Sunday, 6 March 2011

Pastels...it's a bit thin

I've been in the huff.  Twice I've typed out my post and twice Internet explorer has stopped working and it hasn't saved.  So this time I'm saving as I go.  Haven't been to blogland much this week, I am sometimes spending more time blogging and blog browsing than I am actually pursuing the craft, I can see it's going to be a bit of a balancing act.
The challenge for this week on Less is More, is pastels.  I started out with good intentions but it is on the borderline I think for meeting the challenge rules. http://simplylessismoore.blogspot.com/


I started with pastel friendly plastic, in pinks,blues and lavender and heated it, then ran my tweezers through it.  But that's when the black base starts to show!!!!So it's bolder than you would expect pastels to be. I added a couple of pastel gems and some punched hearts in pastel shade, covered with Glossy accents and stuck into the palstic before it dried. I filled in the gaps between some of the pieces with crystal glitter and added a teeny peel off. The background is just stippled lavener acrylic.
I did worry about it not meeting the rules but to be honest it made me think about my reasons for entering.  I'm not in it to win it, I'm in it to participate in the lovely little community that's building, and to learn from other crafters, and to give and receive some constructive feedback and generally just to pick up hints and tips.
So there it is, I'm still putting this one in, I'll still enjoy looking at the other entries, making comments and reading the comments I get in return.
Went to Durham yesterday and they had some birds of prey in the market square.  They were glorious, 2 owls, an eagle and a hawk.  Really beautiful.  Lacey had her photo taken with the cream owl and didn't even panic when it started flapping it's wings.
Got my Amazon delivery of the Frida Kahlo diary and paintings, plus the film Frida starring Selma Hayek.  She was an amazing artist with a fascinating life.  I am in awe.
Off to watch a bit C and C
Got a blog award yesterday from Lis. Please take a look at her fab blog . http://mycraftblogumentary.blogspot.com/
3 things about me: I studied French and English Literature at university. I have trained as a reflexologist.  I am addicted to chocolate.
I will be passing on the award shortly once I have browsed through my fellow bloggers sidebars.
Catcha later.
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24 comments:

  1. Chrissie6 March 2011 at 10:58

    I love this... there's so much going on, so much texture, so much colour. You've got me itching to have a go!
    I'm delighted about your attitude towards our blog... it's just what we envisaged! Thank you!
    See you next time!
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  2. Kathyk6 March 2011 at 10:59

    Very nice, I don't use my friendly plastic as often as I should . . . hmmmmm

    Happy Sunday

    Kathyk

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  3. Unknown6 March 2011 at 11:32

    I have never used friendly plastic, but I love what you have created with it...very funky and bright! :)
    Lizy x

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  4. nicky6 March 2011 at 11:53

    So thats what friendly plastic is have ofetn seen it on net sites . Sorry rambling back to your card its lovely and you have given me something else to add to my never ending wish list.
    Nicky

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  5. ~JulieH~6 March 2011 at 12:04

    This is absolutely stunning!
    Juliex

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  6. Marlou McAlees6 March 2011 at 12:47

    stunning!!!! I would love to try friendly plastic :)

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  7. Stamps and Paper6 March 2011 at 13:18

    Stunning card and well done for using friendly plastic.

    Anne

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  8. Susan6 March 2011 at 13:52

    I've never heard of friendly plastic...but the results you got are fabulous!

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  9. Caroline Hallett6 March 2011 at 15:11

    ooh your lovely card has rekindled my interest in friendly plastic - I saw a lady demo it at the craft barn last year - and want it NOW!

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  10. Lynne K6 March 2011 at 15:38

    This is wonderful! I've had some friendly plastic languishing in a drawer for years and never thought what to do with it - you've inspired me to dig it out again and have a go. Lynne x

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  11. Linby6 March 2011 at 15:39

    I love this -what a great effect you have achieved. I think it is CAS as you have a lot of white space around it.
    Linbyx

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  12. Sheila in Cyprus6 March 2011 at 23:10

    I love this, its a very contemporary card. Not heard of friendly plastic either! Must look it up and maybe have a go. Its great that you have thought 'out of the box' for the challenge, after all, as you say, thats what a challenge is all about. Love Sheila (Cyprus)

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  13. Suze Bain7 March 2011 at 01:46

    Wow, I love this - it's a piece of art.

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  14. Aileen7 March 2011 at 02:55

    This is so different and modern. Hadn't heard of friendly plastic but it looks interesting. x

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  15. Joey7 March 2011 at 02:55

    Hi

    Love love love this, its gorgeous. I love friendly plastic havent used it for ages, but you have inspired me to dig it out

    Joey xx

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  16. Mandi7 March 2011 at 04:16

    Hi this is stunning!
    Never tried to do this technique, I really will one day
    /thank you for entering
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  17. hyper_ni7 March 2011 at 04:26

    Well I think this is a gorgeous card, never used friendly plastic, maybe I should try it as it looks great! :) (hyper_ni, DC)

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  18. Seafield Jo7 March 2011 at 08:39

    Thats a lovely card, what gorgeous colours. Jo x

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  19. Jane7 March 2011 at 09:25

    Beautiful card, I have never used friendly plastic but you have inspired me to give it a try

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  20. Lynne7 March 2011 at 11:15

    Wow this is stunning. I`ve never used friendly plastic before might have to look out for some.
    Lynne xxx

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  21. massofhair7 March 2011 at 11:22

    I love your very creative and dimensional card! Decided a long time ago to choose between a melt pot/UTTEE and Friendly Plastic. The melt pot won as i prefer the versatility of uses:-)

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  22. Anonymous7 March 2011 at 11:41

    I think this is beautiful and I love what you've made with the friendly plastic. FAB!! xx

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  23. Erum Tasneem9 March 2011 at 01:05

    what an interesting card! LOVE!

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  24. Michele Gross16 March 2011 at 14:40

    So amazingly cool! I love the texture you achieved and LOVE the richness of the colors!
    I wanted to let you know about a brand new weekly CAS challenge that will be starting soon. Its called CAS-ual Fridays. I hope you'll stop by to check us out and we'd love to have you add yourself to our fun followers :)
    http://cas-ualfridays.blogspot.com

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