Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Let me Count The Ways

Howdy!  Time for the Funkie side of the Frilly and Funkie Challenge!   The talented Sara Emily is hosting the challenge and her challenge this time is "Let Me Count the Ways".

She is explains the challenge:

"Since it's just a day away from Valentine's Day, the opening line of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's famous love poem "Let Me Count the Ways" (Sonnet 43) comes to mind. "How do I love thee? Let me count the ways." For this challenge, I would like to see your vintage or shabby chic project that includes three of something. This could be three colors, three words, three stamps (you get the idea); just be sure to tell us what those three elements are."

Using an odd number of elements is something I learned early on in designing my cards and other projects.   One of the classes I took the instructor said it helps the eye follow the design when you use three (or odd) number of elements.  

I decided to use three of one die cut image and layer them to give depth.  I also followed the idea of three with my brads.


Sizzix TimeKeeper Sizzix Bird Silhouette Stampers Anonymous Etcetera Tim Holtz Layering Stencil Nordic Ideaology Quote Chip For the Funkie Junkie Boutique

 I started with a brown kraft bag given to me from a local merchant when I purchased something.

Sizzix TimeKeeper Sizzix Bird Silhouette Stampers Anonymous Etcetera Tim Holtz Layering Stencil Nordic Ideaology Quote Chip For the Funkie Junkie Boutique
 I painted the background with a coat of white gesso.  I then stenciled with crackle embossing paste a pattern on the top and bottom.

I let that dry and smeared with distress crayon and dye ink pad.  Added a spritz of water to soften the effects.  Let that dry.

I then die cut the bird multiple times in white cardstock and cardboard.  I wanted some depth so the cardboard birds were used to stack and layer 3 times.  I painted all the cardboard birds with white acrylic paint.  I cut out a bird from white cardstock which I used to stamp the script and the flowers.

I attached the stamped bird to my top layer.  I then cut out the clock frame and attached it behind the bird with the filmstrip and my 3 brads.

Sizzix TimeKeeper Sizzix Bird Silhouette Stampers Anonymous Etcetera Tim Holtz Layering Stencil Nordic Ideaology Quote Chip For the Funkie Junkie Boutique

 I added the quote chip to give a little punch to the top of the bag.  Now I have a cute gift bag for someone who love to travel and take the journey!
Sizzix TimeKeeper Sizzix Bird Silhouette Stampers Anonymous Etcetera Tim Holtz Layering Stencil Nordic Ideaology Quote Chip For the Funkie Junkie Boutique

Come show us your groups of three!  The winner will earn the chance of a Guest Designer spot at Frilly and Funkie, and everyone who enters and follows the rules will go into the draw for the chance to win a $25 spending spree at The Funkie Junkie Boutique. And there are Top 3 Badges for three further outstanding entries, chosen by the Design Team, because choosing just one winner is so hard!

Thanks for stopping by!

Suzz

6 comments:

  1. Suzz you've turned a simple kraft bag into a wonderful gift in it's own right with the gorgeous mixed media layers. Love the blue in the background coordinating with the beautiful bird x

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  2. I love the kraft bag. That textured background is wonderful, Suzz!

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  3. suzz, you are so creative! I love that you re-used this bag and made it into a masterpiece! Your collage is fabulous over that shabby mixed media background, and I love how you've stamped and layered the bird. Hugs!

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  4. What a super way to recycle that plain bag, I love the gesso background and how you have layered up those fabulous elements. They work beautifully together, I do love that bird. Thank you so much for sharing.
    Creative wishes Tracey x

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  5. This is such a wonderfully artsy project, Suzz! I love the transformation of this humble brown bag into a truly wonderful gift bag. The stenciled areas on top of the gesso add so much texture and depth to the composition. And I love the way you stamped your bird.

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  6. Well hello stranger, how are you. I have just been spending a pleasant hour visiting blogs and here I am , adore your piece of art . The detail on your bird reminds me of China that my grandma used to have and I love the backdrop. Tracy ❤️❤️

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