Monday 19 May 2014

It really is all in the words...

Well another month, another Claritystamp challenge.  Eventually, I've decided not to enter my original idea (I'll blog this anyway soon, so you can let me know what you think), and to go with this card.  I took inspiration from Barbara's blog a couple of weeks ago, (Thank you Barbara.  I hope you like my take on your idea), and decided to get out my Gelli plate and get painty fingers!!
 
First I stamped the Easel and Paintbrush in Potting Soil archival, and covered them both with post-it masks.
 
 
I put blobs of Buff Ttitanium, Sap Green and Process Cyan acrylic onto my Gelli plate.  What a great feeling, swirling the colours with my fingers:  I think I may have found my inner child!  The only thing I didn't want to do was to muddy the colours too much.  I found the paint was too thick on the first print I pulled, so I blotted the thickest areas with bubble wrap, and pulled this print without adding any more paint.  Yes, I could work with this one.
 

I just added two simple words.  I think we can all identify with the happiness that we find in creating art.

 
Then I masked off the background, and "painted" my canvas.  Once that was done, I masked off the brush and easel again and gently smeared some colour into the Gelli background;  using Stonewashed, Lettuce and Peach Bellini Adirondacks, and a little bit of Vintage Photo distress ink to create shadow below the easel and paintbrush. 
 
 
The final steps were to add a little extra definition with my new Spectrum Noir pencils, and some highlights to the words with a white gel pen.  Please leave a comment if you pass by;  its always nice to hear what you think.  Till next time.  Xxx 
 

 

38 comments:

  1. OMG! Barbara this is awesome. I love what you have done here. I really need to get more Clarity time. Xxx

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    1. Thanks Dawn. I definitely need to find more Clarity time in my days as well. Xxx

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  2. Wow Barbara - another fab masterpiece xx

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    1. Glad you like the card Sue. I had great pleasure in revisiting the easel and brush stamps, as they hadn't seen the light of day for a while. Xxx

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    1. Isn't it strange how you suddenly get an idea to mix up things you've had for while; and come up with this. Glad you like it. Xxx

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  4. Barbara, this is truly lovely. Thanks for entering the challenge and good luck.

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    1. Thanks for your kind comments Naomi. Xxx

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  5. Another amazing idea ... well done Barbara it's lovely

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    1. Thanks Alison. Its so encouraging to hear positive comments. Xxx

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  6. Really like this idea Barbara - might have to redo my father in law's birthday card using this as inspiration!! Susan

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    1. Really pleased you liked this card so much Susan. I'd love to see your take on the idea. Xxx

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    1. Thank you Pippa. Its nice of you to say so. Xxx

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  8. Wow amazing Barbara. Well done and Good luck.xx

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    1. Thanks so much Lynne. Looking forward to seeing your creation. Xxx

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  9. wow, love this card and hope your happy for me to borrow the idea for my Guides to turn into fathers day cards!! I feel a messy evening coming on :)

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  10. I'm sure the Guides would love doing this. The Gelli plate is great fun. Enjoy! Xxx

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  11. Great 'Arty' work Barbara, and I love the way at Clarity that we all take inspiration from Barbara and each other. You have then put your own twist on the technique and made it your own....Brilliant...and perfect for our Challenge.....x

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    1. Thanks so much Jo. Its great how we can all share ideas and inspiration. I love Clarity and all my wonderful Clarity friends. Xxx

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  12. Love it! So arty and a really clever idea! Thanks for entering the challenge and good luck! xx

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    1. Glad you like it Jane. Thanks for all the encouragement. Xxx

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  13. Lovely card Barbara and clever use of techniques.
    That easel is a lovely stamp...think I may have to consider this one with my next order!
    Good luck in the challenge x

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  14. fab u lous so clever and Arty good luck x

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    1. Thanks Linda. I really enjoyed making it. Xxx

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  15. Thanks Carole. I have had the easel stamp for ages, but it had been lying forgotten in my stash. I really enjoyed using it for this card. Xxx

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  16. Cor Barbara, I love it! Isn't it just wonderful to get your fingers in the paint! Good luck in the challenge hun xxx

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    1. Thanks Amanda. I always seem to end up with inky, painty fingers anyway, so I didn't need much tempting to get stuck in! Xxx

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  17. Wow I love your take on Barbara's inspiration.
    Thank you very much for entering the Clarity Challenge and good luck.

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  18. Simply fabulous Barbara. Best of luck dear. xxx

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  19. Hi Barbara thank you for entering our Clarity Challenge. I love your card, very nicely done. xxx

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    1. Thanks Sam (aka Gelli Queen!). It was very messy and a lot of fun to make. Xxx

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  20. Oh that's fabulous Barbara. You look like you had great fun doing this one. Makes me want to get my Geli plate out! Ela x

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    1. Glad you like it Ela. Yes I really enjoyed making this card. Xxx

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  21. Well done on your top5 place. Well deserved. xx

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    1. Thanks Lynne. Got to start thinking about this months new challenge now. I look forward to seeing your creation. Xxx

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