Hello my crafty friends. I am soooo going to enjoy this week as I am on annual leave. Hubby, alas, is not BUT I won't let that stop me. I have some crafty plans and the garden/field needs attention so no chance of being idle!!
To kick off, I have a bit of an experiment to share. I have looked on in awe at the fabulous other crafty stuff that is so lovingly showcased and thought I would have a go at decorating a wooden heart that has been in my "have a go at" pile for some time.
To begin with I sanded off the varnish to give a key for the paste that I made using Pamellia's recipe, I used the "sticky" recipe so that the glamour dust would adhere...and it did!! Big tick there then!!
Then it was merely a case of deciding just what to do with it. My colleague is retiring soon (after 30 years!!) and I wanted to make her a keepsake so went with an inspirational quote in the form of a freebie stamp. As you can see, more of my flowers have been used together with some cheesecloth and ribbon. The frantage got an outing and a long forgotten Cheery Lynn die provided the foliage.
Some suitable challenges to play
Little Red Wagon #281 - All tied up
Pile it on #61 - Sentiment as the focal point
Sweet Stampin - Use a sentiment as the focus
Crafting from the heart #52 - Anything Goes
Crafty Catz #271 - No design papers
Thanks for stopping by today, I appreciate your time xx
Beautiful creations, have a great week off cheers Sue N x
ReplyDeleteWow Sarah, I am blown away!! This is just outstanding! I absolutely love what you did with my sticky paste recipe (thanks so much for the shout out!)! The cheesecloth is such a wonderful shabby touch and your flowers and bows are just brilliant! I love the touches of Frantage and glitter, what a gorgeous transformation this wooden heart made!
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So, so gorgeous....your colleague is a lucky lady! hope you manage lots of crafty time while your off!
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Hi Sarah, this is fabulous. Love heart shaped goodies and what you have done here is just gorgeous. Love the sentiment and the red and white adds a touch of class.xxx{The Journey is the Start – my personal blog}
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful Sarah, beautiful work and you should be suitably happy with your venture into altered art.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your week's leave.
B x
Hi Sarah this is totally gorgeous! I'm here with my DT head on lol thanks for joining us at Sweet Stampin' this week huggles Sue xxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteSo pretty Sarah, I recognise that sentiment!
ReplyDeleteHope you are making the most of your day off and it's better weather than the mizzle that we have. There is promise of sun later! :)
What a lovely idea,I am sure your colleague will treasure this gorgeous keepsake.
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This is so beautiful Sarah, such a lovely design and gorgeous detailing.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a good week.
Sue xx
Absolutely stunning Sarah, your colleague will be thrilled to receive it.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the rest of your holiday.
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Oh Sarah, what a gorgeous keep sake. ...im sure ut will be something that your colleague will treasure.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your time off xx
What a great idea! Have a great week off
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Oh! My! Word! Sarah that is one stunning gift.
ReplyDeleteYour friend will love and treasure it.
Enjoy your time off
Patricia x
Hi Sarah,
ReplyDeleteoh this is so lovely, and the recipient is going to be so pleased with you.
Wonderful sentiment, and a very lovely design.
Hope you have lots of crafty fun on your week off.
Look out before you know it ,it's time for back to work again.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Beautiful Sarah..love the red and white and all the details are gorgeous..this will be a treasured gift for sure..fabulous. Have a wonderful week off..mine is coming up in 3 weeks..
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Totally stunning Sarah and is sure to be treasured.
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Debs xx
Love your altered heart! Have a good holiday! Thanks for sharing with Crafting from the Heart...
ReplyDeleteFabulous heart project Sarah. Enjoy your holiday. Hope the weather keeps fine.
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Wow - I'm speechless at how beautiful this is Sarah!!! It's so elegant and well put together, and your flowers are gorgeous. She is going to be thrilled with it.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your week off and don't work too hard!
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Carol x
I really must get out my Frantage again. Love your heart hanger. Lovely sentiment too.
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Aaaah absolutely fabby and i'm sure your work colleague with love it too.
ReplyDeleteHave a good week off - although i'm not sure what the weather is going to be like though, Luv Sam x
Love the fab image ,this is gorgeous.xxx
ReplyDeleteSarah, this is absolutely gorgeous...you are really talented...I just love it...
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Hi Sarah, what a stunning make! This is so pretty! I hope you have a lovely week off work!
ReplyDeleteHugs Lynsey x
Oh I love it Sarah!! I have a wood heart in my to do pile too!
ReplyDeleteAnd I have live laugh love in Chinese tattooed on the top of my back!
Love the red colours! So pretty!!
Lucy x
Ps your title says love laugh love lol xx
ReplyDeleteSomeone is going to be a lucky lady. A gorgeous gift and keepsake. Hugs, Carol S.xx
ReplyDeleteYour altered heart looks amazing! Enjoy your week off!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Sweet Stampin' this week.
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Lovely wall hanger Sarah, have these to do things too and never seem to get round to playing with them, doesn't stop me buying more!! Enjoy your break, Im sure you will manage to find plenty to do without hubby. Carol xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Sarah thank you for joining us this week at Crafty Catz
ReplyDeleteDianne x CC DT
Sarah, I love your altered heart, what a beautiful gift. Enjoy your time off. If this lovely weather keeps up. Up you will be able to go riding without being weighed down with to many warm layers on. Hazel x
ReplyDeleteOh, this is delightful! I love the Kraft and red combo and the pretty flowers :-)
ReplyDeleteA fabulous retirement gift!
Fab inspiration for me since I have that pile of hearts awaiting decoration!
I hope you have a lovely week off - crafting and gardening sounds awesome to me :-D
Big hugs, Kat xx
This is just amazing love your design and I know that sentiment was a freebie but its one of my favourites as well. A stunning project enjoy the rest of your week away from work love and hugs Carole x
ReplyDeleteOh it looks fabulous Sarah! Love love love that gorgeous gingham bow :o) Hugs, Lisa x
ReplyDeleteOh my word!!!! What an amazing project, Sarah! LOVE the gingham detail and the flowers too. Enjoy your leave... doing what you love.
ReplyDeletehugs, Asha
What a gorgeous heart decoration, beautiful design and love the sentiment x
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful and a create keepsake for your colleague. Thanks for joining this week's All Tied Up challenge at Little Red Wagon.
ReplyDeleteSarah this is wonderful. Hard to believe this is your 'kickoff' project because it's certainly so perfectly done. Love the gauzy look with the pretty red flowers and your retiring friend will love it - not only for the beauty of a handcrafted piece of art, but that wonderful sentiment you've added. Enjoy your time off...don't work too hard. TFS & Hugs
ReplyDeleteOh wowzers, Sarah this is stunning! I love the colour combo and wonderful sentiment! What a gorgeous gift for your colleague! She will adore it! xxx
ReplyDeleteSarah, this is absolutely FABULOUS! I love every aspect of it. Thanks for sharing with us at the Little Red Wagon's All Tied Up challenge this week!
ReplyDeleteOh Wow Sarah - this is AMAZING - so much work has gone into this beauty and it was worth it - lovely colours and flowers! A winner for sure - hope you are enjoying your annual leave - Michelle x
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Sarah, such a wonderful gift for your colleague.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a fabulous week.
Pauline
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so gorgeous sarah.fantastic shape and sentiment and i love the colours and gingham :D
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What a beautiful piece of heart art Sarah!! Love that wonderful gingham here!! :) HUGS
ReplyDeleteLove this - what a wonderful feminine keepsake!! Thanks so much for joining us this time at the Pile it On challenge, Elizabeth (DT)
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