If I Had Wings by Lynne Moncrieff
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Happy New Year To One and All!
I’m not one for New Year resolutions but I do like
to consider the year ahead, that clean slate when it seems that anything could
be possible. Some of my “goals” might never be achieved but I believe in the
power of intention and throwing a pipe dream or two into mix, well it never
does any harm!
This ornament is about unlocking anything which
binds or holds us back, including our own thoughts and how possibilities could
be endless if we had wings to soar.
The main feature is one of the fabulous new
releases from That’s Crafty! MDF heart, you’ll see many of these over time
because I immediately fell in love with them!
Supplies
That’s Crafty! Surfaces – MDF Heart and White/Greyboard
PaperArtsy Fresco Finish Crackle Glaze and French
Roast, Blue Oyster, Antarctic and Toffee
Idea-ology Ball Chain and Long Fasteners
Extra:- Cork key (substitute with Idea-ology Locket Keys or die-cut) and old rolling pin or clay tools
Instructions
Wings
Roll paperclay to required thickness then stamp
each wing into the clay. No need to ink up the stamps. Gently remove the stamps
then with a craft knife/scissors, remove excess clay. Leave to dry on a flat
surface.
Once dry, dab a mix of French Rose and Vintage
Photo onto the wings. I chose to not paint the indentations for contrast.
Heart
After applying Gesso, apply French Roast then
following instructions, apply Crackle Glaze followed with Blue Oyster.
Once dry, create holes then adhere wings. I used Gel
Medium but I’ve found silicone glue to be good for such projects.
Onto a piece of white/greyboard I applied Antarctic
and Toffee which I then stamped the sentiment onto. This was cut into word
tiles, dabbing paint onto the edges before adhering to the heart.
Final touches, a cork key attached to bottom of
heart and ball chain threaded through top to form a hanging.
This can be displayed as a reminder that potential
is within each of us.
Wishes
Lynne
15 comments
So beautiful - I need this to hang in my craft room! Thank you for sharing with us ~ Christi
ReplyDeleteOh my! I was looking earlier at those wing stamps - and the little bird image - now I know that I need them! This is just so beautiful! Chrisx
ReplyDeleteA beautiful textured heart Lynne . I love the idea behind it too. We all need goals and dreams
ReplyDeleteTfs and best wishes
Annie x
Gorgeous crackle texture Lynne and I really love that colour combination and the way you made the beautiful wings.
ReplyDeleteFliss xx
Yes, I too love the shape of this heart and your crackle made it perfectly beautiful! ")
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous and full of texture - love how you made the wings! Thank you for telling us! a xxx
ReplyDeleteWow! Love that Lynn. Lx
ReplyDeleteDear Lynne, so very lovely, the heart is truly wonderful, it has a beautiful shape, and the crackle is -wow- your beautifully created wings ,you know I love. This January ornament just says so much, and I will try to keep your words in mind, and let myself "fly" a little more than normal, this year !!
ReplyDeleteDorthe, xx
Lovely crackle! Your winged heart is fabulous Lynne! x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful piece Lynne a fabulous in flight crackled heart.
ReplyDeleteLove
Amanda x
Another stunner in the most beautiful vintage style too
ReplyDeleteHugs
Donna xxx
Brilliant crackle on this beautifully shaped heart. It certainly gave my heart wings! xx
ReplyDeleteLovely crackled heart - the duck egg blue of the Blue Oyster is charming (never seen a blue oyster, so maybe it's blue oyster coloured rather than duck egg!). The gilded wings are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Really lovely heart with wings ornament you created Lynne!
ReplyDeleteYour creativity always soars.
oxo
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