Tuesday, October 30, 2012

eP Make Art Blog Hop


 Hey Y'all!!!

Hope all is well!!!
Hi everyone and welcome to our Make Art blog hop featuring art from the eTeam and special guest, Wendy Vecchi! We're delighted to have Wendy joining us today, to not only share her products but also to share in her unique artistic style and to be inspired by each of the hop participants.
During the hop the team is going to be sharing the projects that they created with Studio 490 products but maybe more importantly we'll be sharing our experience of working with the products, how we created our projects, and what inspired us to create our piece.
The eTeam is a wonderful group of talented women, each with their own style. Some of us are clean and simple card makers, others love scrapbooking, and still others are drawn to altered art and mixed media projects. The goal of our hop is bring each of these designers and their favorite mediums together and to share how we've used these products to express our own individual styles through our work. Here is what I came up with and it goes a lil somethin' like this....CHECK IT!!!
 I had tons of fun with Wendy's products!! At first it freaked me out a bit  because it was product that I was not AT ALL used to. I decided to go out of my comfy zone and create a card that I would not normally make....and...I am soooooo happy with the end result!!!! My inspiration on creating this card was that I wanted to create something that WAS NOT my signature CAS style......I went for Shabby Chic and I got some ideas from some challenges that I played in(see the challenges at the bottom).


But...that's not all...eclectic Paperie is also offering a few specials during our hop.
  • This week only save 25% on all Studio 490 products, this includes Wendy's stamps, stencils, Art Parts, Book, and Blossom Bucket embellishments. Use code WENDY25 when checking out.
  • During the hop, comment on each blog and you'll be entered into a drawing for a prize package worth $50! Your package will include a collection of Studio 490 products as well as paper and embellishments from the store.
Wait...there's more!
  • We want to hear about what inspires you! Share your thoughts about why you create, what styles you're drawn to, even share a favorite project on our Facebook page. Next week I'll randomly select a winner from those who have commented on our Make Art Facebook posts and give away a $25 gift certificate to eP! Now...are you ready for some crafty goodness? Let's get hopping!
eclectic Paperie - The beginning of the hop

I also played in a few challenges too. I used the iSpy Sketches sketch for this week:
 I played along in the Shabby Tea Room Challenge this week and here is the inspiration:
Last but not least I played in the Shabby Chic/Vintage Challenge over at The Pink Elephant:

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful Tuesday!!!

-t

Card Recipe for Savor the Moment Card
Stamps: My Kind of Art stamp set(Wendy Vecchi)
Paper: Orange(Memory Box), Green DP from Festive(Authentique), Yellow and Notepad DP from the Tangerine line(My Minds Eye), White(Canvas Corp)
Ink: Orange Copic Marker, Tuxedo Black Ink(Tsukineko), Tim Holtz Distress Inks-Pumice Stone, Onyx Black(Tsukineko), Colorless Blender Copic Marker
Accessories: White Ribbon(Michaels), Art Parts-Leaves(Wendy Vecchi)
Tools: Paper Distresser(Tim Holtz), Scissors, Square Punch(EK Success)

Directions
1. Create card from Orange cardstock.
2. Wet and dry distress and adhere Yellow DP to card.
3. Trace around leaves using Green DP.
4. Cut out and adhere Green leaves to the chipboard leaves.
5. Adhere "Leaves" panel onto card.
6. Stamp "Flower" image using Tuxedo Black ink onto white cardstock.
7. Color flower with Copic Markers and cut out.
8. Adhere flower to leaves.
9. Tie ribbon around card and add "Savor the Moment" sentiment onto card.



36 comments:

Annette Allen said...

wow this is stunning...

Words and Pictures said...

Great card - such dramatic pops of orange against that deliciously distressed background!
Alison x

Noreen said...

A very nice use of dimension!

Noreen
http://craftyjournal.com

Unknown said...

Amazing!!! Such a gorgeous card Tenia and so much fun that you stretched!! :)

Debbie said...

So very pretty! I love the dimension and that pretty bloom!! Thanks for sharing your lovely work with us in the Tea Room this week :)

Starla said...

I have never thought of using Art Parts on a card and both you and Micki have inspired me to give it a try!! Fabulous project!

Bonnie Irvine said...

Love the contrast between the distressed background and the ctisp white ribbon. Great example of shabby chic. The flower and its leaves are so striking and provide awesome dimension.

Melody (lacyquilter) said...

Wonderful piece.

SusanK said...

I love the intensity of color and pattern on your leafy stem! I need to try that technique - thank you!

michelle said...

Wonderful job on your project so bright and happy.

Trisha said...

Very beautiful card.

purusty said...

savor the momment card is beautiful

Monika/Buzsy said...

Oh, so pretty! Love the gorgeous rose and pretty papers.

Michelle said...

Pretty card and we do have to remember to savor those moments!

Micki said...

Ohh beautiful. I love seeing Art Parts on cards, because I never thought of doing that I guess. Love the colors and the mix of paper patterns. This is gorgeous.

Kathy said...

Love your card, and the way you incorporated Art Parts. Keep up your great work.

Julia Aston said...

Love this chunky flower and stem Tenia! great colors!

Kim Lemear said...

Beautiful. Thanks for participating in the hop and the chance to win.

Mary-Ann Maldonado said...

I love the simplicity of the layered papers but so much detail in the glower and stem. This is absolutely beautiful.

Kathy Eddy said...

Very cool card and like how you added the art parts to it! Great idea!

Sue D said...

Lovely card--I like how you created something not your usual style.

Rose said...

beautiful :) love the orange!!!!

Nan G said...

Fabulous card! Love the colors and the sense of movement you've created with the position of the flower at the very edge!

Kaye said...

I've never tried art parts on cards...it is lovely!

Angie Tieman said...

Ooooh, gorgeous card! I love her stamps, thanks for the sale info! Going to check it out!

Jennifer said...

Sometimes less is more... and this card proves it! your use of color is so effective on this card.

Broni said...

LOVE this, Tenia!! Those patterned leaves are so awesome and the bright flower perfectly compliments them!

Janet L. said...

You did great! Stepping out of our comfort zones isn't easy, is it? I love your results! Thanks for sharing.

Kim said...

Love this Tenia! Such a beautiful card and the addition of the art parts is seriously perfect!!

Flo said...

Very lovely card. I love the pretty rose.

Vickie Z said...

Love the mix of colors and distressing! Thanks for playing at I Spy!

Barbara said...

So pretty, Tenia! That flower is so vibrant and a perfect accent for your card!

slbt17 said...

what fun!
Sandra ltb

Starr said...

Great card, the colors are wonderful and love the layering! Thanks for joining us at TSTR!

Stacey Schafer said...

gorgeous, Tenia! thanks for playing along with us at The Pink Elephant!

~*Joni said...

Oooh Tenia this is beeeautiful! I don't care if it's not a CAS - your work is always so so perfect. :) Thank you for joining in on the fun this week at The Pink Elephant's vintage/shabby challenge! Hugs and hug little man for me!
~*Joni TPE DT