Thursday, May 19, 2011

Theme Thursday - Numbers

My submission for this week's Theme Thursday challenge is a beeswax collage piece that I've worked and reworked about three times. I think I finally got it right this time! The great thing about using beeswax as an adhesive is that you can easily remove and rearrange your elements until you get it right. This was originally something I was going to submit for a Stampers' Sampler challenge, but I have just gotten too lazy to submit anymore - all that instruction writing, ack!

The base of my collage is a piece of corrugated cardboard. I layered various torn papers, and then added stamped images from Oxford Impressions and Tim Holtz. I finished it off with embellishments from Tim's Idea-ology line.

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I want to remind you to check out the packaging challenge over at the Inspiration Emporium blog - you can't win if you don't play! ;-)

Supplies:
Oxford Impressions rubber stamps
Tim Holtz Steampunk rubber stamps
Melt Art BeesWax - natural
Idea-ology Plaquettes and Lightbulbs
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22 comments:

  1. KMay 19, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    what a great card!

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  2. Marjie KemperMay 19, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Beautiful, Shelly! Love the red mixed in with the browns/black.

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  3. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansMay 19, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Fabulous piece, love all the layers. Great masculine piece. Tracy xv

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  4. FayeMay 19, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Shelley, this is a fantastic collage from the corrugated cardboard to the TH embellishments. Your work is always A#1.

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  5. Kaz May 19, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Just fabulous....like so fabulous Im in Awe! just love it

    Kazx

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  6. NettyMay 19, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Terrific Steampunk piece, like the others I love all the layers and the great beeswax finish. Beautiful work. Annette x

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  7. Chris ArlingtonMay 19, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Wonderful beeswax collage! TFS

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  8. Jean Franks BeckMay 19, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Wow - gorgeous, Shelly! I just love the look that beeswax lends - it's like nothing else. I've really got to take the plunge sometime. Those vintage images are great, and Tim's pieces are the perfect touch.

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  9. Kathy EddyMay 19, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Shelly, this is marvelous! I love beeswax anyway so right up my alley!

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  10. LisaMay 19, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Shelly, it looks wonderful! I've had my melting pot & beeswax for over a year now, but have yet to try it. I just love how you used it in your steampunk theme!

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  11. YvonneMay 19, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    WOW, Shelly, what a FABULOUS card!

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  12. JoZart DesignsMay 20, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    Lovely piece... is there anything significant about "17" ??? IT seems so poignant or am I reading too much into a random number?
    JoZarty x

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  13. NancyMay 20, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Wonderful, Shelly!! I love working with beeswax, but rarely remember to do so. Thanks for the reminder!

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  14. johannaMay 20, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    this is fantastic! like the grungyness and the enameled number looks so good!

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  15. indybevMay 20, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    This is a great collage. You truly have the stamper's touch! I admire that skill, and I'm glad you shared your talent with us.

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  16. LoriMay 20, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    This is an awesome piece, Shelly, I LOVE it!

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  17. Wendy - AnntaurusMay 21, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    This is amazing, I am completely in awe.

    Wendy -x-

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  18. Silvia(Barnie)May 22, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Wow, that's breathtaking. The number is a wonderful eye catcher.

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  19. JannMay 22, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Absolutely fantastic, Shelly!

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  20. Kelly BoothMay 23, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Super Project Shelly...LOVE this!!

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  21. debbiekMay 24, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Great piece, Shelly as all your work is!

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  22. miatagalJune 13, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Shelly,

    Such a creative use of packaging that I have a ton of! Possible Father's Day card on the way.Barb O.

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Thanks so much for taking the time to share your thoughts. I appreciate your comments so much!