I created this little piece this morning for the latest challenge over at Simon Says Stamp and Show. Stamp – Tim Holtz Patterned Paper – Tim Holtz Cutting Dies – Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations, Sizzix Ornate Frame, Sizzix Tim Holtz Edge Inks – Archival Jet Black, Distress Inks – Walnut Stain, Barn Door, Aged Mahogany, Vintage Photo Other – Prima Flowers, Lace, Ribbon, Eyelets, Blue Jewel, Mini Tag, Collections Word, K&Co Map Tag Sticker, Collections Typewriter Number, Skeleton Leaf, Circle Punch

Last night I did a spot of cleaning and this was the result… And today I followed it with some serious creating.  These two hangers are gifts I have been asked to make, but can’t reveal who for or it will spoil the surprise.  Anyway here are some pics followed by a list of what I used. Stamps – Studio 490, Stamp-it, Darkroom Door Base – Maya Road Chipboard Key Album Pages Distress Inks – Scattered Straw, Stormy Sky, Aged Mahogany, Vintage Photo Other – Tim Holtz Mask, Distress Stickles Rock Candy, Prima Flowers, Eyelets, Wire, Glimmermist Copper, Making Memories Ribbon, Archival Jet Black Ink, Grunge Alpha Soup Letters, Sizzlets Cutting Die

I saw this challenge at Linda Elbournes blog and just had to have a go.  I have always admired the work of Wendy Vecchi and now that I own some of her fab stamps I am in heaven.  It was a real pleasure to just create for me without a deadline, a class looming or any pressure whether work or self imposed.  Anyways here is my take on the latest challenge over at Simons Says Stamp and Show… I used a Papermania Bare-book cover, Distress Inks (Walnut Stain, Broken China, Rusty Hinge, Crushed Olive and Frayed Burlap), a blending tool, Cut’n’Dry foam, Walnut Stain Distress Stickles, Wendy Vecchi stamps, Tim…