It's time for a new ePlay challenge over at the eclectic Paperie. The lovely Sherry is our host for this month and she is challenging us to use wood in our projects. The chunky wooden block I've used for this project, was snaffled from a pile of off cuts my husband was saving to burn. As soon as I saw it I knew exactly what I was going to do and quickly carried it off to my attic!
See what I mean, well could you resist ? Because the surface was so interesting I decided that minimal treatment was the order of the day. I really didn't want to cover up any of the grain with paint or embossing paste, so I decided on some simple monochrome stamping using Wendy Vecchi's Archival Ink in Potting Soil. I used Tim's Stamper's Anonymous Bird Feather set and my newly acquired, Day Dream set. I also used a few other stamps from my collection. After stamping the images with the Archival Ink, I embossed them with clear embossing powder.
and the top.....
The little bird I've used is by Indigo Blue, I think she sits just nicely on the edge of the nest. I love it when you can combine different sets of stamps and the styles blend together.
To finish off, I added the little rusted metal feet. My apologies for the difference in the colours of the photos, I've used indoor and outdoor shots. The true colour is somewhere between the two ! The block is around 4.5 inches and not quite a regular cube, I'm not sure if it qualifies for ATB status, it's certainly pretty heavy so I don't think I'll be sending this through the post!
Now if you'd like to grab a piece of wood, or use any other wooden item or embellishment in a project, we would love to see it. The ePlay challenge runs for the rest of the month and Kim has very generously increased the prize gift certificate to $25. So how can you resist ! You'll find the challenge guidelines and plenty of inspiration over on the eP blo,g just follow this link . If you'd like to pick up some of the supplies I've used on my project, click on the thumbnails below and you'll be transported to the lovely eclectic Paperie Shop. So until next time have fun and push your boundaries ! x
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Oh wow, this is such an amazing piece, I totally LOVE it!! The monochrome stamping (so brilliantly done) looks amazing on the soft wood grain, the rusty feet just finish it off to perfection, gorgeous all round, love it!!!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with Astrid. You were spot on to keep this 'simple' and add to the beauty of that wood. Just make sure hubby doesn't get his hands back on it! Mine now shudders when I go into 'his' garage in case something else disappears. Jenny x
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness....words fail me (nearly!). This is absolutely incredible and it certainly qualifies as an ATB in my book! The treatment you have given the block is fabulous, love the beautiful stamping and the little feet are perfect - really love this Toni! Anne xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous wood project Teri! I love the grain on the block and it was perfect leaving it showing! Your stampings are right in keeping with the feel of the wood - this would look lovely sitting out in the garden amongst the flowers!
ReplyDeleteI just love this!! I love that you kept the original grain and stamped on it - it is just stunning!!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry Toni - I called you Teri in my post above! typing ahead of my brain!!
ReplyDeleteoooh yes I love it, Annette x
ReplyDeleteToni, I really love how you kept the wood grain showing through! Your stamping is wonderful and I love the feet you added! This is something I would put on my desk and turn every day to see it from a different angle! Fabulous creation!
ReplyDeleteYour block is magnificent. I totally agree that the grain is just toooooo yummy to completely cover. You did a phenomenal job! Hugs
ReplyDeleteWood always speaks to my heart! I adore every side!!! Beautiful images, and love the neutral!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is gorgeous! I wish I could stamp like that, I would have been afraid I would have messed it up. Looks amazing!
ReplyDeletewow girl, I thought at first that it was covered with the new Tim Holtz fabric. THAT block is stunning and I totally agree with Sarah, your stamping is AWESOME!!!!!!! Hope you had a wonderful birthday and holiday.
ReplyDeleteSaw this and swoooned over it Toni, I agree totally with what the other sweet ladies have said about your stamping..looove it!
ReplyDeleteHope you have had an amazing Easter weekend
xoxoxo
Completely stunning, Toni - another echoing of everything already written here. And my beer mat ATBs are almost that big, so I'm going to support this as qualifying for sure!! Glorious stamping. Glorious wood. Go find some more bits before he burns them!!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx