My creation to-day is definately not in my comfort zone as its a Chunky ATC measuring 3.5 X 2.5 inches. It's amazing what you find to put on one of these. Firstly I covered it with pieces of metal tape and marked it with some of my dressmaking items. I added some alcohol inks to give it a bit of colour before adding on my bits and pieces that were all memories in one way or another from my childhood days on Islay. The beaches there are beautiful, and Bruichladdich has a lighthouse just like this. We collected seashells in our tin bucket and took them home to play. We also often put messages in a bottle and threw them in to the Atlantic breakers, hoping one day we would get a reply, we never did. Port Charlotte had a little pier and there were always fishing boats in and out all day long. The picture of me at 8 years old is ancient by to-day's standards of digital photography. The little wooden legs on my finished piece were old wooden beads from the 60's. This reminds me of when I was a Girl Guide and we were given an empty matchbox and had to put as many things as you could fit inside. I'll not bore you with anymore of my chatter. Thank-you All for the lovely posts yesterday on being a Winner at Frilly and Funkie with my first canvas.
Hugs Rita xx
Challenges I'm entering are:
Our Creative Corner; Memories
Countryview Crafts; Summer Sizzler
38 comments:
Loving all the fabulous details on this Chunky ATC mammy and how clever to have your gorgeously cute photo on the sunshine.
Delighted about your win at Frilly and Funkie, it was a stunning canvas.....huge hugs
Annie x
Congrats on your win Rita!!! love all the detail on this ATC we have a long day on Friday with hubby to check his heart over and make sure his machine is still in good working order! lots of huggles hun Sue xxx
This is wonderful Rita, what a stunning keep sake, so many memories on such a small piece, very clever indeed and BIG congrats on your win, your canvas was stunning so well deserved!! Hope your friend is alright....
Hello Rita, your creation is an amazing piece of art, so many little elements to it and all meaningful to you, it's so well put together and all tells a story, love it, Kate x
Good evening Rita,
Now!! this is just absolutely brilliant, I love it.
Amazing how you can get so many memories on one small piece.
I have a few bits of wood and fancy drawer handles I keep saying I will turn into Perfume Bottles but as usual they are somewhere....LOL
Hugs
Patricia xxx
So cool Rita, lots of lovely bits and details here to look at. Congrats on your F&F win, I missed that somehow (so much school governor stuff to do this week!!). Which session are you doing for Tim Holtz workshops?.
hugs [brenda] x0x
Hi Rita, I am thrilled that you have tried a chunky ATC and what a brilliant ATC it is. I just love the seaside theme and your photo is lovely. Thank you for joining in at Our Creative Corner. Hugs, Anne xx
This is beautiful, Rita! You put so many memories on such a small piece! I think its a fabulous keepsake. And, congratulations on winning Frilly and Funkie. I didn't see that post. How fantastic for you!
Gosh Rita you really nailed this, wouldn't for one minute think it was out of your comfort zone...it's fabulous. Congratulations on your win too. Carol x
Hi Brenda. The afternoon session. Is that the one that you are going to. Rita xx
How fun Rita, love the picture and all the fun mixed mediums you used.
Regards diane
this is fabulous Rita - amazing what you can put on these indeed - big fan of the lighthouse! Lets hope summer arrives soon like the forecasters are saying xx
Rita what an amazing piece of artwork love all the different mediums you have used.
Anne
A seaside chunky yummy! Love all the elements on here...so cool! And so FUN!!!!
Gorgeous piece of art Rita... full of happy memories, Love all the wonderful detail...you look so cute in the pic... I hope all went well with your friend' scan.... Hugs May x x x
My goodness this is amazing Rita. So much work, so much detail! Fabulous piece of art! Christine xx
What a fab chunky Rita! Certainly depicts summer, great design. Thanks for sharing it with us this month at Country View Challenges. Chris xxx
Fantastic, Rita - your crafting creations go from strength to strength! I love this chunky ATC (must get me some wood!) - and your faux metal background works brilliantly behind all those wonderful seaside embellishments - as well as that great photo of you... Thanks so much for playing along with us at Our Creative Corner.
Alison x
Fabulous, Rita. Your chunky atc presents the sunny side of life. Love it!! (:o)
Never seen one of these before Rita, this is great. So full of interest.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxxx
Oh! Wow! Rita, this is gorgeous.. I just love it!.. lots of memories on there too.. how lovely:)
Hugs,
Marjorie xx
Rita this is great and stacked full of fun seaside memories...can almost smell the sea! I wish!!! congrats on the win . thanks for playing along at countryviewcrafts .sorry about lack of comments , playing catch up..trace x hugs x
Goodness you've managed to puts loads of things onto this small size piece - certainly reminds me of the matchbox and having to try and get the biggest amount of items into it - happy days and simple pleasures!!
Hi Rita, this is absolutely super - love all the seaside themed ephemera, and all on such a titchy wee space too. You could not possibly bore us ... reading about your childhood on Islay was fascinating. Hugs, Elizabeth xx
Loving your gorgeous chunky, fab work Rita, hugs Annette x
Hi Rita,
another of your fabulously superb unusual creations. Love everything you have used on this creative little item.
I do hope everything is okay with your friend that had the scan.
Have a wonderful crafty day.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Rita
I know you and your daughter will enjoy seeing TH. I know I did last week. Your canvas is just great! Congrads....on your win.
Hugs...Leanne
Fabulous chunky Rita :)
Von ☺
Hello Rita your post is certainly not boring - I was fascinated and I love your 'chunky ATC'
Congratulations as well on getting a place at the Tim Holtz workshop.
Thanks for visiting my blog, much appreciated. Anne x
Rita what an amazing work of art, and in such a small space well done you.
Hazel
Oh Rita, can't tell you how much I love that you keep stepping outside your comfort zone this way. And every time you do another piece of magic appears. LOVE this chunky ATC and all it represents. I'm sure many of us can conjure up thoughts of childhood days on the beach by looking at shells. I also remember the lighthouse (and foghorn!) at Seaburn when staying at my Nana's. Thank you for that and thanks so much for joining us at Our Creative Corner, hugs Jenny x
What a wonderful creation! I have one of those chunky blocks waiting for attention... you're inspiring me to give it a go. Love all your embellishments, Rita. The little pail is my favorite part!
Sounds like some wonderful memories from your childhood Rita. I've never tried one of these but they sure are interesting. Hugs!
Being there for your friend was such a lovely and caring act because an MRI (if for the brain) can be slightly daunting experience.
It doesn't appear as though you were outwith your comfort zone as this is fabulous. Such a lovely idea and I like all the details.
Wishes
Lynne
P.S. I hope all went well for your friend.
Love this chunky ATC. I have never made one, but you make it look like so much fun!
xx
Wonderful!!!! kiss from Spain
This is absolutely fabulous Rita!!! I really love what you did to depict all your precious memories. Super riveted patchwork background and all your embellishments are so wonderfully made! Love your girlhood photo too! So happy to have you joining in the fun with us this month at Our Creative Corner for our Memories challenge.
Hugs,
Linda
What a great chunky ATC, full of your wonderful memories. Thanks so much for sharing it with us at Our Creative Corner. Margie x
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