Hello everyone...
It's time for the brand new Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge and this week our theme is called TRANSPORT IT and we hope you'll come and join us and play along.
For my project, I decided to take you on a global journey and used some of my favourite Tim Holtz products. I made a Stampers Anonymous Etcetera Panel and framed it with Etcetera Trims to create something a little different in shape. This make would be perfect for anyone who loves cars, travel or even stamp collection...
So, let's get started because it's time to share how I created this hanging panel...
To begin with I chose to use the smaller size in the Rectangular Etcetera Panels pack and I teamed this with Bracket and Pinked Etcetera Trims.
PANEL
Starting with the panel, I covered the raw edges with Design Tape from my stash and then, primed and painted the surface with Black Gesso.
Once the gesso was dry, I started attaching my stamps from the Postmarked Sticker Book. I started my first line of stamps, approx 0.5" from the top and then using the different colours, I carried on attaching them to the panel in straight lines until I reached the bottom.
With my stickers in place, I applied a coat of Matte Collage Medium over the top and allowed this to dry.
Moving onto the trims, I took a selection from the two packs, all of which are slightly wider than the panel itself. I used three bracket trims, 1 wide and 2 narrower, and one narrow pinked trim for this make.
I applied black gesso to the surface of each trim and then taking the wider bracket trim and the pinked trim, I attached this to the top section of my panel, attaching them so that the straight edges are joined together. Over the top of the trims, I used the "G. Montague & Co" strip from the idea-ology Paper Strips pack. This strip is the perfect length for the trims and once I'd adhered it into position, I applied Matted Collage Medium over the top to seal it and when that had dried thoroughly, I sanded the edges of the trims and then applied Walnut Stain Distress Crayon to give the look of ageing.
With the two remaining trims which I will attach to the bottom of the panel, I left one of the trims black and then die cut a piece of Backdrops paper from my scrap box using the Decorative Trims die ~ sorry, I can't remember which set this paper is from but you can choose a pattern you like, it really doesn't matter. I chose an idea-ology Paper Strips, the 'Airmail" design which I adhered to the covered trim and then after applying a coat of collage medium over the top, and allowing it to dry, I used the Walnut Stain Distress Crayon around the edge and blended it over the surface using my fingertip.
Once the trim is in place, I added a Special Delivery Remnant Rub, which funnily enough is from the "Special Delivery" pack. This pack of rubs are unfortunately discontinued but I have a stock pile of them in my stash.
LAYERS
Now for building up those layers and I began by using the globe from the Memoirs Ephemera Pack and I adhered this directly over the top of the stamps, applying a layer of collage medium over the top to seal it.
On either side of the globe, I added a pointy finger, again attached directly to the surface.
At the top of the globe I added a Numbers Snippet, 1907 Model and on the right hand side,
...and I placed a label that I cut in half, which once again is from the Memoirs Ephemera Pack.
You'll notice that my pointy fingers are pointing at London and Australia, and to join these two countries, I wrapped some red cotton thread around a tiny brad and then attached the brads onto the panel by piercing a small hole into the board, adding a touch of glue and placing the brad into it.
I used Walnut Stain Crayon around the edges of all my layers, again blending out any harsh lines with my fingertips.
We're nearly done with the background, and all that's left was for me to add the centre to the globe. This piece is from the Gauge Dials pack and I attached it to the centre using foam pads. I then placed a Screw Head in the centre of the hands, adding some rusty goodness with Distress Paints ~ Crackling Campfire, Black Soot and Antiqued Bronze.
PAPER DOLL AND CAR
When it comes to Paper Dolls, there are always going to be favourite characters and for me, this gentlemen is one of mine and I knew that together with a card, I wanted to include him in this make. Both of these pieces are from the Paper Dolls and Poses pack.
I colour tinted each of the pieces with Distress Crayons, that I applied with a waterbrush over the top of clear gesso.
Behind the windows of the car, I added some Mica Sheets, but I didn't cover the entire window, I wanted them to appear to be rolled down.
Then, on the wheels of the car, I added some Screw Heads that I altered with the same Distress Paints as used on the centre of the gauge dial.
I positioned the car on the right hand side of the panel, using foam pads to attach it into place.
I then attached the gentleman into position on the left of the car and you might notice that he has a little walking stick.
This is actually a cocktail stick that I cut in half and then painted with Walnut Stain Distress Paint. Once it was dry, I attached with a dab of collage medium and placed it so that he was holding it in his hand.
To complete the scene and add some texture, I used moss and dried grasses from my own stash.
HANGER
For the hanger, I used Hinge Clips which I clipped to the trim that is fitted across the top of the panel.
Each of the pewter coloured clips were given a patina using Salvaged Patina, Black Soot and Crackling Campfire Distress Paints and once the paints were dry, I used a little gilding wax from my own stash over the top.
With the clips in position, I added some chain from my stash which will now allow for the piece to be hung on a hook..
FINISHING DETAILS
All that's left to do now is add the finishing details of screw heads that I placed on the trims across the top of the panel.
So that's my make for this week complete and I hope you love the piece that I've designed and will be inspired by the tips and techniques in this project.
Don't forget that every week, one lucky random participant has the chance to win a $25 gift voucher from Simon Says Stamp and you can join in up to 5 times, which means you could have 5 chances to win. You have until next Monday at 8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in and good luck....
Recipe for project:
Moss and chain from my own stash