Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Time for some creativity


This ATC is for an ATC Technique Book that I am participating in. The background is the Dress Pattern technique that I have used before (see post about the Post it Note Swap). The idea for 'Jude and Trude' took ages to come up with as the background that I had created had me stumped. I knew that I wanted to collage something...but what?! Then in a 'light bulb' moment I thought of using an image from one of the 1950's era dress pattern packs that I have. Don't stress I didn't use the actual dress pattern paper for the background. I've kept all of the dress pattern papers intact as they are too precious to use for this technique. ( I may even make the angular apron for myself!) I tend to use some horrible '80's patterns for the back grounds....ohh just hideous!!! And as for 'Jude and Trude' I just love these two characters from the Kath and Kim show.

I created this piece for a friend after visiting Kelsey's blog and looking at her step by step process for creating a 5"x7" canvas. Thanks must go to Kelsey for showing me the wonderful scroll die for the Cuttlebug and its many uses.

5 comments:

Kylie Mell said...

Oh, a sneak peak, thanks Gen. Can't wait to see them in real life!

Ky

The Cryer Family said...

Really cute!

kelsey said...

Great colour in your canvas Genevieve! I'm really glad you had a play....see...it's easy, isn't it!

mum-on-the-run said...

Great ATC's. I just love Jude and Trude :)

Julie H said...

I do like the dress pattern ATC, the colours and theme. Your canvas is great too - very earthy.