My first ATB!



A quick post to share my first ATB (Artists Trading Block). My Eileen Hull Block/Cube Die arrived on Friday afternoon and I couldn't wait to get started! So in between running a workshop on Saturday, various events yesterday and hoovering this morning I made this!


I embossed the pieces with a Sissix Tim Holtz Die and then applied Victorian Velvet and Bundled Sage Distress Paints with a Palette knife (I am loving this technique!). A covering of gesso, again with the palette knife softened the colours.  


I then had fun decorating the top with various embellishments - two handmade roses using the Tattered Florals Die (tutorial here on my blog) and various bits and pieces which were lying around my desk having been made for other projects. There is a gorgeous piece of lace underneath it all too!


I think I am hooked! 
I can't wait to start another one!

Thank you to Eileen Hull 
for such a fabulous die!

I thought I would enter my first ATB into Eileen Hull's Art with Heart Challenge this month which is April Showers - I think my box would make a great make for a Bridal Shower! 

And I am also linking in with this month's challenge at the Artistic Stamper as the challenge is embossing and texture.

Thanks for visiting and I hope the sun is shining wherever you are and you don't have spring showers as we have here!

Jennie x

Comments

eileen hull said…
Jennie- this is spectacular! Love the soft effect and what great techniques you used. Oh I am so glad your ATB die arrived and you were excited to try it! Thanks for linking up to our challenge :-)
Rita said…
Oh my Jenny. What a beautifully presented ATB. Love those roses too, must give them a try. Hugs Rita xxx
Debbie said…
Just gorgeous Jennie, love the cube and it being a die is just perfect.
I thought at first you had covered a cube of wood, as I have seen this done b4 and that looked great too, but a die is just great and can be used over and over again.
Debbiex
Totally gorgeous - love the embossing and the wonderful shabby chic look, and of course those flowers! Thanks so much for sharing this beauty with us at The Artistic Stamper.
Alison xx
Patricia said…
Stunning, I love your beautiful box, roses and other embellishments. Really like the effect you have created.
I would love to do these but the Die does not work in any of my machines.
Happy crafting

Patricia
Redanne said…
Somehow I just knew you would be hooked too Jennie! Your ATB is stunning, I love the embossing, your paint technique and your always fabulous flowers - wow! Beautiful. Hugs, Anne xx
Paper Profusion said…
Gorgeous atb Jennie. Love those textured soft pastels and your always beautiful flowers. Nicola x
rachel said…
absolutely fabulous Jennie - your ATB is gorgeous - hoping to make one soon! Hugs rachel xx
Beautiful! Love the colours and techniques you used. Must try the palette knife colour application.. sounds intriguing and I loved the result. After seeing what Jenny, Anne and now yourself are doing with these ATB dies, I believe I need one! Cheers, Di
Lisa H said…
This is beautiful!!
Brenda Brown said…
This is divine Jennie, a beautiful box and of course your own stunning flowers. Gorgeous. Xx
Beautiful...love it!
Unknown said…
A fabulous box Jennie and what a great way to display your gorgeous floral makes - fab! Chris xxx
Jenny Marples said…
Way to go Jennie and welcome to the addiction!!! I love the way you've used the palette knife to apply the paint and gesso to the embossed surface. It gives such a lovely effect. Jenny x
Astrid Maclean said…
Absolutely stunning Jennie and no doubt the first of many. It looks just fabulous adorned with your beautiful flowers!!!
This is simply beautiful Jennie -inspiring!
Love your creations-thanks so much for sharing,xxRuth
P.s need this die!!
Love your first ATB! Thank you for joining in The Artistic Stamper Creative Challenge this month :)