Saturday 18 June 2011

All Mapped Out... **Giveaway!**

Goodly Morning... tis a fine day indeed for a giveaway... namely, this ATC that I have made plus a few goodies too... more of that later :O)) The ATC base is made from mountboard that was cut using the Alterations ATC & Corners die, which is such a useful die because I love to use mountboard for my ATC bases... no more cutting with a Stanley Knife! I stamped the Europe Map background onto the base using Claudine Hellmuth Studio Traditional Tan paint to create a resist. Once this was dry, I used Peeled Paint and Faded Jeans Distress Stains, dabbing them over the map, the green for the land and blue for the sea. I spritzed with water, dabbed with a paper towel to take off the excess and gave it a zap with the heatgun.




I used three of the new Crowns, lined them up on the acrylic block and stamped using black Archival Ink. I then popped a gorgeous Idea-ology Crown, from the Regal Adornments set, over the top of the bottom stamped crown. The sentiment was stamped onto cardstock that had been stamped with the Map background and Faded Jeans Distress Stains - this gives a lovely subtle smudgey image. The sentiment was popped behind a little bookplate and attached with brads.



Finally, I used White Dabber to cover the Philosophy Tag so it went into the recesses, then removed the excess with a paper towel. This was attached by Jump Ring to a Hinge Clip. I used the black Archival inkpad to swish around the edge of the ATC to bring the whole design in together.



Now, onto the giveaway! Here's the prize... This ATC, along with the Crowning Glory Stamp Set, the Europe Map Background Stamp, Round The World Stamp and the new Travelling Words Set... plus the Kling On to mount the stamps onto. Here are the stamps:






To be in with a chance of winning, all you need to do is leave me a comment on this post and one name will be drawn at random and announced on Sunday 3rd July 2011. Thanks for looking... have a fab weekend!! TTFN

Hels x

96 comments:

esther ward said...

this makes me feel I could travel the world ! love it thanks

Marianne said...

Wow, this is one hell of an ATC. What a lovely piece of art. I really love it. Great colours and lovely stamps and embellishments. Thanks for the chance of winning.
xx Marianne from http://Mariannesblogje.blogspot.com

paperpapier said...

simply artistic beyond doubt...! wonderful creation!

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

Wonderful ATC, so much detail in such a small space, great piece. Tracy x

Esther said...

Hels - you are amazing! I really love this ATC, packed with so many technniques. The giveaway is amazing too!!

SannaS said...

gorgeous atc!! brilliant!! =)
hugs, SannaS

Tigs said...

Love the colours you've used, everything just goes together so well. Thanks for the chance to win it (and some other goodies too!)

Glennis F said...

wow - this is so fabulous - thanks for the chance to win

Asia King (aka Joanna K) said...

Absolutely lovin' this ATC!!! And please, put my name in the hat for the giveaway ;)) Thanks for a chance to win! xx

Kathy Eddy said...

Fabulous atc and you gals just have to pick me!!! I love that map stamp and the entire goodie package! So many wonderful details on this!

Saskia said...

Great ATC, love the way you coloured the Europe stamp. Wonderful give away too, someone will be spoiled big time!

Maggie said...

Fab ATC Hels and fabby prizes too, fingers crossed for the draw

Maggie

Larisa said...

Very beautiful ATC! I am mad about them, and I always look at anothers to make them how. This one is fantastic! I wish I had all these stamps too to create and play with them))
Thanks for nice giveaway! )))
hugs. Larisa. xx

Anonymous said...

Man, how do you get so much on to a ATC, Hels? The stamping and inking for the Europe map is outstanding. Thanks

Claire said...

love all the techniques used on this atc! its amazing. lovely stamp mix too. c x

Kathi said...

Love the ATC. You do such wonderful work, Thanks for sharing with us.

Kat said...

wow Hel's,
you blow my mind,
this is an amazing ATC,
I love that you stamped the map with paint to create the resist,
(something I would never in a million years have thought to do)
that one's going in my memory bank, lol
fab, fab, fab.
Kat.

Crafting Queen said...

Wonderful ATC, love the background.

Helen said...

Whata great ATC - and I love that map! Would love a chance to win, so count me in!

The Craft Cupboard Under the Stairs said...

Hels - This giveaway is awesome. I would love to own an original Hels! Your work is truly amazingQ

Debbie said...

I love this. Thank you for sharing your talent. I would love to get is.

Debbie P

Elaine said...

Love your ATC. A map stamp is the next on my list of stamps to buy so thanks for the chance to win one...and your tag of course!!

Karen said...

Gorgeous, gorgeous ATC! I love the resist effect, and all the bits and bobs add so much texture and interest. Lovely work! Thanks for the chance to win such a beautiful ATC, and great stamps as well! An embarrassment of riches for the lucky winner.

Anonymous said...

What a fantastic tag, I love it. Haven't got the ATC die yet, but looks like it's now on the list!

donna said...

Your ATC is divine! The giveaway is amazing. I will have my fingers crossed...Donna

Jennie -The Artistic Stamper said...

That is one seriously gorgeous ATC, and just wishing I could join in the giveaway :))

frazzled2day said...

stunning art work as always Hels my sweetie!!! Would luuuuuuuurve to get my mitts on it & the stash lol :0)

Rachelxx said...

Just gorgeous! :-) So detailed & love the colour.

Kirsten Alicia said...

Stunning ATC, it's definitely a work of art. And what an amazing giveaway! Thanks so much for giving us the chance to win.

Gillian .... said...

Fantastic project Hels, love the shading of inks to define land & sea. Gorgeous stamp sets, love those crowns.

Lorraine said...

wow this is stunning i would love to put it on my wall thankyou for the chance of winning xx

Dawn said...

Love the stamps and what you have done with your atc, I have yet to try and make one , such a small space, it's beautiful

Fiona said...

Great ATC Hels - love the colours you've chosen to work with the metal... and what an awesome prize!

denisefenton2 said...

WOW, your ATC is fantstic. love the detail and using Tim's goodies the world is your oyster.

yvette said...

love the crowns, they look fabulous

Mariannes gjenbruk said...

I love travelthemed stamps! I love your work Hels;-)

Scrapping4fun said...

Just what I need for my holiday journal!!!

Ink Art Designs said...

Hi Hels, gorgeous ATC! the colours work really well together. A very generous give-away too (some of my fav stamps that I check out every now and then)..fingers croxxed
Dot xxx

Lisa said...

Woohoo, gorgeousness and more gorgeousness! Lovely stuff Hels!!

Tuire Flemming said...

Your ATC is great! And those new stamps are gorgeous! Hope to win...

Emma E said...

Another fab creation - love it! Makes me want to go play with paint ...!

margaret said...

Hi Hels

Lovely ATCs and stamps. Really like the stamps could find lots of uses for these. Hope I am lucky.

Margaret

Fuchsia said...

Awesome ATC !
Such a lot of detail that fits perfectly :)

Jayne C said...

Fabulous ATC...I just LOVE it!! Thanks for chance of winning it...and other booty, too!! x

Unknown said...

Wow-fantastic-I love those stamps, especially the map of Europe!
And inspiring ATC too!

jo said...

That is one stunning ATC which unfortunately has just given me a huge shopping list LOL!! Thanks for the chance to win!

Carmen said...

Oh I just love how you've inked that map. Gorgeous. Thank you for the chance to win this, bet it looks even more stunning up close.

Chris said...

Wow amazing giveaway, love it all and would love fot it to come and live with me :)

Scattychick said...

Love the ATC and the stamps are lovely thanks for this chance at a giveaway :)

flutterbycrafter said...

Wow, what a fantastic ATC, love it, but then I love all your work Hels. Thanks for the chance to win the blog candy, super stash going on there.

Tanya said...

Awesome ATS Hels!
And amazing giveaway!
Thanks for the chance to win this beautiful stamps! I'm big stampoholic and would like to be the lucky winner :)
Thanks!!!!!!!!

Claire said...

Stunning ATC, I love it! Awesome giveaway too!

sixofone aka Leah said...

What an amazing ATC. So much detail

Maggie said...

Gorgeous ATC, thanks for the chance to win!

Daniele said...

oohhh thanks for the chance to win one of Hels amazin' atcs...ubber talented
hugs

pange said...

super stamps and atc lets hope it wings its way to me

chrissy o said...

great stamps and atc's
love them all
chrissy o
xx

Meggymay said...

Wow, fabulous ATC so much details.
Thanks for the chance to win it.

Jinny Holt said...

Fantabulous ATC. You gotta love those stamps .

Thanks for the chance of winning

Jinny :~)

Suzanne C said...

Gorgeous ATC! Fabulous details!

pearshapedcrafting said...

Not only a beautiful ATC but a chance to win the stamps too! Thanks for the chance!

craftimamma said...

Fabulous work as always Hels and who wouldn't want one of your originals. The stamps are not bad either, lol! Would love to have those in my collection.

Hugs
Lesley x

Janeyc49 said...

What an ATC !! gorgeous. So much detail in such a small space. Loving the candy too. Fingers xd.

LisaVeronica said...

lovely! thank you! ♥

Patricia said...

What a BEAUTIFUL ATC!!!!
Loveley CANDY!!!!
I crossed my fingers..... LOVE to win it!
Greetz Patricia

fatmonica said...

What an absolutely fablous ATC-there's so much attention to detail-stunning!Thanks for the chance of winning this super candy!

Vee said...

I just love your ATC - such attention to detail. Simply stunning!
Veexx

Yvonne said...

Gorgeous ATC, Hels! You never disappoint :)

Thanks for the chance to win these lovely stamps!

ScrappyDandyDoo said...

What a gorgeous ATC -so much to look at!!
I would love to win those stamps too :D
Thanks for the opportunity,
Julie xx

Sid said...

Fantastic ATC Hels !! Loving the colours & what a fab givaway too !!

minnie_mac said...

Gorgeous ATC. Loved all those techniques and wonderful stamp sets.

Marilyn

li-bee-ti said...

Gorgeous!
And an amazing giveaway! I'd love to to win it.
Thanks for the chance.

Anikraft said...

Beautiful ATC, love it. Who wouldnt want these stamps, thanks for the chance of winning! Anika x

Valerie said...

the ATC is NEAT! Very nice indeed. Would love to try the technique. Hope to win. :)

Mandy Charlton, Photographer, Writer, Blogger said...

gorgeous ATC, makes me feel inspired for summer travel and related crafty projects

Stampersue said...

WOW Hels your ATC is so brill so much detail in such a little space. Another fantastic creation from your fair hands and offering this amazing candy as well. Thanks for the chance.

Stampersue

X

StampDancer said...

This is a very cool ATC! Love these stamps also!

queenb2u said...

So much to look at with all of the details. I love the ATC. Thanks for the chance to win.

Neil said...

Fabulous work as always, love all the stamps you used too!

B. Nguyen said...

Beautiful job, tfs! And awesome blog candy!

Nicki121986@hotmail.com

Alison Horne said...

Hi, georgeous work. Also good to be reminded that acrylic paint makes a great resist and we don't always have to resort to embossing. There is so much on this I didnt realise it was an itty bitty ATC.loving the stamps. off to use inspiration!

Lynn W. said...

What a lovely ATC Hels! Those stamps look really useful too.

Lynn Wild

PsyPenguin said...

Fab ATC! I love the way you've used the map stamp xx

Renate Schenter said...

So much to look at one ATC, a wonderful work. I like the map-stamp and also the crones. Thanks for the chance to win it!

Karenliz Henderson said...

Wonderful ATC. I love the map and they way you used the distress inks to color it. What beautiful tiny piece of art to add to my collection!

Silvia(Barnie) said...

This ATC is breathtaking, great colors and elements.

sharon said...

That's one amazing ATC. I would be overjoyed to it add to my collection if I were the lucky winner. The stamps would be the icing on the cake :-)

Babe O'Mara said...

What a lovely piece of art. Simply fabulous. Thanks for chance to win some candy.

Babe
youiesmom@att.net

gerdavriens said...

This is a great inspiration! Thanks for the chance of winning those wonderful items!!

Morti said...

oooh, they are divine stamps! The ATC is gorgeous too, and very inspirational!

GlitteryKatie said...

OOoh these are gorgeous- I LOVE them all but the earth hot air balloon is cool and rather steampunk!!!

Sue Campbell said...

This is great.Blue's my fav colour as well.I've just got some of the embellishments you've used.I think these are going to be one of my favs!Love the stamps too

Jenny J said...

Love them, would love to have them :-)
Jenny

Fiona said...

Fab map background, and love the crown on crown effect. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

Annette Goodey said...

What a great ATC - love the colour and the crowns!
Thanks for the chance to win such yummy stash.

Annette

Laura said...

Not surprising there are so many interested parties! Well here is another one. Fingers crossed.