Over at the Craft Barn they have started a new Challenge for 2014 called ‘Quotes and Lyrics’. If you would like to know more please click on the link here. I haven’t joined in any of the Craft Barn Challenges before, loved the theme and here i am.
The two words we were given to use this week are “Smile and Up”, you don’t have to use both, see the link for a complete break down of the rules.
I found a song from Carol King that i really like called Beautiful, see her performing her song here.
Printed the Lyrics onto copy paper, cut into verses,used clear gesso to apply to an index card. I got the idea to use an index card from the lovely Claire over at her Blog, thank you Claire.
The text folds over onto the rear of the iCard, am decorating the back as well.
Used Pan Pastels Permanent Dark Red and Turquoise for the base,sealed with a fixative then went over the whole surface with Silver, used fixative again. Added a hint of Light Gold to add a little warmth, with a final layer of fixative.
Used stencils from TCW and one i had custom made for me by GlitzCraft Ltd to add some depth, applied Pan Pastels through the Flower stencil and Fresco Paints Squid Ink and Toffee through the circles and hexagon using a baby wipe to knock it back. Added a final layer of Silver Pan Pastel over the entire iCard as i love how it adds a little shimmer.
The back of the iCard where i will write the details and date, which has also been given a final coat of Silver Pan Pastel.
The Lyrics read, ‘You’ve got to get up every morning with a smile on your face and show the World all the love in your heart’. Who else but Tinglyitchiness could bring a smile and melt your heart. Coloured Tingly using Pan Pastels.
I added the heart, again coloured using Pan Pastels and which has been doodled on by me, as i thought that the card was missing something. Mounted the Lyrics onto a piece of black card which has been coloured using 3 different coloured Metallic Pan Pastels.
Used a white Posca Pen to add all the white detailing.
Completed rear of the iCard with all the Challenge details.
Would also like to enter this into the Pan Pastel Challenge Week 2,Silver Linings.
Thanks for dropping by, looking forward to reading your comments. xxx
Fab twist! I like the use of the index card, all mine have lines on tho!
ReplyDeleteI cheated and cut mine out of card stock, Claire gave me the dimensions 7.5 cm x 12.5 cm, get five out of an A4 sheet :-)
DeleteI think that this is a fantastic piece. Love the metallic pan pastels giving it so much life. Love the humour of itchy and the song makes it all gel. Well done. X
ReplyDeleteGreat blog lovely all your choices are fab especially Tingly. The colours are great. But I really love your stencilling and how you created the shadows it's really effective. Cannot quite see the shimmer but imagine it really look nice. Thanks for sharing xxx
ReplyDeletelooks fab, he is the perfect stamp!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! I love how you built up all those layers!
ReplyDeleteI love Carol King's voice too, off to have a listen!
Have a great weekend FF
Alison xxx
Well done on getting so much on such a small space. Its a great song too!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea xxx
ReplyDeleteI like you background and the design of your stencil. A nice size to work on.
ReplyDeleteYour index card looks beautiful! So glad you decided to join in too :-) I love all the background layers you built up - especially with the stencils, it creates a real sense of depth. Claire x
ReplyDeleteLove the fabulous built up layers and colours, great lyrics from a wonderful song.
ReplyDeleteSylv xx
Great work, love it!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning work!!! Thank you for joining in x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love what you have done and Tinglyitchiness is a perfect addition :)
ReplyDeleteLove how the lyrics are layered into the texture of the card - it's a stunning background, and I adore the contrast between the foregrounded lyric and the expression on Tinglyitchinesses face!!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Great work with the panpastels - I love them too! Gorgeous little stampotique man/boy!
ReplyDeleteGosto muito do seu trabalho as cores são muito lindas e toda a composição é inspiradora.
ReplyDeleteDesejo-lhe um ótimo início de semana.
Beijos
Joelma
I love your work the colors are very beautiful and the whole composition is inspiring.
ReplyDeleteI wish you a great start of the week.
Kisses
joelma
Thanks Joelma :-) xxx
That's fantastic, the background is great.
ReplyDeleteLove the text and bubbles on the background. BJ
ReplyDeleteWow this is wonderful, I love you PP background, and of course the Stampotique stamp xx
ReplyDeleteVisiting from The Craft Barn - WoW! I love all the layering & colours & textures. So glad you decieded to join in :o)
ReplyDeleteLovely page, the silver Pan Pastel look great!
ReplyDeleteI just know I am going to love The Craft Barn challenge this year. Thank you for the step-by-step process, describing all the layers and techniques used. Are you going to create an index card for each one? This one is fabulous. I also like that you have worked on the reverse of the card too. Have you got a container to keep them in?
ReplyDeleteHi Dais, thank you for your lovely comment:-) x
DeleteYes i am going to work on iCards the whole year as i love the space they provide.
I was hoping to create a hollowed out book to keep them all in, think it would be nice to keep all the quotes and lyrics close to other Words.
I am going to enjoy this challenge too, it is a fantastic theme:-) xxx
A wonderful page.
ReplyDeleteA great start.
ReplyDeleteLove it! The little Stampotique guy is just perfect. xx
ReplyDeleteWonderful layers of colour and great step by steps too. Love your card and the lyrics. xx
ReplyDeleteBrilliant lyrics and fabulous page! Awesome background! xxx
ReplyDeleteFabulous icard - and such an interesting substrate to choose too - it's always interesting to see what everyone is doing their project on, let alone the individual pages. Your background is fantastic - and thanks for the detailed description. Looking forward to seeing more of your icards as the challenge progresses. MMx
ReplyDeleteThat's a great quote! welcome to our challenge and thank you for playing with us.
ReplyDeleteIzzy