Sunday 29 August 2010

Sometimes......

... you just want to create something clean, plain and simple........ a bit like a crafting de-tox!

This stamp is from Suzi Blu available here is a nice clean crisp image and as most of you will know I don't do cute but these are just that little bit different.. a bit on the quirky side! and quite versatile too.

I inked and stamped..


Glued it to chip board, cut it out..

Covered an arch with K&Co.. again kept it plain and simple


Gave her some wings (thanks Mr Tim) added a daisy(Sizzix) and some text (Cosmo tiny type)

She's all set......... for this weeks outings to LTDO (Angels and fairies) and Gothic Arches (Daisies)

32 comments:

Evelyn S. said...

This is one of the most delightful arches I've ever seen!! What a wonderful idea...so beautifully carried out.

Anne (cornucopia) said...

Wow! This is amazing. I can't believe you finished this so quickly after the challenge was posted. Great artwork.

lilibulle said...

thanks for this step by step!! beautiful arch!!

Sue said...

You achieved what you set out to do, a clean simple design that still looks great! Not cute at all, I'd call it whimsical!

Yvonne said...

No plain and simple here, it's gorgeous, Effie!

Ginger said...

Very clever & loved the steps you show great tutorial!Sweet ,precious!

HannahBanana said...

Love her - she's so cute in a not cute way!
The stripy socks are marvelous.
x

mommabear said...

A brillianr Arch I love the cute fairy
Thanks for sharing with the lotstodo Challenge xx Alison

Gayle Page-Robak said...

Love your arch! Your stamp is adorable and well presented. Hugs, Gayle.

Netty said...

Oh wow Effie, its gorgeous. Annette x

Zoechaos said...

Had to read this twice and cracked up with laughter LOL, is there a honey coloured lab around here somewhere? Great fairy thank you for sharing with us at LTD have fun. xx Zoe

Kim Dellow said...

OMG! Totally love! Wonderful use of the stamp! So gorgeous! Kim

Angelnorth said...

Fab arch, love the fresh look!

Sid said...

Fantastic arch, very original and the stamp is great, especially used as you have done !

Andrea said...

Ooooh this is lovely Gail :)

sewtakeahike said...

awww Effie, you do *cute* really well!!!! I love that, "pushing up daisies!" Perfect!

Silvia(Barnie) said...

How lovely, wonderful arch.

Jo Capper-Sandon said...

Frees the mind doesnt it not having layer upon layer. Works really well.

Sam & Poppy said...

She's really sweet, Sam x

Amy said...

I LOVE SUZI BLU...fab. stamp you are so lucky to have one!!!!

Nicecrane Designs said...

woww , so cute , so easu,,,so different,,,,,I love it....

Lyneen said...

LOVE THAT STAMP... so many ways to use her... Love her with wings... SWEET card. TFS

johanna said...

how clever and so cute!! wonderful little arch!

Toni said...

Effie... this is AWESOME... hey great minds think alike... I too used "Pushing up Daisies". I totally agree, sometimes I just have to do simple and sweet, I love this stamp, gonna check out Suzi's stamps.... another wonderful inspiration. thnx :)

Unknown said...

Oh I do like this very much! maybe this is what I need to do to get back into crafting

ove Dawn xx

Heavenly Anarchist said...

Gorgeous arch, she looks lovely. And I've already bought this stamp on your previous recommendation!

roc said...

it's adorable!

sam21ski said...

Great arch Gail xxx

Anonymous said...

Oh this lovely. S xx

Lynne Moncrieff said...

Great quirkiness to this arch. TFS. Lynne M

Von said...

Truly delightful Effie :) I had no idea Suzi blu did stamps :0) Love to watch her you tube
Von x

ALTERED ARTIFACTS said...

Now that is the way I want to push up daisies :)) Cute! Cute!