Fly Me to the Moon....

...maybe it's still the weekend there! The last week has rocketed by (great pun?) and here we are back at Monday morning again! So without further ado, here's my new DT creation for Simon Says Stamp & Show where we have broken into song! That could be your favourite ditty, ballad, rock anthem or golden oldie...you choose.

I really love both jazz dance and jazz music, especially when it's sung by an old crooner. I just couldn't resist an all time fave of mine... Frank's 'Fly Me to the Moon'. I dived into my treasure chest of Wendy Vecchi Art Parts to create my lunar journey! I went for a 'new slant' on things - quite literally and artistically methinks. After all, Life isn't always a straight road...

I used various circles from the Sample Pack covering each with a different surface. The large 'planet' is covered with Retro Grunge paper, inked and stamped with Wendy's alphabet. The smaller one is inked, stamped, and covered with Rock Candy Crackle paint then adorned with a Timepiece and Spinner.The fab little van and key Art Parts are from the For the Guys set, all stamped up and embellished with metal goodies from my stash.

The moon is covered with the 'fly' page from an old dictionary, white washed with Picket Fence Distress Stain and stamped with Wendy Stars. The dashing space traveller is hitching a ride on a Pocket Watch with light bulb and Trinket Pin wings. I stamped the 'wings' onto Clearly for Art and added a few more Idea-ology touches. I think he's taking a snap for Google Earth.

I hung a Swivel Clasp from the Timepiece and attached a Flying Boot that also wanted to come along for the ride! See, I always say Art Parts can be fun... let your imagination run around naked for a day!

And that being said, I think these words are very fitting. I love the word tinker - it's such a great way to say 'fiddling about'! The inky look comes from swooshes and splats using Distress Stains and Inks.

I sanded down an old picture frame, swiped it with Vintage Photo Distress Stain and added a good coat of Rock Candy Crackle Paint. I then set about assembling everything which was like building a Scooby-Doo sandwich. I glued a diagonal strip of wood into the frame to act as a hidden support for the large circle and worked from there... with oodles of Glossy Accents and lots of ink pads underneath for supports whilst it all dried! And now - ready for lift-off...

A song title is such a great source of inspiration, so I really hope you'll join in, have some fun and maybe pick up that $50 prize whilst in creative orbit. Take a look at the Simon Says Stamp & Show DT Blog for full details and do CHECK OUT all the great pieces from my Team Mates!

Thanks for calling by, I'd love to hear from you and wish you all an inspired and artful week...! Until soon, Sarah.