Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Discover Beauty panel

Another CHA project today.
This one uses the new burlap covered wood panel.  Love that these panels are not just stretched burlap, but stretched over wood so that if I choose, I can gesso it, nail it or even stamp on it.  It comes in 2 sizes, 4 x 6" and 6 x 8".  I used the 6 x 8" panel for this particular project.
I created Grungeboard "tiles" that work like a puzzle to fill the space.  I also utilized the ATC sized paper found at the back of the paper stash Lost and found.  It is nicely scaled down so that you get a real sense of the pattern on the paper.
I chose an Instagram picture I took in New Zealand back in November.  I drove out to the coast with the fabulous Nic Howard and her family for dinner.  Would you believe this was the view from the restaurant?  We got there about 30 minutes before sunset and the lighting was just perfect to snap a few shots before sitting down to enjoy a great meal.  Anyway, I just treated each tile like a little story that only has meaning to me.

The eye represents seeing the journey before me.
The hinge represents lasting friendships being hinged together across the ocean.
Eye tile: Enameled tags, Remnant Rubs-Elements and alcohol ink.  Dyed cheesecloth background over Grundboard.
Hinge tile: Hinge (large), mini fasteners.

NZ tile of course stands for New Zealand.  I thought the word "seek" was perfect and it fit that new little label!
The clock tile represents time spent in New Zealand and the Six tile is how many days I spent there. 
 
NZ tile: Vial labels, Remnant Rubs: words, Alpha Parts:Signmaker, Distress Stain:Brushed Pewter, stamp background:SA Going Somewhere, Ink: Archival-Coffee, Glossy Accents.
Clock tile: Timepieces, Mini gears, Game spinner, Mini fasteners, Long Fastener (center).
Six tile: Label Letters, Alpha Parts: Numeric

Two of my favorite new releases can be found in this picture, the Locket Book and the Ring Fastener.  Lets start with the Ring Fastener.  It is hard to see in the picture, but it is the fluted circle and ring that is holding one of the new Tag Labels.  I inserted the word FOUND (words and blanks come with the pack) and placed the epoxy over the top, then hung it from the jump ring.
 
One of the great things about the Ring Fastener is that the jump ring can used vertical (as shown above) or turned to be horizontal.   Also, because it is a jump ring, you can open it to hang things...no second jump ring needed.  These are a must have.
 
The Locket book is tiny, only 1 1/2" long, which makes it darling on a project or hanging from a necklace (it is embossed on the backside also).
Here I used it to hold a secret message inside.
Notice the Ring Fastener fits inside the Locket Book and is used as a pull this time.

Locket Book tile: Locket Book, Vial Labels, Remnant Rubs: Words + Elements, Tissue Tape, mini fasteners.
NOTE: the Locket book comes with a paper fold out that has 5 sections.  Here I created my own paper fold out with three sections and tissue tape.

The next three are pretty easy to decipher.  The Journey tile is just remembrance of what it took to get to NZ.  The Wishbone tile represents my wish to return someday and of course the last one is the year I went.
Journey tile: philosophy tag, long fastener, Adirondack paint dabber -snow cap, alcohol ink - slate and gold.
Wishbone tile: wishbones, vintage string, Claudine Helmuth studio paint: charcoal black (love this black paint as it is more often than not just one coat for great coverage)
Year tile: Distress Stain- Brushed Pewter, stamp background: SA Going Somewhere, Ink: Archival: Coffee, mini fasteners, Numbers: Grunge blocks.

Well, that's it.  I guess that is two travel projects in a row now.  I better change it up...lets see, next week lets test driving the new Distress paints (they just arrived today), so I will have a few days to play with them before I have to write up my test drive "report".  You know with a test drive comes a giveaway so be sure to be watching early next week.

cheers!
paula
PS) I will add links for the new products once the product starts arriving in stores and become available.

30 comments:

  1. Superb Paula and I love how this is a fantastic memory of of your trip. :-)

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  2. What a clever and beautiful way to commemorate your trip! I love the puzzle aspect of it. Each individual square is beautiful enough to stand on its own...and that wee book inside the locket just made me swoon!

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  3. Another beautiful work of Art Paula!! I love your use of Ring fasteners, especially the one in the locket book. So pretty! TFS!

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  4. Another winner from the fearless and fantastic Paula! Please tell me we will see, in more detail, the project you did using the Blueprint stamps....again, thanks for the inspiration and sharing.

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    1. that is the question of the day Joy. I know people want to see that one but it is becoming a class I will teach so I have been putting off posting the full instructions. The two projects I have posted would never be taught as is so I am comfortable giving away all the details. Anyway, once I know what I am doing with that book I will make the decision to post or not. Glad you like this one. It is simple but I like it anyway.
      paula
      xx

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  5. very very cool. i was wondering about those burlap panels - and to find out they're mounted on wood? bonus! now to wait to get it into the very cold snowy middle of nowhere Canada. seeing your project sure makes me want to travel!
    and a question for you - how did you adhere those things to the panel? gel medium or something like that? i have a hard time getting stuff to stick to burlap. thanks for sharing your projects!

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    1. good question Corinne, I used Glossy accents for some and for other I used E6000 glue. It works so well on metal. http://www.michaels.com/E-6000%C2%AE/gc0181,default,pd.html

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  6. So absolutely and completely stunning. I love this project so much! Crafty perfection.

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  7. WOW, fantastic!! thanks for sharing.

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  8. Fabulous project! I love all the detail and fun trinkets/embellishments.

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  9. thanks for sharing all the details on this gorgeous piece!

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  10. Amazing project - WOW! I just love all the details and am going back over and over to look at it again! Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful work of art!

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  11. Very cool!!! Beautiful project!!!! I love all details! BArbaraya

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  12. A wonderful project with so many wonderful details to look at trace x

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  13. whaouu c'est super beau, j'adore!

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  14. love the NZ project - was great to catch up when you came downunder - you are such a talented lady and give me and I'm sure heaps of other people, such inspiration, projects that look do-able as well. Thankyou for sharing

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  15. What an absolutely gorgeous panel you have created and I love how it tells a story, so thank you for taking us through your story. The details are amazing in the panel and I love the little hidden book - a truly wonderful make! Anne x

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  16. Another Fabulous project! Love the locket book and ring pull too. Wish I'd known you were in NZ! Hope you come back some day!!

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  17. What a great project! I can't wait to see the book you made with the blueprint stamps - you really have to share that one even if it's going to be a class. I'm dying to see it!

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  18. This is such a great idea, having our mementos on display to remind of us of the good times, this project reminds me that I need to do that more often. I love the locket book and can think of many uses for the ring pulls. As always, thanks for the inspiration!

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  19. LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! I could play with this and open and close the little book for hours!

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  20. Love it Paula , very crafty !! You always come up with the
    Neatest ideas ! Love the little locket box and can't wait for Tim's newest to come out !!

    Cathy

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  21. What a great piece! Thank you for taking us through what each means to you! It is such a great way to remember your trip and can imagine it only brings back great memories each time you look at at. I great love your creativity and your work, thanks for sharing!

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  22. Paula, A beautiful piece. I am so glad we get to see it up close but also that you spent time to explain the meaning behind each tile. Your work is always gorgeous and your attention to detail is inspiring. The piece looks like it is vintage itself and yet almost everything is brand new. Now I cannot wait to get my hands on the little ring fastener and my Distress Paints have been shipped-YEA!

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  23. Loving this project, great way to remember your trip.
    Can't wait for the new releases!

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    1. P.S. Glad the hinge represents friendships being hinged together. Was afraid you were about to say you came unhinged during your trip across the ocean.
      Wouldn't want that! Great canvas and as always with your creations a eye catcher.

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  24. Your projects are amazing!!! Thanks for visiting my blog :)

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