Saturday, July 18, 2009

Summertime...

Inspired by the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge theme this week of Spots and Stripes and the Bird in the Hand theme (use an image of bird in your artwork) over on the Awfully Big Art Adventure I thought it a perfect opportunity to use my new book of images(People and Places 2) and die cut shapes from Crafty Individuals and set to creating this little beach hut.




Here you can see the stamping thats behind the glitter (the crackle stamp)






All stamps (shell and crackle), seagull image and die cut frame by Crafty Individuals.
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32 comments:

  1. Sue18 July 2009 at 16:38

    A trip to the seaside, much better than a trip to Paris!!
    Fab beach hut, love the glittery sand!

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  2. Rosie18 July 2009 at 17:42

    I love this piece Jo - not sure how big it is, but wouldn't it look great in a bathroom?? The subtle layers are just great - thanks for taking part in the challenge!
    Love
    Rosie ABAA

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  3. Lynn18 July 2009 at 17:57

    Actually Rosie and Jo, it would look perfect in my bathroom :) I was thinking of doing a beach theme just painted it a shade of robins egg blue.
    This is a gorgeous entry to the challenges Jo, beautiful work :)

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  4. Linda Vincent18 July 2009 at 18:12

    Hi Jo, its nice to meet you (I like your blog title!!) This is a gorgeous piece of art...and how clever to do a seagull.
    So glad you joined in with us...
    Linda:-)
    ABAA

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  5. Carol Q18 July 2009 at 18:28

    love the beautiful soft colour schemes you're using at the moment Jo. I see you've turned the frame the other way - gives a completely different point of view! LOL. Gorgeous artwork.

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  6. lottie18 July 2009 at 18:49

    My goodness - what a gorgeous work of art - and so uplifting and fresh looking.

    And you made the hut as well? Cor!!!

    You have managed to make it look weatherworn and wet too - love that especially.

    I am off to buy that book you used - it looks perfect for summer projects.

    The soft pale hues you use are really pretty, very relaxing

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  7. Sandy18 July 2009 at 18:52

    Wow this is incredible.
    Wonderful design. Love them.

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  8. Paula J Atkinson18 July 2009 at 19:39

    Actually Lynn, my bathroom would be even better ;)

    Gorgeous dreamy piece. Love the background. I adore Seagulls & I see them every day on the way to work.

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  9. Galina Varese18 July 2009 at 20:00

    I think we should have a draw, whose bathroom will benefit, lol.
    Love the softness of the colour palette, and you can alsmost smell the salty sea air.

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  10. Chris18 July 2009 at 20:14

    Beautiful piece, Jo. Love the soft colours.

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  11. Jane (Carroll's Creations)18 July 2009 at 20:40

    great job

    thanks for joining us this week on SCSC :)

    Hugs Jane x

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  12. Anonymous18 July 2009 at 21:51

    Beautiful piece of art Jo, my bathroom I think!

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  13. Paper Paradise18 July 2009 at 22:16

    It's a gorgeouse piece of work, the subtle colours realy compliment the print. Crafty Individuals stuff is just great to work with!

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  14. cheryl18 July 2009 at 22:53

    stunning piece of art work just brilliant love cheryl xxxxx

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  15. deb19 July 2009 at 07:51

    *sigh* Jo it is simply gorgeous.

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  16. Jill19 July 2009 at 10:19

    absolutely stunning Jo, thanks for joining us at scsc hugS Jill xx

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  17. Audrey19 July 2009 at 12:44

    Love it, so delicate and pretty - definitely feels like summer!

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  18. Hazel (Didos)19 July 2009 at 14:43

    WOW this is stunning, I love it not too keen on gulls but he looks brill( We have a huge seagull issue in the town where I live! they come and peck you!) It is just amazing, Thanks for sharing it with us, Hazelxo

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  19. lisa19 July 2009 at 17:49

    This is just beautiful I love it. It feels just like a day at the seaside.

    Lisax

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  20. Gini19 July 2009 at 18:42

    Lovely Beach Hut. Love the barnacles and the glitter shading. That seagull makes a mighty fierce bouncer on the door!
    Happy crafting Jo
    Gini xx

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  21. Hazel (Didos)19 July 2009 at 19:06

    Thanks for replying, I live on the East Coast of Scotland, (Arbroath) Its so bad here with the Gulls that we are not meant to feed the birds. Used to be just at the Harbour but now they are all over the town, Hazelxoxo

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  22. Wendy19 July 2009 at 22:38

    Absolutely wonderful. It looks like its taken ages to do. So much detail. Thank you for joining us at SCSC, Hugs Wendy x

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  23. SYLVIA-ANNE20 July 2009 at 19:20

    Beautiful project - love the subdued colour scheme. Takes you back to summer holidays by the sea!
    Sylvia x

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  24. Janny20 July 2009 at 20:08

    Really beautiful!

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  25. Amy21 July 2009 at 15:02

    Wow, this is stunning piece..cute pastels and the sea is beautiful

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  26. Lori Saul21 July 2009 at 17:44

    A beautifully created piece- I love the effect of your mixed elements- very thoughtful and expressive!

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  27. ~*~Magpie's Nest22 July 2009 at 11:48

    Absolutely gorgeous Jo. I Love every detail WOW!!!!
    ~*~ Patty

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  28. Catharina Maria25 July 2009 at 20:09

    I love this !!
    Beautiful colors and the sea together !
    for ABAA Rini the netherlands

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  29. Melisa28 July 2009 at 23:01

    I really like these soft beachy colors and the bit of sparkle. So pretty!

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  30. Claireabelle29 July 2009 at 14:46

    This is a real stunner Jo, i love it!
    x

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  31. Jaqi31 July 2009 at 21:15

    fab, the colours are so soft, well done Jaqi

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  32. P'tite Plume9 August 2009 at 08:53

    So beautiful, a sea treap magical!

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