Sunday 25 October 2015

That Craft Place Challenge.

Welcome to all my new followers, hope you enjoy the journey.

And here is my next design for :
That Craft Place Challenge Blog.

As usual this fortnight's theme is:
Mixed Media Anything Goes!
So lets see what you can come up with!

This time of the year always inspires me so it wasn't difficult to find something to work with.
I have spent a lot of time walking in the park and gardening, getting everything ready for the winter.
The light is so different and the colours too which change almost by the day until everything takes on a warm autumnal glow.

And this is where it took me.

 
I started off with a frame from That Craft Place they come in a pack of two in different sizes.


 I started by taking some old brown wrapping paper and screwed it up very tight, opened it and then glued it down onto the front of the frame. I wanted the creases to show on the surface to create a nice texture resembling bark.

 Once this was stuck down and dry, I painted it with a coat of white Gesso.

 
From here I started adding colour using Aqua Tints with a brush and also dripping the paint down the frame.

 
These photographs were the inspiration for this project.
And you can probably see where I got my ideas for:
 the colours,
 

 the texture

 
the focal point

 
and the embellishment.
 

 Once I was satisfied with the colours, I rubbed over the surface with Classic Treasure Gold gilding wax which really makes the texture pop.

 
Leaves next.
These were made using card that I had prepared earlier by spraying it with a variety of inks with Mica. This gives a lovely glow to the colours.
I used a variety of dies for this including:
Tim Holtz:
 Layered Leaf (die and embossing folder).
Tattered Leaves.
Holiday Greens Thinlits.
Impression Obsession Leaf dies.
 
Then used my embossing tool to shape the leaves.

 
Next I started to play around with the arrangement of the leaves, replacing the frame to check how these would look.
 

 
When I was satisfied with this I attached the frame to the base using Cosmic Shimmer glue.
The tree was made using a die by Tim Holtz called Branch Tree and given highlights with Treasure Gold gilding wax.
 I added some net amongst the leaves too.

 
Gradually I built up the outside of the frame and attached the spider's web which I had painted black and highlighted with silver gilding wax.

To complete the frame I added a metal embellishment and some toad stools. Both of these are available from That Craft Place. I added some stickles glitter glues to the leaves and the spider.


  So there you go, a beautiful Autumnal decorated frame.


 
I hope you enjoyed watching me make this and it would be great if you could pop over and see what the other DT members have been making and maybe join in the challenge too at:
 
Many thanks for your comments
and
happy crafting,
Angela x
 
I am hoping to enter this project in the following challenges:
 
Autumn Mood at Moo Mania
 Cuttlebug Mania Black and Orange

19 comments:

The Sparkly Fairy said...

I love this project - especially the leaves!

Words and Pictures said...

Love how you've combined all the wonderful autumnal elements of nature to create this beautiful piece. Fabulous!
Alison xx

Scrapthology said...

Stunning project, I love the leaf colours and the spider web especially.

froebelsternchen said...

What a fabulous project - very beautiful!
Thank you very much for joining MOO MANIA & MORE Challenge!
oxo
Susi

Katie said...

Gorgeous project and i love the textures

505whimsygirl said...

Hi Angela,

Great project! It's true; we find inspiration in everything!

Hugs,
Kay

pam said...

This is a gorgeous project Angela, amazing colours and details.
Hugs Pam x

Unknown said...

Angela, this is amazing! Alsways love stopping by to see what you've created!

Redanne said...

This is wonderful Angela, I love how you transformed the plain frame and just filled it with autumnal beauty - it is quite stunning, especially the spider web.... Anne xx

Valerie-Jael said...

Wonderful piece, thanks so much for sharing with us at Moo Mania and more, hugs, Valerie

Shoshi said...

Gorgeous texture and colours and leaves, Angela. I'm frightened of spiders so we won't go there lol lol!! And what would we do without Treasure Gold? I luuuurve that stuff.

Shoshi

Juliz Design Post said...

Absolutely adore you project Angela, truly stunning.
Julie x

Kerstin F. said...

Fabulous, what a beautiful autumn nature feeling!

Kelly said...

Stunning piece! I'm in love with the spider web. Thanks for stopping by my blog last week and admiring my cutting station. yes, having the tools out (especially the heavy vagabond) will insure they get used more. Creative Blessings! Kelly #47

Deb said...

Wonderful Angela, beautiful layers and textures, a great interpretation of your fall garden! Deb xo

Little Artbee said...

Oh Angela that is a great autumn creation with lots of details. I like the nice leaves and the small mushrooms which give with their fresh red color a nice accent.
Dear Greetings
Sabine

Kimbo said...

Love this, great 3D project

Thanks for playing along at Cuttlebug Mania this time x

JoZart Designs said...

It is a stunning seasonal piece of art beautifully created.
Jo x

Win Dinn, Artist said...

So visually rich, and filled with texture. Marvellous job, Angela!

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