Tuesday 30 July 2013

Smell the flowers



An 8 x 8 inch canvas is  my project for the new challenge that begins today over at Try it on Tuesdays
The theme is ' Collage with a twist',  and it  must include some  script.


The base of my canvas is a rather busy collage.
Layers of spray paints over masks.
There is even a hand ready to pick the flowers.
I used some grunge paste through a mask at the top right corner. Leaving the mask in place till it was almost dry and then brushing with mica powders.
Next a bit of stamping, mainly Stampers Anonymous stamps on the background.
The final paint spray I used was  a Sprinkys colour-'Antique'  from Inkylicious., this added more depth to the colours I think.





On to adding a bit more interest in the way of some Jofy flowers [Paper Artsy].
 I have realy enjoyed using these stamps, the added bonus this time was that they already were printed with some writing.
I used distress inks to colour the flowers , spiced marmalade and mustard seed..
A little corrogated card was coloured picket fence and the flowers fussy cut before adding to the background .


I will be joining the fun at these challenges as well--
Simon Says Stamp Monday challenge which is Ode to Sunshine.
Divas by Design - Anything Goes
Crafts4eternity -Anything Goes


Thank you for stopping by, your comments are always appreciated.

22 comments:

  1. This is just lovely and I enjoyed reading how you made it very much, that's a terrific background.

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  2. Wow Yvonne, amazing background! The JOFYs look fantastic, love their colours! Great little canvas, so much to discover!!

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  3. Beautiful canvas, love those flowers, too! Hugs, Valerie

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  4. Beautiful Van Gogh effect with your flowers. Lovely canvas! Glad you joined us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge this week!

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  5. This is absolutely stunning, Yvonne - your background is amazing, and the bouquet of JOFYs looks so wonderful - fantastic canvas.
    Alison x

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  6. Gorgeous! I love the layers and textures. A beautiful canvas!

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  7. Fab canvas Yvonne - loads of lovely detail. x

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  8. lovely canvas Yvonne, so loving these stamps
    hugs

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  9. What a fab texture background, Yvonne!

    I love the "transparent" feel of your canvas....you have created a lot of depth there! Wonderful!

    Hugs,
    Claudia x

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  10. Lovely project, Yvonne...

    xxx Ellie xxx

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  11. Hi Yvonne, Great canvas, and such a fabulous background and colour for your Jofy's.
    Avril xx

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  12. Great collage, I like the busy background and those brightly coloured flowers are amazing.
    Jean x

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  13. What an interesting background for your lovely flowers! Very pretty and I do love that texture! Have fun!

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  14. Wow, that's a fantastic collage, great images and texture.

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  15. Fantastic background and love all of the wonderful colours on this piece

    Chrissie x

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  16. Gorgeous canvas, love the layering and micas, etc! Fabulous work! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina ♥ ( fellow DT member )

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  17. Amazing canvas! Great colors and makes me happy looking at it.

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  18. Hi
    Amazing creation!
    The base alone is so pretty and with so much of interest and such beautiful use of colour.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  19. Gorgeous canvas, thanks for sharing your creation with us at Crafts 4 Eternity. hugs x

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  20. What a wonderful canvas ! love it :)
    Von ♥

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  21. Congratulations on your Simon Says Win $50 voucher! Awesome canvas and prize well deserved.
    Hugz
    Moz

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  22. Hi MeggyMay! Love your entry into Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge with the Ode to Sunshine theme. I also would like to say CONGRATULATION on being our lucky $50.00 credit voucher winner! <3 Candy

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