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Friday 4 September 2020

I Chose Art

Hello Crafty Friends
It's time for the New Challenge over at
and I thought I would do something a little different.


I brought back a door hanger from a hotel I stayed at
while in Dublin UK and as it hangs on the door to my play room
I decided to do a template of it and make it a bit more 'me'
hence I went with a Scottish Theme with the Thistle and colours.
Of course I added a few dragonflies
 as I love the Outlander Series.
  Here's how it started with a template from this this -  to finish like this!

Started my background with 
Lindy's Sprays and Powders
using the same mediums for my thistle die cut.
then cutting out the Italian Flourish doily from Cherry Lynn
to add to the side and coloured with Lindy's Spray.
My dragonflies are from Visible Image 
as is the words 'I Choose'
'Art' Word from That's Crafty. Added some stamping from
Visible Image around the edges and touches of stenciling
with transparent matt texture paste
 adding colour with Art Alchemy Heather Hills Wax.
Stenciled the background with
white texture paste from Tim's Speckles.
Popped my thistle after adding sprinkles of
Heather Flower Soft on the head and 
falling down to the bottom.
Finished with a variegated purple bow.

Pop over and see what my
Talented Team Mates, our New Designer 
the very talented Tracey
(Big Welcome to the Team)
 and Guest Marina created this month.
Be inspired and come join us.
Thanks for dropping in.
Till next time Cherrio from





12 comments:

Cathy said...

What a wonderful idea! Love your door hanger Ina, the purple thistle is gorgeous, Cathy x

Shona Erlenborn said...

Oh Ina! You know I just love this! The colors, the textures, the thistle! Thanks for the tutorial!

*Vicki* said...

Well how clever to recycle the door hanger! I just love that and your beautiful design with the sprays and colors! Stunning project!

Becca Cruger said...

Well this would definitely dress up any door! So inky and perfect!

Judy McKay said...

Beautiful project Ina. Stunning elements. Have a creative week. Judy

Tracey@Hotchpotchcreations said...

Oh Ina what a grand idea for that door hanger to use it as a template. Lovely to see the beautiful thistle take centre stage amongst your shimmering Lindy spray background. I hope this now replaces the Do Not Disturb on the door handle of your playroom? Fabulous!! Hugs Tracey xx
P.S I'll second that regarding.. Outlander, awesome viewing.

Let's Art Journal said...

Wow, what an amazing transformation! I love the gorgeous thistle design and colours, the sprays and powders blended so beautifully 😀. Happy September! Hugs, Jo x

Andree said...

A lovely tag Ina. A gorgeous colour palette, fabulous textures and wonderful details xx

lostinpaper said...

Och Aye, tis bonny Ina!

Mac Mable said...

You know I am going to love this Ina....And I do!!! Glorious mixed media and gloriously Scottish, full of texture, colour and so very unique x.

Lys said...

Great project with a depth I love, as well as the colours you chose. The thistle is beautiful!

Loll said...

WOW! LOVE your door hanger Ina. It's is an amazing piece of art and will look lovely hanging on your craft room door! I just love the idea of the hanger so that you will see it every time you go in and out of your room. The colours are gorgeous and I love the images you've used. The thistle is BEAUTIFUL! Great work! xx