Saturday, 14 July 2012

Sunday Stampers - Week 213 - Dreamer

Well no crafting for a week whilst away at camp. It was a success as everyone came home safe and sound ... if a little tired. Weather not bad considering but very little sleep!  Hels Sheridan has chosen the theme of 'Dream' for her Sunday Stamper Challenge this week. I'm reminded of one of the little boys on camp who said that he couldn't get to sleep because he didn't have any 'dreams'. I thought this was so sad but don't worry - we gave him some of ours.

My entry this week is a bit 'dark & gothic'.  The lady looks quite ghostly - no idea why I chose this but just went with the flow! I began by inking up a white tag with peeled paint, iced spruce & antique linen then splashed with water for the watermark effect then edged with walnut stain. Next I stamped a Crafty Individuals music score stamp over the tag with Versa Magic turquoise gem - it just gives a hint of colour.  I then tore an aperture in some rough paper & stamped the angel (Crafty Individuals) through this then added the TH butterfly stamps. On the bottom of the tag I used Imagination Crafts black star sparkle medium through a Special Touch of Mica flower mask.  I'm not a huge 'bling' person but this sparkle medium is lovely to work with. It takes about half an hour to dry. Next I printed out the Shakespeare quote & adhered to a TH fragment - had these for ages but first time I've used one! I added some black ribbon & a silver brad then place the fragment on top.  Found some old chain & gem & key & added to the ribbon. Lastly I decided to remove some of the colour from the angel so dabbed a wet cloth over her - it makes her look paler  & more ghostly.

It's our 'Race for Life' tomorrow in Colchester so I shall be donning my raincoat & trainers and braving the elements & no I will not be running - a bit of a jog & a walk will be more than enough for me! Take care everyone. Sx

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  1. Redanne14 July 2012 at 10:14

    Hi Sue, that angel is beautiful, I really like the way you have taken some of the colour away from her, it does make her look ghostly but dreamy too. That sparkle medium is a perfect choice for this tag and it looks amazing and like you say, not to blingy (I am with you on the bling). The whole tag is gorgeous. Love it. A x

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  2. Hels Sheridan14 July 2012 at 11:03

    Oh my word, this is STUNNING Sue. Poor little fella not having dreams, aw bless. Love the etherealness (ok, I know, not a real word lol) of your creation.... thanks for joining in with the Sunday STamper x

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  3. Annie14 July 2012 at 13:10

    Hi Sue this is absolutely gorgeous. I love the image you have used and the techniques look great. The butterflies are one of my favourites stamps and I shall have to use them more. TFS x

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  4. ...the yorkshire fox...14 July 2012 at 13:17

    ...this is loVely & dreamy Sue...great inky work & super stamping, pretty charms too...gorgeous work...Mel :)

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  5. Elaine14 July 2012 at 14:43

    Hi Sue - thanks for commenting on my blog. Love your tag - the subtle colours and dreamy angel. Great use of the fragment - I have some and forget to use too!!

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  6. Inkypinkycraft22 July 2012 at 00:45

    What a beautiful tag, the colours are so soft and beautiful..love the charm too! Have just found my way here from redanne, am now a follower! Trace x

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