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Thursday 7 July 2016

Tic tac Toe at Stamps and Stencils

Hello there! Well its time for a new challenge to start over at Stamps and Stencils and this time the theme is a Tic Tac Toe - Toni had this to say:

This month I'm challenging you to have a little mixed media fun, with a game of Tic Tac Toe. Create a project that includes at least three  of the elements from the table below, chosen from either a vertical, horizontal or diagonal line. Remember, to include some stamping or stencilling.


I went for the middle line - so I used tissue (I hope napkins count???) Circles and heat embossing. I used both stamps and a stencil in my project which is a sort of tryptych - I say sort of because the central panel doesn't really relate to much to the other two. But I like it! Infact this challenge gave me the excuse to use one of these napkins - I picked them up when I was in Germany at easter and have been stroking them ever since - lol! Very pretty cats!


I have a step by step - well sort of - to show you how I did this!


I started with a wooden tryptych that I bought whilst visiting Indigo Blu and then painted it with townhouse teal paint and left it to dry.

Next I cut a piece from my napkin  ( drawn by Rosina Wachtmeister) about the same size as the middle panel.  I peeled off the bck two layers and then got out my modge podge ..


I used the matt gel to stick the napkin to the panel then added the sparkly type on top to both seal and sparkle the panel. I also added a further piece from another part of the napkin to the curved top.




to make the sides I used a limor circle stamp and stamped in versamark then heated it up with red embossing powder. I used a black posca pen and a dot stencil to add the black dots and also just the pen to outline the central circles in the stamped images.


Lastly I went around the edges in black. Its a cute little tryptych that my daughter Penny has her eye on!

I hope you enjoyed seeing how I made this and will be able to join us in the challenge!

Big hugs

Rachel x






19 comments:

  1. Oooooh, Rachel, you have outdone yourself with this amazing piece of art! That cat is simply awesome and I adore your bright colors! Love it to bits! Big hugs! Branka xx

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  2. A lovely creation as always and the prefect colour choice Rachel.

    B x

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  3. This really caught my eye Rachel I love your little cat , there's a definite Picasso thing going on with that gorgeous face! Love the side panels too the whole piece is just plain fabulous ! Xx

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  4. Such a lovely piece Rachel, what a fab cat napkin !!

    hugs Diane xx

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  5. What a wonderful piece of work Rachel, love the cat, no wonder Penny has her eye on it

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  6. This is fabulous Rachel, such a super image.
    Pauline
    x

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  7. Fabulous work Rachel, lovely cat image and gorgeous colours, love it, Kate x

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  8. Gorgeous Rachel, I love the unusual cat that you've used. I can see why Penny has her eye on it.

    Hugs Sue xx

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  9. Now you have got me thinking! I love the artist who draws those cats but cannot for the life of me think of her name!! I love your triptych, the colours work beautifully with that adorable cat! Hugs, Anne xx

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  10. A great piece of work Rachel and I think the cat is just so...cute. I love the colours and the circles too. Have a wonderful weekend.
    Hugs Jennifer xx.

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  11. Fabulous love your project Rachel. x

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  12. So funky and so much fun! I love the napkin image for the centre panel and I think the side panels work beautifully with it.
    Hugs!
    Cec

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  13. A great way to showcase that fabulous cat Rachel, love your design. Have a great weekend xxx

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  14. Rachel, this is such a super cool creation! Wow, do I love how you used this awesome napkin!!! And the side panels with the embossing blend perfectly. It is always such a pleasure to create alongside of you. <3

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  15. Wonderful Tritych Rachel ! The napkin cat is just fabulous and the funky circles and dots frame it beatifully ! Sue C x

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  16. Fabulous project and love the quirky cat
    Carol x

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  17. Rachel, I can see why your daughter has her eye on this! Great use of an artsy napkin, and the way you pieced it is genius--I would have never guess! the circles and dots are really a perfect compliment to that cool kitty! Great inspiration! I have a hoard of pretty napkins to use just for this purpose, and I really need to go and pull them out. Hugs!

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  18. Love it Rachel! I have a couple of prints with these cats on & I just adore them! Love how you've showcased this little beauty too!
    Hugs
    Dawn xx

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Thankyou so much for leaving a comment - it really does mean a lot to me! Hugs Rachel xx