So since Halloween is one of my FAVORITE Holidays.. you know I had to create some Halloween inspired art this week. (I am going to try and do a canvas this week too and post it next Monday on Halloween!)
I also created a fun video for this post.. to show you how I made this artsy tag.. so enjoy it at the end of the post!
But for this project I made a tag out of Claudine Hellmuth's Sticky back canvas, corrugated chipboard, tulle, lace, book paper, stencils.. lots of goodies! I also got out my Tim Holtz Color Wash sprays.. and my sewing machine and my glue gun.. and this is what I ended up with.
(awe.. notice my chevron stencil from Crafters Workshop on the back of the tag? okay.. still hooked on that design! sorry! lol)
love lace and tulle mixed with stuff like canvas and stamps. Very Eclectic.
I made pumpkin out of book paper and then stitched it and colored with the Color Wash Spray.
Lots of fun stuff. I used the spills and splatters Stamp by Tim Holtz and the punchinella Crafters Workshop stencil too.
Love the addition of the cardboard. Love layering the sprays too. use four different sprays on this project. These aren't permanent (the color wash sprays) but for this project, I wasn't using DecoPauge over the top, and so It was fine and i actually wanted the colors to layer! ended up fun!
Love getting into my studio and playing. I always dread it at first.. to be honest. Because I always leave it so messy.. and I hate going back in to clean it up! But then once I get going..I could stay in there all day playing around. Sounds heavenly! Well better get packing! I leave tommorow for CKU Reunion in San Diego! I can't wait to see the sunshine and the sea. Ben gets to come with me on this trip.. and we are flying out of Idaho falls.. so don't have to make the long 3 hour drive to SLC to just catch my flight (hate that.. makes me even MORE exhausted). CKU is going to be full of energy and fun! Speaking of fun.. can't wait to share with you about Spark! Check back friday for a post about my time there. AMAZING! Truly amazing..
well enjoy the Behind the Art Video on this fun little tag!
Happy Wednesday!
Didnt see the link for the video
Posted by: MELINDA MCCALL | October 26, 2011 at 08:20 AM
me either.
Posted by: Bobbie Fraine | October 26, 2011 at 08:44 AM
also don't see link for video
Posted by: fay copeland | October 26, 2011 at 09:03 AM
i am in love with this christy-nice work...i've actually been thinking about doing a seasons or months tag project-this gives me some inspiration!
Posted by: jennifer booth | October 26, 2011 at 09:10 AM
Ok, now this is torture . . .knowing there is a Behind the Art video out there and we can't see it! ;0)
Posted by: Sheila | October 26, 2011 at 10:07 AM
Well, it's Halloween afterall, TRICK or TREAT....... maybe this was a TRICK? ;0) Just kidding of course..............love love love your Behind the Art videos Christy!
Posted by: Sandy | October 26, 2011 at 10:35 AM
I contacted christy and she is going to add the video. fay
Posted by: fay copeland | October 26, 2011 at 12:09 PM
such a sweet little pumpkin. I love it.
Posted by: Danee Kaplan | October 26, 2011 at 03:37 PM
Love watching you---you always make me giggle!!! You are SO messy---love it, and love you!!!!!!
Posted by: Jennifer Hartsfield | October 26, 2011 at 04:31 PM
Love your videos. I always laugh and feel so at home. Thank you. Can't wait for class to start.
Posted by: Bambi | October 26, 2011 at 05:15 PM
"Love getting into my studio and playing. I always dread it at first.. to be honest. Because I always leave it so messy.. and I hate going back in to clean it up! But then once I get going.."
This is one of the main reasons I started reading your blog, watching your videos, etc. Thank you for being a real person who, just like me, can't seem to keep work areas and fingers clean! Thank you for being an honest working mom - interruptions from kids and all! Thank you!
Posted by: Connie L | October 26, 2011 at 05:31 PM
I want your life Christy!!!
Posted by: Kirsten Reed | October 26, 2011 at 05:49 PM
Oh Christy, love your videos! Hope you have a great time at Spark (did you get all the purple color off your teeth??? lol)
Can't wait to start the She Art 2.
Posted by: Donna L | October 26, 2011 at 06:18 PM
Hi Christy, I just love to watch you work - you really get in there and get into your project LOL. Thanks for the inspiration.
Hugs,
Carmen L
Posted by: Carmen Lucero | October 26, 2011 at 10:35 PM
just had a fun escape with christy 12 minutes. thank you for being so real!always puts me in the creative mode! have a safe and fun trip!
Posted by: Sarah Lejeune | October 26, 2011 at 10:44 PM
Thanks for sharing, was fun watching!
Posted by: Irma | October 27, 2011 at 02:11 AM
Gorgeous tag! Love all the color and texture! TFS :)
Posted by: Mona Pendleton | October 27, 2011 at 02:22 AM
Fantastic little project! thanks for sharing. x
Posted by: Clare | October 27, 2011 at 07:21 AM
Love you my dear friend. So loved the video, I am always amazed at how everything is always so cute. you inspire me so much. have a wonderful time in California!!!!!
Posted by: Torri Burtenshaw | October 27, 2011 at 09:05 AM
Cute, cute, cute!! Saw you on The Craft Channel this AM talking about Sparks. You gals have fun...and Ben, too.
Now you hurry back and start the She Girls 2 workshop :-)
Posted by: Sue | October 27, 2011 at 02:13 PM
Christy I just caught your canvas art video on My Craft Channel and wanted to thank you for sharing your techniques and inspiring those of us that are newer to mixed media. I'm loving it!
Posted by: Angela | October 28, 2011 at 11:22 PM
Happy Birthday, Christy!!!!!
Posted by: Verbena | October 30, 2011 at 01:21 PM
Just saw your wonderfulHalloween tag video.... Thankyou--and HAPPY BIRTHDAY.
Hugs,Dorthe
Posted by: Dorthe | October 30, 2011 at 02:11 PM
Love it .., totally obsessed with your work after seeing it on the Craft Channel! Thanks for such great inspiration.
Posted by: Kim T | October 31, 2011 at 09:36 AM
Love your work Christy! So much inspiration!!! Thanks for sharing. =) God Bless
Posted by: Kara | October 31, 2011 at 09:48 AM