Welcome creative friends!
I'm back again with a new wonderful theme - Life on the Ocean Waves!
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge
It's very hot here and I wish I could be there now.
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge
It's very hot here and I wish I could be there now.
So I already enjoyed to just think of the refreshing sea breeze, the clear air and some restful moments and tranquillity.
We
are having a very hot and especially dry summer over here and even the
thought of a cool fresh sea breeze is more than welcome...
... as well as another up cycling project in weathered wood style!
This is how I started:
The old plaque with a funny saying was now obsolete.
So
I first primed its background with chalk paint, a very good base layer
to work on.
To achieve an old and aged look I like to use Distress sprays as the sprayed on colour spreads randomly which doesn't look too artificial.
To achieve an old and aged look I like to use Distress sprays as the sprayed on colour spreads randomly which doesn't look too artificial.
Besides,
I'm known for always liking to work with 3D elements as these seem very
vivid and bring life into the project. There are many ways to do this:
you can work with embossing folders, in multiple layers, with moulds or
natural
elements like drift wood, shells or lichen for example.
some close up's
All of the products used on today's project
that are available from Simon Says Stamp are linked below:
Oh my goodness Kerstin!! I absolutely LOVE this!! what a gorgeous work of art!! the details are simply amazing and the colours and testures are perfect!! STUNNING!! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much XX
Hope you have a great week!
luv
Lols x x x
Kerstin, this has got to be one of my favorites from you (except Halloween, of course!)! The mixed media details on this are amazing, and you have managed to make this look as if it's been dredged from the sea floor! Such a great project! It's no wonder SSS wanted to have your guest design for them! Sending hugs! I hope you get to cool off soon; I'm already wishing for autumn!
ReplyDeleteThat really makes my day Sara 😍, thanks so much for your kindly comments, very appreciated, and top secret - it's my favourite too in this summer :-)!! Hugs, Kerstin xx
DeleteAwesome!! I always love your work, Kerstin! That seahorse is divine, and the whole project is downright gorgeous! Maura
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic! I love how you altered the plague and turned it into an amazing sea themed project. I love all the dimension and the wonderful texture and details. SO pretty!
ReplyDeleteOh my, you're a queen making simple pieces of paper look like wood, and that plaque is amazing! Love the worn beach look! Stunning! Hugs, Sandra
ReplyDeleteWow! Your skill to transform a piece of paper in wood is amazing! I wish to have some lesson from you!! I adore faux wood and you inspire me with your projects! fabulous as always! barbara
ReplyDeleteEin echter "Kerstin"...wunderwunderschön! Das ist so "du" - auf jedem Quadratmillimeter! Einfach nur toll! Da kann ich mich gar nicht sattsehen!
ReplyDeleteLiebe Grüße,
Claudia xxx