Wednesday, November 5, 2014

STAMPOTIQUE DESIGNERS' CHALLENGE 172: SPOTLIGHTING TECHNIQUE

The uber-talented Arwen McCullen is hosting the Stampotique Designers' Challenge this week, and she is challenging us to use the "spotlighting" technique.  Here's what she has to say:
Hi, Everyone!  Artwork consists of many small details that make a whole.  This week, I would like to see spotlights in your work.  Lift a small detail from your artwork to make it especially visible!
                                                                                                                     xx Arwen
The spotlighting technique was totally new to me and several others on the Design Team, so our Design Team Coordinator, Kim Howard, shared this Splitcoast Stampers tutorial.  It was simple and easy to follow (includes a video).  

 I used the following Stampotique Originals stamps to create my tag today:
Bowtie (Jill Penney and Daniel Torrente)
Stacked Boxes (Roc Nicholas)
Design Cube (France Papillon)


The background was created with Ranger Archival Re-inkers and alcohol.  I also used Ranger Distress Markers to color a portion of my image and a bit of washi tape to ground it.  I used my own handwriting to add the T. E. Lawrence quote, and a short piece of black rickrack to tie it all up.

 Thanks for stopping by today and for taking the time to leave a comment.  Both are important to me.  Take some time this week to create your own art.  Details for submitting your work for this challenge can be found here.  At the end of the month, two names will be randomly drawn from all artists and each will win a $30 gift certificate to the Stampotique "store."

 Cheers!
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22 comments:

  1. Basement StamperNovember 5, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    Great bookmark, like how you used the stacked books here.

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  2. massofhairNovember 5, 2014 at 11:24 AM

    Gorgeous Tag Kay, love the colours and the stamps you have chosen. The spotlight technique is a new one to me, am enjoying seeing all the different ways the DT have chosen to use it. Great idea to colour just a smidge of your character, looks amazing :-) xxx

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  3. ClaudineNovember 5, 2014 at 12:27 PM

    OMG, I love the quote, so cool and I love your use of this technique, it's perfect.

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  4. *Arwen*November 5, 2014 at 2:12 PM

    Love your tag Kay <3
    The stacked books are really cool . Also Bowtie - he's in my Rubberfamily too ;)

    xx Arwen

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  5. Tarnished RoseNovember 5, 2014 at 2:28 PM

    Great tag!
    Marilyn

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  6. UnknownNovember 5, 2014 at 3:05 PM

    It's lovely Kay, design cube is my fav :-)

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  7. UnknownNovember 5, 2014 at 4:25 PM

    Wednesday is one of my favorite internet days, because I get to see what you've created. You have such a great style. Great project Kay

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  8. Gerrie JohnnicNovember 5, 2014 at 4:59 PM

    This is so much fun! Love your tag and spotlite! hugs

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  9. Jackie PNNovember 5, 2014 at 6:41 PM

    How fun Kay!! Love your spot light!
    Are you back in the saddle with art yet? missyou xo

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  10. SueNovember 6, 2014 at 4:08 AM

    This is wonderful Kay, Bowtie looks fab and I LOVE your handwriting xx

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  11. KazNovember 6, 2014 at 8:47 AM

    Fab tag Kay, I love how you wrote your quote on the boxes xx

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  12. Val-BelleNovember 6, 2014 at 10:30 AM

    Oh I love this bookmark and the little quote on the side looks like plasters. Soooo cool. Fabulous Kay.

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  13. Corrie HerrimanNovember 6, 2014 at 2:17 PM

    Love your tag, Kay. The wonderful handwritten sentiment looks so good on the stacked boxes stamp. Great background and spotlight too !
    Mwah ! Corrie x

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  14. Jools RobertsonNovember 6, 2014 at 2:40 PM

    Love your tag!
    So pleased you spotlighted Bowtie, he's one of my recent additions to my stampotique family and I love him
    Love the colours and the background is amazing

    Jools x

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  15. CocofoliesNovember 6, 2014 at 5:08 PM

    This tag absolutely perfect Kay, and so lovely!!!.... I must remember this technique!.. also the one to do your wonderful bakgrounds using alcohol inks and Archival re-inkers (I don't have these but I have distress re-inkers, maybe I can try with them). I didn't give it a try to it so far that's a pity! Mwah!!

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  16. GerrinaNovember 7, 2014 at 6:59 AM

    Looks so funny! This technique was the first I thought of by reading the challenge; it is such a fun one to do! Discided to use different techniques, but this one will be on the holidaycards I think, Enjou your week, Gerrina

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  17. AnonymousNovember 9, 2014 at 4:23 AM

    Beautiful Kay and I love how you used the spotlight technique and the words

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  18. HelenNovember 11, 2014 at 11:22 PM

    Fabulous tag, Kay. Love the spotlight effect!

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  19. ionabunnyNovember 17, 2014 at 5:24 PM

    Love this Kay. Great use of the boxes to support your quote. The background is gorgeous and I love the spotlight. Hugz

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  20. Words and PicturesNovember 18, 2014 at 7:40 AM

    Oh, clever - I love that highlighted tinted portion, very cool... and another good quote too.
    Alison xx

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  21. AnonymousNovember 19, 2014 at 5:13 AM

    Cutest ever boy stamp. I need a lion tamer about now. xox

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  22. mikosspot.blogspot.comNovember 30, 2014 at 9:44 PM

    Love this tag.. and the technique

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