Have you heard of Artist Trading Blocks? These ATB’s are full of possibilities that let you create 3D! This 15 blog hop will show you just some of the possibilities.
How’d I make that ATB? It’s a die designed by Eileen Hull for Sizzix that will released in January. You can see more ATB’s on their website here.
It was so easy to use StencilGirl stencils on it since it is wonderfully flat. I put a random assortment of stencils all over it, added a touch of rubber stamping, and then white washed it all with gesso. Just a bit of doubled sided tape and it was a perfect cube.
Once I had the box finished I attached the body parts. The legs were made with another Sizzix die, the Garden Fairy. The head and arms were doll parts I’ve had in a drawer for too long. The ATB character needs a name. Love to hear your ideas!
This blog hop has awesome giveaways. One lucky winner will receive a Sizzix square box die (3 1/4″ block) designed by Eileen Hull, a package of matboard, Mary Beth Shaw’s NEW book Stencil Girl and (4) 4″ x 4″ stencils! Best part, you get 1 entry for every blog in the hop that you comment on by Friday, December 13th at 11:59PM Central Time.
Then there are more giveaways…I’ve got four 4×4 stencils from StencilGirl that I am giving away. It’s a surprise which four. I’ll draw randomly some time on Sunday so get your comments in before then. There might be other bonus giveaways so be sure to check out all the blogs in the hop!
- StencilGirl Talk
- Eileen Hull
- Mary Beth Shaw
- Linda Cain
- Janet Joehlin
- Pam Carriker
- Carolyn Dube – You are here
- Johnnie Lanier
- Linda Kittmer
- Leslie Tucker Jenison
- Kirsten Reed
- Marjie Kemper
- Mary C. Nasser
- Amy Bowerman
- Maria McGuire
Carolyn I love what you did with the block- would never have thought to make a doll… have to think about a name for her. That saying is so true- and I love her necklace! Thanks for rocking the block with us 🙂
Amazing ATB doll Carolyn, well suggestion of name: as you cut the legs with the Garden Fairy die and the color came out so beautiful, what about Fairy-Blue…
Very cute! Such a creative block.
I love how everyone’s interpretation is different on this blog hop
Looks like so much fun to create with these items. So much creativity already on this blog hop.
Isn’t she the cutest ATB doll, such an imagination, Love her Carolyn x
spent a few minutes going thru the blogs on these blocks and they are wonderful. A great way to do some personal expression. Thanks
creative use of ATB
stamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/
Oh Carolyn you colorful creative genius you! I adore the fact that you made art in 3-D even more so with Doll parts! It makes me want to sing early 90’s Courtney Love songs to you! Ooh ooh! There’s a good name… Courtney “Loves” Art on The Block 🙂
Fabulous creation! Once again I’m smitten by your way with color and a touch green with envy over your cool doll parts. My drawers are full of “stuff” but severely lacking in the doll parts department..,ha!
Amy*
AMAZING Carolyn!
Although I have seen this a few times now….EVERY time I look at it I get a HUGE smile on my face!! So SO creative!
She is so much fun – what a fabulous use of that great new die!
Alison x
TOO much fun! And the saying is oh-so-true. Love it.
Delightful, Carolyn!!
The first name that popped into my mind for her was “ArtistTradingGirl!” 🙂
That’s so cool. It looked like it was fun to make. Thanks for the giveaway. I enjoy your vids!
What a blast! You always make me smile. How about “Betty”?
Shes so cute. There are many places to buy supplies to make dolls like this. So many, so little time.
What an awesome new die! I love your interpretation!
She’s just the Belle of the Ball, isn’t she? Love those super sturdy legs and her fab body. You really did think outside the box!
love your page,thank you for the chance to win! love your page..
Oh man is this a cool ATB! I love what you did and it is so up to par for what we all expect from you!! You are such a talented artist and I always enjoy your work!!! Thank you so much for sharing!
Oh, now this really ROCKS! Very cool idea!
~Linda
So fun! Love that you made it into a person with your usual touch of whimsy shining through. She looks like a Shelley” to me…
LOVE, adore, this doll….Great take on the project. xox
She is gorgeous!
What an interesting idea for sparking creativity. I’d love to play along.
Cute, cute, cute! Thanks for the inspiration!
Hi Carolyn, Such a cute doll! I’m inspired to make a Steampunk & Inspirational Quote version. Thanks for the chance to win.
I love how you thought outside the “box”. 🙂 Love your dolly!! I can hardly wait until this die is released.
Beautiful Carolyn! I love the addition of the doll parts!
So crafty! Thanks for sharing!
How cute is your “new girl on the block” idea, Carolyn!
I love the fun creative way you used your block, super cool 🙂
Really love how went 3 -D with this block. Never would have thought of that.
I love how you went 3-D with this block and made it a doll. Never would have thought of that.
what fun! – a name, maybe the ‘timekeeper’s sister”
Oh wow! This is a cool box. Then you are going to swap it with another artist? Sounds fun! I like the flower stencil it’s beautiful. Hopping along…
I had to smile as I scrolled down the post. Love the idea of a “box” girl. Clever and very pretty. thanks for sharing.
Lovely, yes please!!!!!!
So clever!
I am so excited! A new thing to play with! I was surprised you whitewashed your usual bright colors but it looks awesome. I love the legs. I am going to see what the rest of the hoppers did now. Love
As always Carolyn! Your art is amazing! I love your block doll!
ooh – she’s fab!! such a different take on the block – shows how versatile these ATBs are going to be 🙂
I think she looks like a Cecile
What a doll face! I think she looks like a Helen.
Super creative. You did a great job.
You’ve rocked the block, Carolyn!
A doll!! How clever and fun ~ just like you! Love what you did here!
What a super fun creation!!!
What a funky doll!
I feel she has a lot of attitude and somehow reminds me of the 50’s movies so I am thinking “Lola” or maybe “Lela”
Yours is an adorable creation using both the new die and a bunch of stencils!!! I love everything about it!!!
LOVE this so Fun……
Wonderful artwork on this blog hop. Would love to win all of the goodies, thank you so much.
Totally love this, Carolyn!
I love the earlier comment on how clever you were to think ‘outside the box.’ Very, very nice. These are all so inspiring.
What??? ATB’s? That’s a new one for me! Yours is exceptional and lovely.
I freaking love this…wow just wow…
That looks like fun! Yours is adorable. Love the watch part as a necklace.
This is an awesome die and I love how you have used it as a scaffold for w doll. I hope to win so I can push boundaries too!
Edie
This really looks like fun. Can’t wait for the die to come on the market. Yet another something to inspire me (as though there aren’t enough already- just sayin’….) But I do love it…..gelli prints, stencils, lots of color. Oh boy!
What a darling ATB doll! Love the quote
Call her Marilyn, she’s awesome!
This doll is so clever, what a great way to use the block die. Not sure of a name, needs to be something with a steampunk flavour though I think; or what about Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz who realised what she had after her time in Oz.
3D to the max!
This takes making ‘dolls’ to a whole new level. I like her. Blessings, Janet PPF (I make cloth dolls jkwgalleries.com)
Your block is so creative and has inspired many interpretations, which is what art is all about. I have already begun to create my own little story….
Very creative!
like the doll. how about Fiona Four Legs?
This is so cool! I had never heard of an atb! Im off to find more
Hahaha. This is so funny and cool. The arms remind me of a necklace i once made
So creative! I love the idea of turning the block into a doll. Beautiful!
Carolyn: You always inspire me with your creativity!! Well done on this one.
i just love this blog hop and new product….so much fun, what amazing things everyone has come up with. sure hope i win to try my hand at it all. thank you for the chances. xoxo
What a beautiful finish on the blocks, a really unique project!
I am just amazed at all the incarnations of these Artist Trading Blocks! Your doll is so beautiful…so creative. But then you always are so creative! I so look forward to everyone of your postings! Thanks!
Super cute idea for the block