..that I haven't been around. I can't really explain it nor excuse it. I just haven't been into making anything or checking cyber world for anything new. Burn out, perhaps. I think I just needed a little break. At any rate, that doesn't mean I wasn't thinking of you all, I really was. I just couldn't make myself get online once I was home from work. Well, enough of that.
So, we're back into challenges on the Everything Wendy Vecchi Yahoo Group....I just listed the first one of this year today, and I actually made something for it ahead of time. gasp! I decided I still wanted to try some of the techniques Tim had featured during the 12 tags of Christmas, only Wendified, so the challenge for the next two weeks is from Tag #2.... kraft resist, picket fence stain, and some sticky back canvas. Here's what I came up with:
Another one, I just used different stamps in the background:
I don't normally have kraft paper around (I know, I'm behind the times. I'm trying not to buy more paper.... much) but I did break down and buy Tim's kraft resist pad when it was half price somewhere. And, not wanting to use Tim's design for a Wendy card, I just took a page and used the plain back side. Yes, clever wasn't it? snort
Then I just chose some Wendy stamps and stamped in black archival. Dried thoroughly, and stamped two stamps and clear embossed them, hence, the resist part.
I used sticky back canvas to stamp and cut out the flower, the scroll design is also SBC, I just used a Sizzix die. Colored the SBC with distress stains, dried thoroughly. Some enamel accents, for, ah, accents. Ta da!
Actually, this was my second attempt at this... the first went into the garbage. Here's a tip... don't overdo the background stamping, or the resist stamping. Trust me. Just pick a couple and go with it. Bolder stamps work better with the resist part, too.
So, there you have it! It is a fun technique to try, I love what shade Pine Needles distress ink turns over the Picket Fence distress stain...a really cool shade of blue green. Love it.
Thanks for stopping by today!
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It is good to see you back but I so understand that one needs a break sometimes too. These turned out really well.
Hey Lori... missed you sweetie... glad to see you back and your amazing art again... sending a hoooge hug from across the old Pond xxx
Welcome back Lori! We missed you!!! Hope to see you back around blogland! Love your Wendified project!
Ellen xxx
Breaks are good...except when it involves bones. Glad to have you back...love the art!
Welcome back, missed you! Will have to go check out the email for the challenge, I need to get my creative juices flowing again! Love the flower, it looks fab, so dimensional!
Good to see you back Lori have missed your craftings and your humour.
Loving Simplify a great piece of art. Annette x
Beautiful! I've really missed your amazing artwork, but I totally understand the need for a break. Take your time...but don't go too far away!
Hi Lori! Glad to see you back! Ya know, sometimes you just need to step away for a while and regroup. I'm glad to see you're creating again. This piece is really nice! <3 Candy
Glad to see that all is well! Missed you!
Glad you are back, Lori! I love the customized background resist. No more time off for you, my friend... we need our fearless EWV leader!
Great to see you back. We all need a break sometimes it refreshes the mind. Lovely creations. Tracy x
I agree with everyone else, it's great to have you back and with such a fantastic card, beautifull xx
Glad to see you back...feeling the same way at times.
~Linda
Beautiful art! And absolutely no need to explain being away ... artists do what artists need to do. :)
Happy New Year!
Really cool projects and thanks for the tips so maybe I won't ruin my attempts! LOL. Missed you so glad to see you post.
Good to see you back...missed you and your fabulous creations.
This turned out great Lori!
Have you read my "blogging without obligation" on my sidebar? Feel free to post it on your bathroom mirror. We love you but we want you happy and sassy and well, girlfriend. Welcome home tho, you WERE missed. Nice to see some of your cool art too, There is no one like you.
Hey GF, thanks so much for stoppin' by.........I've missed you, but heck, sometimes we need some "us" time, right! Love your pieces and do hope to find time to play too!
You don't owe anyone an apology - good to see you back in Blogland and know you're fine. A little time out is a good thing for both the mind and creative soul... have been feeling pooped myself and only got going last week after I kicked the Chrimbo tree out! Great to see a wonderful Wendy piece from you - love the bright colours. Looking forward to the challenges again... Hels did a truly wonderful job on the TV yesterday - Art Parts and stamps galore - so let's hope more of the Brits start to fall in love with Wendy too! Take care,
sarah.
Cooooool!
Love what you created - and flipping Tim's paper over - great idea! Guess I won't give away that one pad I have now ... lol
Glad to see your back at it! I think we all need a little break now and then! Awesome Card Lori!
Hugs Lynn
Love that blue! YUM! Lucy B
So glad to see your recent post. You are such an inspiration to so many - it's good to see that you haven't fallen off the face of the third rock from the sun! haha
Stay well. Hugs
Vicki B in OP NY
Missed you , I also have been taking a break from blogging, know what you mean. Made loads but not blogged any, hope to be a good blogger again soon. The flower is fabby, love the mix of colours.
Both of these cards are great. Good to see you are still alive :) I know what you mean about taking a break, I haven't done much blogging for a while either.
I hate when life gets in the way of my crafty endeavors. Glad to see you're finding a little time for it! Love the embossed backgrounds!
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