For today's Created Byhand challenge I made a quick skinny. The background is made using the Simple Green Spritz technique from the Apr/May '08 Technique Junkie newsletter. I added stamps from Oxford Impressions and Tim Holtz.Not sure if I'm loving the new TH clear stamps - they smell funky, I tore one getting it off the sheet (I've never done that, ever. Some of them are connected and I didn't realize that when I was peeling one off!), they stain instantly, and they're weirdly sticky. On the plus side, they're really thick, much thicker than normal acrylic stamps, and the images are fantastic. Maybe I just need to play around with them more. My problem is that I am very much a RUBBER stamp lover, but I couldn't resist all those sets!
I love the rustic look of this piece! wonderful :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous skinny, Shelly!
ReplyDeleteVery old-world feel to this - brilliant!
ReplyDeletethis is gorgeous. I know what you mean about clear stamps. I have loads and I do love them, but there is something about "real rubber"
ReplyDeleteFabulous skinny!
ReplyDeleteReally awesome Shelly, I didnt play along in this one but had to let you know how much I Love this!
ReplyDeleteI am loving this one. Very distressed looking! Kathy Eddy
ReplyDeleteThis is really gorgeous. Love the man.
ReplyDeleteI used Versafine with my Holtz and it did not stain, but I only stamped it one time before I cleaned it.
I love the inking and rustic feel! They are great stamps though..I don't have any TH stamps..so thanks for the tip about peeling them off (for future reference) I would like to get some of his stamps soon!
ReplyDeleteLove your skinny Shelly!
ReplyDeleteI own a lot of TH's stamps, but they are all wood-mounted. I do have some of the acrylic stamps, but I'm like you . . . still love my rubber!
gorgeous! love the color tones!
ReplyDeleteExcellent piece, Shelly! Love your color combinations. I don't have any TH's stamps but thanks for the warning about the funky smell. Think I'll stick to the real rubber ones as those acrylic stamps tear so easily...
ReplyDeleteReally amazing piece, Shelly. It looks antique. You work wonders with rubber stamps (or in this case, gooey acrylic stamps).
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Shelly
Beautiful vintage art. Really love it!
ReplyDeleteHi Shelly! I think you should tell Tim about the stamps. Too often, we make exceptions about products because they're 'attached' to a famous name. lol LOVE your skinny!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work.I am fascinated by this technique you mention! I would love you to come over and join my new weekly tag challenge.
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very cool piece !!!
ReplyDeleteShelly, I am not sure about the Tim Holtz stamps from Michaels.. I am not getting a good impression and I also tore one. I bought two of the sets and I just feel they are cheaply done. Like the old clear stamps. Cindy T
ReplyDeleteShelly! Another fabulous creation! I definitely know what you mean about the stamps. I bought some too and the smell was giving me a headache while I was prepping them. Other than that, I haven't had many problems yet beside the fact that they ARE really really sticky. And have you noticed they get dusty super fast? The texture weirds me out. Lol.
ReplyDeleteFabulous background. Very inspired!
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