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"I used to think that anyone doing anything weird was weird. I suddenly realized that anyone doing anything weird wasn't weird at all and it was the people saying they were weird that were weird." -- Paul McCartney









Thursday, July 5, 2012

DAISY, DAISY ... IT'S A TERRIFICALLY THRILLING THURSDAY! AT SHELLY'S IMAGES THIS WEEK!

Before I tell you about today's Terrifically Thrilling Thursday Challenge, I'd like to share a few changes  at Shelly's Images effective IMMEDIATELY!  

First and Foremost, we are switching our challenge time frame to TWICE A MONTH ...

Our challenges will now be offered on the 
1st and 3rd Thursday 
of each month.

In the Shelly's Images blog sidebar you can still see the upcoming challenge themes/dates and also see the dates for the upcoming Tutorial/Technique Tuesday postings.

Now onto today's challenge
 (which will run through July 18th).

"WHAT the TEXT"
(Use text [sentiment] on your card/project.)

and today's FEATURED IMAGE is "DAISY 1"
I decorated the lid of a gift box .....

To achieve this, I printed the image on DP with a pastel print :


Then I coloured the image using my alcohol markers, and used a white gel pen for the highlights.  To get the DP to fit the top of the lid perfectly, I applied glue to the lid, attached the DP to the lid, and used a carpenter's sanding block to trim off the excess.  I chalked the edges to soften the look.


As embellishments I used a generous raffia bow and a chippie key (thanks Jo!) that I coloured with my Copics.


We hope you'll come join in our WHAT THE TEXT challenge fun this week and NOW you have until JULY 18th to enter for a chance to win.

AND ... Don't forget ...
Besides a $6 Shelly's Images Gift Voucher to one lucky challenge participant ...
You can also win a $3 Shelly's Images Gift Voucher by leaving a comment at 
and

That's one voucher at each of those blogs!

You can find our rules in the sidebar but here's a quick summary:
  • DIRECT Link to your blog posting
  • Shelly's Image NOT required
  • Follow the theme
  • FIVE entry limit
  • No backlinking
THIS IS YOUR LINK TO THE CHALLENGE

luv'n huggz
Jen Leeflang
Durban
South Africa 

I would like to add my project to the following challenge too:
 

14 comments:

  1. Jen, once again I am inspired by your project. I NEVER think to print the image directly on a subtle patterned paper. I have to try that soon. I love the completed project. The raffia really completes everything so well and adds such rustic texture. Great work!

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  2. Your project is totally beautiful. I am in awe of altered art. The raffia is such a great addition to your bos top. Thanks much for playing along with us at Jackson's Digital Expressions.

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  3. Breathtaking, Jen, simply lovely. Thanks for joining in on the fun this week at JDE.
    DT CAS Leader
    Berni

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  4. Jen,this is stunning. I like the way you layered the image on DSP. Thanks for joining us at Jackson's Digital Expressions.

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  5. Hi Jen, this is so pretty, lovely flower image and all the details are just fabulous with it.

    Thanks for sharing your creation with our Anything Goes challenge this week.

    Cheers,
    Kasey ~ in Oz
    Whimsy Digi DT

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  6. Wow Jen I love this altered box - the texture is great!! Thanks so much for joining us at Jacksons Digital Expressions!

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  7. Very pretty box. I love the image.
    Thank you for sharing your project with us at JDE; good luck in the challenge.

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  8. Hi,Jen, this is lovely! You always think of the neatest things and execute them so well! I doff my hat to you, lady! Thanks for playing with us at Jackson's Digital Expressions!
    Hugz,
    Chana

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  9. Very nice, well done! Thanks for joining in on the fun this week at JDE.

    Carol

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  10. Beautiful work..thanks for sharing with us at Whimsy Challenge this week, Jo xxx

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  11. What a truly stunning project. I really love how you printed this beautiful image on that DP!

    Don’t forget to join in our hop going on from the 6th to the 8th of July for the chance to win beautiful Digis!

    Thanks for joining us as Jackson’s Digital Expressions this week. Hope to see you again next week. DT Vicky

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  12. You always come up with the coolest projects! Thanks for playing along with us at the Clear it Out Challenge :)

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  13. What an awesome idea to print it on the printed paper! Beautifully done and love the raffia bow. Thanks for joining us again at Jackson's Digital Expressions!

    Kathi
    DT Member

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  14. Wow nice box lid. Beautifully colored and the background showing through the flower; that looks really nice.
    Thank you for participating on a Jackson's Digital Expressions Challenge.
    -Katya Bess
    Kattyxotica.blogspot.com
    J.D.E. D.T. Member

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