This week the Simon Says Stamp and Show challenge is like Sheryl Crow's song, "If It Makes You Happy." Well, if it makes me happy, it's both that challenge and the one Linda at Studio L3 has for the Compendium Challenge this week. When I read Linda's blog on Monday I knew it would be a fun challenge. Then I read the SSSS challenge and I was doubly excited since it was anything that makes you happy.
The Compendium Challenge is on page 52. It involves alcohol inks. I love alcohol...inks ;) They're so yummy (and vibrant) they make me happy. I made this
It is full of happy, all the thing that make me happy when I get to create. My happy list:
- alcohol inks - the beautiful fall colors
- grungeboard - the crow
- stamping - the muted autumn leaves
- paints - the crow
- fibers - the crown
- stickles - on the leaf of the crown
- metals - the eye and as part of the branch
- adornments - the little caged bird
- distress inks - used on some edges
Sure there are other things that make me a happy creator, but this is a rather good list to begin with. As for the CCC challenge I tried Linda's tip in lieu of a supply I didn't have. It works ok, but that missing supply is on my wish list now. That and a tasty alcohol drink as vibrant in color as my alcohol inks and I will be happy all week :)
BEAUTIFUL piece, Sandi :O) Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and leaving your sweet comment!
Posted by: Angie Hall Haviland | November 16, 2010 at 02:11 PM
I love autumnal colours and your background is beautiful! Also love the touch of copper from the wire around that branch. The Design Team are really pleased that you joined us for the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge this week - Thank you!
Posted by: Dan | November 16, 2010 at 02:14 PM
Your background colours are lovely! great job with the technique and I love that crow!
Posted by: Marlene Moore | November 16, 2010 at 06:01 PM
Pretty colors and the crow is just right like he's sitting among the fall leaves.
Posted by: Shelann | November 16, 2010 at 09:14 PM
Love the colors you used, and how they swirl together!
Posted by: Pam Loris | November 17, 2010 at 06:34 AM
Gorgeous colours, your splatter is fantastic. I think the crow stamp is perfect.
Sue
Posted by: Sue West | November 17, 2010 at 07:54 AM
Love this piece! The colors, the crow, the embellishments! It all ties together perfectly!
Posted by: Kathy Eddy | November 18, 2010 at 12:21 PM
love the details and the colors!
Posted by: papillon | November 18, 2010 at 03:37 PM
This is just way cool! Love the splattered background and your bird with the fancy eye! Beautiful!
Posted by: Terry | November 18, 2010 at 07:09 PM
Whew! This is gorgeous! Especially your bird with the wonderful headdress!
Posted by: CuddlyBunny | November 18, 2010 at 08:33 PM
Sandy its great. Annette
Posted by: Annette G | November 20, 2010 at 05:04 PM