Monday 16 June 2008

Mixed Media Monday

Another first for me today, i decided to join in with the mixed media Monday challenge.

The theme this week is "Try Something New"
The "new" thing i "tried" was not only to alter a metal letter holder, but also having a play with my NEW Tim Holtz stamps that have been sat itching to be used for ages.




This is the holder before ------>
I removed each holder piece, luckily it came apart quite easy.
Got out my trusty alcohol inks and started splodging. I used all brown and caramel type colours and a copper mixative, as although i wanted to cover most of the original pattern, i was quite happy for a little of it to show through.
I then randomly stamped some of my new Tim stamps here and there using Black, Brown and Pink archival inks (basically coz i only have these 3 pads too use lol)


And here is the results.......





xxx Hugz xxx

19 comments:

Sandy said...

Wow they are absolutely stunning.
Amazing creations. Love them.

Unknown said...

Wow love this! What a great idea :)

Femmy said...

beautiful work!!!!

Anonymous said...

This is amazing work Nicky! There's no stopping you now! Love those alcohol inks, they look brill! :0) And the stamps, and the colours!!! :0) Fantastic!!

Sam said...

What a transformation...love it. xxx

Craftyideas said...

Its gorgeous Nicky -love it. Love Rach xxx

Andrea said...

now that is different and what a brilliant job you have made of it xx

*jean* said...

This turned out great! What a clever girl you are!! Thanks for stopping by my blog. I have a list of challenges on my right column you might like to do!!

Karen Salva said...

Awesome! I love transformation of old to "cool"! Great job, you go girl!

Hermine said...

Beautiful.

Gillian .... said...

Excellent, love the transformation of the holder.

Hels Sheridan said...

WOW Minxy , this is truly stunning, there is no end to your creativity and unique designs....love it!! X

Angie C said...

WOW Nicky, this looks sooo different - I can hardly believe the transformation. Love what you have done and also love all those stamps you've used.

Beth said...

Wonderful design and colors. It's a great and practical piece!

~*~Patty S said...

WOW, that's quite a transformation. Wonderful altered piece, Love it!

Ann said...

Stunning Minxy - well done you clever, talented girlie!!! xxx

Anonymous said...

Wow, that's a fantastic piece - gotta love those alcohol inks! Thanks for participating on MMM. Diane

Linda said...

Well cool holder Nicky :)

Seona said...

Brilliant work!