Monday, 21 December 2015

Snowflake ATC - by Alison

Hello everyone, Alison here from Words and Pictures with a festive little ATC for you today.  I love the Calico Craft Parts ATC blanks, as you'll know if you follow along here, and this time I've used one of the decorative framed versions - so lovely to play with.


I started with a coat of DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylic in Titan Buff on the ATC Wood Blank with Snowflake Frame, and added a couple of spritzes of Media Mister in White Shimmer.  I then sanded back for a distressed look.


I painted the background with Raw Umber, and then used Distress Paints to create a soft blended look over the top.  The next layer was white-paint-stamped snowflakes, and then some clear-embossed music notation - which you only really get to see when you move it around.


I quite liked the frame as it was, but I decided I wanted some more texture, so I played around with some DecoArt Crackle Glaze, various Antiquing Creams and then some deliberate overheating with the heat gun.


I wanted texture and boy I got it!


The two little birds are actually remnants from another project which I've not revealed yet...


... but I couldn't throw away leftovers this pretty!


I hope you like my little Snowflake ATC, and I hope you're ready for the festive time ahead.


Here's wishing you all a peaceful and joyous Yuletide, and I'll see you here in 2016.

Alison xx
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33 comments:

  1. junemac221 December 2015 at 00:17

    How utterly beautiful

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  2. experiments in paper21 December 2015 at 01:57

    Fabulous, Alison! Amazing texture, incredible colors (I marvel at your agility with the blue/brown spectrum!) This frame and backing are such wonderful pieces, and a great size - I hope one of these days we can score Calico Parts in the States! I cannot wait to see the project from whence these little birds emerged, as I see some of my favorite images peeking through. Happy holidays, and thank you so much for the abundant inspiration you've provided to me through your work here and elsewhere! xxx Lynn

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  3. LeAnne21 December 2015 at 02:46

    Gorgeous!

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  4. Astrid Maclean21 December 2015 at 04:39

    Lovely little ATC (hadn't spotted these yet). Lovely bckground and the little birds look delightful!

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  5. Monika Gulyas21 December 2015 at 05:48

    Stunning work Alison! That birds have found their perfect place! Interesting texture on the frame! I love it!

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  6. Helen21 December 2015 at 06:14

    Beautiful, as always, Alison! love the birds!!

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  7. Nikki Acton21 December 2015 at 08:06

    Beautiful Alison xx

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  8. froebelsternchen21 December 2015 at 09:03

    Sooo lovely! Amazing!

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  9. Lauren Hatwell21 December 2015 at 09:13

    Utterly beautiful! Lx

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  10. mamablitger21 December 2015 at 10:55

    Very very pretty. Fabulous idea.
    Thank you for sharing your lovely art.
    Hugs from Monica... Spain

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  11. Inky and Quirky Designs21 December 2015 at 11:17

    Beautifully atmospheric Alison ;)
    Hugs
    Donna xxx

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  12. Candy C21 December 2015 at 11:25

    Gorgeous!!

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  13. Marci21 December 2015 at 11:25

    Lovely!

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  14. Sandy21 December 2015 at 14:07

    and charity --- beautifully made and so timely too!
    Merry Christmas Alison!
    sandy xx

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  15. Diana Taylor21 December 2015 at 16:08

    Absolutely delightful - I love the little birds and the beautiful colour palette.

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  16. Dorthe21 December 2015 at 16:29

    This is adorable, in every way, and so beautiful, dear Alison, the frame is really amazing and the sweet birds and the lovely snowflake looking wonderful on top of the snowy snowflake sky !!
    Hugs !!

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  17. Linda S.21 December 2015 at 17:56

    What a beautiful project. So calm and peaceful, just what we need these last few harried days before Christmas. I am looking forward to finding out more about the source and technique for the little birds. Happy Holidays.

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  18. Amanda21 December 2015 at 18:49

    So lovely, those little birds are so sweet. Great piece
    Love
    Amanda x

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  19. Corrie Herriman21 December 2015 at 20:12

    So sweet ! Love it !
    Corrie x

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  20. Jackie PN22 December 2015 at 12:45

    How wonderfully beautiful!!
    Merry Christmas Everyone!
    Jackie xo

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  21. sally22 December 2015 at 19:57

    Wonderful Christmas creations! Oh, the wonder of snowflakes:-). Merry Christmas one & all.

    Sally

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  22. Redanne22 December 2015 at 21:08

    Such a beautiful shape of ATC and your decoration of it is superb, I love all that texture and the wonderful cool blue background. The snowflake and the birds are just fantastic... Anne xx

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  23. Kirsten22 December 2015 at 21:59

    Beautiful ATC.

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  24. Juliz Design Post22 December 2015 at 22:43

    Beautiful project Alison with fabulous textures and I adore your little birds with the text on them.
    Julie x

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  25. Paper Profusion22 December 2015 at 22:45

    Simply enchanting Alison! LOve the shape of that birdie punch. Beautifully done. Nicola x

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  26. Cocofolies23 December 2015 at 10:51

    This is an adorable project and ATC!!! and I love the shape of this one, with its integrated snowflake! Coco x

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  27. Julia Aston24 December 2015 at 01:30

    What a wonderful little arch ATC Alison! love that thick snowflake, the starry sky and sweet birds! Julia xx

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  28. Mary Elizabeth26 December 2015 at 04:36

    Hope and Faith ... Perfect for the end of a Christmas Day. Beautiful make. Peaceful and calm -- just like snow falling. Glad you didn't throw the birds away :). Great audience for the snowfall. -- ME

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  29. sarascloset27 December 2015 at 04:26

    This is just a lovely little work of art! I love the arched ATC and those sweet little birdies and chunky snowflake look great against that blue snowy background. I LOVE the texture on the frame! Fabulous! Hugs!

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  30. Annie28 December 2015 at 12:54

    So beautiful Alison xx love the little birds x

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  31. Deb28 December 2015 at 22:38

    Alison, this is stunning, I love each and every thing about it! Amazing textures and a gorgeous colour palette and so wonderful to see your wee bird masks make their appearance here, they are beautiful. Thanks for sharing it, love it to pieces! Deb xo

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  32. Julia S-W30 December 2015 at 18:09

    I love this charming little piece Alison. The birds are simply gorgeous but the frame is quite stunning with the overheated products taking it to another level. Julia xxx

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  33. Mimi1 January 2016 at 18:46

    I'm your neighbor at S&S. I thought this was pottery! Well done!

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