I am very excited to have been invited to join the Design Team at A Vintage Journey for a short time, covering a couple of the permanent DT's holidays etc. What an honour - such a talented team and such a great blog - focussing on the techniques, style and products of Tim Holtz.
The new challenge is Fond Memories - please do hop over to the blog to see the fantastic work of the rest of the Design Team - and don't forget it's all about the influence of Tim Holtz. You can find more guidance on the challenge rules here.
For my project I decided to focus on childhood and school day memories (oh those days of freedom and no work!) - and alter a little burlap panel using tissue wrap and distress paints. There is an example of this in Tim's latest Compendium of Curiosities if you are interested.
I used matt medium to secure some tissue wrap (with memories text on it) to the panel. Once dry I used my finger to blend in several DP's.I added some remnant rubs (having already planned where my other bits were going).
I also distress tinted an old photo of me as a child. Tim uses distress inks and markers for this - I just used distress inks, as I didn't want to add too much colour. I mounted my little photo on a piece of distressed kraft card and added some little brads and jute twine.
I cut out and inked the edges of some school day bits from my Crowded Attic paper stash - the perfect attendance record, student note book, times table and some rulers.
Finally I added some chit chat stickers and a game spinner, which I had altered with a combination of Fired Brick DP and frantage embossing enamel. Finally I needed a little more Fired Brick DP round the edges of my burlap panel to give it a little more definition and framing.
Thanks for looking and don't forget to check out the other projects over at A Vintage Journey.
Nikki xx
Nikki we are so glad that you are with us and I am so happy you could join in this challenge with such short notice! What a grand project you have shared of your fond memories of school days! I so love the texture from the burlap panel and all the little school themed elements! That photo of you is so cute! Love it!
ReplyDeleteLove your project Nikki - Such a cute photo. I enjoyed seeing how you put the tissue wrap on the burlap panel - such a good idea. The Remnant Rubs look so much like old printing that I had to do a double take.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your talents with us.
Nikki... Congrats on your first piece for A Vintage Journey. It is such a sweet canvas and I love your construction of it. The tissue on the canvas, the coloring of your darling photo, the rubons and other embellishments you added are perfection! <3 Candy
ReplyDeleteA stunning canvas Nikki (love the photo of you) for your first DT piece, it is really beautiful - I love how you added the tissue wrap and the times table is a perfect addition too. So very pleased to have you join us! Anne xx
ReplyDeleteWhoo-hoo! What a fabulous piece with which to start your journey with us Nikki! Beautifully put together, great colour work and who could resist that beautiful face? >;o) Congratulations, a terrific intro! [hugs] Chris xxx
ReplyDeleteWay to go Nikki. You have created a wonderful project as your first steps into being a Creative Guide. Your panel is beautifully made and each layer carefully laid down to provide a fabulous background for that cool photo. I love that you tinted it to create some colour and added that twine frame which is a superb way to add some texture. Thanks for joining us as a Creative Guide and sharing your amazing talents in this way xxx
ReplyDeleteA huge round of applause Nikki!!! You've absolutely got me on this little gem. What a fabulous way to blend each of the elements on this beautiful canvas. A perfect Vintage Tim project. Jenny x
ReplyDeleteBrilliant news Nikki - well done! Wonderful first DT project x
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant make, Nikki - it's absolutely enchanting. I love the tinted photo, and the twine creates a great framing effect. Love all the Tim goodies - fab use of the chitchat stickers, and remnant rubs. What a great make to share your first time out with us!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
A fantastic project Nikki . Congratulations on your DT news.
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Lovely work Nikki - please can you email me on deezinesart@icloud.com - we want you on the team at Make My Monday! - Jacqueline xx
ReplyDeleteWell done Nikki, well deserved. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteHi Nikki....it's so lovely to have you join us and your project is wonderful. Love the background and amazing layout.
ReplyDeleteCrafty hugs Annie x
Your first piece is wonderful!!!! BArbarayaya
ReplyDeleteThis is brilliant! A brilliant start to being on the team. Love it! Hugs Barb x
ReplyDeleteOh my dear friend...a lovely piece. Creative talent unleashed and teaching too. So pleased for you and all those you inspire. (Great pic!)
ReplyDeleteGosh Nikki I have just spotted you're on the dt. . Wow well done you. Lovely panel and a fun photo. .lol. Thanks for visiting me x
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