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Friday 1 March 2013

A new Challenge launches TODAY

A BRAND NEW CHALLENGE SITE OPENS TODAY


"Where challenges are fun and open to all crafters. Whether you like vintage or cute, shabby chic or simple elegance, cardmaking, scrapping or altered art then we want to see what you are making. Join in with our challenge community and share your crafting ideas".

Country View Crafts' Challenges is sponsored by Country View Crafts an on-line shop for all your crafting needs with very keen prices. There is also a Country View Crafts' Updates blog where you can get news on new releases and inspiration samples made by Gabrielle and Chris.

This is starting as a monthly challenge blog and the theme for March is 'Pic 'n' Mix' also known as 'Anything Goes'. My DT piece is an altered domino book.


I have been in education all my life and wanted to make something that reminded me of my view that learning is for life, something that I am experiencing again now with all my endeavours to learn new techniques and to have new ideas in this creative world of ours. 


I started by using alcohol inks and a script stamp on the domino covers, then added a piece of Tim Holtz filmstrip on which I glued a clock (to represent the time I have been a teacher and educator), and three words dedicated to my philosophy.


The little charms hanging at the sides all have meaning too. The letter B and the bee insect to represent me, the key which is about unlocking the knowledge and learning and wings because I believe that when teaching we should take our students to the edge of learning and let them fly.



Inside, I masked and inked a piece of card and stamped over this using the clock image, then cut pieces for the pages. I created my own inspirational words on the PC.


I do hope you will join in our challenges with your own inspiration piece. The rules of entry can be read on the blog and it would be lovely to see you over there. At the end of the month the winner will receive a £20.00 voucher to use at Country View Crafts on-line shop. Pretty decent eh?

Have a great creative month of March - Spring is on the way in the northern hemisphere.

hugs {brenda} x0x

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45 comments:

  1. Gabrielle1 March 2013 at 06:37

    Brenda, this is stunning! What an amazing project - truly wonderful x

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  2. Inkypinkycraft1 March 2013 at 07:13

    this is a stunning make, with so much gorgeous detail!so excited to be part of this new team with you hugs trace x

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  3. Unknown1 March 2013 at 07:29

    This is stunning Bren, really beautiful, it's inspiring and I wish others could see it for real. We are delighted that such an inspiring artist is joining us on this new venture. Thanks for all your hard work and support this week. Chris xxx

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  4. Astrid Maclean1 March 2013 at 07:44

    Wow, I adore this little book, from the wonderful creative cover with all its meaningful detail, to the inside pages , closure and design. LOVE IT!! And as a fellow teacher I could n't agree more on the thought behind it!! Brilliant and on top of it all Countryview Crafts is one of my favourite online shops!

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  5. Amanda1 March 2013 at 07:52

    Wow Brenda absolutely stunning!
    Love
    Amanda x

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  6. lainey1 March 2013 at 08:06

    this is fantastic Brenda!! lainey x

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  7. Redanne1 March 2013 at 08:10

    A truly stunning little piece of art Brenda, I love that it has such a great message behind it. As a retired Trainer I believe in lifelong learning too and this piece warms my heart. Pleased to see you connected to my favourite shopping place too, along with Trace, what could be better. Hugs, Anne x

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  8. Dagmar1 March 2013 at 08:12

    wow - what a fantastic work! It´s great!!!

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  9. Jenny Marples1 March 2013 at 08:14

    It's difficult to know where to start with explaining how much I adore this project. Domino pieces always fascinate me but this goes SO much further. Love; the colours, the filmstrip and clock, the purpose of the piece, the stamping arrangement inside, the perfect embellishments, your use of alcohol inks... just superb. Huge good luck wishes with this new venture. You've got an awesome team around you and a fab company behind you so it is bound to be a huge success when coupled with your talent. Huge hugs, Jenny x

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  10. Yvonne Garner1 March 2013 at 08:17

    Oh Brenda! Your little book is lovely and one I will remember always. Thank you for all your visits to my blog this week. Hugs, Yvonne

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  11. Yvonne Garner1 March 2013 at 08:19

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  12. Rosie1 March 2013 at 08:23

    I really love your Dominobook, Brenda, it is gorgeous.

    Have a wonderful weekend

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  13. Sophie1 March 2013 at 08:29

    Meine Güte, Brenda, was für ein tolles Domino-Buch.
    Das ist so kunstvoll gemacht, ich kann nur staunen.
    Und deine Gedanken dazu sind einfach wundervoll.

    Ein schönes Wochenende
    wünscht dir Sophie xx

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  14. Ephemera1 March 2013 at 08:37

    WOW Brenda, love this, completely gorgeous altered domino book, STUNNING. XX

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  15. Claudia N.1 March 2013 at 08:40

    LOVE your altered domino booklet, Brenda!

    And how cool: another new challenge blog in town!!!! (Started ours also just today ;). I will sure have a look as soon as possible!!!

    Greetings from Vienna,

    die amelie x

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  16. Scrumplescrunch1 March 2013 at 08:43

    Hello Brenda
    I have been following you for quite awhile now, and I am always impressed by what you create, but today as I open up your site, I am WoWed! Like many of us who have commented, I am captivated by the beauty of this little piece, and it has to be one of the best creations you have made. Making it to symbolise a part of you life is all the more special. I would like to break it down and comment in detail but it really would take up too much space, just know that I love every part of the design, palette and your added elements.
    Good luck with the new Challenge Blog also, I will pop over and have a browse.
    Smiles:)
    Sue

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  17. hazel1 March 2013 at 10:12

    I love your little book Brenda - it's gorgeous.
    xxx Hazel.

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  18. Anonymous1 March 2013 at 10:35

    Gorgeous project Brenda, and I love how every little piece has significance for you. Congrats on your DT spot too ! Sue C x

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  19. Gina1 March 2013 at 10:50

    Aaaaaaaaaarrrgh! All that is domino sized????? Thought it was going to be a small journal...the reveal was awesome!! Was thinking about joining in a few challenges again, will check it out :D XXX

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  20. Juls1 March 2013 at 10:51

    wow brenda, your work is always just so so amazing!! This is such a fantastic work of art, thank you so much for sharing, and giving us some inspiration!! hugs Juls

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  21. Netty1 March 2013 at 11:25

    oh wow Brenda your domino book is out of this world fabulous. Hugs Annette x

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  22. Asia King (aka Joanna K)1 March 2013 at 13:06

    Wooow hooo! Congrats on your DT spot - and how exciting to hear there is a new challenge blog. I love Countryview Crafts so will be sure to visit it often. Your DT piece is absolutely stunning, so much detail and that little watch face on the front is sooooo adorable! xxx

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  23. Gram's Treasures1 March 2013 at 13:59

    Beautiful work, Brenda! Love all the details and your colour choice. It all fits together so well. Definitely not spring here yet. Going south with my daughter and her family next week for a short holiday. Hope to bring some warmer weather back with me.
    Joyce xx

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  24. Terry1 March 2013 at 14:54

    Well Brenda, you certainly woke me up with that most incredible domino book! You really know how how to add embellishments to blend in just perfectly! Love this and will have to go check this new challenge blog out! Oh congratulations on another DT! Big Hugs!

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  25. 505whimsygirl1 March 2013 at 15:57

    Wow Brenda!! This is so amazing - on so many different levels! You really blow my mind with what you create!

    Thanks for stopping by my WOYWW post.

    Hugs, Kay

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  26. Karin1 March 2013 at 16:32

    This looks great, love it! Have a nice weekend!

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  27. Shirl1 March 2013 at 16:35

    Oh my Brenda this is a piece of art so detailed and I love your writing on the piece.

    Good luck with the new challenge blog.

    Hugs Shirley x x

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  28. Joan1 March 2013 at 18:20

    What an amazing piece or art! Love it. I usually go to Countryview Crafts first when I,m shopping so I'm going to be entering their challenges for sure

    Joan

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  29. Rossella1 March 2013 at 19:55

    Hi Brenda,
    This is so fab, I love the pages and the words you have chosen.
    I will definitely pop oover to Countryview,
    Rosie x

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  30. Marjie Kemper1 March 2013 at 20:13

    Thud and Whoosh!

    Thud - my chin hitting the desk. This is AMAZING in every way, and I love that it all has such personal meaning.

    Whoosh - this one has skyrocketed to the very long list of my Favorite Brenda Projects.

    Have a great weekend, Crafty Girl!

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  31. Daniele1 March 2013 at 20:24

    totally stunning Brenda, perfect minature piece of art
    hugs

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  32. 1CardCreator1 March 2013 at 20:31

    This is stunning Brenda! ~Diane

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  33. craftytrog1 March 2013 at 20:39

    Thanks for the heads up on the new challenge Brenda! Your domino book is fabulous!
    Alison xx

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  34. Meggymay1 March 2013 at 21:03

    Congratulations on your new DT with a new challenge blo. Its a fantastic project, so detailed.
    Yvonne x,

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  35. Lisa Jane1 March 2013 at 21:32

    oh wow this is amazing .. i love it!!

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  36. Claire2 March 2013 at 09:00

    Wow Brendathis is a real stunner. So many gorgeous things in such a tiny project. Have a great weekend
    Claire xx

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  37. Junibears2 March 2013 at 11:02

    Oh how wonderful this is Brenda! You are so clever and I really admire your 'hands on' work! Hugs xx

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  38. Ellie Knol2 March 2013 at 21:29

    Beautiful project - one disadvantage of wanting to comment on your blog is that you have to scroll down so far, always! (too many comments hehe)

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  39. 2amscrapper3 March 2013 at 04:29

    This is an amazing little work of art! We also are an education family and firmly believe in lifelong learning. Like you, I'm putting that philosophy into learning new art techniques. Your new challenge site sounds like a great idea, too.

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  40. Anita Houston The Artful Maven3 March 2013 at 05:15

    You are on fire lately...so much Mojo...please share! WOW!!! Coolest project ever! Love the theme, the grunge, the pages, the covers, the details, the clocks, the bee...just everything! The whole eduction theme is brilliant! Fabulous!

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  41. Lucy Edmondson3 March 2013 at 14:15

    Huge good luck to you and Chris in your new venture. I absolutely love this domino book. I love the little clock and the film strip, and I love the charms and the thought and meaning behind them,

    Lucy x

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  42. Words and Pictures4 March 2013 at 00:23

    Totally and utterly stunning, Brenda - I'm just blown away by this whole project. If this is any indication... this new challenge is going to be an absolute wow!!
    Alison xx

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  43. Gráinne5 March 2013 at 10:25

    Jaw droppingly awesome, Brenda! Love everything about it ... so many gorgeous details. Stunning piece of art.
    Suzanne

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  44. Betsy Skagen25 March 2015 at 15:18

    Fabulous!

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  45. Hettie23 May 2015 at 20:06

    Wow!!!! I came across this post via Pinterest. So glad I did. Stunning!!
    xx

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In these busy times I know how difficult it is to find the time to visit blogs so I feel very privileged you have stopped by here. I love to read your comments so thank you for leaving one. Hugs Brenda xxx