Sunday, 1 July 2018

In An English Country Garden

Good morning and happy Sunday. It's new challenge day over at Country View Crafts, and this time the lovely Jane has chosen 'In The Summer Garden' Here's what I've made.

 I started with a Paper Artsy hanger and stencilled through with  texture paste and beaded texture paste. When dry I coloured it with Distress Paints. I also painted some Wendi Vecchi chipboard with the paints. It's been ages since I've used these so it was good to get them out again.
 Next I splattered with black and white paint, and drizzled some liquid amber along the stencil lines. This is amazing stuff, it's not too runny that it goes all over the place, but you can guide it.

 I added lots of glass beads and Prima Patina pastes to my chipboard.

I love how the fly looks, but it's also kind of freaky!

Here's a close up of the amber and the glass texture gel.
I just assembled it and added some Tim Holtz Clipping Stickers.
It's over to you now, please join in with our challenge and show us your Summer Gardens. As always there's a gift certificate to spend in the store for a lucky winner.
Have a happy Summer, and thanks very much for looking x




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25 comments:

  1. Valerie-Jael1 July 2018 at 06:41

    Love your summer garden piece, the speckled background is gorgeous! Have a great Sunday, hugs, Valerie

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    1. Sue1 July 2018 at 09:59

      Thanks Valerie, you have a great day too! xx

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  2. Craftyfield1 July 2018 at 08:51

    The textures are a delight, Sue! I love the look of the liquid amber, must investigate...

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    1. Sue1 July 2018 at 10:03

      Thank you Christine, the amber is amazing, I've had it for years (surprise) but I'll difinitely use it now xx

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  3. Cath Wilson1 July 2018 at 09:16

    Those die cuts look amazing, though I bet they're so much lovelier in real life... Great background, too!

    Cath x

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    1. Sue1 July 2018 at 10:04

      Thank you Cath, the fly looks realy good - in fact a bit too good, it's quite creepy, no pun intended lol x

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  4. Gibby Frogett 1 July 2018 at 09:41

    Fabulous project - great dies and cool effects and textures.
    Gill x

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  5. Jane1 July 2018 at 09:56

    Such a fab canvas Sue ..fab elements but like you I could do without the flies in my summer garden! Happy sunny July to you and yours. Hugs xxx

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    1. Sue1 July 2018 at 10:06

      Thank you Jane, I don't mind any other critter, but the flies just annoy me lol. A lovely July to you all too xx

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  6. Redanne1 July 2018 at 14:46

    I thought I recognised some of those pieces - I love how you did the fly and the flowers are beautiful! Love your Summer Garden piece - and how lovely that we are actually having some summery days! Hugs, Anne xx

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    1. Sue2 July 2018 at 00:08

      Thank so much Anne, that fly is really creepy lol xx

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  7. Monika Gulyas1 July 2018 at 15:55

    What an awesome projec, Suet!!! The fly is so cool!!! And I also love the black spatters and the liquid amber!!! Have a great July!!! Big hugs

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  8. froebelsternchen1 July 2018 at 17:16

    This is simply FANTASTIC Sue!

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  9. Corrie Herriman1 July 2018 at 17:58

    This is gorgeous Sue ! Happy July to you too !
    Corrie x

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  10. rachel1 July 2018 at 19:26

    so much texture sue - this is amazing - the liquid amber looks very interesting!!! Big hugs Rachel x

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    1. Sue2 July 2018 at 00:13

      Thank you Rachel, the liquid amber is wonderful! x

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  11. Miriam1 July 2018 at 22:46

    I adore your summer garden Sue - It's amazing!

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  12. Tracey@Hotchpotchcreations2 July 2018 at 08:51

    Aww Sue, you've captured the glory of nature all dancing in the beautiful summer sun. Love this panel piece so full of texture.
    Hugs for a sunny week ahead Tracey xx

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  13. Evelyn Walter2 July 2018 at 22:44

    Gorgeous piece, Sue! I love your background, it has such a great texture!
    xx Evelyn

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  14. Carol15 July 2018 at 12:05

    Oh love the background will add the liquid Amber to my wish list - fly is very realistic!! Have a lovely weekend xx

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