Thursday, June 12, 2014

Wings & Things

Hi All

I am honored this fortnight to host the new challenge over at A Vintage Journey.  My theme is Wings & Things, featuring those little creatures that grace us with their presents in spring and summer.  The challenge is Tim inspired, as always, and includes birds, butterflies and bees so hope you will join the fun.  I am sharing this candlestick that features a bird from Tim's product line as well as some of his Remnant Rubs, the Birdcage and Bookplate.


This is the smallest of a set of three which all feature Tim Holtz products and techniques.  I don't have a tutorial to share this time but will tell you that the way I got the (white) weathered look was by spreading molding paste on the painted surface and then wiping it off with an old gift card.  When the molding paste was dry I rubbed ink on it.  Here are a few  more pictures if you care to have a look.


I've used all kinds of Tim's Goodies on these and I'm pretty happy with the results.

 
Here you'll see that I used stencils on the tall one and added some Remnant Rubs on the center one.  I placed the Remnant Rubs on the block and rubbed them randomly leaving pats of words and phrases.  More Remnant Rubs on the small one, one of those winged things.


Stencils, stamps and more Remnant Rubs add to these last two sides.

 
Hope you have enjoyed and are inspired to join our challenge at A Vintage Journey.  I would love to see what you make.
 

13 comments:

  1. Your candlesticks are wonderful - such a clever and inventive idea. I love that they all have different themes and different feet. Beautiful work! Anne x

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  2. Wow, each of these is gorgeous Sandy, beautifully made and what stunning pressies they'll make! Fab!! Chris xxx

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  3. A feast of gorgeousness here! This set is just brilliant !

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  4. How cool... what an amazing matching set of Home Decor artwork... these are wonderful, Sandy! I love the little bird swooping on, and especially that fabulous door knob!
    Alison x

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  5. OMG S@ndy, this is one amazing collection of bottles! Love the style of the bottle just by itself, but the way you have enhanced them with the paint effects, stamping, stenciling and embellies is just brilliant, what a fantastic project and a great challenge too!!

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  6. These are wonderful S@ndy :o) a brilliant set even though each is individual too. So much to see on each!

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  7. VERY clever candlesticks Sandy. I love the weathered look and the way you've got them to coordinate and yet each one be very individual. Haven't those remnant rubs worked well. Jenny x

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  8. Fantastic altered art Sandy - great transformation. Love the aged effect and wonderfully embellished. Nikkix

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  9. What a delightful set of candle holders Sandy! Love the various feet you used on them and all of the flying embellies!

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  10. Wow the tree candle holders look great. I like the moulding paste effect. I have some remnant rubs in my stash, you have inspired me to play! Thanks Jan x

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  11. Sandy, you have created such a fabulous home décor work of art. Love the collection of fabulous elements you have combined. What a unique and clever idea to alter candlesticks. Love these much! Hugs!

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  12. Hi Sandy, I am new to your blog and challenge... and am so excited to find another group of so talented people creating wonderful things... Your Candlesticks are WONDERFULLY creative and just perfect for any one to enjoy.. I love them all... What a pleasure to see all these goodies on one page... love it all... Thanks... Love, Light and peace...Bonnie

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    1. Hi Bonnie and welcome - so glad you enjoyed the candlesticks. I hope I will see you joining in on some or our challenges. Have a fabulous day - S@ndy

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