Friday, August 3, 2012

Go Fly a Kite!


This month over at the Inspiration Journal blog, we're challenging you to 'Go Fly a Kite'! For my challenge piece, I decided to play around with some Adirondack Color Wash sprays and some of my Stampers Anonymous rubber stamps.

My base is a cast-off dollar store canvas that had been partially worked on. I added a bunch of different papers and then sprayed over them with the washes. I added texture using the new Colorwash Alcohol technique from the latest issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter. To that I added some stenciling, a rubber stamped border, a hand cut kite, and a great quote from Lauren Bacall. The word 'imagination' was spelled using the new idea-ology Alpha Tiles. The string on the kite is the new Paper String. After I added the quote and kite, I outlined them with a Black Soot Distress Marker.

The supplies I used can be found at Inspiration Emporium via the links below. Don't forget to use my coupon code - stamptramp - to save 10% on your order!


This was a bit of an experiment for me...still not sure I like it, but it was fun and challenging and that's what it's all about, right? We would love for you to join us this month. You could win a $50 shopping spree! All the deets can be found on the Inspiration Journal blog. Thanks so much for stopping by - have a great weekend!
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24 comments:

  1. InkypinkycraftAugust 3, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    Aother fantastic piece love the textural look to this ! Fab make , trace. X

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  2. Words and PicturesAugust 3, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    Completely in love with this canvas: from the amazing quote by one of my heroes (yes, not heroines!) to the wonderfully shabby, grungy, textured, texty background, to that fabulous lettering and kite... in love with the whole thing. It looks sensational!
    Alison x

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  3. Janny Jager August 3, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    WOWWWWWWWWW What a beautiful piece of Art
    Love all the details on it.

    Greetings Janny

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  4. RedanneAugust 3, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    It is the quote and the amaZing kite that hit you first with this piece and the rest follows along very nicely indeed, love it. A x

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  5. CarolAugust 3, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    Gorgeous canvas, I love it!

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  6. NettyAugust 3, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    smashing canvas and a fab quote, x

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  7. Marjie KemperAugust 3, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    It's fabulous, Shelly! Love how you've blended all those gorgeous colors as the background for the kite, and what a spot-on sentiment. Fantastic!

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  8. Alie Hoogenboezem-de VriesAugust 3, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    Wow Shelly the quote sais what you show...Love your inking and stamping, so bright and interesting...and the quote is gorgeous, mot only for it's words but also the way you've made it a part of you creation!

    greetings and an nice weekend, Alie :-)

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  9. Ana K.August 3, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    Again, gorgeous creation!

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  10. SarahAugust 3, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    Your imagination has taken you to some wonderful places. You are one high flying gal. Your experiment turned out to be pretty cool.

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  11. Anita Houston The Artful MavenAugust 3, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    Absolutely stunning background and imagination abounds here!!! Love your kite as well, and the sentiment is PERFECT!!!

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  12. ScrumplescrunchAugust 3, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    Hello Shelly
    What a truly gorgeous canvas. The colour palette is warm and friendly, and I can imagine it on a wall creating much conversation.
    You have used texture and dimension to create a beautiful piece of abstract Art, and I just love it.
    Smiles:)
    Sue

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  13. Ellie KnolAugust 4, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    Gorgeous canvas, LOVE all the texture in the background! You had fun with making it, that's for sure, I can see it!!

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  14. Ellie KnolAugust 4, 2012 at 7:18 AM

    The new challenge is not up at the IJ site yet?!

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  15. Donna GibsonAugust 4, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    This is beautiful! It's so rich with color and texture...what's not to like?!

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  16. ClaudineAugust 4, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    I love this!! Your so great with layers and texture, it's just amazing! Thanks for sharing.

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  17. BarbaraAugust 4, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    You should LOVE it--it is awesome, and I'm amazed at the beautiful color and texture of the background. I love it.

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  18. bellefrogworksAugust 4, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    I like it a lot - sometimes our experiments open new doors in the art world. Really lovely

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  19. ingeAugust 4, 2012 at 4:41 PM

    Hello shelly,

    I haven't seen a lot of projects like this canvas from you, but you did a very good job.
    Love,love all the layers and depth you created with the sprays and stamps and stencils!!!
    Greetings from belgium

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  20. Lisa HAugust 4, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    Lovely! I really like how the background came out. Lots of texture and interest going on there. =)

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  21. Beth NormanAugust 5, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Not sure you like it? You rocked this art of the park.

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  22. LauraAugust 5, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    this is great!

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  23. MicheleAugust 5, 2012 at 11:33 PM

    truly gorgeous journal page. i need to take a closer look at the new TJ newsletter. have a great week. xo

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  24. SandraAugust 6, 2012 at 6:02 AM

    This is one great piece of art! Love it! All the texture, details and colors! you should love it! It's stunning!

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