Mini Elephant Canvas

Ages ago I bought a mini canvas to play about with but it has lain untouched until today when I was inspired by this post by Gay Peplow.  The canvas is the perfect size for my new (un-inked) Crafty Individual's stamp so I've had a bit of a play day and here's what I've ended up with ....

I first painted the canvas with gesso then painted over in lemon acrylic which was a bit too bright so I stippled some yellow ochre on top which toned it down a bit and gave it a bit of texture.

I stamped the elephant stamp (CI-321) onto some DP and embossed it in detail white. Added some bling, beads and ribbon (which has been coloured with Promarkers).

Have to say I usually go for a more subdued colour palette but I think it's turned out ok.

I'd like to enter it into two challenges:
The Stampsmith Challenge -  TSC19 Teal & Yellow
Crafty Individuals - Bright & Beautiful

Thanks for visiting and happy crafting.
Suze xx

Tim Holtz meets Stampin' Up

I'm not usually one for doing anything Christmas related at this time of year, however after seeing this post by Lynne Moncrieff who is on the design team over at The Stampsmith Challenge blog, I was inspired to have a go.

There's a chance to win a Stampsmith Voucher and on this occasion you can use any make of stamps.

Instead of a card I've made a hanging decoration and I haven't gone for traditional Christmas colours.

  

Stamps used: Stampin' Up 'Medallion', Tim Holtz 'Santa Letter', Hero Arts 'Magic of Christmas'
Inks: Versafine Sepia, Distress Inks Faded Jeans, Forest Moss, Frayed Burlap & Victorian Velvet

Thanks for taking the time to pay me a visit.
Suze x