Wednesday 6 April 2011

ATC Giveaway Time Again...

Morning Folks... tis time for my monthly ATC giveaway again... this month I have been focussing on those deeeelicious Crowded Attic papers again ... this time combining them with some lovely Distressy goodies too. To be in with a chance of winning this ATC, all you need to do is leave a comment for me here... the winner will be chosen at random and announced on Tuesday 12th April '11. And... if you leave a comment for me over on my blog, you will be entered twice! Simples (said in the Meerkat voice again lol)



The base of the ATC is mountboard so it is nice and sturdy. I layered an ATC size piece from the Crowded Attic stack and sanded the edges. I then loaded Rock Candy Cracklepaint over the top and set aside to dry. Whilst the drying was going on, I made a little 3d paper rose... there is a "how to" on my own blog HERE on how to do the flowers. So, the layers of the roses were spritzed with Heirloom Gold Perfect Pearls Mists... which are my fave mists to use... they are really subtle but give a lovely sparkle to whatever they touch. The rose was made using the medium flower on the Flower Power set.



The little ticket was cut using Tim Holtz Ticket Alterations die and then coloured with Antique Linen and Vintage Photo Distress Stains.. spritzed with Heirloom Gold too... and then popped into an Idea-ology Memo Pin. The ickle butterflies are from the Papillon Set and were stamped onto Duralar and then cut out... zapped with the heatgun and curled... and then whilst still hot, spritzed with more Heirloom Gold... this gives a lovely shimmer to them.



Finally, the flower Trim at the bottom is from Idea-ology Trims set ... a few cut to length and dabbed with Antique Linen Distress Stains... then lightly dabbed with Vintage Photo Distress Stains. The ATC base was dry now, so I spritzed this with... yep, you guessed... more Heirloom Gold... and then bobbed a bit of Vintage Photo Distress Ink around the edges... ta dah! That is all finished. Thanks for looking... have a goodly day! TTFN

Hels x

31 comments:

Caroline Hallett said...

lush! Sorry to be a pain but whats Duralar? Looks fun :-)

Create With Joy said...

This is so lovely! Thanks for the chance to win!

Ramona
http://create-with-joy.com

mamakat said...

Lovely, lovely ATC, wouldn't you love a trip to America also? It's the opposite coast from Ranger U but I promise I would make you a very home her in California with me...

Girlsinthecraft said...

'tis gorgeous---would love to own it...........thx

Jona Panesa said...

wow, Hels, this is really lovely. oh, well anything your hand creates is lovely!

ArtZhodgepodge said...

Fabo ATC.. thanks for the chance to have it for my very own...

Larisa said...

wow! Great ATC!!! Very nice colouring!

esther ward said...

the colouration of the atc is heavenly

Neil said...

Lovely as always.... so send it to me, i'll look after it!

sandra said...

Great sepia tones!
Love that vintage look.
Amazing details!
Hugs!
Sandra!

Helen said...

Blooming gorgeous!!

judith@poppy cottage said...

It's a gorgeous ATC Hels, I haven't heard of Duralar either, off to investigate. Judith xx

Barb Cady said...

Terrific ATC Hels, very inspiring, I need those crowded attic papers! Wonder what you will come back with from Ranger! Leave space in the suitcase! x

fatmonica said...

What a fabulous ATC!Just couldn't let the opportunity to win it pass me by!

Jennie Atkinson said...

This is just soooo lovely and would be wonderful to own. I can't believe you can part wit it! Thank you too for detailing all the products you used and putting in all the links. It really is most useful. Thanks. Jennie

Joanne said...

Beautiful creation. I love the Duralar butterflies and adore the colours. Would look fabulous in my wall of fame!!
Hugs Joanne xx

Cecile Nichols said...

What a neat ATC! I love the vintage look and should try to make something similar since you've provided some great instructions!

Thanks a lot for sharing!

Cecile

okienurse said...

Gorgeous ATC Thanks for the chance to win! Thanks for sharing. Vickie #88

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

Great ATC, love the crowded attic papers, the butterflies are very effective. Lovely flower as always. Tracy x

Sue West said...

Totally gorgeous, a fab ATC.
Sue :)

LisaVeronica said...

lovely!

Marijane said...

This is just a beautiful ATC! Butterflies and Roses, two of my favorite things and with the rock candy paint and the perfect pearls shimmer... PERFECTION!

Silvia(Barnie) said...

Such a fabulous ATC, love all the elements, especially the butterflies.

karen said...

Lovely atc! I am always stunned by the beauty of your pieces!
I had not heard of Duralar either! I think you have just increased sales of Duralar!
xoxo
Karen

funkycrafter said...

what a cool atc. i like the color. i am hoping that if i enter your give-aways often enough i will actually win one of these gems.

Unknown said...

Hels, your atc is wonderful!! I totally love it!!!

Art By Wanda said...

That comment from Nicholas is actually from me... I didn't realize my son was signed in... sorry!! Wanda

Serendipity Stamping said...

Ah more the a peek here. So much attention to detail. Someone will really appreciate this one. Have posted on your blog already. Welcome to the USA!! and enjoy your stay.

Kirsten Alicia said...

Gorgeous ATC Hels & I bet it's even more beautiful in real life. Thanks for giving us the chance to win it. As I said on your blog; I WANT it, I really do. :)

craftimamma said...

The sneak peek on your blog looked fab Hels but WOW! the whole thing llooks even better.

Hugs
Lesley Xx

Hettie said...

Oooo! Hels, if I don't win this can you make me one please? ;-) You know you want to!! LOL! Simples me thinks!