Thursday 13 February 2014

Creative Expressions Thursday

Hi Folks.

Hope you are all having a great week, Thursday already hey Where does the time go ?

We were sent some lovely background stamps this month for the design team as you all saw last week well we were also sent some of the new lovely chipboard shapes made by Pronti which our Hels was demoing on C&C Sunday so I decided to use one of those this week and alter it a little.
I used the Frame Birdhouse and it looked like this to start.

 Its a bit blurry as I nicked the image from the internet (forgot to do it before I lathered paint all over it haha.
Here it is after.
It will take a while to get all round it as there are lots of different elements all made or sold by Creative Expressions of course, I even through in a couple Of Wendy Vechi resin flowers, Some of the new Cameo holders ( the cameo isn't Creative I am afraid) There is one of the metal corners on the top that I had on my show last time too.

 A bit closer so you can see the cracks in the paint and on the frame you can just see that I used the leafy background stamp too.

 I also used the floral background stamp in the centre on the blue part but unfortunately the camera didn't pick it up so well but you can see it in person of course.

 In the original all the elements, the flowers and birds etc were all attached in the centre but I wanted to cut them all separate and use them in different places. I even made a few buds for the little corner.
Here it is on its little stand to dry, The brown section has a blue base so that up close you can see the blue come through all the little cracks and sanded parts , The little birds are painted and then covered in microbeads. The hearts are pink with glitter on them. The whole thing has Pewter Creative Expressions gilding wax on and the metal embellishments were all changed from antique gold to pewter with this same product.

Hope you enjoyed this little altered frame and you can joint me tomorrow for another make and a little chat. 

I was at Creative Towers this week and they are all very busy for the stitches Trade show Over the weekend at the NEC so I got to see lots of new and amazing products coming very soon to Creative. wow is all I can say you are all in for some gorgeous treats and I can't wait til my next show is all I can say . hehe.

Big old hugs

Kim 
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36 comments:

  1. Hi Kim, wow! what a transformation from that plain mdf blank to your finished piece. Lots of techniques & lovely colours in there, & I love all those finishing touches. I've been having fun working on some little mdf heart & bird shapes ready for our workshop tonight. Looking forward to all the new products emerging from Creative Expressions. I'll be up at the stitches show this weekend ordering lots of lovely new crafty bits for our shop. Can't wait!
    Amy x

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    1. Hi Amy
      I might pop in myself if I can get there. Thanks for stopping by xxx

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  2. Morning Kim, This piece of 'altered Art' is absolutely gorgeous, I'm loving all the stamping and the painting and gilding and microbeading, the finished creation is stunning.
    You are teasing us now !! looking forward to all the new 'goodies' you will be bringing to us.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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    1. Hello Patricia, Thank you so much, I am teasing just a little bit lol but it will be worth it. Kim xx

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  3. Hi Kim, what a Fantastic, Outstanding piece of work is there no end to your Talent I would look at this and it would take me ages before I knew where to start but you've created a masterpiece I love the Colours and all the fabulous embellishments you have used. Love and hugs from Sam x

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    1. Hi Sam, ah bless you thankyou for saying that. how lovely. Its funny I didnt think this came out that great for some reason but if you all love it I think I should do a give away with it. hmmm watch this space. Kim xxx

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  4. Hi Kim. Fabulous piece! Love the colours, the stamping, the flowers and the microbeaded birds. In fact I love everything : ) Take care.

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    1. Hi Mrs B
      So glad you like it. Just something a little different. Hugs Kim xxx

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  5. Hi Kim,
    WOW....that is such a fabulous work of art!! I love it! I have recently bought 2 lots of MDF frame type of shapes as I was thinking of doing them for 2 Golden wedding anniversary....all I have done is sat looking at them trying to get some inspiration as to what to do to them, so I'm very greatful for your post today.

    Love Sheila xx

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    1. Hi Sheila lovely , ahh your so kind to say such a huge wow. hehe. Oh the mdf shapes are so great for golden weddings with gold gilding waxes etc. you go girl and I want to see your lovely pics when they are done xxx

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  6. WOW! I love how you've done this I wish I had half of the imagination you have

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    1. Hi Karen , I am glad you like it too,thanks for my comment again. Kim xx

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  7. Oh Kim this is lovely very different I love it I am so excited about winning the prize I sent my address I just want to thank you so much I make all my cards for cancer research I'm 76 soon so winning was brill love June xxx

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    1. Hi June
      Ahhh wow, well done im so glad you got a prize too xxx

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  8. Hi Kim,
    What a lovely little "house" this is. You have really gone to town with all the elements. Nearly didn't see the birds as I was captivated by the flowers.
    Just beautiful, everything in your composition as well as the colours.
    Keep surprising us, Kim.
    Hugs, Rose

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    1. Hi Rose. I will try to keep making you smile at least Rose . Hugs Kim xx

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  9. Hi Kim.
    A beautiful work of creative art.
    How I wish I could go to the NEC. I cant believe I lived half hour away from there before we moved up North !
    Nowhere near as brilliant as California though I bet !
    Hugs. Lancashire Steph xx

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    1. Hi Steph
      I have never been to california but id love to but not on my budget im afraid. not yet anyway maybe one day. Hugs Kim x

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  10. Hi kim
    Who would have thought this beautiful piece of art started out as plain MDF!! I wouldn't know where to start. Stunning
    Best wishes Pat

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    1. Hi Pat. Isnt it amazing what you can do with a bit of medium density fibre board hey, crazy lol. Gesso is the start hehe.
      I will do another one soon with a step by step Love kim xx

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  11. Hi Kim
    I cannot believe you have transformed the piece of MDF into this gorgeous Bird House, you have transformed it into a work of art, love the colours, embellishments - just beautiful
    Hugs
    carol x

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    1. Hi Carol
      Ahh your are too kind , im always so in awe of all the lovely things all you ladies say to me, I cant put into words just how grateful I am you are all with me here.Kim xx

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  12. Good evening Kim
    What a beautiful piece of home decor...it's given me lots of ideas for a couple of things that I have on my craft table at the moment. I love looking at blogs for tips and techniques and I must say that your work has brilliant stuff that can be recreated or adjusted to suit whatever project or card you might have on your mind. Thanks for the inspiration....
    Hugs
    Sharon Kirkwood x

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    1. Hi Sharon.
      I am so pleased you too are enjoying being here with me, I am thorally enjoying getting to know all you lovely ladies and am very much hoping to meet some of you soon too.
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  13. This is full of so many layers and embellishments Kim and is really pretty. This is something I probably wouldn't do myself, but I can appreciate all the work and effort which has gone into it. Really beautiful. x

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    1. Hi Pat
      Thank you so much for your kind words and i know what you mean we dont all have to like every single thing i think it is good to vary everything though. Thanks again
      hugs
      Kim xx

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  14. Hello Kim
    Thanks for showing us some MDF transformed into a piece of art. or very stylish Spring bird house. It looks great. One thing that always draws my eye in is the cameo settings, I like the dazzler settings too, they look fabulous,
    They are a gorgeous finishing touch to projects.
    I 'm looking forward to seeing the new C/E goodies too!?
    no teasing with more pictures of boxes. ha x
    after what we found was in last lot of boxes they will no doubt be a must have!

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    1. Hi Lovely
      I too love cameos and embellishments and ribbons oo how i love all the little finishing goodies.
      I dunno if I can resist teasing you just a little though haha.
      Hugs
      Kim xxx

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  15. Hi Kim, Just a quickie, it is my hubby's Birthday today (Valentine's) and I made him the same as your card with the car and inking and stamping and 'Classic' sentiment, and it turned out fab-u-lous, and he loved it !! Thank You.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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    1. Hi Patricia, Id like to wish your hubby, a very happy birthday and give him anice big hug from me , I am so glad he liked his card and well done for getting it done for him. Big hugs lovely lady
      Kim xx

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  16. Stunning Kim, I would never have thought that an mdf shape could be transformed into a beautiful work of art. It's not what I would normally attempt, but may give it a try sometime - not quite so elaborate as yours though.
    ValC xx

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    1. Hi Val
      Thankyou so very much for stopping by and leaving me such a lovely comment. Big hugs
      Kim xx

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  17. hi, i have one of these, you have inspired me to do mine i like the metal corner on the top. i live my the n.e.c, wish i was trade and could go and watch all the crafty people, xx

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    1. Hi Samantha
      Oh good I love being inspirational and id love to see your finished article.I am hoping to pop to the nec if i can but it quite far from herts. But yes if i get there it will be my first time so very exciting.
      Kim xx

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  18. Dear Kim I got my prize this morning it's wonderful thank you so much the card I will treasure I'm going to frame it when I've shown everyone.x thank you again Kim I am so grateful. Love June xxxxxxxxx

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    1. You are very welcome June and I am so pleased you will enjoy everything too. Thanks for being on this journey with me too .
      Kim xxx

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