Wednesday, 13 February 2013

Wot No Colours... Stampotique DC 87 Winter Whites

This week, Valerie  challenges us to use various shades of winter whites in our projects - white, shimmer white, off-white, ecru, eggshell, etc.  Here's what she said about this color choice, "Well, it wasn't planned, but this theme has a striking significance for those of us here on the East Coast who have just endured a big winter snow storm!  All of nature is drooping under the weight of a heavy white winter blanket!  Mother Nature really does provide the most beautiful inspiration!"
Oooh this is a real challenge for me as I love to use colour, so I decided that I needed loads of texture instead.
I started with a piece of corrugated card, and painted with Eco Green acrylics in white, clamshell, and butternut. Next I painted a piece of text paper with a watered down version of the same paints.
Tree has been stamped on vellum,  embossed in white, and edged in Antique Linen distress ink.
The Artemio leaves have been stamped with Vintage Script in Coffee Archival.

 Next came my favourite bit... I painted the bird house in white acrylic, then stamped Roc's Stacked Boxes in brown, and liberally sprinkled with Frantage embossing enamel.

Next it was time to decorate the front . I stamped Wee Owl and covered him with a cabochon and popped him on his house. A bit of sticky embossing powder next and lots of fake snow.


The star has been die cut and stencilled with texture paste, then inked and glittered. I was quite getting into the swing of this no colour thing by now lol. To finish off I added a piece of pleated paper to the bottom, painted a few dead twigs (this just about describes my garden at the moment) in white acrylic and added loads more 'snow'. 
I had loads of fun making this, and am now totally covered in paint, glue and glitter :-)
Please join us over at Stampotique Designers Challenge and show us your whites (who remembers the Daz doorstep challenge lol)
I'm also entering this into
Simon Says Stamp And Show - something messy
Fashionable Stamping - birds
Stamping Sensations - fur and feather
Sorry this has been soooo long, and thanks very much for looking x
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35 comments:

  1. Astrid Stulemeijer (AssiCrafts)13 February 2013 at 07:27

    Sue this is an amazing piece! Love it! XOXO

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  2. brenda13 February 2013 at 07:33

    All I can say Sue is if this one was a challenge for you you rose to it magnificently.

    Thanks so much the sharing your inspirational work with us at Stamping Sensations challenge.

    B x

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  3. Cocofolies13 February 2013 at 08:07

    Very brilliant Sue !!! I love especially the transparent tree and the lovely bird and cage... J'adore !!!! xx

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  4. Valerie-Jael13 February 2013 at 08:07

    Lovely piece, beautiful textures! Hugs, Valerie

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  5. Silvia(Barnie)13 February 2013 at 08:44

    A gorgeous piece of art. Wonderful texture. Thanks for joining us at Fashionable Stamping Challenges.

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  6. Von13 February 2013 at 08:52

    It's a fab piece Sue :) brought to life by all the wonderful texture :)
    Von ♥

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  7. Karin13 February 2013 at 10:22

    gorgeous winter whites!

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  8. roc13 February 2013 at 11:35

    This turned out so wonderful!

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  9. Sam & Poppy13 February 2013 at 12:51

    Sue you've blown me away, this is absolutely gorgeous. Just love it all! xxx

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  10. Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans13 February 2013 at 12:53

    Hi Sue, what a lovely piece, I love all the layers and all the tones of white they work beautifully. The texture makes this piece appear so tactile. Love the sweet little bird house with the owl popping through. The wooden leaves/branches are gorgeous too. A lovely mixed media piece. Thanks so much for joining in the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge. Tracy x x

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  11. Words and Pictures13 February 2013 at 13:30

    Oh, oh, oh - I love this, Sue!! Who needs colour?! Glorious textures and details, fabulous shabby chic look to the whole thing - big LOVE for this piece!!
    Alison x

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  12. Candy C13 February 2013 at 13:56

    Sue...I really love this! I think sometimes working with a monochromatic theme is tough to make it interesting. But, you have nailed this! I so love everything about it. The little bits of black through the musical notes, etc. is just enough of a contrast to make your winter whites piece truly amazing! I love the textures and your design. Congrats on a lovely piece and thanks for sharing it with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. <3 Candy

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  13. Gillian ....13 February 2013 at 14:22

    Utterly beautiful Sue, love this monochromatic piece of art, the texture is simply gorgeous.x

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  14. Anonymous13 February 2013 at 18:37

    Gorgeous!

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  15. Maria Sabina R.13 February 2013 at 20:48

    Simply love this piece!

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  16. salamanda13 February 2013 at 20:56

    Love the texture and different elements. Not sure if I can manage no colour but will give it a try.

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  17. Meggymay13 February 2013 at 22:07

    A fantastic project, so many textures and wonderful details. Thank you for joining us at FSC this time.
    Yvonne/Meggymay

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  18. Basement Stamper13 February 2013 at 22:49

    Love all the texture on this, gorgeous piece!

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  19. Joan13 February 2013 at 23:39

    A fabulous piece,love the textures and the little birdhouse with owl!

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  20. http://blog.timetocreate.com.au/14 February 2013 at 00:28

    Sue who needs colour when you can use such wonderful textures to create your piece. Love it and I think I should be a follower of your posts because I am sure there will be inspiration to see!

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  21. Libby Hickson14 February 2013 at 00:31

    Love love love this! Especially those twigs!

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  22. Gráinne14 February 2013 at 08:05

    Gorgeous piece of art! Love it ...
    Suzanne

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  23. Sandra14 February 2013 at 09:26

    Gorgeous piece! I agree that using no colors is quite the challenge! But you did a wonderful job with it! Really pretty! Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. Hugs, Sandra

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  24. May14 February 2013 at 11:38

    Gorgeous piece... Love it!! fabulous textures! Great bird & cage...Love it all.... Hugs May x x x

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  25. Claudia N.14 February 2013 at 18:57

    So lovely! A very artful project! LOVE!

    die amelie x

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  26. Claire14 February 2013 at 20:22

    oh wow what a beautiful project Sue, you've created so much texture and so many lovely details. A really stunning creation. Thanks for joining us at Fashionable Stamping Challenges
    Claire xx

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  27. Ibarra Creations 4U15 February 2013 at 11:24

    Simply - ELEGANT!!!!!

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  28. Unknown15 February 2013 at 12:08

    Gorgeous - love this frosty looking piece.

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  29. Dagmar16 February 2013 at 07:33

    Oh what a fantastic creation!

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  30. pinky17 February 2013 at 16:35

    Gorgeous project. Thanks for joining us at Stamping Sensations.
    Pinky

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  31. Tracy17 February 2013 at 20:54

    Thanks for joining Stamping Sensations with this great entry, good luck.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  32. Reflective Art Studio19 February 2013 at 02:25

    You Did a lovely job.... I really like it.
    xx
    sarinda

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  33. Lynne K19 February 2013 at 21:45

    What a gorgeous wintry scene, Sue, fabulous work! Thank you for sharing it with us for our Fur and Feather theme at Stamping Sensations, and good luck.

    Lynne

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  34. Terry20 February 2013 at 17:40

    Sue, This is one fantastic project! I love all the texture and that little bird house! Gorgeous! Thank you for joining us at Fashionable Stamping Challenges!

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  35. Francesca23 February 2013 at 12:47

    A fabulous creation

    Thanks for joining us at Stamping sensations
    Francesca xx

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