Hello everyone... hope you're having a lovely week. I'm spending much of it on trains up and down the country again but I'm glad you enjoyed yesterday's Steam(punk) train!
I'm here with a quick Artistic Outpost creation using the lovely Flower Market stamp set - new to me, and oh so pretty!
I used one of the wooden hearts you can get in trios from PaperArtsy (if you want to know what I did with the other two, you can see them at PaperArtsy tomorrow evening, all Lynne Perrella'd up!).
First step for this one was a coat of green Fresco paints, Hey Pesto and Sage combined. Then I added some Crackle Glaze, and a top coat of Snowflake.
I brushed on some of the leftover green paints around the edges, as well as adding some Distress Ink for further shading.
The flower market and honey stamps are both stamped in Potting Soil Archival ink.
I love the beautiful vintage fonts and flourishes.
And the lavender (I'm pretty sure it's lavender) around the edges is stamped in Olive...
... as are the two little flowers at the top...
... (identification welcome from any botanists out there!).
And so that you can hang it up without any fear of dull rotations... I did exactly the same on the reverse!
Interestingly, the surface of the heart must be slightly different on the back, as - if you look closely - you can see the crackle worked completely differently, despite me - as far as I can tell - doing pretty much exactly the same thing both sides.
A simple make really, but with stamps this lovely, sometimes simple is all you need!
If you've been using Artistic Outpost stamps in your creations, then do come and share your work with us in the March Referral Programme - we love seeing what you get up to with these beautiful stamps!
Thanks so much for stopping by, and I'll see you soon either here, or elsewhere in Craftyblogland.
Find the seed at the bottom of your heart and bring forth a flower.
Shigenori Kameoka
With weathered crackle being one of my favourite methods of ageing and distressing for a shabby chic look, I'd like to enter this in D for Distress over at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge.
This is so delicate and understated. I love it. Good to have the heads up about tomorrow night; sounds like it will be right up my street,
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Beautiful subtle effect you have created, lovely. Look forward to your paperartsy make.
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Amanda x
Very lovely heart!! Birgit
ReplyDeleteVery vintage French - I can see piles of toile de jouy in the background !
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Terrific Alison. I would like a whole set of things decorated like that in my kitchen when you aren't too busy :)lol
ReplyDeleteLove Chrissie x
Lovely heart Alison, love the shape and crackle in the backdrop. Love the subtlelty of the stamping too. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteSorry Alison published before saying thanks so much for joining in the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous make ...so behind commenting again and doing my best to get on top of it again x :) Trace x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colours & crackle, a lovely heart indeed:-) xxx
ReplyDeleteNo botanist but I'd say the blossom of some orchard fruit....apple perhaps.
ReplyDeleteLovely and delicate make, and so spring-like and evocative.
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gorgeous work Alison - just the right amount of crackle - fabulous xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous tag & beautiful stamping... Love the crackle & colours... Hugs May x x
ReplyDeleteLovely stamps and such a pretty project.
ReplyDeleteLynne x
Very nice heart! It reminds me to the Provence - nearly can smell the lavender...
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You've decorated this heart to perfection. All very lovely.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Cathy-Lynn
This is beautiful Alison. Love the heart shape, the colours you used and those stamps are just gorgeous. You know I am going to just love the bee one aren't you?
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I was thinking apple blossom too! - or possibly pear :)
ReplyDeleteLove your CAS heart Alison, french farmhous chic. Annette x
ReplyDeleteThat stampset is so wonderful, and you used it so beautifully, in your heart dear Alison.
ReplyDeleteI also love the crackle, and lovely spring green tone you created- so beautiful!!
Do you by any chance know where in Europe to buy the stampset ?
Hugs, Dorthe
Beautiful Alison, you are the queen of crackle!!! Love how vintage and romantic it is - I collect hearts and hang them in my kitchen - seriously - I have a heart plaque wall. This would fit in perfectly!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful heart-- I love the green and the crackle..just a wonderful decoration Alison!
ReplyDeleteSmashing, that's a wonderful heart. Love the soft colors and the little crackles.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun looking piece. I love the look and feel of this. I makes me think of those willow plates and dishes, although obviously not the same color.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Alison, I love the subtle stamping and the beautiful green and of course, the crackles. Could it be a cherry blossom, perhaps. Anne xx
ReplyDeleteI love the delicate treatment you've given this heart - I have some waiting to be "done" lol, can't wait to see more tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty Alison, lovely fresh colours which remind of a beautiful spring day xx
ReplyDeleteI love the elongated heart shape Alison and the subtle stamping and colours are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteluv CHRISSYxx
Looks beautiful Alison. Think the unexplained flower is cherry blossom, not that I'm a botanist !! Look forward to seeing you at Paperartsy tomorrow.
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VERY lovely.
ReplyDeleteLovely make Alison!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful project, it looks so romantic.
ReplyDeleteYvonne
A lovely make Alison, and so very French.
ReplyDeleteAvril xx
Such a beautiful, rustic creation. I love the shape of these hearts - wish I'd bought some at Stevenage! These stamps are the perfect decorative addition. The whole creation works beautifully. I love the crackle effect with the wonderful, subdued colours. I have fallen in love with this AO plate. I think it's another addition to the wish list! Julie Ann xxx
ReplyDeleteSo Lovely, Alison! Very vintage-y and antique-y looking! I'll be dropping by PaperArtsy tomorrow to see the other two hearts you created :) Love your art! XOXO-Shari
ReplyDeleteA lovely 'rustic' piece Alison, with a very light touch - fab! Chris xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Alison! I love the delicate lavender! xxx
ReplyDeleteSo pretty...love the colors. Beautiful way to use those Artistic Outpost stamps! You make me want to ink them up :)
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Linda
I agree that with such beautiful stamps (with French text!) and gorgeous products, simple works the best sometimes... Your heart is perfect Alison!! And I know the 'Marché aux Fleurs' in Paris, that's a very lovely place, so I really love this plate too! (and it's well lavender I confirm). Hugs, Coco xxx
ReplyDeleteI have never seen wooden heart transformed so magically, Alison! This is certainly one of my favorites from you!
ReplyDeleteThese are sensational and would have looked glorious on my Valentine tree!
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Lisa x
Love this wooden heart! Gorgeous, and love the photo set ups too!
ReplyDeleteOh Alison, it is beautiful. That will look lovely hanging somewhere in your home.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Neet xx
So pretty, love the placement of the lavender up the sides.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I hope your travels have been pleasant, Alison. I wonder if you were able to be creative while on the train!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful. A stunning shabby finish with great stamps x
ReplyDeleteSo shabby and feminine. Love the stamps on this piece.
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What a beautiful creation, Alison. I love the pretty crackled and distressed effect. All the stamping is wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful altered heart, love the crackle and the soft colours of the stamping.
ReplyDeleteAlison, this is beautiful. I like that it's a tag and that you could attach it to anything for instant glam. That AO image is one of my personal favorites and I love how you used it with the hearts, which are also awesome. How did I not know about these hearts? Now I must go check and see if Leandra has other things I may have missed! :)
ReplyDeleteAs always, thank you for playing along with the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. I know that I can speak for all of us when I say that we love seeing your newest creations! ~Michelle
I have these little wooden hearts and did something similar with one of mine. Well, actually, its not similar at all, no crackle on mine and the images are different. Yours is beautiful. Thinking about it, the only similarity with mine is the heart! x
ReplyDeleteSo lovely!
ReplyDeleteSo soft and delicate, with some age to it. Like you found it somewhere and rescued it. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteExquiste, so elegant in colour and design
ReplyDeleteSuch a fab shaped heart and the finishe you have created is stunning
Jools x
This is so pretty Alison, I've never really noticed these Artistic Outpost stamps before, but you've made them look beautiful xx
ReplyDeleteWow such a gorgeous wooden heart, I love its simplicity and it's elegancy, and I love the stamps you used :-) Kezzy xxx
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