Today I'm over at the Calico Craft Parts blog with a lot of autumn leaves (and fungi) to share. Just don't go crunching them under foot please!
I had a wonderful time with this creation - I've found a way to have my cake and eat it when it comes to choosing between altering the Craft Parts and leaving them "naked". The secret? Pan Pastels! I hope you'll have time to hop across or see the full reveal here at Words and Pictures.
Thanks for dropping in. I'm mostly in airports and aeroplanes today, but I'll be hopping round to see you all soon!
Her pleasure in the walk must arise from the exercise and the day, from the view of the last smiles of the year upon the tawny leaves and withered hedges, and from repeating to herself some few of the thousand poetical descriptions extant of autumn - that season of peculiar and inexhaustible influence on the mind of taste and tenderness - that season which has drawn from every poet worthy of being read some attempt at description, or some lines of feeling.
From Persuasion by Jane Austen
As long as you don't mind hopping over to Calico to see the complete project, I'd like to share this...
Over at Frilly and Funkie in the Autumn Splendour challenge
At Stamps and Stencils where they'd like us to Make It 3D
They say Autumn is in the Air at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge
With all those Pan Pastels, it really has to go in to Anything Creative/Mixed Media at Love2Create
And at Try It On Tuesday they are also celebrating Autumn
This is beautiful, Alison - off for a proper look now..
ReplyDeleteLooking interesting from here, the idea of the pan pastels is clever. Hopping over now, safe travels!!
ReplyDeleteYet another stunning piece Alison. Pan Pastels have so many uses and tend to be my colour medium of choice so often, could say I have an addiction.
ReplyDeleteHave been playing with the crackle glaze and following your guidelines and achieved a half decent canvas last week, but I also discovered my biggest problem - patience, lack of it and the need for it between stages.
B x
A gorgeous sneak peek Alison, off to take a closer look! Deb xo
ReplyDeleteStunning cube Alison with wonderful colours and Autumn leaves.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Try it on Tuesday
Love Chrissie xx
Just had a look and it's amazing.
ReplyDeletexxx Hazel.
Wonderful project. Thank you for sharing it with us at TioT.
ReplyDeleteYour trio of boxes is lovely!
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful. I love the simplicity. Have a safe journey. Hope you get time for some sightseeing. Lx
ReplyDeleteHa! I have just been re-discovering my pan pastels too. These Autumn cubes are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteJulia x
Ooh loving this one Alison and you've just reminded me that I have a little stash of ignored pan pastels somewhere!
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Donna xxx
Delightful project Alison and the basic ideas could be used for all kinds of occasions.
ReplyDeleteSandy xx
What a gorgeous autumnal project! WOW! Great solution to use the PP Alison!
ReplyDeleteLooks so beautiful!
Thank you for joining TIOT's again!
OXO
Susi
Wonderful project for Autumn and I off for all the details! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, off for a proper look xx
ReplyDeleteJust had a closer look at these, love all the details and the wonderful texture on the boxes themselves. Stunning work as always.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us at TioT.
Avril xx
Naked yet not naked via pan pastels. Well, I'll definitely have to check that out!
ReplyDeleteOff I pop, looking like another stunner
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Amanda x
looks gorgeous alison but off for a proper look. hugs rachel x
ReplyDeleteIts a stunning stack of boxes, all wonderfully decorated with autumn details, those pieces look so good to use.
ReplyDeleteYvonne xx
Gorgeous project! Love those leaves!!!! x
ReplyDeleteJust popping back to say a big thank you for playing along at Frilly and Funkie xx
DeleteGuess I better add these to my crafty shopping list too. ;) Love this project! Safe travels!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the thickness of those leaves...fabulous! You are making me need some of this!
ReplyDeleteLove the beautiful leaves and the texture on this project, Alsion. Wonderful design! :)
ReplyDeleteOoooooh! The crackle, the mushrooms and the amazing atbs-and then you colour the leaves in such a fantastic way -fabulous! ! So pleased you shared this at Try It On Tuesday! Chrisx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous, Alison; I am working up to a big Calico Parts shop!
ReplyDeleteLucy x
Gorgeous ! Just gave my hubby the order to make me some cubes ! lol....
ReplyDeleteCorrie x
Those ATBs are super Alison, I love the crackle and shading on them! x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous project Alison! Love the beautifully colored foliage!
ReplyDeleteOff for a closer look! xo
ReplyDeleteA wonderful post over there, dear Alison, ATBs looks amazing with the partly painted craft parts on top.
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I love this Alison! The weathered look is my favourite and mixed with those gorgeous leaves and pinecones, it's really special. Thanks so much for joining us at Frilly and Funkie.
ReplyDeleteI don’t know, but autumn creations are always close to me, maybe because I am born in autumn...beautiful textures and shapes!
ReplyDeleteThose Calico leaves are gorgeous Alison! I love them against the crackle background. Thank you for joining us at Frilly and Funkie. Jenny x
ReplyDeleteFabulous crackling and love how you have shaded your ATB's . Gorgeous altered calico parts . x
ReplyDeleteFantastic project, I love the leaves. So beautiful ...
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Anke
How beautiful Alison. I love your weathered painted wood look too. Julia x
ReplyDelete(Thanks so much for joining us at Stamps & Stencils.)
I'm off to take a look! This looks amazing! I love working with Pan Pastels, actually so I can't wait to see in full! xx
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