This week we'd like to challenge you to use bottletops. As you can see here they're very versatile (although I confess to having only recently discovered them) ...
They make excellent frames - as in my assemblage where I used one on the back wall, and Linda used one to make this very pretty charm.
What I didn't realise at first is that they work better if you flatten them, so once I discovered I could do that in my Big Shot I was away! You can use alcohol inks to colour them, or metallic paints or permanent markers, there are endless possibilities. If you have a one inch circle punch this fits perfectly inside a bottletop!!
So over to you and can't wait to see the wonderful things you always come up with.
Give Me a Sign Showcase
Here are your fabulous signs - there was such a great response to this and it was very interesting to read your explanations. Thank you as always for joining in and providing such wonderful inspiration.
Sharon - http://magpiesarttreasurechest.blogspot.com/
Virginia - http://littlebookofme.blogspot.com/2009/01/awfully-big-art-adventurepeace.html
Sue - http://suesartstuff.blogspot.com/2009/01/awfully-big-art-adventure-give-me-sign.html
http://stampoasis.blogspot.com/2009/01/blog-post_10.html
Sandy - http://stempelchaotin.wordpress.com/2009/01/09/awfully-big-art-adventure-give-me-a-sign/
Rosie - http://alteredartandstuff.wordpress.com/2009/01/11/give-me-a-sign
Nicky - http://thealteredinker.blogspot.com/2009/01/my-word.html
Nancy - http://neatcs.wordpress.com/2009/01/13/abaa/
Linda - http://lindavincent.blogspot.com/2009/01/word-challenge-and-soul-journal.html
Kimmie - http://artinredwagons.blogspot.com/2009/01/give-me-sign.html
Karen - http://karenscarryons.blogspot.com/2009/01/big-art-adventure-give-me-sign.html
19 comments:
These are both lovely examples , I cant wait to give these a go, I havent tried bottle tops before either , and I will meet the deadline alot quicker this week I promise. Thank you Jaqi xx
its great looking at the marvellous work everyone has created..I am a bit behind with all the challenges but have know got my creative mojo back so hope to join in with the bottletop one...time to drink some beer!! ha ha!
I have never worked with bottle tops but have a few saved. Great to know they flatten in the BS too, thanks! Will enjoy this one!
Awe...what amazing signs have been made....incredible work XXX
what a beautiful selection of signs are made. very inspiring stuff.
I had made a bottletop bookmark the other day but have now added one to a tin I was making anyway.
you can see it here
So much inspiration and lots of great words too! I just was not in a place to select one word :)
I did get busy on a bottle cap creation, here it is:
http://bitze.wordpress.com/2009/01/16/abaa-bottle-caps/
Thank you for another wonderful challenge ladies....you ROCK!!!
Last February I made this clock as a workshop sample using bottle caps.
http://gotart4u.blogspot.com/2008/02/time-for-martinis-happy-hour-record.html
Written instructions for how to duplicate are included!
What a stunning collection . Also what a great start to the New Year to see so many joining in.
I think we are in for a great year , and Im looking forward to all the fantastic creations we will all be making. Jaqi
a wonderful showcase of entries...sorry I didnt get the time to join in.
The bottle top challenge ...well Jessie will be pleased she made on on Wednesday...spooky!
Now 2weeks agao I tried to flatten bottle tops in my Bigshot... but they were very uneven and tried putting foam on to stop them sliding but still no good... chris and I lafffed..so come on rosy tell us how.I have 50 J2O bottle tops I saved from granddaughters birthday bash.Just wanting to be turned into art!!!
chriss x
The bottle cap was super fun to make! You can see mine on my blog.
I also enjoyed the sign showcase... they are all fantastic.
Jendy.
Another great challenge, looking forward to seeing what everyone does :O)
Mines on my BLOG if ya wanna see :O)
Love the examples - fantastic
I too made an art doll
You can see mine here
Thanks for looking
Wow, what a lovely bottlecap piece you made!!!
xoxo,
Kristin
I love the showcase - so much eye-candy to see!
Here's my altered tin with a bottlecap ornament on the lid!
http://alteredartandstuff.wordpress.com/2009/01/18/altered-tins/
What wonderful examples and a fun challenge.
Mine is on My Blog
Thanks for looking.
Well I didnt do a good job im afraid.....my very basic bottletop effort can be found here
Im sorry everyone, guess this must be something i need to get more practice with, hehehe, Jaqi x
First time in this challenge and a bit of a rush I'm afraid but my entry is on my blog, thank you
Hi You Two,
EEEE Gads here it is Friday and I haven't listed my bottle cap entry.
http://thejoyofnesting.blogspot.com/2009/01/rabs-scavenger-hunt.html
I use the bottle caps for my RABs (Random Acts of Beauty) They work perfectly easy to put together and small enough to leave in public places so they are found. :) Come by my blog and see what I mean.
Pattie ;)
Mazatlan Mexico
mines here
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