Each month I've been choosing a piece of unused stash to try out with a view to keeping it or moving it on, and for March I've picked the Sizzix Filmstrip Frames die.
This is one of the first dies I purchased and I think I was swept along with all the amazing shapes I could cut out with my new machine!
I think this is definitely one to move along rather than keep - I've struggled to find a way of fitting it in to my style of working. However, I've enjoyed making this page and fitting the die into my winter garden theme - this is my farewell to it!
I used cream card for the filmstrip die and inked it with Black Soot and Walnut distress inks to give it a softer, more aged look.
I am linking up with Julia over at What's On Your Work Desk Wednesday.
Thank you Julia for your dedication and hard work in getting this wonderful group together each week- I know Jan will do a first class job taking over the helm as and when needed over the coming months - sending love and hugs your way.
Thank you Julia for your dedication and hard work in getting this wonderful group together each week- I know Jan will do a first class job taking over the helm as and when needed over the coming months - sending love and hugs your way.
Ooh, that's different! I think the colours you've used on the film strip have made it blend very well...any darker and it wouldn't have looked right. Gorgeous colours and textures as always!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words, lovely gal - I can't do brain surgery but I can help this way...
Hugs, LLJ 11 xx
Morning Diana. This is lovely - but, yes, very different from much of your work. I love the little pieces inside the slide frames. It's great.
ReplyDeleteTake care. God bless.
Margaret #16
Hi Diana, I have to admit, somewhat sheepishly, to also having that die- along with the ticket strip. Both seemed like a good idea at the time! However, I do love how you used it, and it had possibly set a little seed germinating on how I could maybe use it. Don't suppose you have the ticket die to get creative with do you, rofl! Have a great week, Hugs Shaz #19xxx
ReplyDeleteYou make everything look so cool! Are you sure you want to get rid of it? Before you do, I would cut a few more shapes out of it. You never know when you might need a film strip again! I personally love that die and what you did with it! Happy WOYWW! zsuzsa #41
ReplyDeleteI love your winter garden. The filmstrip gives it that wonderful contrast. It looks very vintage.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day.
Diane - WOYWW #32
I LOVE the very artistic way in which you used the film strip die. The colors, textures and detailing are amazing. Happy WOYWW!
ReplyDeleteYou have such brilliant ideas and carry them out so well.
ReplyDeleteseriously you're getting rid of this die, I love it and the page you created with it. I must admit I admire the fact that you're able to decide to get rid of some things, I can't. Happy WOYWW, Vicky#9
ReplyDeleteWonderful! I must admit I have that one or something similar and have yet to use it. Your design looks wonderful - perfect for it.
ReplyDeleteSharon K #45
I love that you are giving the die a last happy hoo rah!
ReplyDeleteI really like what you did with it.... so pretty.
Karen x
So elegant, ethereal, and creative! This is jaw dropping gorgeous. Hugs, Autumn
ReplyDeleteI love the film strip and the whole page. I would love to know where to get a die of the film strip. Awesome everything!!!
ReplyDeletewell I think it looks fab - I'd be tempted to keep it a bit longer! great page you've created. Helen #1
ReplyDeleteI love it! I can't say what it is but it makes me think of Paris. Thanks for sharing, Max #49 :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to use this die.... the aging you gave it, and the images are absolute perfection! I hope this indicates as well that your part of the world is moving into Spring and saying goodby to Winter! We've bit more snow on the way, but I can see we are inching our way toward the new season. I can't wait to see what your new garden will bring! xxx Lynn
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing I love the soft colours you have used in it and the snow looks so delicate hugs Nikki 41
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking! I really like this tone on tone look plus the texture. But it's the layout I think that I like best.
ReplyDeleteNo !!! I'm screaming down the line here, don't get rid of the die, its fabulous or if you do can you cut me some strips first please Diana. I think its got potential.
ReplyDeleteI see what you mean about it not being your style though.
Can I ask a question, do you work in one book or have a few on the go ? I so need to visit you Diana there is so much I would love to know about your work. Not that I'm nosey or anything haha.
Lynn xx
Though I understand that you are saying about the film strip not really being your style of die, - what you have done with it here is brilliant! I love the stamped images peeping through the openings and the way the other elements are arranged around it. Another stunning, stunning addition to your winter garden collection. You always totally inspire me, this is another brilliant project!!
ReplyDeleteGood morning and belated WOYWW. I just sat and looked at your winter garden picture and said this is so beautiful and I love how the film strip and the embellishments used. Have a fantastic week. Hugs~Anne L#36
ReplyDeleteI've looked at this die but couldn't figure out how I'd really use it. I love your layout! You've captured the winter garden very nicely. Creative Blessings! Kelly #53
ReplyDeleteWhat an imaginative use of the filmstrip die, Diana. You've got some lovely contrast there too. It's great.
ReplyDeleteHappy belated WOYWW,
Shoshi #31
Thanks for your return visit, Diana, and for your kind words! I need to get into the studio and have another grand tidy-up before I can start work in there again, and I'm looking forward to exploring my new stamps and dies. I've also got another kitty page to do in my art journal - the background is done but I haven't yet got round to doing it. Oh dear, your poor fingers - I think hot glue would be even more painful than repeated pressure on steel strings! I did some more today and it went really well - I'm really getting there now, I think, and they are much less painful now - they just look horrendous! I am actually looking forward to singing in public again as it's been so long, and this is another milestone in the process of getting my life back, which is just great. I've always enjoyed doing it especially when it blesses people.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a great week too.
Shoshi x
I love the way you worked this in! I agree, it's hard to see how it would fit in with your usual style, but it's a good way to introduce or wrap up a collection, with small thumbnail or detail "snapshots" of the pieces or themes that are contained.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely page, although I can see that the filmstrip would be limiting, especially since your work is usually so organic. I really love what you did with it, the little individual scenes and those wonderfully little fluffy white flowers. But I can see how I also would feel kind of " okay, been there, done that" about it.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful finale to the Winter Garden chapter - such lovely textures and soft colour tones.
ReplyDeleteAlison x