As I mentioned in my last post, I had a great time yesterday playing with glitter and styrofoam and all things winter-y with my friend Suzanne. Inspired by the latest issue of Cloth Paper Scissors, we went to town! Suzanne chose to do a traditional three-tiered glittery snowman, while I went with a bit more of a grungy guy. It's when I make things like this that I am so thankful I a
m a world-class pack rat! It's nice to be able to not just have vintage measuring tape - but to be able to have my pick of several sizes and shapes and finishes. The letters came from who knows where - those I scuffed up a bit with sandpaper and added Walnut Distress ink to give them an aged feel. The inside is filled with pearl beads and vintage glass beads that came from an old garland that fell apart. The scarf is some old seam tape. I wish it had photographed better - it's actually quite a bit darker than that. If you look closely you can see I used a bit of trim from RockCandy Studios on the hat. The best part of the whole thing tho.....the Martha glitter!! Oooh, that stuff is pretty awesome. Don't be surprised to see that on everything I make for the next month or two. ;-)
m a world-class pack rat! It's nice to be able to not just have vintage measuring tape - but to be able to have my pick of several sizes and shapes and finishes. The letters came from who knows where - those I scuffed up a bit with sandpaper and added Walnut Distress ink to give them an aged feel. The inside is filled with pearl beads and vintage glass beads that came from an old garland that fell apart. The scarf is some old seam tape. I wish it had photographed better - it's actually quite a bit darker than that. If you look closely you can see I used a bit of trim from RockCandy Studios on the hat. The best part of the whole thing tho.....the Martha glitter!! Oooh, that stuff is pretty awesome. Don't be surprised to see that on everything I make for the next month or two. ;-)
How dang grungy cute is he?! I want to play with you guys... you make the bestest stuff!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Just wonderful! I LOVE the way your snowman turned out! I'm going to make a bottle guy next... and then one with wings...and then one with buttons...
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Love it! I saw these on the cover of the mag and it drew me in. Clarissa plans to do these for stamp club Christmas gifts and I'm in the process of rounding up the bottles. I like the addition of red!
ReplyDeletehe looks better than what i saw on the cover of cp&s..what a cool (get it) ideal..i am with roxi i want to come and play with you guys:D
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! I'm going to have to check out Martha's glitter! I've seen itr mentioned several times!
ReplyDeleteoh good another fan of CPS mag..love these they would be great for kids or the young at heart..arent we all..
ReplyDeleteCame here by way of your post on the TJ yahoo group because your blue card blew me away. I love these snowmen, and I must say that I'm surprised you managed to create this so quickly since the mag just came out. I grabbed the issue quick as I want to make the snowmen too. What an awesome job you and your girlfriend did.
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