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Sunday, 10 February 2013

I've Been Inspired (But Not By The Weather)


Michelle's last project for the week at PaperArtsy was to alter a pencil case. I've had one of those really pale wooden ones kicking around for ages, so it was time to meet the paintbrush. Actually I use cut and dry foam now thanks sooo much for the tip Leandra.
My PA crackle glaze had arrived in the morning  - I've counted up and already have 4 other makes of crackle medium. I love the effect but cannot ever get one to work for me (I think know that I'm too impatient)  So I watched the YouTube video and gave it a go. This stuff really works! Instantly! Yes it's idiot proof :-)
I've used loads of colours, and crackle, and sanding, and stamps from Ink and The Dog Man of Number 4, Gentlemen 4 and Clocks 1. 
Sorry about the rubbish photograph but it's raining (they promised snow) and there is no light to be had!
I've learned so much from everyone over the last month, and had so much fun using my old PA stamps, so thanks very much everyone at PaperArtsy Towers you really have been inspirational.
Thanks very much for looking, and I hope the weather is kind to you x

13 comments:

Gillian .... said...

Hi Sue, your altered pencil case looks great particulary with the stamp designs you chose to work with, fab colours too. Thanks for joining in our GD challenge this week.

Cheryl said...

oh wow sue this is just amazing love this,brilliant hugs Cherylxxxx

Cath Wilson said...

Wonderful work and great to hear more praise of Leandra & co - love the older PA stamps, too - some of my favourites in that range!

craftattack said...

Lovel pencil case, I still have my one from school days, very battered and ancient looking (like me!9. Hugs, Valerie

sam21ski said...

I'm not inspired by the weather either Sue!!!

Great take on the PA make by Michelle, fab colour combo

Sam xxx

Sally H said...

That is gorgeous, Sue! I have a pencil box that has had a coat or two of paint and PVA and is ready for stamping, but I am a chicken, lol!

Barb Cady said...

Great job on the pencil case - they don't make them like that any more! You now have a thing to treasure. X

butterfly said...

No, it's a big yuck to the weather, but a big WOW to your gorgeous pencil case... Isn't the PA crackle fabulous?! Wonderful stamping...
Alison x

Karin said...

it looks great!

Sally Nicol said...

This is wonderful love your experiments with crackle.

May said...

Hi Sue, Fabulous pencil box... Love the wonderful design & detail... Hugs May x x x

coco said...

Fabulous pencil box !!! I love it in these not usual yellow/gold colors... and I really understand you when you speak about the precious tips you are learned this month on PA blog, unfortunately I've had not enough time to look at the videos and benefit of the guest projects myself (busy elsewhere..) :) but I will try to do it later ! Hugs, Coco xx

isisimaginings.com said...

That's terrific, you got some great layers & the colours are fab.