Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Live Life

It's always fun creating something for the Compendium of Curiosities III challenge. Tim Holtz's techniques result in so many unique works of art. There is a new challenge every two weeks from his book, A Compendium of Curiosities III. The current challenge is Layering stencil: texture paste from page 49; and a special thanks goes to Inspiration Emporium for their generous sponsorship. Of course, I can't reveal the technique (but it's laid out clearly in Tim's book), but I will say that I used several stencils, a couple of Stampers Anonymous stamps and lots of color (distress stains and distress ink).
I am also entering this card into the following challenges: Simon Says Stamp Monday challenge -- anything goes; Kraft Journal -- shabby chic; Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge -- stencil it.

7 comments:

Emily Leiphart said...

Wonderful card, Barbara! I love the colours and all the stamps you used. Thanks so much for playing along with the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Stencil It!

Teresa Kline said...

hi Barbara! this is amazing, I luv the collage you have created...fantastic! So glad you played along with Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge!

sparkle & shine *~*

Candy C said...

Hi Barbara...your piece is really nice. I love your use of the stencils and then the embossing paste and the stamping and inking on this. I also really like the stamps you've used for your sentiment and also as part of your design. Thanks for sharing with us at CC3C. <3 Candy

Michelle said...

Fabulous piece, Barbara! You've created a beautiful effect with the stencils. Makes me want to reach out and touch it. Thank you for sharing your work with us this week for the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. I love seeing what you've created. ~Michelle

Cheryl Grigsby said...

Nice, I love the way the stamped sentiment is sort of in and out and grungy stamped over the embossing paste. Well done!

Marjie Kemper said...

Barbara, this is magical! Love how the words are peeking through... amazing texture here. Thanks for sharing with us at CC3C!

Anonymous said...

What stunning work!!! Thanks so much for joining us at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog! - Ashli :)