Idea-ology Bonanza @ Simon Says Stamp & Show . . .

I'm loving the look of burlap with anything and this week I combined it with Idea-ology to create a canvas celebrating Spring. 

I first created a background on the small canvas a la my friend and team mate Candy Colwell.  I applied Liquitex Modeling Paste to the canvas with a palette knife.  Paint and let dry.  Then add some sparkle with Rub 'n' Buff. 

The burlap around the small canvas came from an old burlap bag I had.  I cut up the bag to use on another project and was left with the braided ends.  Being a crafter, those were saved (!) and now used to circle the small canvas.

Next, using my Vagabond, I cut Tim's Caged Bird out of both grungeboard and a favorite scrap of paper. The bird was ued on the small canvas and nestled into some shredded paper.  A crown from Tim's Mixed Mini Set was colored with a gold dabber then placed on top of the bird's head.

Do you see that adorable little flower coming out of the right side of this small canvas?  That's a direct copy from Wendy's blog a couple of days ago.  I thought that was such an adorable idea, I had to add it to this project.  It's done with Idea-ology flowers and a memo pin held together with Glossy Accents.

A hitch fastener and swivel clasp were added to hang the bird cage.  Grungeboard Mini Alphas, Idea-ology foliage, corners and a book plate round out the canvas.

 

Now it's YOUR turn to create a piece Idea-ology.  Then link your creation to the Simon Says Stamp and Show challenge blog.  You could be the lucky winner of our $50 gift certificate.

Or you may be chosen as one of the week's top 3 designers.  Stop by and see what my Team Mates have come up with for this challenge.  There's lots of inspiration thanks to those who enter this Idea-ology Bonanza challenge.

Also playing along with Scrap Scene.

 

Comments

[Tracy Evans]

Hi Nancy, loving your Spring piece, love the bookplate with the little heart on, lovely little touch and the birds nest is perfect. Love your use of burlap too. Lovely take on this weeks challenge. Enjoy your week. Tracy x x

[Candy]

Nancy, I really LOVE this piece!! Is has so much detail and your design is incredible! I love your use of Tim's Caged Bird die cut. Absolutely perfect for your Spring themed canvas! LOVE LOVE Wendy's little flower idea and I love how you used it in your piece. I love the swivel hook coming from the hitch fastener over to bird cage, too. Love the sticks!! Great added dimension! I also love the texture you added using the shredded "nest", the feather and the burlap outlining that portion of your canvas. It's a real work of art! Love it! <3 Candy

[Cim Allen]

I love it ! I'm going to work on mine when I get home tonight :) I'm really enjoying their challenges. I'm so glad I saw that on your blog and started doing it. Have a great day !!

[DeeDee Catron]

Beautiful Nancy!! I'm a huge fan of burlap myself - isn't it a great medium! give it a spray of mister, dab it in some ink or smear some Gesso on it and go NUTS! all your pieces came together so well :) great design! P.S. thanks for your vote of confidence for the G45 team!! sure makes a gal feel good :) ♥

[sarah engels-greer]

LOvely, lovely, lovely nancy. Really - I think this is a real beauty and I love your creative eye. The composition if just perfect and I love how all the textures and elements come together to make such a great spring feel... Also drooling over your G45 makes - fingers, blenders and inkpads crossed for you !!!!

[Stephanie]

This piece is so awesome, Nancy!! I really love the way you put the cage together and the shredded paper as a nest..so cool! Love the compilation!

*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!

[Gillian]

Such a beautiful soft spring feel to this canvas, love the use of texture in the background, especially the burlap around the small canvas, great project Nancy.