Friday 6 November 2015

Celebrate with Fireworks at A Vintage Journey Challenge Blog

Hello friends xx Today sees the start of a new challenge at A Vintage Journey. The challenge theme is Baby You're a Firework and our host is Nikki ( Frankie Eats Worms Blog)

Here's what Nikki has to say about the challenge:

"Fireworks are a big part of celebrations at this time of the year. Be inspired by them to create a Tim style project; think Distress Glitter, bold colours, ink and paint splats and fun. Go on, light up that night sky"

And here is my project
 First of all I painted a piece of  7.5" x7.5" card several times in Fresco Finish Inky Pool paint to create the night sky. I then applied  Perfect Medium embossing ink to a firework stamp in my stash, heat embossing red, gold and white sparkling embossing powder. (nb I layered the  firework stamp one at a time)
 A Tim Holtz stamp was applied to  a piece of card and then inked with Vintage photo distress ink. To create a frame I cut out Tim Holz Sizzix postage stamp die, which was embossed and then inked with Ground Espresso and Hickory Smoke Distress Ink. Tim's pediment die was adhered to the top of the ps frame and the word twinkle added ( the word twinkle is from a TH thinlits die.
 I then trimmed one of Tim's Artful Dwellings die cuts to make a rocket adding some bakers twine to the bottom of it.  It's now ready to be lit then it will soar in to the  night sky :-)
You can also see some pieces of Tim's tissue tape, which were adhered to create some further  background detail.
 Some  Tim Holtz Idea-Ology stars and an adage ticket were applied, then 
the edges of the card and mat were  distressed with my scissors.
For more inspiration by my fellow DT sisters you can click HERE

AVJ is now a monthly challenge so you have until the 3rd December to create you projects and enter. Our sponsor is  the fabulous Country View Crafts and the randomly chosen winner will receive a £20 gift voucher to spend online at the CVC store. The  Creative Guides (DT)  also choose three pin worthy winners who will receive a badge to display on their blog as well as the opportunity to join us as a Guest Creative Guide............so it's all worthwhile and we look forward to having you on board with us on our November journey.

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Have a wonderful weekend xxxx
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25 comments:

  1. Love the entire thing Annie but especially the way you turned the Artful Dwelling into a rocket. So so clever. S@ndy xx

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  2. Good Morning, your card looks amazing with all those fabulous fireworks. The rocket is such a wonderful focal point. Love what you've done with that stamp. Enjoy your Day. Hugs Mum xxxx

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  3. Wow! Those embossed fireworks look just fabulous - love how they're layered up - and how inspired to create the rocket ready to go off. I love the twine fuses!!
    Alison xx

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  4. What a fabulous firework card and your rocket is a clever idea from your artful dwelling die.
    Julie x

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  5. What a fun fire cracker with it's colorful sides and twine tail, Annie! love the bright burst ones in the sky as well! Julia xx

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  6. This is such a clever interpretation of the theme Annie, love your fireworks in their beautiful setting! A fantastic card!!! That rocket is so clever too!

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  7. I just adore the mix of the contemporary colouring of the fireworks and the beautiful vintage photo and colour blends and then to add the rocket is a fabulous touch. Great card Annie xxx

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  8. Amazing Annie! Those embossed fireworks are gorgeous and love how you created your firework with the baker's twine 'fuse', what a wonderful and inventive idea! The youngsters framed in your lovely postage stamp frame are certainly getting to watch a wonderful display, thanks so much for sharing it with us all! Deb xo

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  9. A fantastic project, love the rocket and the firework bursts of colour on the background.
    Yvonne xx

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  10. this is wonderful Annie - i love that firework stamp - brilliant and so very useful! Hugs rachel x

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  11. Hi Annie, love love your fireworks, they are perfect and so is your rocket. Love how,you combined the Tim stamp with your background elements . Tracy x

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  12. The night sky background is wonderfully done Annie - make everything else pop so well (no pun intended!). Love your sparkly fireworks and inspired rocket. Card has a great sense of action - perfect for challenge them. Have a lovely weekend. Nicola x

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  13. Genius - Artful dwellings as a rocket and just love your fireworks xxxx

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  14. Wonderful card Annie, lots of great details, love how you did the fireworks. Have a nice weekend, hugs, Valerie

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  15. LOVE this Annie!!! Glitter explosions, great vintage touches and that rocket, oh that rocket!!! SO clever! Jenny x

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  16. Fabulous! Annie A fusion of contemporary meets Vintage thats creates such a wonderful firework scene . xx

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  17. Your cards and projects are always amazing looking and this is no exception. Love how you've combined all the different elements and your firecracker looks great.

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  18. Annie ... this is such a cute card and what a wonderful way to combine your theme with so many of Tim's products. I had forgotten all together about that fireworks stamp. Very cute the way you've embossed the fireworks display on your night sky background. I also love the vintage collage of Tim's embossed postage stamp die cut, his Pediment die cut and the "creepy kids" stamp. Very clever. Thank you, too for the very nice comment you left on my blog regarding Yvonne's art journals and my art journal pages. :)

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  19. I LOVE the fireworks...gorgeous and perfectly done! I need that stamp! Cool piece!

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  20. What a fantastic way to create your fireworks! I love the rocket firework too, and the wonderful collage you created. This is such a great interpretation of the theme, love it! Hugs, Anne xx

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  21. You've captured the festivities perfectly but I can't stop smiling at that baker's twine you used on the rocket....LOVE that!!! You always use the best embellishments in ways I would never think to do. Fantastic piece of art, Annie.
    Big hugs to you,
    Lisa x

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  22. wow, love how you did your fireworks Annie! Just popped in to say howdy after my super long hiatus! Missed your wonderful work while I way away and I look forward to your next project. hugs :)

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  23. Oh I saw this on FB and was out of town, but could not wait to see on your blog! I just love this "Firework" of a card! Great touch with the bakers twine!!! Love this! Hugs and Happy Weekend!

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  24. What a beautiful card combining vintage with gorgeous pops of colour. Wonderful! Ruth xx

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  25. Brilliant! Love the framed image with the fireworks in the sky behind them.

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