Thursday, 14 April 2011

That's Nice, What Are You Going To Do With It??

If I hear these words once again I swear I'm going to sell my family on e-bay!! Actually I don't know what I'm going to do with it, but I like it anyway :o)
This is my entry to this fortnight's Stampotique challenge, which is to use book/newspaper.
I remembered an article by Rachel Jackson in April's Craft Stamper (sorry I can't find a link) and decided to give it a try.
The book was painted white then the hole cut. The pages were torn away and the edges painted and distressed with Brushed Corduroy DI.. The tissue paper covering is by 7 Gypsies, and I've overstamped it with Stampotique Butterfly and Papillon stamps. This was then covered with beeswax. I've finally gotten to grips with this, I turned up the heat on my melt pot and it went on perfectly.
I've stamped the butterfly again twice and attached to the inside.
The die cut butterflies bottom right have been cut with the TH die and dipped in the bees wax.
I'm also entering this into the Simon Says Stamp & Show challenge as this week it's distressed.
Thanks very much for looking x
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36 comments:

  1. Netty14 April 2011 at 20:01

    Oh wow Sue, of course you are going to keep it. Totally fantastic. Annette x

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  2. Candy C14 April 2011 at 20:07

    Hi Sue! Oh my gosh...I can totally relate to the "What are you going to do with it" thing! :) Your entry into this week's Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge is very nice! I love the altered book/newspaper thing you've got going on. Very cool. Thanks for joining us Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge! <3 Candy

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  3. Valerie-Jael14 April 2011 at 20:12

    I LOVE it! I know the question from my neighbour - he says nice things like *Lovely! Waht's it supposed to be?*

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  4. Maria Sabina R14 April 2011 at 20:28

    awsome! beautiful creation.Thanks for joining us at Stampotique Designer's Challenge.

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  5. Chris Arlington14 April 2011 at 20:42

    Sue this is stunning. I am glad that I am not the only one to hear "those words" he doesn't know how close he comes....

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  6. Kaz14 April 2011 at 20:43

    This is gorgeous Sue, I know the article you're talking about as I'd oooo'ed over it. you've done a great job with it. Every other crafter knows you don't have to 'do' anything with what you make!
    Thanks for joining us at Stampotique.

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  7. Zoechaos14 April 2011 at 21:30

    Fabulous love it, do you have to do anything with it? Art just is LOL XOXO Zoe

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  8. Anonymous14 April 2011 at 22:56

    Wow how fabulous is that! I love it. Thanks for joining the Stampotique designer's challenge

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  9. Candy C15 April 2011 at 02:48

    Hey Sue...send me your email address and I'll email you how I did the technique. It's very simple. I didn't have an email address for you.
    Thanx...<3 Candy

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  10. Jane Wetzel15 April 2011 at 05:23

    hey- this is GORGEOUS...I LOVE IT! I just worked with some beeswax myself at a workshop and am looking to buy some for myself..fun! Your projects are always awesome- tfs

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  11. cheryl15 April 2011 at 06:44

    oh wow this is simply stunning oh just love love this,brilliant hugs cheryl xxxxx

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  12. Suzanne B aka brookfies15 April 2011 at 07:34

    Spooky....thats exactly what my nearest and dearest say to me at least weekly and I have got this article tagged in the C Stamper to have a go lol ......
    Your piece is just excellent ....I love it..texture is fabulous!
    Suz B
    PS.I always say the point of "it" is the fun I get from creating it and if I wasnt having fun whilst making "it" then their lifes would not be quite so quiet lol!

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  13. sam21ski15 April 2011 at 09:06

    Oh you do make me laugh Sue, I've got one here just like that too!!!

    But, why do you need to do anything with it - I'm sure you just had a fabulous time creating, and that's what it's all about xxxx

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  14. salamanda15 April 2011 at 09:44

    I keep explaining the point is to have fun and experiment. Beautiful piece - I love it

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  15. Gez Butterworth15 April 2011 at 09:55

    haha! I was thinking about putting my 10yr son on ebay only the other day! Why are the school hols so long these days!!
    Great project. Amazing..xx
    Thanks for joining us at Stampotique Designer's Challenge.

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  16. Basement Stamper15 April 2011 at 13:20

    this turned out absolutely stunning! I've got to check out that article on how to use the book for that. Thanks for joining us at Stampotique Designer's Challenge.

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  17. Willy15 April 2011 at 16:49

    You did a great job, Sue. It looks fabulous! Thanks for joining us at Stampotique Designer's Challenge # 28.

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  18. fatmonica15 April 2011 at 21:18

    This is just stunning!Fabulous piece of art.

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  19. Nancy16 April 2011 at 02:09

    Oh, this is gorgeous!! If you don't know what to do with it, I'll be glad to give you my address! (My fav question is "how do I explain what you do?" *sigh*)

    Thank you for joining us at the Simon Says Stamp & Show Challenge!

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  20. Terry17 April 2011 at 11:35

    The Design Team are really pleased that you joined us for the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge this week - Thank you for sharing your fab creation with us my goodness love the altered book and newspaper on your project. Hugs Terry xxxx

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  21. Jayne C17 April 2011 at 17:23

    I love your creation Sue!! In my house I get..."It's really nice...what's it FOR?" I always say "It just is...!!" Reading your comments, looks like we're not alone!! xx

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  22. Dolly Daydreams17 April 2011 at 18:26

    Amazing ! I wish I could do that , such an inspirational piece I love it.

    Marie

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  23. Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans18 April 2011 at 16:43

    Fabulous piece, I love all the layers and texture, great piece. Tracy x

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  24. Jacki Daniels18 April 2011 at 22:14

    Hi Sue this is fantastic love it I really do well done such a great idea
    Jacki xx

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  25. Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkie19 April 2011 at 03:38

    Is my DH related to your relatives??? I keep hearing echos of "That's nice, but what are you going to do with it" around my house too!

    Seriously, this is absolutely fabulous. I love EVERYTHING about it - the colors, the stamps, the design - really just WOW! I want to do one of these altered books now too! So happy you joined in the challenge with us this week at Simon Says Stamp and Show!

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  26. joanne wardle20 April 2011 at 18:05

    I loved that article, I'm so impressed that you gave it a go and it's so wonderful. well done. thanks for taking part in the stampotique challenge

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  27. Riet Harikini22 April 2011 at 06:48

    FANTASTIC!!!!!

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  28. Claudia22 April 2011 at 12:33

    This is fantastic!!!

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  29. Anjas-Artefaktotum22 April 2011 at 13:48

    I'm speechless, that's a spectacular
    art work!I'm totally excited. Thanks also for description.
    Hugs Anja

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  30. Debbie22 April 2011 at 20:42

    Oh my soul! I know EXACTLY what you're sayin'! We have the same family! What a gorgeous creation! Keep it and display it proudly! Love all the details! You go girl! :)

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  31. Moniqui23 April 2011 at 16:01

    What a gorgeous card! Awesome! Thank you for joining Stampotique challenge!

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  32. Silje25 April 2011 at 09:20

    WOW!! This is just SO great! I love it! I love the colors, the details and just everything about it!
    -Love Siljhe-

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  33. Alison25 April 2011 at 10:27

    A brilliant piece of book art Sue! xx

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  34. Jo Capper-Sandon25 April 2011 at 11:18

    Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant!

    Thanks very much for taking part in the Stampotique Designers Challenge. I hope you enjoyed it, even though your family think you're a sandwich sort lol

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  35. thekathrynwheel25 April 2011 at 20:47

    Oh wow, this is amazing :-) A fabulous creation! Thanks for joining the challenge, Kate

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  36. Jayne C27 April 2011 at 17:42

    Well done on being a chosen one AGAIN!!!! :) x

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