Sunday 25 March 2012

Spring Is In The Air ~ FSC ~




Hope you're all enjoying the glorious weather we're having, at the moment, it certainly feels like spring is well and truly here and at Fashionable Stamping Challenges we're looking for your fabulous Spring creations. The Stampettes have designed some Spring Show Stoppers for your inspiration so please do head over to FSC to have a look. Our lovely sponsor Marina will be offering the winning entry a prize from Cottages Crafts.

I decided on a Spring collage using one of the MDF plaques available from Joanna Sheen. It was painted with matt emulsion. The grunge paper flowers, die cut letters and the MDF bird house were given the weathered wood treatment using fresco finish paints & crackle medium.



The rabbits, bird nest and script stamps used are all by La blanche and are stamped with archival ink and painted with Inktense pencils. I really enjoy using La Blanche stamps they give such a detailed impression.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog and please do head over to FSC and join our challenge.

I'm also entering this for the following challenges

Pan Pastels UK ~ Bright colours
Lets Ink it up ~ Show us your flowers
Our Craft Lounge ~ Spring Things

Have a Great Sunday & Happy Crafting xx
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27 comments:

  1. Ink Art Designs25 March 2012 at 09:28

    Hi Paula, you really have such a wonderful eye for colour. I love the vibrancy of the blue and purple. Everything is so well balanced and so very beautiful
    Dot x

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  2. Anonymous25 March 2012 at 09:38

    Beautiful project Paula. Lots of lovely inspiring ideas.
    Regards Florence xx

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  3. Gillian ....25 March 2012 at 10:47

    Lovely array of spring like colours, great altered piece, thanks for sharing at PanPastel UK.

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  4. Meggymay25 March 2012 at 13:47

    Gorgeous hanging, love all the details and the cute little blue bird house looks Fab.
    Yvonne x

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  5. Anonymous25 March 2012 at 14:11

    A beautiful hanging that any home would wish to have for the Spring days.
    That is a lovely stamp, coloured so beautifully.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  6. Astrid Maclean25 March 2012 at 14:38

    What a super project!! Great idea and I love those la Blanche stamps and the way you coloured them. You had me fulled again as i was sure these just must be collage images lol. You are just brilliant!!

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  7. Unknown25 March 2012 at 14:54

    Thanks for joining us at PanPastel uk this week with this plaque.I am loving the colour.

    Kerry DT Leader

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  8. Sue25 March 2012 at 15:34

    Lovely Paula. The blue is very striking on this piece.

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  9. Paula Whittaker25 March 2012 at 15:50

    wonderful work

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  10. Terry25 March 2012 at 16:19

    Beautiful Spring hanging, Paula! What a lovely way to decorate a home or yard! Love all the images and colors! Absolutely stunny! Happy Sunday!

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  11. Mrs.B25 March 2012 at 17:03

    This is a gorgeous hanging Paula. Lovely colours and stamped images. The birdhouse is a great addition
    Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
    Avril xx

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  12. Unknown25 March 2012 at 19:02

    Stunning proejct, love the details. Thanks for taking part in our flowers challenge at LIIU, good luck. Hugz Suzanne

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  13. Anonymous25 March 2012 at 21:34

    Gorgeous project Paula, I love how you use emulsion in your projects, I am definitely going to try it out ! Sue C x

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  14. Asia King (aka Joanna K)25 March 2012 at 22:03

    I really love your use of Inktense pencils, you can create such amazing backgrounds with them! This wall hanging is stunning, love the butterflies and everything, they look so vibrant - stunning piece! xx

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  15. Lindsay Craftymonster8125 March 2012 at 22:47

    Wow what a stunning project, I love the spring colours. Thank you for joining in with the PanPastel challenge blog
    Lindsay xx

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  16. Susan Hogan26 March 2012 at 03:09

    Sooo pretty and so beautifully coloured. Thanks for entering this in LIIU. See you next month!

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  17. Inky Angel26 March 2012 at 03:21

    Paula,
    This is so well put together. I love the colors and the Images. It makes you feel spring is right in your house.
    Katie

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  18. Yvonne Garner26 March 2012 at 04:22

    A stunning project Paula! Love all the elements that make up spring. Best wishes, Yvonne

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  19. Claire26 March 2012 at 07:12

    Beautiful work Paula, gorgeous colours and I love all the pretty details. I'm new to La Blanche stamps but they are fab aren't they?
    Claire xx

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  20. Redanne26 March 2012 at 12:37

    As ever, Paula, your work is stunning. This hanging really does shout Spring is here!

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  21. Ellie Knol26 March 2012 at 14:44

    LOVE this! Now spring may stay!

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  22. Maria26 March 2012 at 16:34

    This is really gorgeous Paula, I love those stamps and the beautiful spring colours. Thanks for sharing with us at LIIU too.

    Maria x

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  23. Deborah26 March 2012 at 16:48

    Beautiful spring hanging, Paula. If I put all those elements together it would look like a dog's dinner!

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  24. Silvia(Barnie)26 March 2012 at 17:40

    A fantastic creation, love the blue birds house and all the other details.

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  25. Riet Harikini26 March 2012 at 20:04

    Love it, must say you really inspire me.

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  26. Sam & Poppy28 March 2012 at 12:59

    Beautiful, I'm running out of words to describe your lovely creations! Lovely, stunning, gorgeous, beautiful .... x

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  27. Shirl2 April 2012 at 21:38

    Love the plaque Paula such a pretty Spring feel to everything.

    Hugs Shirley x x

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