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Friday 13 September 2013

stampotique DT Call (extra photo's added)

Hi everyone
I'm back from a well earned bit of R&R and ready to get back to all the inkyness that we all love. I couldn't help but notice that the marvellous people that run the Stampotique blog are looking for some new DT members HERE. As a huge fan, as some of my previous posts will confirm, of their stamps I jumped at the chance to submit an entry piece to join what I am sure will be some stiff competition, but I suppose you have to be in it to win it. My DT entry also fits in with the current challenge Try a new technique.
I have started with an 8x8 canvas that I covered in tissue paper using multi medium to crinkle and glue into place this gives the canvas fabulous texture NEW TECHNIQUE No. 1. Then I painted over with a coat of gesso. Once that was dry I just played around with acrylic paints and stencils and old lids and gelatos till I was happy with the results. I then cut several run throughs of mountboard using Tim Holtz word play die, each letter is 2 stuck together for added depth. I then gave each letter the same paint effects before sticking onto the canvas (labour of love), The canvas "Living The Dream"is a little tongue in cheek!!
With so much texture how to add my image?? NEW TECHNIQUE No.2 I stamped the image "Relaxin" onto tissue paper with black archival, nothing new there, but I then painted on the reverse with acrylics which I haven't previously done.
 I also stamped Ryns Trickling water set in the same way to add to the canvas. I also carried the design onto the sides of the canvas.
So there it is, my DT Team entry. I have to include with my entry a little about my "Style" which I have always described as eclectic but I suppose I have a stronger leaning towards colourful painty, inkly, grungy creates which I enjoy making the most. My reason for wanting to join this team is I just love their stamps they offer so many creative opportunities, and to be part of such an inspiring design team would be amazing as I have admired and been inspired by many of the team over recent years.
so here goes.............and if I am not lucky enough on this occasion I have loved making this canvas.
See you all soon
Love
Amanda X

PS I thought I would just add some of my previous Stampotique makes just to show how much I loveeeeeeeeeeeeeee these stamps


thanks for looking if you got this far lol


17 comments:

  1. Love it, good luck with your application!

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  2. Fantastic canvas, and best of luck

    Sam xxx

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  3. Love your canvas Amanda, you have used some great techniques and achieved some wonderful results. I wish you all the very best in your submission, it is a lovely piece of art! Hugs, Anne x

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  4. Hi Amanda, fabulous canvas using these techniques, love the texture you've created.
    Good Luck with your entry.#Avril xx

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  5. What a really artistic canvas Amanda, your background is stunning and the stamps fit so well on/in it!
    Good luck with this entrance for the DT call

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  6. wow great card, love this!
    have a nice weekend!
    Groetjes karin

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  7. love everything about this canvas - Fab

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  8. Hope you had a brilliant holiday and found some sun. Love your Stampotique piece full of fun and texture, good luck with the DT call.
    Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
    hugs {brenda} x0x

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  9. This is awesome!Thank you for joining the Stampotique DC

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  10. Good luck with the DT call. Your work is gorgeous. I love the texture and dimension on your entry and your past pieces are fantastic too. Tracy x

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  11. Wow... this is absolutely stunning, Amanda - brilliant layers of movement, colour and texture in the background and fabulous lettering and stamping. Your previous makes look amazing all lined up too - wishing you loads of luck with the DT application... clearly a match made in stamping heaven!
    Alison x

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  12. That's a beautiful canvas, Amanda, with a boatload of both interest and inspiration! Good luck with your application!

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  13. A fab make! (Well, a lot of fab makes to be exact ;)! Good luck with the DT Call!

    die amelie x

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  14. WOW Amanda! This is amazing! Love how you've done the letters and those trickles are fab! Hope you make it to the team, you deserve it! keeleyxx

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  15. Fantastic, looks like there is so much texture on this. Thanks for joining us for the design team call and best of luck!

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