Saturday, 19 May 2012

Bird House In My Soul

Ok so I've probably broken some rule of blogging by using a similar title before. But I do kind of like it and I think it kind of fits my Creative Expressions make this week.

A little Birdhouse Shrine to Found Objects.


I've used a few different stamp sets in my shrine, can you guess which ones? 

When first of all there is the Creative Expressions Sam Poole's Umount Birds set which is the DT stamp set this month.


But I've also used the Wendy Vecchi Studio 490 The Voice Of Art Stamp set.


And Creative Expressions Sam Poole's Umount Vintage Typewriter set.


The found objects are some Hessian and cardboard recycled from packaging, an old book page, a watch front and an old key that I recently rusted.

Oh and if any of you guys like your sketching and happen to be in London today (and not visiting me at Hobbycraft in Woking of course!) then pop up to Cass Art in Islington for a free event launching The Art Of Urban Sketching book, which is proving so popular that they had to reprint it - they ran out of the first run that was released in February 2012! I can't wait to get my hands on a copy of this book and I would be at the event myself if I wasn't demoing in Woking, I'll just have to do some Urban Hobbycraft sketching!

Have a lovely Saturday.

Kim




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32 comments:

  1. Faye19 May 2012 at 08:12

    Well, I shall be singing that sing all day now! :) And then I expect I'll be back looking at this A.Mazing project several times too. Wow. xx

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  2. ...the yorkshire fox...19 May 2012 at 08:40

    ...gorgeous birdie house Kim, loVe the natural elements and especially that key!...Mel :)

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  3. Jules19 May 2012 at 09:15

    Hi Kim

    This is just amazing!!!

    Love it very, very much.

    Old keys always intrigue me and I can't help wondering what they might unlock!

    Have a good weekend. How the demonstrations go well (which I am sure they will). Wish I lived nearby!!!

    Love Jules xx

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  4. Irene19 May 2012 at 09:37

    Fabulous Kim, love the colours and details and especially the rusty key!!!

    Hugs, Irene

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  5. Traceyr19 May 2012 at 10:09

    I love all these elements used on this shrine. How did you rust the key, did you just leave it in some water for a while?

    :)

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  6. kissinia19 May 2012 at 11:05

    All my favourite elements are here! Greatly presented by the way, hee-hee! Love this, Kim!

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  7. Sandy19 May 2012 at 11:10

    Wow Kim this is incredible.
    Stunning piece of art. Love the old rusty key.

    Have a lovely weekend my friend. xoxo

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  8. Maarit at Violets Corner19 May 2012 at 11:39

    Fabulous bird house Kim! Love it to bits, it has so many interesting details.

    Warm hugs
    Maarit

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  9. Desire Fourie19 May 2012 at 12:28

    Beautiful creation as always.
    Hugs
    Desíre
    DS4J DT Member
    Doing Life

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  10. Sandi19 May 2012 at 13:10

    oh this is fab, the color are rich and yummy and I love the way you used that key, hugs

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  11. Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans19 May 2012 at 14:00

    Very creative use of the stamps Kim, love it, so natural looking and the rusty key is perfect. Tracy x

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  12. Brenda Brown19 May 2012 at 18:18

    A fabulous birdhouse Kim. I love the contrast of the red with the browns and black and the way you have used your elements to create the look is so appealing.
    It was fabulous meeting up with you today at Woking and to have a chat. I am looking forward to playing with my watercolour markers.
    I hope you had a good day and have fun at Staples Corner tomorrow. xox

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  13. Carole19 May 2012 at 19:46

    wow your bird house is fabulous ! love the 'rusty' key too :)

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  14. Unknown19 May 2012 at 22:33

    You mean there are rules to blogging...oh heck!

    Love the key, rusty metal is one of favourite things.

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  15. Michelle Gregory19 May 2012 at 22:35

    i found you via La-De-Dah. i'm a new art journaler. i love your art.

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  16. Wendy19 May 2012 at 23:11

    Absolutely fabulous Kim, love the rusty key.
    Wendy xx

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  17. sue law20 May 2012 at 00:09

    Wow, everything looks fab together!!!
    Suex

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  18. hazel20 May 2012 at 10:01

    This is fabulous Kim - so creative, I love it.
    xxx Hazel.

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  19. Rachel20 May 2012 at 17:34

    Fab project Kim, I love the colours and textures. Hope you're having a good weekend. Wedgie xxx

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  20. maxine20 May 2012 at 20:33

    Hi Kim this is stunning x

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  21. Mary J20 May 2012 at 21:07

    WOW! You always create such original art, Kim! lvoe this honey!

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  22. Terry20 May 2012 at 21:10

    Kim, I just love this bird house and all of it's charm! The rusted key is not only clever, but so awesome! Hope you are having a great Sunday!

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  23. Deb Neerman20 May 2012 at 21:42

    WoWzA, this is a truly FAB-you-lous creation!! So creative and cool ... and very inspiring!

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  24. Fliss20 May 2012 at 22:13

    Hi Kim, your bird house is absolutely gorgeous with all the amazing stamping and detail.
    Many thanks too for your lovely comment on my steampunk creation which I really appreciate - so kind of you.
    Hugs, Fliss xx

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  25. Lisa Somerville21 May 2012 at 01:22

    Love the birdhouse! Fab colors, wonderful rusted key embellie!

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  26. Dottie21 May 2012 at 02:16

    So glad you visited my blog so I could find yours. I love your bird shrine. The colors, the design, and the texture from all the elements you used are wonderful. Birds are one of my favorite images to use in my art. Look forward to following your journey!

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  27. Mona Pendleton21 May 2012 at 05:07

    What a cute project Kim! Love the little birdhouse shrine!

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  28. SusanLotus21 May 2012 at 05:20

    Lovely birdhouse!
    I browzed your page and saw that you are making so much beautiful artwork!

    Have a nice day!

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  29. Eileen21 May 2012 at 06:28

    Just blown away by your talent... beautiful, gorgeous work as always. Thank you soooo much for the lovely comment you have left on my blog xxx

    Eileen xx

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  30. Jeany22 May 2012 at 10:19

    great KIm!!!

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  31. Sue Lelli 24 May 2012 at 03:18

    OOOH! Kim, I just LOVE this! That bird and the house are amazing and that key is a true find! FAB creation!

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  32. Mandy Chilvers29 May 2012 at 08:26

    this is so inspiring Kim.

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