Sunday, April 20, 2014

Big Stamp

This week the Simon Says Stamp Monday challenge is "Big Stamp".  I know what you're thinking....Where's the big stamp, Michelle? Trust me it's there.  In fact, there's two background stamps.  You see, I had a lot of trouble with this challenge.  I had convinced myself that I needed to cover something in it's entirety, or use a large stamp to cover a large space.  It just wasn't working for me, so I returned to my art journal. I explored using white space, or empty space instead. I used my large background stamps as a means of making marks instead of taking up space. This is what evolved.


I created a mixed media college with vintage elements and elements that had a vintage, or grunge feel. If you look closely, you'll see the stamp markings. I even created the tiny heart tag with a background stamp...just not the entire thing.

It was an excellent reminder that not all space needs to be covered.
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23 comments:

  1. Anna-KarinApril 21, 2014 at 4:23 AM

    Gorgeous page Michelle and one of my favourite ways of using big stamp, they don't have to be big. Love the vintage stamped paper you created and that great photo.

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  2. SandraApril 21, 2014 at 5:10 AM

    What a beautiful page, Michelle. Love the white space and the use of the large background stamps. Hugs, Sandra

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  3. Suzanne CApril 21, 2014 at 6:21 AM

    I have such a hard time with negative space and this reminds me that it can be done beautifully! Inspirational! Love it.

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  4. Julie Tucker-WolekApril 21, 2014 at 6:56 AM

    This is gorgeous!! I am loving the textures, the colors and the way you framed the photo!!!!

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  5. DoudouApril 21, 2014 at 8:06 AM

    Beautiful!

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  6. Shannon JApril 21, 2014 at 9:57 AM

    You do grunge with so much style and class! Totally gorgeous!!!

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  7. Meihsia LiuApril 21, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    This is such a fabulous creation, Michelle. I love the layers of beautiful embellishments. The distressed edges look wonderful :)

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  8. AnonymousApril 21, 2014 at 12:34 PM

    Awesome background, colors, just fabulous!!

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  9. Mona PendletonApril 21, 2014 at 4:15 PM

    Amazing Michelle! Love the soft color palette and all the stamped detail! Such a gorgeous keepsake! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  10. email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.comApril 21, 2014 at 4:41 PM

    Cool project, Michelle! I really love when designers think outside the box for these challenges and you definitely did that!! Turned out great :)

    *mwah*
    Steph
    Simon Says Stamp!

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  11. Connie MercerApril 22, 2014 at 9:17 PM

    so dainty:) You did awesome!!!!

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  12. barbarayaya62April 23, 2014 at 12:13 AM

    I always like to see your creations outside the box! I love your way of thinking and realize the challenges! This page is beautiful and very vintage / grunge! BArbarayaya

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  13. Emma WilliamsApril 23, 2014 at 5:00 AM

    This is such an amazing piece of work and I love all the layers you've incorporated into it. Just gorgeous Michelle and a great interpretation of our theme... :)

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  14. cmApril 23, 2014 at 7:49 AM

    WOW, Michelle, your 'outside the box' thinking once again has me in awe! This is a wonderful use of 'big stamps' with the result being a lovely piece of art! Gorgeous grunge indeed - and a whole lot of classiness, too!! A visit at your site is always sooooooo inspiring!
    c

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  15. Kirsty VittetoeApril 23, 2014 at 1:41 PM

    Fabulous work Michelle, it looks like a magazine cover project!!!!!

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  16. Tracey McNeelyApril 23, 2014 at 3:43 PM

    LOVE how you used your big stamps in a little place!

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  17. alexandra s.m.April 23, 2014 at 4:48 PM

    This is so beautifully done Michelle!
    I'm a huge fan ;)
    Thank You~

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  18. yyamApril 23, 2014 at 9:22 PM

    Oh wow. Just beautiful. LOVE it!

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  19. Words and PicturesApril 24, 2014 at 7:03 AM

    Fantastic use of space to really draw the eye towards that wonderful photo. Lovely layering, and the hearts are delightful throughout - I love this, Michelle!
    Alison xx

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  20. Miriam PrantnerApril 24, 2014 at 2:51 PM

    Beautiful! Love that you interpreted this challenge your way. Fantastic stamping and textures. I just love this vintage, but clean and simple piece.

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  21. Kay MillerApril 25, 2014 at 8:11 AM

    Oh you are so talented Michelle! This is beautiful! I had to sit back and gaze for a while to take in all the neat little details! Such amazing work!

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  22. Andrea Ockey ParrApril 26, 2014 at 2:25 PM

    Wow, Michelle! I love your clever and unexpected take on this challenge. I am someone who needs these kinds of reminders (I am crazy for colors and can layer things until the cows come home)! Thanks for showing me that empty space also has its place and can turn out to be something absolutely amazing. I also adore the techniques you used and the edges of the the colored paper are phenomenal!

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  23. AnonymousApril 29, 2014 at 11:06 AM

    I love what evolved! So gorgeous on that pop of white in the background :)

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