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Wednesday 20 October 2010

ARCHES AT GINGERSNAPS





Woo hoo my third entry as Guest Artist at Gingersnap Creations. You might wonder what the heck I created here........mmmmm its totally bananas I know....... In fact I created two as got a bit carried away........

The first one is backed with corregated card and the centrepiece is made from the paper towel technique, thats loading up lots of paper towels and soaking them, then pressing the stamp in and leaving it until it sets dry. I sloshed all sorts of products on this mache'; then on scrap
(which were left over inkings), I stamped two images then punched them out to fit in the arches.

Wow I hear you say who is that handsome fellow behind with the whizzo hat......and the handcrafted rose on his wrist. His name is Wilko and his whizzo hat is a cocktail umbrella, nothing but the best for Wilko..........lol

The second arch has been stamped twice so I could have open windows, not sure if you can see the little bat or the crown above the arch, I hope you can. This is Prince Skellboy waving to his minions.................

Oh dear I think I will have to stop drinking water........its damaging my brain.........

Drop in at Gingersnap Creations where there are some great examples and much more sensible than mine and create your own arch and enter this fab challenge.

Thanks for popping in again and supporting me. Wishing you a very happy week, Annette x

65 comments:

donna said...

These are amazing! I love them both. I would like to here more about the paper towel technique.The waving skelly and the skelly with the brelly are awesome.

Lori said...

hahaha, very funny post today, Netty, love both pieces, very cool!

2amscrapper said...

You are having way too much fun, Netty! I love the texture on the first one and skelly. The second one is very clever with the doorway.

Linda M. Cain said...

What a fun post Netty! Love the skeleton!

Sandi M said...

These are super cool Netty! Wilko is a hoot :) I've never heard of this paper towel technique. I'd love to hear more, see more of how you did that.

Yvonne said...

These are amazing, Annette!

Anonymous said...

Both are really cool! I think Wilko is a great addition to your piece.

Terry said...

Well Netty, I really love both Wilko and Skellboy! Two very handsome and awesome dudes! Keep drinking that water, because I love what it does to your brain!

Lynn Stevens said...

those are so fun Netty! looks like the umbrella didn't help your poor skelly from the sun though! Well done he and your pieces! LOL

Michele said...

these are totally awesome! xo

Daniele said...

wow totally bananas but brill, love your skeleton with umbrella, totally off the wall, ok I thought you couldn't do tutorials would love to see how you did the paper towel technique....so hows about it hun ??
hugs

Zoechaos said...

ROFL brillient. Not heard of the paper towel thing before very interesting. Great work xx Zoe

Kim Dellow said...

Oh Netty I totally love them. So fabulous! Kim

Anonymous said...

totally creative!

Junibears said...

Awesome work Netty. You are always coming up with such brilliant ideas!
I love everything you do.
Thank you for your always lovely comments on my blog.
Big Hugs
June xx

cheryl said...

oh wow hun more amazing creations,these are stunning pieces of art,brilliant,hugs cheryl xx

Mandy said...

This are fabulous hun, even if they are bananas, you are so funny Nettie, keep drinking the water lol.
hugs Mandy xx

Christina said...

That looks stunning again Nettie! love the way you are creative!
Hugs Kristel

coops said...

wow these are fantastic netty.love the different techniques you use and i love wilko :D

xx coops xx

Doreen said...

These are totally amazing Annette,I love the skeleton.xxx

Anonymous said...

those are fantastic!

Linda Vincent said...

Fab work Netty...my eyes were immediately drawn to the first one. Love that peper towel effect.

minnie_mac said...

Love these spooky characters. Keep drinking the water !

Marilyn

Unknown said...

Your creations are so amazing.. I love both of these.. Hugs, Linda

Kathy Eddy said...

You are so funny Netty! I just love that piece with the corrugated paper behind it! Terrific ideas.

Lynne Moncrieff said...

Amazing arches art. Lynne M

Andrea C said...

two more totaly amazingly gorgeously wonderfully fabulous creations, and how stunning are those guys hehe wilko and skellboy coolio x

Jingle said...

Oh, these are absolutely fabulous!!! I really love them!

1CardCreator said...

I love this, looks like you have been busy! ~Diane

McCrafty's Cards said...

these are fantastic!! you must tell us more about this paper towel technique
Kevin xx

Rosietoes said...

Netty your creativity never ceases to amaze me. These are sensational.

Edna x

Joan said...

Netty, I think you totally lost the plot ( in the best possible way of course ! ) I love both of your pieces, wonder if wilko is a relative of mine ? slightly different spelling !

Cindy Adkins said...

Oh these are beautiful Netty!!! I love them!!!
XO

Nicks said...

yep you are bonkers, thats why I luvs ya!!

Nicks said...

got to post again, Wilko has really put a big grin on my face

Taluula said...

You have such original and wonderful talent Netty.

PetraB said...

Absolutely awesome and great fun ... love them both

Dawn B. said...

Wow these are terrific.. I LOVE the corrugated cardboard. You have such a unique style Netty.. LOVE these.

Sandra Evertson said...

Fabulous!

Sandra Evertson

Cindy Adkins said...

Hey Netty,
I just popped over to see what you were up to and say "hi!" Hope all is well, girlfriend!
Hugs,
Cindy

Zue said...

Love your grungy art work
Sue xx

Marfi-topia said...

you are so talentd!!
i love the little skelly, and the paper towel technique you used is awesome!great work.

Lucy Edmondson said...

Amazing! I am very interested in this paper towel method, do tell us more!

Lucy x

Jennifer said...

Both breathtaking Netty. Love what you did with the cocktail umbrella xx Jenny xx

Nicecrane Designs said...

Wowwww Anette I love yuor Booo,,,,,,,creations,,,,,,,I lov e specially the Door,,,,,,what a neat,,,,,,,,hurra for Netty. And Thanks a million for your comments

Pop's Cards said...

These are gorgeous sweetie i love the colours that you have chosen, really gorgeous hugs Pops x x x

June said...

Hi Netty, wow i have missed your beautiful work. I adore the top one of these and love the other pieces in other posts. Its good to be back and thanks for your lovely comment on my blog
hugs June xx

Carole said...

hee hee these are fab ! love old bones with his brolly !!! you really should feed him up a bit xx :)

Lisa Somerville said...

Fab pieces Netty! Love Wilko with the fancy umbella and rose!

Cindy Adkins said...

Hi Netty,
Coming over to wish you a fun weekend!!!
XO

Jan Hennings said...

Oh Netty!! Love both of these and the top one with the skeleton is so cool!

johanna said...

now is this cool or what?!!
i LOVE prince skellboy ~ waving back to him... he turned out soooo awesome (if that is the right word for a skeleton;))
and mr wilko with his sensational umbrella also stands behind a great piece!! BRAVO, netty!!!!!!

Annika said...

That paper towel stamping gives amazing texture!! And whatever load of product you smushed on - it looks so cool!!
I would have never thought I'd say that but I LOVE these skeletons!!!
Hugs
Annika

Lizzy said...

WOW these are fantastic pieces of work Netty...you really are so creative

xx Lizzy xx :)

Sandy said...

Hi Netty,

Your work is brilliant. So wonderful arch design. These rock.

Sorry my blog is a wordpress blog. This blog has dont a follower gadget. :(

Astrid Maclean said...

They are fantastic Nettie, and you just keep drinking water lol, love your description!

Jean Franks Beck said...

These are both fantastic, Netty - fabulously spooky!!! I've been so late in getting around to people's blogs - wanted to let you know I'm so happy to have you creating with us! :)

Jolanda said...

They are both fantastic Netty! You should definitely keep drinking the water!! :D

Faye said...

You are a very crafty crafter, Netty. I love the paper towel technique. Love both your art works.

Sue said...

These are brilliant, I love your paper towel technique and Wilko is such a handsome guy :o) x

Hells said...

As the 61st person to comment, you don't really need my views but you're going to get 'em any way. Love both pieces but especially the arches one. Hells xxx

ForgedinPaper said...

Great work I just love these they are so spooky and atmospheric.

Linda Brun said...

WOW Netty, these are totally amazing and LOVE the 'umbrella' hat. I have to try the papertowel technique. The outcome is so cool.
Wishing you a wonderful and spooky weekend.
Hugs

Lee said...

FANTASTIC.xx

angelwhisperssh said...

Congrats for winning top 5 at stamp man challenge. Really like your style of art work. Just dropped by after seeing your name on the stampman blog. Mind if I follow you?
Sharon @ angelwhispers