Hey everyone! Wow, has this summer flown by or what? I can’t believe we are moving into the last month of summer! It’s been a fun summer so far filled with creative adventures and loads of Inspiration from the Inspiration Team, Team ATB and all of you sharing your art with us in the Art with Heart Challenges. Today I’ll be recapping all of the amazing Sizzix projects created for the Red, White and Beautiful Challenge and announcing the winner and Top 3! There’s lot’s to see so let’s get started.
The Inspiration Team never ceases to amaze when it comes to creativity! These gals are constantly coming up with new and innovative ways to create with my Sizzix dies. Check out the links below for all of the Red, White and Beautiful Sizzix projects created by my Inspiration Team this month.
Canning Jar Banner by Rina Gonzales
Candy Drawer Mail Box by Michelle Zerull
Red, White and Blue Floral Centerpiece by Donna Budzynski
Window Box Mini-Album by Anna-Karin Evaldsson
Jubilee Artist Trading Block by Tracy Evans
And now for a few never-before seen projects from the Inspiration Team!
Amy Bowerman created this fun Coaster Cocktail Banner using my Cupcake Stand Die. How clever and cute to boot!
Stop by Plucking Daisies for a step by step tutorial on how to create one yourself!
Shelly Hickox is sharing a BEAUTIFUL bees-wax Artist Trading Block. It’s quite breathtaking isn’t it?
Stop by Shelly’s blog to see more of this lovely ATB!
It’s “Time” for more amazing ATB’s like this magnificent Time Piece Artist Trading Block by Tracy Evans.
You will definitely want to make time to visit Tracy’s Blog for more details on this charming ATB.
While we are on the subject of Amazing Artist Trading Blocks our sister team Team ATB has REALLY outdone themselves this month! Prepare yourself for an ATB extravaganza! Wow! Such creativity and innovation here!
Follow the links to see all of the amazing Artist Trading Blocks created by Team ATB…
Hot Air Balloon Party Favor Artist Trading Block by Pam Bray
Wedding Cake Artist Trading Block by Pam Bray
Patriotic ATB Tower by Lisa Hoel
Sewing Themed ATB Tower by Lisa Hoel
Money Box Artist Trading Block by Anne Redfern
Alice in Wonderland Tea Box ATB by Oxana Moupasiridou
Red, White and Beautiful Artist Trading Block by Claudine Criner
And the winner of the Art with Heart Red, White and Beautiful Challenge is…
Julia Aston who created this stunning “Star Student” Artist Trading Block! Isn’t it a beauty?
Stop by Julia’s blog for more details on this fabulous Artist Trading Block.
Congratulations Julia! Please email amy (at) pluckingdaisies (dot) com with your shipping info.
As always, ALL of the challenge entries were fantastic you are a talented bunch! This is the hardest thing I do each month…choosing only 3. It gets harder and harder with each passing challenge…whew! Here’s the Top 3 in no particular order…
JP Scraps created this “Red, White and BEAUTIFUL” mixed media canvas.
Stop by JP Scraps blog to learn more about this lovely project!
I love a clever upcycling project and Noreen Doll delivers with this fun dimensional star created from a Soda can!
You won’t want to miss Noreen’s easy to follow tutorial on how to create your own!
Be still my heart! This tag by Manila Guerilla is just bursting with creative dimension!
If you enjoy inspirational Tag Art run don’t walk on over to Manilla Guerilla to see this gorgeous tag and more!
A big thank you to all who shared their Art with Heart this month, the Inspiration Team and Team ATB! We have some fun surprises in store for you in August so stay tuned for our next challenge starting Tuesday August 5th.
Eileen
Congrats Julia!! Way to go and what a wonderful ATB!! All the projects were nicely done.
Claudine- I am coming out your way to Simple Pleasures! Hope to see you 🙂
Fabulous projects by everyone and huge congratulations to the lovely Julia! The top three are wonderful creations too. Congratulations to all the winners. Anne x
Anne- these projects are getting better and better- I agree! Thanks for your kind support of the Art with Heart Challenges…
So surprised and excited to find my project was chosen the winner this month! Thank you all so much – and congrats to the others – all of the projects were lovely!
Congrats Julia- that project was just beautiful- so festive and summery. Thanks for entering the Challenge!
All the wonderful creativity! Thanks so much for the honor of being a top 3. 🙂
Thanks for entering and please come back!
Hi Eileen, Thanks for mentioning my Aluminum Can Star. I knew it was way simpler than all these other gorgeous creations, but thought I would share it anyway. Fantastic ideas!
Thanks for the recognition and my compliments to all the artists who created projects for this challenge–each and every one was truly inspirational!
Congratulations Julia for a simply awesome ATB! Also way to go to the top three all your creations rocked!!! 🙂
Yes, congrats to all! Love seeing your work!
Congrats to all – such fab creations! I didn’t get a chance to enter this time – time ran out with me, but I’ll be back! X