Sunday, August 24, 2014

Witch Kraft?

What? I thought she meant, "Which Craft..."

 This week the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge is Witch Kraft. It's never too early to celebrate the fun of Halloween with everyone's favorite Kraft brown paper. Or will you interpret the challenge differently? I did! I combined several different crafts and interests into one project. Which Craft? Well, take a look!
I utilized stamping, scrapbooking, hand-sewing and my love of vintage photos in this layout. I adore this endearing old photo. It's an image of a wake from a boat. This is an original vintage photo that was taken during an era when camera film was expensive and every click of the shutter was risky. Whoever took this picture must've been feeling unusually free and creative and wanted to remember that moment. The Glitz Designs embellishment states "I am the Master of my Fate and the Captain of My Soul." Perfect sentiment! I highlighted it by cutting a doily using a punch with the Martha Stewart circle edge punch starter set.
Translucent grunge circles were created by stamping and embossing on vellum before being sewn to the paper.

And the bee is cut and embossed with a Tim Holtz Sizzix die and folder.
Now it's your turn!
What comes to your mind when you think of Witch Kraft?? Join us this week at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog and your project could win a $50 gift voucher to Simon Says Stamp.  We draw a new winner each week. Your project could also be chosen to be featured in our weekly designer spotlight.

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23 comments:

  1. Anita in FranceAugust 25, 2014 at 12:55 AM

    What a fantastic layout, Michelle ... love how you've used the vellum circles to hint at wheels running along the road! Amazing detailing and showcasing of that fab photo! Anita :)

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  2. Suzanne CAugust 25, 2014 at 1:48 AM

    The layout is stunning. I loved looking at the details built into an eye catching layout. The hand stitching was such a lovely detail.

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  3. Andrea Ockey ParrAugust 25, 2014 at 2:38 AM

    Once again you have put together seemingly unrelated elements in a stunning and completely original way! And as always, it's a joy to read through the story behind the project. I totally thought the photo was of a road or a field with tire tread, so that was a neat surprise to find out it was water. Great tie-in with the sentiment (the font of which I adore)!!

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  4. Julie Tucker-WolekAugust 25, 2014 at 6:54 AM

    Wow wow wow! This is gorgeous! LOVING the circles and the stitching!!!!!

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  5. Anna-KarinAugust 25, 2014 at 9:30 AM

    This is gorgeous Michelle! Love all the fabulous elements. The stitched stamped circles are wonderful, love the bee and that special photo.

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  6. email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.comAugust 25, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    Wow! Really cool layout! I love the photo too...so simple but so full of possibility in the open road ahead. I love the combination of stamping and embellishing on your page :)


    *mwah*
    Steph
    Simon Says Stamp!

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  7. Meihsia LiuAugust 25, 2014 at 11:55 AM

    I love the beautiful bee and all the stitches! Such a fun and fabulous creation, Michelle. :)

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  8. SandraAugust 25, 2014 at 12:08 PM

    What a beautiful layout, Michelle! Love the embossed bee and the circles with the stitching is so pretty! Hugs, Sandra

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  9. JoanAugust 25, 2014 at 12:24 PM

    Cool layout. Love the color combination. Nice and fresh looking. Thanks so much.

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  10. AnonymousAugust 25, 2014 at 12:37 PM

    This is gorgeous!!!! I love all the texture!

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  11. Ana K.August 25, 2014 at 12:46 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous...stitches are perfect.....I love your creative mind, Michelle!

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  12. Mona PendletonAugust 25, 2014 at 9:13 PM

    Fabulous project Michelle! Love all the texture and hand stitching! So much detail to enjoy!

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  13. yyamAugust 26, 2014 at 3:17 AM

    Gosh. The design and composition of this piece is perfection. The elements go so well together! Brilliant!

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  14. Connie MercerAugust 27, 2014 at 9:53 AM

    It's great!! Love it all!!!

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  15. wienerhoneymoonersAugust 27, 2014 at 9:06 PM

    Too Clever and TOO Super cool Michelle!!!

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  16. alexandra s.m.August 27, 2014 at 10:35 PM

    spectacularly beautiful and creative like everything you create Michelle!
    I've enjoyed reading your thoughts as well, very interesting!

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  17. DeeptiAugust 27, 2014 at 10:43 PM

    Gorgeous creations and a superb design! Love the beautifully laid out elements on this :)

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  18. RuthAugust 29, 2014 at 3:46 PM

    Love what you done here, all the little techniques and elements used, fabulous! Ruth x

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  19. UnknownAugust 29, 2014 at 4:25 PM

    Brilliant design! I just live that bee! Great for contrast.
    Also, I must thank you for your lovely comment. It is much appreciated. Ingrid xx

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  20. Emma WilliamsAugust 30, 2014 at 4:37 AM

    This is gorgeous, Michelle! I love the stitching, the bee and all the wonderful details and texture which are just a delight to look at! :)

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  21. AnonymousAugust 30, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    this is totally cool! the composition is perfection!!!

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  22. Beulah BeeAugust 30, 2014 at 11:21 PM

    Great composition! Love those translucent grunge circles, the stitching really adds visual interest (very clever), and the astronomical table is the perfect ground. I would be remiss if I didn't say that the insect is bee-u-ti-ful....

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  23. barbarayaya62September 5, 2014 at 12:23 AM

    Great project! i love the new way that you've used the stamps and Tim's dies! FAntastic! barbarayaya

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