Thursday 20 June 2013

Funky Bird Hanging by Alison (Craftytrog)

Hello Stampers! I have a bright & funky hanging to share with you today.


Here's how I made my hanging...

Die cut a Tim Holtz Baroque Frame from mountboard. Stamp a couple of the Chevron Elements, using Paint Dabbers in Pool & Citrus. Dry each colour of paint before stamping the next, to avoid the colours mixing.
 Stamp some cogs & bubbles from Borders A6, in the same colours, then stamp the numbers from Scrabble & Tags, using Raspberry Paint Dabber. Edge the frame with the Raspberry Dabber.
Use the alphabet stamps from Scrabble & Tags to stamp the phrase onto the edge of some old book page. Cut out & edge with Black Archival Ink. Stamp the funky bird from Neil's Birdz Set A6, onto old book page & cut out. This bird has a chevron design that goes nicely with the background. Use Studio Matt Medium to glue the bird & phrase to the background.


Schmoosh some Picked Raspberry, Mowed Lawn, & Peacock Feathers Distress Ink onto a craft mat. Keeping the colours separate from each other, spritz with water, then use a round paint brush to flick the watered down ink onto the artwork.
Punch two holes at the top, attach some lime green eyelets, & thread some string to hang your artwork.
Add a blue rhinestone to the bird's eye to finish.
Thanks for looking,
Alison xxx

13 comments:

mark gould said...

Love the colours and the way you have done the bird x

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous hanging. The colours are beautiful & I love the little bird.

Titbelsoeur, mixed-media addict said...

such bright colours for a funny hanging !!

Sid said...

Lovely hanging Alison !

Helen said...

oh this is such fun!!

Astrid Maclean said...

Great fun piece, love it!

Artyjen said...

Great vibrant colours...makes up for the lack of real colour out in the non summer so far!!! LOL
xoxo Sioux

Anonymous said...

Brilliant use of the bird and the gem for an eye adds another dash of colour.
Very funky!
Wishes
Lynne

Julie Lee said...

I love the way you used text for the bird and the shape is great - truly funky bird! Julie Ann xxx

froebelsternchen said...

Lovely hanging Alison !

P'tite Plume said...

Very funny!

Words and Pictures said...

Yum, love those brightly coloured chevrons, and the texty bird is great!
Alison x

Alex said...

Alison, this hanging is beautiful! I love the bright colors and the bird with the quote is very nice!