22 April 2013

Looking for the door...

Hi everyone. A super quick post today as I'm hitting a deadline here in entering the Fun with ATC's challenge - Windows/Doors. Having always had a passion for architecture and a need currently to get some ATC's done this seemed like a no brainer - except I don't have a door stamp!!! There goes that wish list growing again:) So what to do?


Having already made my Distress Paint rusty background and embossed it with Distress Embossing Powder the search was on for something to fit the bill. And then I spied a Michael Powell stamp with a gateway that could double as a doorway. Having stamped it in Archival Ink it got the layered painting treatment with blue and brown Distress Stains/Inks. A spot of fussy cutting, some clear heat embossing, and done! The sentiment was one which I live by. Told you this would be short and sweet. Until next time hugs to you all, Jenny xxx

28 comments:

  1. Great background and love the house image you chose, fits in perfectly!!

    Sam xxx

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  2. Great work once again jenny, love your embossed house and gorgeous rusty elements x

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  3. I love this, Jenny... the MP image is gorgeous, and the subtle tinting looks great, as does the glossy finish against that fab rusty background. Great to have you play along with us at Fun With ATCs... very pleased you made the deadline!!
    Alison xx

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  4. Love how you have used part of the Michael Powel stamp Jenny :) super ATC
    Von ♥

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  5. Wow Jenny! This is fabulous and you've made the Michael Powell stamp look amazing on your stunning background. Great text too.
    Hugs, Fliss xx
    PS: Sorry to be awol lately - not enough hours in a day!

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  6. Fabulous ATC Jenny ! Sue C x

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  7. I love architecture too Jenny but my thing is windows, I love windows.
    I like this alot too
    Suzi B xx

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  8. Wow Jenny, this is wonderful, I love the colours and that little crooked house. I firmly believe in the sentiment too. Hugs Rita xx

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  9. This is so creative, I love the colours and the whole feel
    of it reminds me on an Enid Blyton Book but I can't remember which one, maybe The Magic Faraway Tree. Anyway, moving on!!
    Have fun
    Rosie x

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  10. Always wear heavy shoes when shoving foot in door to stop it closing Jenny! Voice of experience!
    Seriously though your ATC is fun!

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  11. Just in time ;)
    I love the rustic shabby look of the building and Im a big fan of clear embossing images. Lovely muted colours too. thanks for joining us at fun with atc's

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  12. Hi Jenny, Very clever idea to use part of your Michael Powell stamp with this little tag. I love the different finishes you have done to give it dimension using the clear glossy emboss on the building but keeping the background still embossed but mat - lovely. Hugs Mo x

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  13. Wow Jenny, this is such a great use of the Michael Powell stamp! I love the keys and your lovely background too. Great improvisation. Hugs, Anne x

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  14. A fabulous background and gorgeous techniques the stamp and sentiment go together perfectly.
    Hugs Brenda xox

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  15. It might be short, but in my book it's about quality, not quantity....
    Love the effects you have achieved with this one the glossy finish on the main image against the rusty background! Love that quote too and it's perfect for this challenge!

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  16. This looks amazing--love the clear embossing which adds so much texture .

    Love Chrissie xx

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  17. LOVE your ATC, Jenny!!!!

    And the saying is one of my favourites too! Thank you for sharing this with us at FunwithATCs!

    Hugs,
    Claudia x

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  18. Loving this ATC, Jenny, it is stunning, loving, loving, loving the house, it is gorgeous.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  19. Brilliant ATC so much detail on a little space.
    That's the saying we live by cant go wrong following that advice.

    Patricia xx

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  20. What a great ATC Jenny - I love the keys and the heat embossing. Margie x

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  21. Love this Jenny, brilliant rusty key background xx

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  22. Hi
    The combination of the rusty background and the glossy finish on the house is so appealing.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  23. I lovethe grungy background with all those keys, a really lovely make and the glossy image on the top , tops it off perfectly! Trace x hugs x.

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  24. Very clever, Jenny! A wonderful ATC and exceptional detail on the gateway image.

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  25. What a stunner Jenny! Love all that you've fit on here...wow! The sentiment is one of my favorites as well! Fabulous ATC...just fabulous!

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  26. An amazing ATC Jenny. The colours are beautiful and such a great message. The image matches perfectly. Beautiful. Chris xxx

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  27. Congrats - so happy this was a top 3 at Fun With ATCs - love it so much!
    Alison x

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Thank you for stopping by and leaving your comments - they are really appreciated and will be published when moderated. Jenny xxx

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