{"id":792,"date":"2013-12-04T05:00:56","date_gmt":"2013-12-04T10:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/?p=792"},"modified":"2013-12-01T17:03:04","modified_gmt":"2013-12-01T22:03:04","slug":"flourish-art-with-ashli","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/?p=792","title":{"rendered":"Flourish art with Ashli"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hi there! <a href=\"purplemailbox.com\" target=\"_blank\">Ashli<\/a> here to share a super easy and fun way to craft up a home d\u00e9cor piece&#8230; using flourishes, of course!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-795\" alt=\"Ashli-Oliver-soapHOUSEmama-Simon-Says-Stamp-Flourish-3\" src=\"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/12\/Ashli-Oliver-soapHOUSEmama-Simon-Says-Stamp-Flourish-3.jpg\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/12\/Ashli-Oliver-soapHOUSEmama-Simon-Says-Stamp-Flourish-3.jpg 599w, https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/12\/Ashli-Oliver-soapHOUSEmama-Simon-Says-Stamp-Flourish-3-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I don&#8217;t know about you, but I have such a hard time finding the mojo to get going on Home Decor Art.<\/p>\n<p>With scrapbooking, it&#8217;s super easy, as my photo dictates the subject matter and the direction of the piece. Three dimensional home decor tends to be dictated by the shape&#8230; house, bird, etc. Cards? They are typically dictated by the desired sentiment. But, when it comes to the &#8220;I want to hang it on my wall and call it art&#8221; kind of home decor&#8230; the sky is the limit! And, that is what gets me into trouble. Too many possibilities!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-796\" alt=\"Ashli-Oliver-soapHOUSEmama-Simon-Says-Stamp-Flourish-4\" src=\"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/12\/Ashli-Oliver-soapHOUSEmama-Simon-Says-Stamp-Flourish-4.jpg\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/12\/Ashli-Oliver-soapHOUSEmama-Simon-Says-Stamp-Flourish-4.jpg 599w, https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/12\/Ashli-Oliver-soapHOUSEmama-Simon-Says-Stamp-Flourish-4-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So, what is a crafty gal to do? Pick one product, or shape and run with it. In this case it is flourishes. So, take a look at how quickly and easily this<br \/>\nartwork came together using only flourishes as my inspiration:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IJtUbpNPNq0?rel=0\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nSee how simple?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793\" alt=\"Ashli-Oliver-soapHOUSEmama-Simon-Says-Stamp-Flourish-1\" src=\"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/12\/Ashli-Oliver-soapHOUSEmama-Simon-Says-Stamp-Flourish-1.jpg\" width=\"599\" height=\"791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/12\/Ashli-Oliver-soapHOUSEmama-Simon-Says-Stamp-Flourish-1.jpg 599w, https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/12\/Ashli-Oliver-soapHOUSEmama-Simon-Says-Stamp-Flourish-1-227x300.jpg 227w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Using just a few supplies, such as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstamp.com\/servlet\/the-36256\/HSK31802-CONTEMPORARY-Claudine-Hellmuth\/Detail\" target=\"_blank\">Claudine Hellmuth Paint<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstamp.com\/servlet\/the-49753\/00797-PRIMROSE-PINK-PRIM\/Detail\" target=\"_blank\">Heidi Swapp Color Shine<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstamp.com\/servlet\/the-54314\/Faber-dsh-Castell-50%27S-DINER-Gelatos\/Detail\" target=\"_blank\">Faber Castell Gelatos<\/a>, a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstamp.com\/servlet\/the-26564\/2010-Hero-Arts-Rubber\/Detail\" target=\"_blank\">Hero Arts Flourish Stamp<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstamp.com\/servlet\/the-27834\/maya-road-altered-art\/Detail\" target=\"_blank\">Maya Road Flourish Chipboard<\/a>, and some feathers by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstamp.com\/servlet\/the-60011\/PRS-dsh-4337-persimmon-orange-blue\/Detail\" target=\"_blank\">Basic Grey<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstamp.com\/servlet\/the-61010\/331522-feather-thataway-that\/Detail\" target=\"_blank\">Studio Calico<\/a>&#8230; I was able to craft up a lovely little piece of Home Decor!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-794\" alt=\"Ashli-Oliver-soapHOUSEmama-Simon-Says-Stamp-Flourish-2\" src=\"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/12\/Ashli-Oliver-soapHOUSEmama-Simon-Says-Stamp-Flourish-2.jpg\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/12\/Ashli-Oliver-soapHOUSEmama-Simon-Says-Stamp-Flourish-2.jpg 599w, https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/12\/Ashli-Oliver-soapHOUSEmama-Simon-Says-Stamp-Flourish-2-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I hope this has inspired to you get your flourish on!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/simonsaysstamp.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45\" alt=\"50dollar_voucher_600px\" src=\"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/07\/50dollar_voucher_600px.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/07\/50dollar_voucher_600px.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/07\/50dollar_voucher_600px-300x107.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I just love watching Ashli&#8217;s creative process, and she has me inspired to get some more home d\u00e9cor projects going in my own home!<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of amazing &#8211; now it&#8217;s your turn! Join us in this week&#8217;s challenge and add a flourish to your creation! For the full rules, read the &#8220;challenge rules&#8221; posted in the side-bar here on our blog, and be sure to enter the challenge in the post below this one.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hi there! 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