Just realized the current theme at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog is also Anything Goes. I recently made a sign for my talented friend to use in her display at a craft show:
She is one of those people who has the uncanny ability to see the potential in "found" objects - both natural and man made. The jewelry she creates from seaglass is awesome!
I started with a piece of 7" x 11" watercolor paper and embossed several shell images from the timeless Hero Arts set Antique Engravings. Using a water brush and some Ranger distress inks I colored both the the shells and the background - adding a little shading around each shell image with a copic marker for depth. After the panel dried I overstamped the whole piece with Hero Arts La Letter. I wanted to simulate the translucent quality of seaglass so I added a text overlay of vellum on top of the panel. The vellum overlay was punched with a scroll border as its shape reminded my of waves.
Here's another pic of the sign:
She was able to slide the completed piece into a vintage metal sign holder.
Hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend! I'm off to work today but plan to spend time catching up on everyone's blogs tomorrow:)
14 comments:
Wow! I'll bet your friend loved this amazing sign, Robin! It turned out so beautifully!
Fantastic project Robin, love it!
Warm hugs
Maarit
This is amazing Robin, I bet your friend was thrilled with this unique sign!
Oh, Robin, this sign is grogeous! I love the embossed shells, perfect texture for such a sign!
AMAZING, Robin! So beautiful and love the softness of the colors. I know your friend was delighted.
Love how you made this sign Robin, I am sure your friend liked it and appreciated it a lot!
That sign would definitely attract my attention when walking around a craft fair, Robin! Love the vellum overlay and the way your colored the shells.
gorgeous!
This is such a fantastic card! Love the beautiful embossed background and the colors are awesome! Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. :)
Oh wow--she's lucky to have you for a friend, Robin! This sign is just beautiful! PS--I sent you a Flickr mail.
oh my goodness, you are one talented lady, Robin! that sign is just phenomenal. i'm sure your friend was over-joyed to have such a beautiful sign!
How lovely to help your friend with this gem......you know I love everything related to the ocean, so this has my heart. Sure wish I could go to this sale! You did a super-cool thing for your friend.....great inspiration for a card. Love it, Robin.
Gorgeous sign, Robin! Your friend is so lucky and I bet she was blown away when she saw it.
Yes!, Robin's friend is "thrilled with this unique sign" and "she was blown away when she saw it", she does "love this amazing sign", and she IS so lucky to have such a talented lady, as Robin, for a friend!!
<3 S~
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