In 1578, underground tombs containing the remains of thousands of Christian martyrs were discovered in Rome
Read more"Once Upon A Midnight Dreary" with RELICS & ARTIFACTS® Ambassador Sherry Matthews
So who's excited about our new Literary Hauntings Challenge? I definitely am! I've made "no bones" about the fact that I am frequently inspired by works of poetry and literature. You might even say I've "pondered over many a quaint & curious volume of forgotten lore."
Add to that my love of Halloween and it's no surprise that I am a fan of Edgar Allen Poe. His words evoke imagery that rap, tap, tap on the door of my imagination! This piece is an homage to Poe's The Raven.
Hope you will all join in on the spooky fun of our #RALiteraryHauntings Challenge!
Materials:
Relics & Artifacts® Ancient Soul
Relics & Artifacts® Troubador
VerDay Paint Set
Apoxie Sculpt
DecoArt acrylics
reproduction iron doorknocker
"Dreamer" with RELICS & ARTIFACTS Ambassador Sherry Matthews
"So come with me where dreams are born, and time is never planned. Just think of happy things, and your heart will fly on wings, forever." ~ Peter Pan
All you poets and artists
With your creative vibes
Musicians & Makers-
You are my tribe!
Congratulations my friends!
You've earned your wings!
For each of you is
a dreamer of dreams!
You're braver than brave!
That's truer than true!
All you thinkers of things,
This medal's for YOU!
~Sherry Westfall Matthews
Materials:
Relics & Artifacts® Ancient Soul
Relics & Artifacts® Medallion
DecoArt acrylics
E6000
Jewelry making supplies
Word tile
"What If You Fly?" with RELICS & ARTIFACTS® Ambassador Sherry Matthews and CANVAS CORP BRANDS
Poetry and art are some of the world's earliest forms of self-expression. In my mind, one of the greatest benefits of creating either art or poetry is the ability to inspire others- to think, to create, to feel.
For this collaboration with Canvas Corp Brands, we were given the theme of "Something Old, Something New".
Poetry and visual arts ARE both old and new, from the classics to the modern masters. The poem which inspired this piece has a timeless message but was written by a young poet while still in her teens, Erin Hanson. This is my inspiration in her words:
"There is a freedom waiting for you,
on the breezes of the sky,
And you ask "What if I fall?"
Oh but my darling,
What if you FLY?"
--Erin Hanson
Don't forget about our giveaway! Keep reading below for more details on how to be entered to win.
Here is all you need to do. Be sure to use #RACCBmatchup so that we can track you down!
-Leave a comment here on any or all of the Match Up Posts during the month of July with Relics & Artifacts® and CCB. You can leave one on each post for more chances to win.
-And/or leave a comment on the CCB Facebook page.
-And/or leave a comment on any of the CCB Instagram posts where you see any of the projects from the CCB team or the RA team.
Feel the urge to join the addiction that is Relics & Artifacts®? Take a look in the Sandra Evertson shop and stock up. You can also join our Relics & Artifacts® Tribe on Facebook and be inspired by fellow creatives in the best creative group on the web!
Be sure to follow along by searching #RACCBmatchup too. If you love what you see and would like to join our Facebook group, the CCB Collective, just click the link and ask to join today. We would love to have you!
Materials list:
Relics & Artifacts® Papillon
Relics & Artifacts® Ancient Soul II w/ wood support
Relics & Artifacts® Archangels
Canvas Corp Brands 3x3 canvas canvas
Tattered Angels Glimmer Glaze saffron
Tattered Angels High Impact paint olive
Tattered Angels High Impact paint turquoise
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist Nougat
Naturally Aged Kit - Marble (precious stone)
burlap
ICE Resin
scrap lumber
hinge
E6000
"Old Soul" with RELICS & ARTIFACTS® Ambassador Monica Downing and CANVAS CORP BRANDS
Today, we have our first Ambassador project for our match up with Canvas Corps Brands!
Monica ushers in this collaboration in true Relics & Artifacts® style with this jaw dropper! Let's hear the inspiration and story straight from her!
This piece was created for our Collaboration with Canvas Corp Brands. When I received my package I knew what I wanted to do. Creating this piece, I was imagining reading the story inside the pages of this old vintage book.
The story of a sailor turned pirate. A pirate who fell in love with a beautiful mermaid. The mermaid followed his travels all across the ocean’s of the world. One adventure after another they fell deeper in love.
As he aged over the years, she remained young and beautiful and magical, as did their love. The pirate and the mermaid spent the last of the pirate's days together, away from the rest of the world.
The pirate saved the mermaid’s tears in an old glass vial to be buried with him as a way to keep her forever love.
Monica has also put together a Snapguide tutorial so that you may recreate your own inspired story of love.
Don't forget that there's a giveaway at the end of this month!
Here is all you need to do. Be sure to use #RACCBmatchup so that we can track you down!
-Leave a comment here on any or all of the Match Up Posts during the month of July with Relics & Artifacts® and CCB. You can leave one on each post for more chances to win.
-And/or leave a comment on the CCB Facebook page.
-And/or leave a comment on any of the CCB Instagram posts where you see any of the projects from the CCB team or the RA team.
Feel the urge to join the addiction that is Relics & Artifacts®? Take a look in the Sandra Evertson shop and stock up. You can also join our Relics & Artifacts® Tribe on Facebook and be inspired by fellow creatives in the best creative group on the web!
Be sure to follow along by searching #RACCBmatchup too. If you love what you see and would like to join our Facebook group, the CCB Collective, just click the link and ask to join today. We would love to have you!
Supply List:
Relics & Artifacts® Ancient Soul
Relics & Artifacts® Spirit Treasures
Canvas Corp 5x7 Stretched Natural Canvas
Canvas Corp Burlap Sheet
7Gypsies Architextres 12x12 Paper -Floral Guide
7Gypsies Architextures 12x12 Paper – Old Window
Tattered Angels Chalkboard Paint – Seven Seas
Tattered Angels Plain Jane Simply Sheer Gold Rim
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist – Autumn Nights
Ice Resin Iced Enamels- Gold Glitz
Ice Resin Iced Enamels – Raspberry
Ice Resin Iced Enamels – Ivory
Ten Seconds Studio Verday Paint
Heavy Modeling Paste
Crackle Paste
Vintage Tin
Vintage Crochet Doily
Vintage Book Paper
Copper Sheet
Chain
Glass Bottle
Metal Ribbon
Day 5 with That's Crafty! and "The Heart, Unveiled" with RELICS & ARTIFACTS® Ambassador Sherry Matthews
We are beginning the home stretch in our week-long party with That's Crafty! What do you all think of both groups of rock stars so far? It's been such a great feast for the eyes so far, so why stop now? Today, we have Sherry Matthews with a piece that will cut straight to your heart not only visually buy symbolically as well.
No beam outshines light from within one's soul,
Nor reflects more purely of words, yet told,
Nothing more powerful than the gilded hold,
That the heart has, once revealed.
No gift is greater than given attention,
No treasure more precious than love's first mention,
No act more heroic than the promised intention,
That the heart gives, once unveiled.
What a provocative and beautiful poem and piece! Be sure to swing by the That's Crafty! blog to see what Fliss Goodwin has in store for you and remember to leave a comment on each day to be entered to win the prize at the end of the celebration!
Materials:
Relics & Artifacts® Ancient Soul
Relics & Artifacts® Chivalry
Relics & Artifacts® Dresden Trim, wrought iron (gold)
Relics & Artifacts Bohemian Jewels, aquamarine
Apoxie Sculpt
That's Crafty Surfaces, Acrylic Uprights-Arch (pack of 3)
That's Crafty Dinky Stencils, Moroccan background (TC069)
Viva! Mirror paint
Gilder's Paste(antique gold, german silver)
E6000 glue
Fabric glue
DecoArt Elegant Finish Paint in "Emperor's Gold"
DecoArt Acrylic Paint Black
Modelling paste, palette knife
Dremel tool, carving bit
Sari fabric scrap
Wood chess pieces
"My Muse" with RELICS & ARTIFACTS® Ambassador Sherry Matthews
" I used to think I was the strangest person in the world but then I thought there are so many people in the world, there must be someone just like me who feels bizarre and flawed in the same ways I do. I would imagine her and imagine that she must be out there thinking of me too.
Read moreHalloween Rhinestone Paved Skulls
WIP Halloween Rhinestone Paved Skulls... I'm working on a second one and am going to clip them to this vintage pair of Oscar de la Renta velvet slippers so I can have a pretty pair of kicks to wear giv'n out candy! I used Relics & Artifacts® Ancient Soul skull # 941703. www.sandraevertson.com
