Thursday 12 January 2012

The Stamp Man - Your Favourite Project of 2011

The Stamp Man is having another wonderful challenge, and this time they are asking you to choose your favourite project from 2011. I thought this was a lovely idea as it is a chance to reflect on the past year and what you have achieved, at a time when the mojo is a bit low for making anything new!

For me, definitely my favourite project was The Tin Man in February last year, made with watch parts. I liked it as it was a bit different to my usual type of project, but also because I was away from home when I had the ideas, and I had to wait til I got home to see if it would work out. I think spending more time planning it was good for me, although it was frustrating as I normally like to rush in. My friend, Nancy, who runs Nancyz Crafts, has it in her shop, despite the fact that she has moved twice to a larger outlet, she has lovingly carried him with her each time and given him a good home.




However, I didn't want the Tin Man to be my entry as I had entered him to the challenge on the Stamp Man which was running at the time, and was lucky enough to be a runner-up, and also it wasn't a 'stampy' project. So I have chosen another favourite:-


I made this for Hallowe'en, which is something I haven't really made projects for before, and I was amazed at the dark and creepy side to my imagination! Who knew? I tried to achieve some depth with layers of stamping, and also used stamped shrink plastic for the bottles of poison. I added some extra creepyness with some fake cobwebs. I used the Apothecary stamps by Artistic Outpost which I got from Happy Daze (I shop there a lot). I had great fun weaving a ridiculous murderous tale in my blog posting!

What was your favourite project that you made in 2011? Let me know and I would love to come and visit it!

16 comments:

  1. Yep- no queston that is one amazing project after another!!! Love the Tin Man- amazing!!!

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  2. I like your creepy side girl, this is really cool.

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  3. I loved your tin man and love your Halloween project as well. x

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  4. I so remember the Tin Man! Lucy I just loved him then and still do! Now you know I love the creepy girl also! Hugs!

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  5. I can see why this is one of your favorites, it's fabulous, Lucy!

    :)

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  6. HI Lucy, these are both great makes and such lovely things to look at. I love your Halloween house with all the stamping and creepy bits.
    I will try and email you over the weekend.
    Take care.
    luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

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  7. Oooh, I missed your tin man first time around. WOW, Lucy.... he's fantastic! The arms and legs are my favorite parts. Thanks so much for sharing him today!

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  8. I loved your Tin Man, so glad I got to see him in the flesh! x

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  9. Your Tin Man is brilliant, another who never saw him first time around, can see why your friend loves him. Your Apothecary house is superb too. XX

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    1. Hi Lucy, They are both amazing projects. Especially love your tin man.
      Regards Florence xx
      (unable to leave comments - sorry for piggy backing Paula's comment)

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    2. Hi Lucy, They are both amazing projects. Especially love your tin man.
      Regards Florence xx
      (unable to leave comments - sorry for piggy backing Paula's comment)

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  10. Both are Wonderful Lucy, would be hard to pick a favorite!
    Hugs Lynn

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  11. Hurrah for dark and creepy sides!! Your tin man is wonderful, clean crisp yet still with an edge and I really love your alterations box (do I spy a poundland skeleton at the top?!)
    kyla

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  12. What a stunning project - no wonder its your favourite of the year! thanks for playing along with the Stampman best of 2011 awards xx Janet

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  13. The tin man is incredible! I just love this card!

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