Thursday, August 27, 2015

Flowers In A Vase Monochromatic Tag

Only hours to go, but I got my monochromatic project done for Wendy Vecchi's Make Art Challenge for August...PHEW!!! Sometimes I can thrive under pressure! ;0) If you haven't gotten your project done you still have a few hours to go!
I used lots of oldies but goodies to create flowers in a vase, and I wanted to use some things in a different way.
I used Wendy's Archival Inks and rubbing alcohol for the background on both Manila and Specialty Stamping Paper from Ranger.
I inked the Art Parts and stamped images with Archival Ink as well.
Background stamping with Archival.
More stamping.
And still more stamping, and these I cut out, and foam taped.
I inked some of Tim's Linen Ribbon with Archival and doodled a little on the tag. I also added Glossy Accents to the center parts of the flowers.
 
 

FYI...in the coming week, I'll be bringing you some pictures of my upcoming Autumn and Halloween classes that I will be teaching in the Dallas area. I've been a little behind in posting, but hopefully I'll catch up soon. Again, thanks so very much for all the comments, emails, and messages checking up on the family and me. I treasure all of you!!!

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I hope your hands get creatively dirty soon!

28 comments:

  1. monochromatic & beautiful!
    love it!

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  2. Ok -- to be a second comment behind Wendy Vecchi herself. No pressure. All I've got to say is that you are a GENIUS with stamping and layout. And that background with archival ink and rubbing alcohol is just awesome (gotta try that). I think I've said this before ... but you literally must leak creativity. I don't think one person can contain all the creative ideas that you have. That vase with the flowers are sooooooo awesome! I'm seriously jealous of anyone who can take one of your classes. Hopefully I will be able to catch up with one of them myself some day. Hope your husband is doing better. Wishing him a speedy recovery!! Hugs -- Mary Elizabeth

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  3. hmmm... i may need to dig out my rubbing alcohol!! as always my friend..brilliant project!

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  4. That is just gorgeous, Anita! I love how you think out of the box.

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  5. I just love these stamps - great work with them!

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  6. Very inspirational tag Anita!
    greetings, Alie :-)

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  7. Unique and Different - which means... it's just FABULOUS Anita. Wow - what amazing techniques and creativity. Very very special. Going back to study it some more!! j.

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  8. So cute, Anita! Love your tag! Love the Wendy elements you've added. Great techniques, too! As always, beautifully done!

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  9. Wow Anita, what a great monochromatic piece! I love how you used the art parts and the flowers look fantastic - this is wonderful.... pinning! Anne xxx

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  10. Dadgum if you don't live that sentiment! I'm doing my usual bowing and sideline ovations :)
    You're awesome!
    I've been sick and felt like yuck, but this made me feel much peppier.
    Big hugs,
    Lisa x

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  11. Oh this is so lovely!!! Great use of her art parts! Colors are warm and sunny and I loved learning that technique from her!

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  12. This is absolutely gorgeous Anita! Thank so much for the nudge :) Jenny x

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  13. What a stunning tag, I love everything about it Anita! xx

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  14. Beautiful Anita! Love the flowers in the vase idea and the monochromatic theme is fabulous! Sue C x

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  15. Wonderful stampings on your background Anita! love the flowers in the creative vase you made! Julia xx

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  16. This is beautiful Anita, I love it!!!

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  17. Fresh, beautiful and sweet. Superb design. Happy weekend! Nicola x

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  18. This is just a vase full of sunshine, Anita!! Such a Fabulously fun and cheerful tag!! Happy Weekend to you!! Good luck at the challenge!! XOXO-Shari

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  19. Anita,
    Your tag is beautiful - I love the colors, vase and especially the little bird.

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  20. This is such a gorgeous color palette! So many glorious shades of gold and yellow it makes my heart sing! The layering is divine, and the soft shimmer is like sunshine on a tag. The little bird is such a wonderful addition and the sentiment is perfect. I still have the tag you sent me on display in my studio. It speaks to me every time I look at it. Gorgeous work, Beautiful Soul!

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  21. So pretty! Love your colors and those WV flowers are some of my all-time faves.

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  22. Beautiful Anita, gorgeous layers and amazing depth of colour on this monochromatic tag, thanks so much for sharing it! Deb xo

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  23. What a beauty - elegant in design and so warm in the colour palette - fabulous use of all those Art Parts and stamps.
    Alison xx

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  24. Anita, I love all the layering your created...of the background yellow colors and the stamped texture and flowers! Plus love how you added the 3D-flowers, vase, bird! It's perfect! Thanks for sharing your step by step process!!

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