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Friday, July 31, 2015

SPOOKY !!..WITH A HAPPY ENDING



Hello Everyone...

Just popped in to tell you what happened to me the other night....

I was sitting on the couch Thursday night and Harry my dog was stretched out the full length on his, sound asleep when I heard..TAP....TAP...TAP...

I just froze and looked at the dog and he didn't even flinch..so I relaxed in my daydream at night again, when again..TAP...TAP...TAP...

Oh! come on...who's playing games with me..I  tried to ignore this tapping, but it just went on and on [just like me]..when suddenly guess who through themselves into my craftroom..MOJO..he came home...hooray!!...he had been tapping in my head to wake me up as he knew what to do...I'm so happy and played straight away and came up with this little piece.



Does it look like tree bark but going side ways...I cannot get the photo to turn so if you just tilt your head sort of.. to the right...there you go!..tree bark..lol..

I will tell you how I did it in a minute, just in case you don't know.



You can straighten your head now...this one is right side up...

Then came splashes of gesso and some card board boxes cut up to get the thick corrugation, and the gorgeous Dragonflies from the Graphics Fairy...fussy cut out and covered in thick glossy accents..



Last, the sentiment stamped from a clear set in my stash of stamps with no name.

To make the bark, I saw a video on U Tube by using masking tape...strips of tape scrunched up a bit as you stick it, then painted with gesso, then the brown,red and black added in small amount with a good soak with water and watch the paint run..so much fun.

So I'm back on deck and even managed a DT card today as it was my day off...2 more days to go and then I'm off for 2 weeks and cant wait..

Thank you all so much for the support and encouragement when mojo was gone..it really helped me relax and not think too hard, and now he is back so I'm really happy...

Have an awesome weekend.. Friday night here, work in the morning and another frost on it's way tonight..I can feel it in the air, but what a boomer of a day we will get..

See you tomorrow.

Challenges to Enter....

Crafting with Attitude   [anything goes]

Inspiration Destination [anything goes]


luv CHRISSYxx












19 comments:

Sarah said...

Yay!! So glad Mr Mojo has returned and full of ideas too by the look of this fantastic creation, I am very impressed but am now about to ring the chiropractor to put my neck back!! xx

aussie aNNie said...

Fabulous tapping sound Chrissy, love your project ...any chance of the link for making this background please, would love to give it a go.xx

Words and Pictures said...

Oh wow! He really came back with a vengeance - what an amazing piece of artwork. The masking tape background is really stunning... that's definitely one to try - thank you for the inspiration - and I love the dragonfly on his corrugated perch. Just brilliant, Chrissy.
Alison xx

*Vicki* said...

WOW! This is absolutely stunning Chrissy!! I love the details you've put into this and I'm happy that you've got MOJO again!! :) HUGS

Pamellia said...

What an amazing piece Chrissy. Your bark turned out amazing and I love those dragonflies! This has such a great earthy feel to it, just love it! hugs :)

Veerle said...

So happy for you Chrissy to have found your mojo again ;-)
This creation is a real piece of art i love it it's fab.
Hugs Veerle x

StampNScrapJunkie said...

I. Love. This! I did have to tilt my head to the right to see your 'tree bark'! lol It's fabulous! Thanks for sharing and joining us at Inspiration Destination Challenge Blog. Hope to see you again and good luck!
Ema
IDCB Owner

Sue B said...

Oh Wow! the tree bark texture is awesome Chrissy!! and I love the corrugated card and dragonfies… gorgeous colours! everything has come together beautifully on this wonderful creation! SO glad that your mojo has returned! :-)
Hope you have a nice day
Big hugs, Sue B xx

McCrafty's Cards said...

Wow wow wow Chrissy I absolutely love this!! its fabulous!!
Kevin xx

Pia S said...

I'm applauding, all the way from Norway, that bark looks amazing!! And the elements you added to add it complements its style perfectly, that's quite a piece of art, Chrissy.

Jacee said...

Great post Chrissy, made me giggle, so glad it's back!
hugs Jacee
Simply Paper Card Design

Chris said...

Mojo IS back!!! This is amazing Chrissy! The bark is gorgeous it looks so realistic, the dragonflies are stunning! So glad you're happily creating again! (glad Mojo didn't wake Harry, a dog needs his rest!)
Chris
x

Lisa Minckler said...

EEEK! CRIPES!!! WOWEEE!!!! AWESOME!!!! Best dadgum Bark I have ever seen. This is FAN-freaking-TASTIC Chrissy. :)
Yeah for knocking Mojo's return.
hugs!!!

Sue said...

WOW! This is stunning Chrissy. The textures you have created look amazing and your design is fantastic.
hugs Sue xx

Tammy said...

Love that your mojo is back and what a fabulous creation he helped you create! Just love it!

Carol S. said...

Yippeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!! He's back!! And with a punch! Wow x 9!.....this card is incredible. Awesome background and love the dragonfly. Happy weekend. Hugs, Carol S,xx

Billie A said...

LOL you are too funny but yes when I tilt my head to the right it does look like bark. Great look and love the dragonfly. I am so glad you shared your creation over at Inspiration Destination.

coldwaters2 said...

Oh I am so glad that Mr Mojo has returned and in good condition this is one sensational project Chrissy that background does look like bark and those dragonflies are beautiful, stupendous creation.
hugs
lorraine x

Tina Goodwin said...

This is freaking AMAZING!!! I love everything about it! Who would have thought you could turn masking tape into something so beautiful!?!? I am inspired!