tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post4342829799127332359..comments2024-03-28T09:44:06.407+00:00Comments on Astrid's Artistic Efforts: Spooky October challenge at A Vintage JourneyAstrid Macleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09489025428063136772noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-28182066492560009982016-10-31T10:08:42.097+00:002016-10-31T10:08:42.097+00:00Awesome spooky project - love it xAwesome spooky project - love it xCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04375294225421047515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-50036557706613995552016-10-29T16:08:27.087+01:002016-10-29T16:08:27.087+01:00Oh my... totally gave me chill bumps Astrid (and n...Oh my... totally gave me chill bumps Astrid (and not in a good way!!!!). Now to me... this is totally CREEPY. Whew. At the same time... I have to just be honest and say... it's COMPLETELY INCREDIBLE INCREDIBLE INCREDIBLE. I am just AWED by the setting and the fire and the "cave" and just every inch of this project. It is FABULOUS Astrid. Truly. j. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11388841718270992599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-2658273415981936482016-10-13T21:25:57.927+01:002016-10-13T21:25:57.927+01:00Wowzers Astrid! This is a witches grotto to take t...Wowzers Astrid! This is a witches grotto to take the breath away! I love all those rich autumnal colours and that you've even huddled the old hag around a burning flame - wickedly wonderful! xxJenny Marpleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00940317993979637301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-37151159130428421362016-10-12T05:03:45.516+01:002016-10-12T05:03:45.516+01:00What creepy, spooky fun this is. Love it. Sandy x...What creepy, spooky fun this is. Love it. Sandy xxS@ndy Dillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862956606175271027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-40592342270678267492016-10-09T20:36:02.324+01:002016-10-09T20:36:02.324+01:00Wow Astrid, what a fabulous 3D project and your at...Wow Astrid, what a fabulous 3D project and your attention to all the fine details and crackles make this such an exquisite scene. Love it.<br />Julie xJuliz Design Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14098143001102171343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-77392742262672197472016-10-09T17:54:52.356+01:002016-10-09T17:54:52.356+01:00This is such fabulous creation Astrid! I love all ...This is such fabulous creation Astrid! I love all the elements that you have brought together, the making of the cave, the colors, the placement of embellishments and finally the lighting...just WOW! Super duper and a big thumps up. Hugs.Rupa Swaminathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052957015142457982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-7971513150121842212016-10-09T05:47:20.077+01:002016-10-09T05:47:20.077+01:00Spooktacular Astrid, I think you need to get more ...Spooktacular Astrid, I think you need to get more Halloween themed items in your stash because you rocked the challenge! Love the fabulous texture on the box and the witch is coloured perfectly, great interpretation of the theme, love it. Deb xo Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08202241672864661004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-40697422673130913262016-10-09T05:38:03.237+01:002016-10-09T05:38:03.237+01:00Wow, Astrid!! This is amazing (and I share your tr...Wow, Astrid!! This is amazing (and I share your trepidation about 3-D projects!) You've nailed this one, though - LOVE your details, images and the lighting - reminiscent of MacBeth for me. Just fantastic!! xxx Lynn experiments in paperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01627167408155328747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-74243437236489348622016-10-08T14:46:00.585+01:002016-10-08T14:46:00.585+01:00Mr Mojo is back Astrid and he was certainly in act...Mr Mojo is back Astrid and he was certainly in action wi his fabulous and inspiring make for Anne's spooky challenge xx love the crackle and mix o D'Art paints used. The witch web and light beautifully altered and the fence is fabulous too !!! Love it!!!<br /><br />Huge hugs<br />Annie xxAnniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09581031888288730074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-12215774884723796982016-10-08T14:30:09.617+01:002016-10-08T14:30:09.617+01:00Stunning creation! Love the texture and colors! Ha...Stunning creation! Love the texture and colors! Have a great weekend!! Marisa Jobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01848455298723563850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-4526706265907480222016-10-08T13:56:06.452+01:002016-10-08T13:56:06.452+01:00Oh Astrid!!! You really rocked this theme!! This i...Oh Astrid!!! You really rocked this theme!! This is delicious !! For someone who doesn't do 3d- you really did do it!! I love it and am saving it to memory!! Thanks for sharing! xox<br />Glad to see you and your muse back! Jackie PNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400208631365548141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-78869006292225126362016-10-08T13:00:53.368+01:002016-10-08T13:00:53.368+01:00Well, Astrid, as a lover of most things Halloween ...Well, Astrid, as a lover of most things Halloween (sorry, I don't like zombies!), I give you highest marks for the creepiest witch-y creation I think I've ever seen! And it is clearly the way you've crusted up that cube that takes my breath away and then, BAM! It lights up, which just is the icing on the cake! Well done, you, for putting this together without having all the latest Halloween crafty items! This is a shining example of your amazing creativity! My hat's off to you! Hugs!sarasclosethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09721374629006409763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-63310903650333720962016-10-08T13:00:49.578+01:002016-10-08T13:00:49.578+01:00PS your crackle is amazing! I use those products t...PS your crackle is amazing! I use those products to get crackle and get nothing near as brilliant! What's your secret???sarasclosethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09721374629006409763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-62836104728932176812016-10-08T13:00:10.750+01:002016-10-08T13:00:10.750+01:00PS your crackle is amazing! I use those products t...PS your crackle is amazing! I use those products to get crackle and get nothing near as brilliant! What's your secret???sarasclosethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09721374629006409763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-41600054473169090092016-10-08T12:59:04.272+01:002016-10-08T12:59:04.272+01:00Well, Astrid, as a lover of most things Halloween ...Well, Astrid, as a lover of most things Halloween (sorry, I don't like zombies!), I give you highest marks for the creepiest witch-y creation I think I've ever seen! And it is clearly the way you've crusted up that cube that takes my breath away and then, BAM! It lights up, which just is the icing on the cake! Well done, you, for putting this together without having all the latest Halloween crafty items! This is a shining example of your amazing creativity! My hat's off to you! Hugs!sarasclosethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09721374629006409763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-71192856723730454422016-10-08T08:34:37.078+01:002016-10-08T08:34:37.078+01:00Now you can say 3D projects are your thing! Fabulo...Now you can say 3D projects are your thing! Fabulous, especially with the little light. Lyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11391967793841229698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-50802375629809196242016-10-07T21:45:33.043+01:002016-10-07T21:45:33.043+01:00A fabulous project, maybe out of your comfort zon...A fabulous project, maybe out of your comfort zone, but it looks awesome. The scene you created looks great with the witch and all the added details. It will look good in the window on Halloween night.<br />Yvonne xxMeggymayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15523023041456397683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-56328942886315428192016-10-07T21:11:01.604+01:002016-10-07T21:11:01.604+01:00Only truly talented artists can go outside their c...Only truly talented artists can go outside their comfort zone and still produce a fabulous creation and you have well and truly done just that Astrid. I LOVE your fabulous spooky project! Such a creative use of the calico cube and all those spooky theme related ccp'ss , paints and techniques . Love the effect of the EP on the cube and the addition of the tea light ( and spooky ghost) just sets the scene perfectly . Love it all so much . <br />hugs <br />xxxx<br /><br />So sorry for not stopping by of late. Things haven't been too good here but I am now off to catch up on as much as I can and I know I am in for a real treat . Hoping things will settle soon and I will be able to get back on track . <br />xxA Pinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04380869190533330025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-17074325233959843482016-10-07T19:08:34.964+01:002016-10-07T19:08:34.964+01:00So atmospheric ...i love this to bits astrid. Awes...So atmospheric ...i love this to bits astrid. Awesome make and so brilliantly creative. Hugs rachel xrachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14882763159860546363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-35467522421997355352016-10-07T18:45:48.958+01:002016-10-07T18:45:48.958+01:00Outside your comfort zone, are you kidding, this i...Outside your comfort zone, are you kidding, this is fabulous. I adore your witch cave. Love the finish on your box, it makes a perfect cave/house for your witch. Very creative piece. Have a lovely weekend. Tracy x Craft Addicts - Tracy Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03245389914851912494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-56804616584629573082016-10-07T17:39:13.583+01:002016-10-07T17:39:13.583+01:00Ooh! Well, it certainly doesn't look as thoug...Ooh! Well, it certainly doesn't look as though you were outside your comfort zone - this is simply fabulous! Love all the Craft Parts and the finish on the box is stunning with the crackle and embossed textures. It looks just wonderful all lit up too - a brilliant creation.<br />Alison xWords and Pictureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05672524847577136244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-20252264257021827842016-10-07T15:53:58.984+01:002016-10-07T15:53:58.984+01:00It is gorgeous Astrid.
Your cave, is just amazing ...It is gorgeous Astrid.<br />Your cave, is just amazing so wonderfully painted and crackled, and your witch painted like a pro -which you are :-) .Beautifully spooky with the tealight between the mosses, and under the web !! XoxoDorthehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13685326242045661724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-50296240598331464542016-10-07T14:57:03.661+01:002016-10-07T14:57:03.661+01:00Oh wow Astrid, I don't have the words to expre...Oh wow Astrid, I don't have the words to express how much I LOVE your witchey cave, it is absolutely A-mazing. I love everything about it, from the scary cave, the spooky witch, the fabulous cobweb and spider and the tealight reminds me of a cauldron. The whole piece is just superb. Thank you so much for rising to the challenge but I would never have guessed it was out of your comfort zone. Hugs, Anne xxRedannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00927442847627008591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-21528987396335298722016-10-07T14:53:15.355+01:002016-10-07T14:53:15.355+01:00Oh wow Astrid, I don't have the words to expre...Oh wow Astrid, I don't have the words to express how much I LOVE your witchey cave, it is absolutely A-mazing. I love everything about it, from the scary cave, the spooky witch, the fabulous cobweb and spider and the tealight reminds me of a cauldron. The whole piece is just superb. Thank you so much for rising to the challenge but I would never have guessed it was out of your comfort zone. Hugs, Anne xxRedannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00927442847627008591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-35200398538502752132016-10-07T13:07:03.203+01:002016-10-07T13:07:03.203+01:00Fantastic 3D project, Astrid! The rusty-crackled s...Fantastic 3D project, Astrid! The rusty-crackled surface of the cave is stunning! This Halloween scene with your old witch is really spooky! I love it!Monika Gulyashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11509155105576221666noreply@blogger.com