Keeper of the Castle by Lynne Monrieff
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You
might have managed to watch the HOCHANDA shows on Monday when Lauren Hatwell
not only showcased new That’s Crafty! products, she also carried out some
amazing demos.
Over
the next four weeks, I’ll be sharing one of the samples I worked on. This week I am sharing the fabulous MDP
Triptych Castle. I know I might seem
biased but in all honesty, the quality of the products are incredible – smooth
edges and the MDF will take any media. I
applied Gesso, water, heat, texture paste, Gel Medium and there was no sign of
warping.
The
supply list might look lengthy but many of those pieces were extras I happened
to choose to add, bits ‘n’ pieces lying around.
Supplies
That's Crafty! Dinky Stencils - Abstract Stones, Distressed Harlequin Background
Mediums:-
Infusions:-
Black Knight, Violet Storms
Gilding Wax – Treasure Gold
UHU Solid Glue Stick
Copper Satin Fabric
Rusty Tin Wire
Rusted
Fabric Scraps
Sari
Ribbon – Stained with Infusions
Prima
Dresden
French Book Pages
Instructions
Prepare
the MDF with Gesso. Adhere torn pieces
of book text to the panels. Apply clear
Gesso followed by applying the Frank Garcia powders and a hint of Infusions,
misting with water, allowing to drip down the panels. Ink up text stamps from Castle Keep, stamping
onto the panels in random patches. Stamp
LPC stamps onto tissue paper, tear and adhere with a UHU stick (or favoured
adhesive). Apply, again, in random
patches Grunge Paste with stencils, building up texture and applying more of the
powders and Infusions.
On the
rear, follow the above steps except don’t stamp any images onto tissue paper,
stamp only text.
Returning
to the front panels. I happened to have
a piece of stamped paperclay (an LPC) which I simply painted and trimmed with
Dresden which had been “painted” with the Frank Garcia powders then rubbed with
Gilding Wax. Adhere to one of the
doors. I also happened to have a piece
of rusted fabric. After staining a piece
of cardstock with the Frank Garcia powders, I stamped a sentiment from Castle
Keep, this was layered onto the rusted fabric pieces and adhered to the front
door. Rusted tin wire coiled and placed
over the O of the Once.
Attach
the doors with rusted tin wire threaded through the holes. Copper fabric torn into strips and seam
binding stained with the Frank Garcia powders were also thread through the
holes.
Final
touches - Rusted Paste was applied to Dresden Trim and used to embellish the
main stamped image along with two torn pieces of the copper fabric.
Until
next week,
Wishes
Lynne
13 comments
Wonderful make so much detail and retest fabulous
ReplyDeleteYour decoration of the castle is superb Lynne, that random stone stencil is perfect for this project and really does bring the castle to life. The stamping is wonderful, I love all the images you used! Anne x
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful Lynne and the amount of detail on here is just stunning!
ReplyDeleteFliss xx
Dear Lynne, studying your photos close up, gives so many wonderful details ,to admire. The stamped banner, the wonderful stenciled brick wall, on the back, and the gorgeous "rusted" Dresden Trim.The dinky stencils creating wonders both inside and outside, with the help of your clever hands.I love the papers and stamps you used ,and your castle is fabulous, dear .
ReplyDeleteDorthe, xx
Just trying to catch up after a break x not literally just to see family !!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful details and textures as always Lynne fabulous layers of various mediums and stamping finished with perfect adornments
TFS and best wishes. Missed Hochanda but will look out for more shows
Annie x
Just beautiful Lynne Lx
ReplyDeleteooo I adore this Lynne - absolutely brilliant! Hugs rachel x
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done Lynne fabulous textures.
ReplyDeleteLove
Amanda x
Absolutely loved this one, really atmospheric creation
ReplyDeleteHugs
Donna xx
Simply breathtaking Lynne! xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic castle! I adore those ladies from LP and I am voting for that Distressed Harlequin stencil to win the Best of the Year stencil! I so admire the way you use all those wonderful dinky stencils. The stones are such a perfect pair-up with this triptych. You must have tubs full of "bits 'n' pieces"! You always seem to have just the right things to dress up your pieces. The rusty material, the rusty wire, the bit of stamped paper clay that you have dressed up with the Dresden trim and added to the door are such wonderful additions to the piece that really sets the tone for a royal finish! Love it, Lynne! Thanks once again for sharing with us! inkybru xx
ReplyDeleteThis is utterly fantastic! A dream on paper.
ReplyDeleteI'm enchanted by the quiet mood of repose that this piece evokes, Lynne. Thank you for sharing it with us!
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