Friday, 9 September 2011

Polka Doodles...create a scene...mixed media...and a first!


Polka Doodles challenge this week is to create a scene!

I have used all Polka Doodles stamps
to create my little scene.

First glued tissue to my grey board
then gave a rough gesso coat.

Stamped some houses and painted over with gesso
to give a subtle background.

Stamped my scene and coloured with Sakura.
Added some definition to the stamps lines
with a black glaze.
Inked the edges of the cover.


I loved creating this notebook.
It was my very first project on my
Birthday pressie from Reuben
a Bind-it-all!

Can't say I perfected it but am confident next time
 it will have holes all the same size
....a bit of a slipping incident!
Hopefully well covered by the lovely fibres.


I'd like to share this with
The Rubber cafe - no dp's
Paperplay challenges - Use more than 2 stamps (I used 6 rubber stamps)
Hannah and Friends - little gifts
My Craft Spot - friends - made for my friend Zoe


Show us a scene at Polka Doodles!

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16 comments:

  1. Larisa9 September 2011 at 09:35

    Fantastic! it is wonderful!!!

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  2. Crafting Queen9 September 2011 at 09:47

    Wonderful book, love the cover you created!

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  3. Joy9 September 2011 at 14:21

    Love the tissue paper technique and the stamped scene ! Thanks for playing along with us this week, at My Craft Spot !
    Joy

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  4. Nannieflash9 September 2011 at 14:42

    Wow Claire that is gorgoeus love the whole book cover and your image is fabulous. hugs Shirleyx

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  5. Pat (mspfd)9 September 2011 at 15:47

    Wowm amazing technique. Beautifully done.

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  6. Vintage Milly9 September 2011 at 16:59

    Oh wow Claire, this is just gorgeous I love the texture, the techniques and the colours you have used, really great,
    Em.x

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  7. Jenni9 September 2011 at 17:58

    Gorgeous Claire - I love it. (I love my Bind it all too and the scope it allows for making lovely little books like this)
    Jenni x

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  8. Fliss9 September 2011 at 20:56

    This is gorgeous Claire and lucky you to have a Bind It All.
    I'm hoping to have one for my birthday too as one's been on my wish list for a while now.
    Sorry for the lack of comments lately - very busy!
    Have a good weekend, Fliss xx

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  9. Bamabel9 September 2011 at 21:54

    This is beautiful! Thanks for playing along with us this week at My Craft Spot!

    Aymee

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  10. Rose10 September 2011 at 23:21

    Gorgeous book cover Claire, I love it!

    Rose x

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  11. jennyplace211 September 2011 at 16:34

    Such a pretty project, love the beautiful soft colour combo. Thanks for joining the challenge at My Craft Spot

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  12. Kate11 September 2011 at 23:42

    What a lovely notebook - and such a wonderful scene you've created with your stamps! The fibres are a gorgeous way to finish things off!
    Thanks so much for playing along at My Craft Spot!
    Kate
    Small Bits of Paper

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  13. Amy C12 September 2011 at 04:07

    Very pretty!! Thanks for joining us at My Craft Spot.

    Hugs,
    Amy
    Scrapping Mommy

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  14. Julie M14 September 2011 at 17:03

    Ooh that is lovely, Claire - a really fairytale scene - gorgeous notebook.

    Thanks for joining us on PaperPlay this week.

    Julie :o)

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  15. Anonymous16 September 2011 at 12:04

    This is fabulous, love the scene you created and the depth you achieved with it! Thanks so much for playing along with Paperplay this week!!

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  16. Eiglas23 September 2011 at 02:20

    You know I've always loved this image Claire and the way you've used it is just fabulous!

    You've made me want to use it again!
    Hugs
    Ei
    x

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