glue gun to shape the petals up against the brad giving a low profile dimension.
When I was done, I went to my trusty box of dried flowers from the late 1980's. (seriously, my mom never threw this stuff away, and i am always using these sprigs on my projects now)
And we have a beautiful finished wall art......
or do we.
I really, REALLY wanted to add Christmas lights to my dilapidated house, but i didn't want to risk my post for an epic fail. now that I was done, I was ready to see if I would like the lights.
Back to the test piece
LOVE IT!
Now all I could remind myself was I have done this a million times at work, and I don't need to worry. I measured the correct size for the bulbs to have a snug fit.
✔ we are all good.
I inked the holes with a jiffy marker to reduce the flash of light of the raw wood, and if you make something like this, make sure the bulb comes all the way through or else you will be staring at a glaring line of light instead of separated bulbs
(I added the proof that this is my drill. My hubby bought it for me and labelled it because he and Andy, a friend of ours, would steal my drill and my batteries)
Now for the best part
THE GIVEAWAY
One lucky winner will receive a $25 Gift Certificate to StencilGirl Products
AND a $25 Gift Certificate to Emerald Creek!
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Then be sure to visit the other blogs in the hop and comment to win.
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One winner will be chosen at random from all blog comments!
(One comment per blog please.)
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(This one is a prize! thank you Seth)
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Emerald Creek Supplies used Today:
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STAMPS:
EMBOSSING POWDERS:
EMBELLISHMENTS:
9x12 Chicago Stencil
9x12 Barb Wire Stencil
Seth Apter's Timeless Stencil
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9x12 Barb Wire Stencil
Seth Apter's Timeless Stencil
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This is really fantastic Kim! I like how the barbed wire is covered with embossing, it really brings it out, and the lights were a super idea! Great project!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on teaming up with Stencil Girl for this blog hop, super exciting! I can’t wait to check out the other parts of the hop.
Thank you so much Ann. The team at Stencil Girl have been an amazing and have so much talent. I have loved this experience!
DeleteThis is fabulous! Kim . Love all the neutrals and your cchoice od stmaps and stencils look so good together. As for the lights - Magical .
ReplyDelete. Thanks for sharing the process x
Thank you so much. I am delighted that you enjoyed it.
DeleteWOW WOW and WOW!!!
ReplyDeleteKim this is outstanding!! So creative and so beautiful!! I love that you hung it in the middle of your photos <3
Yay for your first hop= looking forward to checking out the others! woo hoo!!
Jackie xo
Thank you Jackie. I still remember one of the first projects i saw you do and it changed how I looked at everything. You are an inspiration!
DeleteThis is such a beautiful project. Thanks so much for sharing your technique.
ReplyDeleteThank you Glenda!
DeleteSuper cool, Kim!! I enjoyed learning those new techniques, about using the embossing powder on top of another product, like the Grit paste. You have great products, thank you for using our stencils :)
ReplyDeleteMB you are just awesome! I am in love with your products and can't wait to start using more. You have the widest variety of designs and so many I can already picture in projects. I really appreciate this opportunity.
DeleteFabulous! Fractured ice is one of my favorites. I love your powders and need to get more. Happy hopping. Oh the lights are really cool too.
ReplyDeleteThank you Denise!
DeleteWow! Absolutely exquisite, Kim! What a stellar work of art!
ReplyDeleteThank you for teaming up with StencilGirl!
The possibilities are endless!
You make me smile. I am so thrilled and can't thank you enough for this opportunity.
DeleteWhat an amazing project! I absolutely love that you put lights in it and does bring out the warm wintery feeling! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting and for your comments. they are truly appreciated.
DeleteWhat a great project!> Very inspiring. Ooh, Stencil Girl sounds like a perfect match.
ReplyDeleteThank you Alice. With their variety in Stencils, I am a true fan of SG!
DeleteBeautiful! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you for popping by
Deletethis is cool. I enjoy working on different materials. Especially if I can keep them from the landfill.
ReplyDeleteThank you and I agree. upcycling projects and giving them purpose is one of my favourite things to do.
DeleteWhat a great canvas to add to your holiday fun! Very cool how you added the lights.
ReplyDeleteAwe Thanks Karen!
DeleteAmazing! I walk past those wood pieces all the time at Michaels but never have thought about stamping/texture pasting on them! You've given me something to think about the next time I'm in that aisle!
ReplyDeleteI am glad I was able to inspire some ideas. When there is a great sale, it is worth it. pallets and dunnage from hardware stores are also some of my favourite places to shop
DeleteWhat a lovely piece! Love the idea to use the wood substrate, and the lights are genius!
ReplyDeleteThank you Gwen! I am such a natural elements kind of gal. the board just inspired me
DeleteSuch an amazing creation, Kim! Love all of the products you used and the lights are over the top!
ReplyDeleteThank you Joy!
DeleteLovely piece of art. The use of the lights was brilliant!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mimi. I am really glad the lights worked and didn't wreck to project
DeleteWell, for a first timer you rocked the hop! Love the crackle paste idea too! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteAwe Patty, you just gave me the biggest smile. Thanks for popping by and commenting
DeleteI love your project! I think the lights are genius!
ReplyDeleteThank you Carol
DeleteThank you for sharing both what you did each step of the process and why you did it that way. Very instructive!
ReplyDeleteThank you Fran. I think I am such a sharer. I was saying to a team member I wish I could post faster but to eliminate the instructions is just too hard for me ;) Your comment makes it worth the effort.
DeleteWhat amazing effects! Thanks for showing us how to do it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by.
DeleteReally lovely! How wonderfully creative.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteOh my goodness! This is so creative and wonderful! Thank you for sharing your steps!
ReplyDeleteThank you for coming to visit. I am glad you liked the post and project!
DeleteI recently bought some boards at
ReplyDeleteMichael's. Haven't decided what
I am going to do with them but
I love your idea. Vintage is
always a good choice. The
picture inside the fencing is a
wonderful idea. Thanks for the
ideas. txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com
Thank you and I cant wait to see what you create. Make sure you tag me when you post a picture of the project
DeleteOkay, this is so far out of the box and I LOVE it! You pieced the most perfect parts together and it all worked! Wonderful! ~Rachel Bell bellbrzs (at) cox (dot) net
ReplyDeleteThank you Rachel!
DeleteI love it!!! coriegochicoa (at) gmail
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteWow! So creative! Thanks for sharing the steps to make this. Where did you get the lights - how cool are those! janisgraham (at) yahoo (dot com)
ReplyDeleteThe lights were also at Micheals. right now there are lots to be found ;) but then ask your LSS. They maybe able to custom order them in from their suppliers
DeleteThat’s a great creation ! margessw@icloud.com
ReplyDeleteThank you Marjorie!
DeleteWhat a beautiful winter scene!
ReplyDeleteThank you Christina!
DeleteSo gorgeous! The dimension you created with the embossing powder is lovely.
ReplyDeleteThank you Tina!
DeleteThis looks amazing! The board is just the right surface for this project. Thanks for sharing your creativity!
ReplyDeleteThank you Carol!
DeleteBeautiful project!
ReplyDeleteThank you Catherine
DeleteGreat project. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteI really want to try these embossing powders!
ReplyDeleteYay! can't wait. You can always join in challenges to try and win some too
DeleteInteresting technique! I am falling in love with these embossing powders.
ReplyDeleteYay! Thank you
DeleteYour combination of techniques is just stunning. The barb wire done in the embossing powder is just wow and making the holes the lights go into dark...just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jill. I really love the stencils. That Barb wire is amazing
Deletecool project! love that barbed wire.. textilerecycler (at) yahoo dot com)
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DeleteI am totally blown away Kim ... I've never seen anyone use stencils to "create" a landscape ... and all the wonderful textures and colors. Just spent 3 weeks out West and the barb wire is wonderful! The lights were a make your piece Timeless. Thank you for sharing your creative process with us.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I hope to see you play with barb wire in a project
DeleteHow wonderfully creative you are and what a great piece! Love these embossing powders with stencils.
ReplyDeleteThank you Cathy!
DeleteSuch a brilliant and beautiful project, Kim! It looks amazing up on your wall!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Claudia xxx
Mwa! Hugs and I will be by your site next. Thank you so much for joining in on the journey
DeleteWow! This is an awesome project! Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteThank you Christine!
DeleteExcellent project! Love it. Congratulatuions on your first Blog Hop. I will be visiting you again :-) All the best.
ReplyDeleteThank you Shelby!. This was quite an interesting experience. I did a small one locally so at least I had an idea of what happens.
DeleteThis is a beautiful piece!
ReplyDeleteThanks Melinda! i will bring to a show so you can see it in life!
DeleteWhat a gorgeous idea and love this so much!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you and I LOVE LOVE LOVE your stencil line!
DeleteVery cool project! Amanda (at) meadowdance (dot) org
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteGenius with the lights Kim! I absolutely adore it!
ReplyDeleteThank you Patricia!
DeleteOh em gee! I love that you added lights to your project! That’s a brilliant idea.
ReplyDeleteThank you Julia! all of this creative evolution began when I met you and saw your canvases with stamps. I appreciate all that you have done and I'm excited to see you rock the Designers Circles. Thank you for joining in this awesome adventure.
DeleteWonderful project! The lights are fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Monica!
DeleteWhat an interesting project! I am falling in love with the embossing powders! Fractured ice!! Wow! Thank you, Kim! jwaterhouse57@verizon.net
ReplyDeleteWoW Kim!! This is so amazingly beautiful!! Love the vintage look!!
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Fantabulous! I can't wait to see what is next!
ReplyDeleteGreat project and step by step. Love the lights. Thanks for sharing. nadineannwong@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project Kim. I need one of thos dauber tongot with my embossing piwders.
ReplyDeleteSuper creative - thanks for the inspiration using embossing powder and stencils.
ReplyDeleteGreat rustic feel with a twist, very cool idea.
ReplyDeletelove it!!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely! Love the texture and colors. The lights are very festive.
ReplyDeleteAmazing Kim. I love this piece - and those lights are the perfect addition.
ReplyDeleteREALLY fabulous! The lights are genius!
ReplyDeleteWhat a special touch to add the lights! Pushes the piece out of the ball park!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cool project, thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWow! I love this! Great overall design and feeling. It has the right amount of texture and weathered loveliness. So, I thought it was beautiful before the lights, but now I’m just floored by how great that looks. Well done and thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful piece ! Thanks for the tip on the crackled past, I will try this !
ReplyDeleteThat's a great project. There are so many great products "out there" just crying out for some Creativity, and you've certainly brought that to them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic project, just recently bought some Emerald Creek Embossing powders to try!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful piece of art. Thanks for sharing...
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