Hi everyone and welcome. I've been working hard on commissions and DT pieces recently, hence the reason for my 'radio silence' here on the blog, but today saw those done and dusted (almost!) and I had chance to play (with purpose). Needing a gift tag/card for a special present I reached for a tag base created at the Wendy Vecchi UK Workshop in August (more of that below). You'll possibly spot the dilute Archival Reinker on Specialty Stamping Paper in the background of the finished piece...
(click on the image for a closer look)
I used Archival Inks through Studio 490 Wendy Vecchi stencils to add to the background before turning to the stamping and stencilling - I love the ease with which layers can be added to a detailed image when you employ a SiSi set. You may notice the Mini Mat pot, covered in my own blend of Studio 490 Wendy Vecchi embossing powders and the raised flowers, stamped onto Newsprint and added to Clearly for Art. And finally some Remnant Rubs and a seam binding bow added a flourish. I've just got time to add this to the August Make ART Challenge, a fabulous home for anyone who adores anything Wendy Vecchi - I highly recommend you check it out!
Now back to that wonderful Wendy Vecchi workshop at the beginning of August. It's feels like an age since we gathered in London for a day in the company of this very special lady (and her lovely husband Rick) - I know everyone else posted their photos of the day way back when but for me a holiday in Paris followed the very next day and since then I've been chasing my tail!...
We got to create a beautiful box of tags (which I'll share soon) and learn so many clever techniques along the way...
... and got to meet up with so many crafty friends during the day (and for a few hours the night before). You may recognise many of them...
It was a privilege to spend the all too brief time in the company of such creative talent and I shall treasure these memories. The only question now remaining is when can we tempt Wendy back over the pond?!!!
OK, more work to be done so that's it for now. Whatever you're up to take care of yourselves, Jenny xxx
Ha ha ha look at my blank / lost look on my face, or is that concentration lol. Great day/memories and fun. Love,your piece of art Jenny, the co,ours are so eye catching as are those dainty flowers. Hugs. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteLovely tag and lovely post Jenny! I've been pretty slack with my blogging these last few weeks but I have a lovely picture of you which I will get round to posting . It was a lovely weekend ! Xx
ReplyDeleteThat looks awesome! I've been deliberately avoiding Wendy's stuff because I need Tim stuff but that tag is so beautiful, might have to do a bit of persuasion at DH. Looking forward to seeing more Jenny, thank you for sharing Karen x
ReplyDeleteGreat Tag, love the colours. x
ReplyDeleteLovely tag Jenny, great tones, wonderful background technique and love your swirly bottom! Oh yes and a great day too. Nikki x
ReplyDeleteSue obviously had Tracy and I spellbound, lol and Brenda and Annie look very animated - great pictures! It was the most wonderful of days/weekends, it just went all too quickly. Your tag is gorgeous! Anne xx
ReplyDeleteoh how wonderful is your tag - and that workshop - its looks like a whos who in creative talent - brilliant! So glad you enjoyed it - but how could you not? Hugs rachel x
ReplyDeleteIt looks like it was an amazing class with amazing people Jenny! So glad that you had a ball and was inspired to use the techniques over again.
ReplyDeleteDot x
LOVE seeing all the pictures of Wendy's workshop...love seeing all the people too! I'm sure it was the most fabulous time! LOVE your little peachy tag too! LOVE the blooms and bottom edge.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tag Jenny - love the stenciling and wonderful pot of flowers! Thanks for sharing your lovely photos of Wendy's workshop as well - what a great time you all had!!! Julia xx
ReplyDeleteLove your Wendy size tag Jenny. Beautifully done. How lovely for you all to meet. Nicola x
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures, I enjoyed every one. Lucky you - a few days in Paris for a nice vacation! I look forward to more pictures. Wish you would post some from Paris!!
ReplyDeleteYour tag is smashing - beautiful bow and wonderful colors!
Sandy xx
Fabulous tag and lovely to view all your photographs.
ReplyDeleteWishes
Lynne
Gorgeous tag Jenny x great photos too, just a shame we did not have more time together. You have certainly been busy x Happy travels
ReplyDeleteAnnie x x
Love seeing a different viewpoint of Wendy's line. Your tag is beautiful! Looks like a fun day.
ReplyDeleteLovely tag ! Jenny and thx for sharing the photos of you all crafting together . x
ReplyDeleteYour tag is beautiful Jenny, and the workshop really looks like fun xx
ReplyDeleteFab tag, Jenny!! Love the colors and the happy pot of flowers!! Great photos of the WV weekend in London!! XOXO-Shari
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tag Jenny, lovely layers and great pictures of your weekend with Wendy, looks like you all had a wonderful time you lucky girls! Deb xo
ReplyDeleteA fabulous tag and box, Jenny, and great to see you all enjoying yourselves at Wendy's workshop - looks like it was a fantastic weekend.
ReplyDeleteAlison xx