Monday, June 27, 2011

Family is the Key- Grungy Monday


They say necessity is the mother of invention and in this case its true. 
I have been wanting to purchase some of Tim's new glassine paper,
but with not being able to work much this year and funds short
I decide to try something different.
I purchased some natural Wax paper at our local Co-Op (psst.. Linda works there)
and stamped on it with Adirondack ink and viola it worked!!!
It is a bit lighter but when mounted on a darker piece of CS it looks the same.
I created this card for Linda's challenge at Studio L 3 Grungy Monday #13.
Working with one of my favorite of Tim's techniques Alcohol inks.
Heres a link if you'd like to see  Tim's Demo
I used acetate and Tim's texture fade then applied the alcohol inks.
I also did another one of Tim's techniques in creating the Faux woodblock.
Borrowed the idea of clips on my butterfly's from my blog friend Tracy at Craft Addicts
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59 comments:

  1. LoriJune 27, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Gorgeous Lynn! Love the colors in the background, and the butterflies are beautiful!

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  2. StampDancerJune 27, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    This is totally awesome. And I love your ingenuity in finding a great substitute for the glassine. The clips on your butterflies are great.

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  3. CindyJune 27, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Love it!!! Will have to try that!! TFS

    Cindy C
    (ATT group)

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  4. UnknownJune 27, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Another exquisite LYNN design. You are amazing, girl.

    Have a beautiful week ~
    TTFN ~
    Marydon

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  5. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansJune 27, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Fabulous background Lynn, love the muted colour palette with the alcohol inks, lovely and great image too. The butterflies are a great addition. Tracy x

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  6. Linda LedbetterJune 27, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Woo hoo! Thanks for not only being an incredible and inspiring artist, but also for supporting your local Co-op! I'm going to buy some of that waxed paper when I get off work today and hope I can make something 1/10th as gorgeous with it as you did. This is wonderful, Lynn, from the colors to the embossing to the GM13 technique to the faux woodblock. Brilliant, as always!

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  7. MartinaJune 27, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    What a fantastic creation, Lynn! I like the butterflies....

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  8. Kimberly at ArtJoyStuffJune 27, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Hi Lynn,
    This is beautiful, just love it!
    Creativity is a wonderful thing!
    enJOY a lovely week,
    Kimberly

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  9. Kathy EddyJune 27, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    This is a marvelous piece! I love the look you got.

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  10. Sonya BadgleyJune 27, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Hi Lynn,
    That's great that you came up with an alternative! It turned out fabulous! I love the colors you used and the butterflies are perfect with the clips.
    Thanks for sharing!
    Hugs,
    Sonya

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  11. ArtyjenJune 27, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Lovely piece....and great butterflies!
    xoxo Sioux

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  12. ElScrapdematiJune 27, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    es muy bonita.las mariposas le queda muy linda

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  13. donnaJune 27, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Wonderful idea. I have been playing with parchment to imitate glassine. Your project is gorgeous as always...Donna

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  14. CarolynJune 27, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Lynn, you are so inventive; always coming up with an idea to substitute or create a new technique from an existing one. TERRIFIC ALCOHOL INK PIECE for Grungy Monday.

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  15. RobynJune 27, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Your creation is stunning! Just love it

    Robyn

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  16. Lezlie S.June 27, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    All of the above. Beautiful beautiful card...

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  17. VadaJune 27, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Oh My Goodness Lynn, this is just to cool, love it.. I'm back from ND and hope to play along later in the week. TFS!!!
    Hugs Vada

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  18. Valerie-JaelJune 27, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Great piece! Valerie

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  19. Marjie KemperJune 27, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Beautiful project, Lynn! Love your background.

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  20. Carol W.June 27, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Beautiful job! Great thinking for the glassine substitute! Love it. TFS

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  21. NettyJune 27, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Terrific piece of art and love the way you used the waxed paper...

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  22. misteejayJune 27, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Amazing piece Lynn - it is beautiful.

    Toni xx

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  23. Dee in N.H.June 27, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Wow! That is beautiful!

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  24. Cathy YJune 27, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    That is absolutely beautiful, Lynn!

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  25. Paper SquirrelJune 27, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Bee-u-tee-ful!
    So many great ideas rolled into one project! I've gotta try the wax paper idea and I love your butterfly bodies...great stuff!

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  26. SuzJune 27, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    What a great idea. I am determined to learn some techniques of mixed media art...now that I have been lurking around for about a year or so!!! I love glassine but it is so expensive...and I don't see it anywhere around...so I guess I go to the co-op!!! What a great piece and a super idea. I am so glad you got in Handcrafted. Love the schoolhouse. I love all Stampington mags but this is my fave.
    Hugs,
    Suz

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  27. SarahJune 27, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    What a great substitution for that expensive glassine paper but what really catches my eye is that flower frog. How cool is that?!?!

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  28. TerryJune 27, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Beautiful way to substitute! Lynn, this is just so awesome and I love the effect you created. Have a great evening, GF!

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  29. UnknownJune 27, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    How clever you are and its just beautiful. Love that title and the clips on the butterflys!

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  30. Shelly SchmidtJune 27, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Beautiful! I love the look of the technique- love the images-great project!

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  31. UnknownJune 27, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Oh my gosh.. This looks amazing.. You did such a great job my friend.

    Hugs, Linda

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  32. busymarthaJune 27, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Good on you, wax paper! You don't always have to spend the wad, other things achieve the same look! You go girl!

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  33. HelenJune 28, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    Gorgeous!! You were quick with this one.... it looks amazing.

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  34. Nancy WethingtonJune 28, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    Lynn, this is really beautiful. Love how you created the paper. Going to have to try that!

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  35. Gerri HerbstJune 28, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    dear Lynn,
    Incrediblepiece and sweet sentiment.Love the fact that you used your head to invent a new technique base. It gets me thinking how about parchment paper, saran wrap or aluminum foil!LOL. take care dearie, gerri

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  36. AnonymousJune 28, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Love it! Very creative substitute!

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  37. Faithful CrafterJune 28, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Oh Lynn, this is cool. Thanks for the tip on waxed paper and alcohol ink technique. Off to give it a try.

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  38. Annette GreenJune 28, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    What a lovely card. So warm and beautifully done. And so clever! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  39. LululizJune 28, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    I love the butterflies! Of course the whole thing is gorgeous, but the butterflies especially so.

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  40. MargaretJune 28, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    You are an inspiration, I love how this piece turned out, totally fab! I really must play a bit more with my inks, they really do seem to work on most surfaces! love it! Mx

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  41. minnie_macJune 28, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    A gorgeous card. Love how you've been so inventive. The textures and colours are fab.

    Marilyn

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  42. Lynne MoncrieffJune 29, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Lynn, this is what I love about artists such as you, creativity and resourcefulness. Just think of the money you saved and not only that, the satisfaction from creating your own faux paper, now that you cannot beat.
    I love the finished piece.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  43. LorraineJune 29, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    excellent artwork love the colours

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  44. Sue WestJune 29, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    THis is so lovely, beautiful soft colours, and the stamping is great on the waxed paper. I'm going to give that a try.
    Sue :)

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  45. Suzanne BouchardJune 29, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    You have a very creative spirit! I love your design, the colors, the choice of stamp. Great job!

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  46. Silvia(Barnie)June 29, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    That's a wonderful piece, love the vintage look.

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  47. JacquelineJune 29, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Hi Lynn, love the vintage look you achieved and love that color!

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  48. Dolly DaydreamsJune 29, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Wow ! How do you do it those colours I mean ?? So rich and scrummy, beautiful card and those little butterflies and just gorgeous.

    Marie

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  49. The Craft Cupboard Under the StairsJune 29, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Really nice job on the techniques! I love the look of the waxed paper.

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  50. The Craft Cupboard Under the StairsJune 29, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Really beautiful job on the techniqes. The waxed paper looks wonderful.

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  51. Art By WandaJune 30, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    A beautiful card!!! Wax paper... very cool!!!!

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  52. MarleneMAZJune 30, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    FAbulous card, love the vintage style.

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  53. SarahJuly 1, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Just love these faded vintage tones and nostalgic image - beautiful. Glad you discovered the paper I kept asking my mum if I could have her cake baking roll...stay inspired!
    Sarah

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  54. Julia @ Vintage with LacesJuly 2, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    It turned out just fabulous, Lynn! Thank you for sharing your idea! You found a great way to get that look.
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  55. AnonymousJuly 2, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Way to go using wax paper. Love the creativity.

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  56. Scrap VampJuly 4, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Amazing! I love the look you created! Love the butterflies, too!

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  57. Jean Franks BeckJuly 7, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Wow! How creative! I love the look you've achieved here. And the TH "glassine" is really vellum, IMHO (okay, it's vellum with wax maybe. but definitely not glassine). I like yours better. ;)

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  58. JannJuly 9, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    You're so clever--this is wonderful!

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  59. 2amscrapperJuly 13, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    so clever! beautiful card!

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