The Sheltering Hand of Friendship by Lynne Moncrieff
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This
week I am sharing a second sample made for That Crafty’s recent HOCHANDA
shows.
Now
this was tricky to photograph because I applied lots of the beautiful That’s
Crafty! Pearl paint which I wanted to try to capture in the photographs.
You
know I like my wee narratives! The two
girls are sheltering beneath a beautiful blossom during a summer’s day
rainfall, clutching hands as they shelter and sharing their secrets with only
the butterfly to hear their sweet thoughts.
Supplies
That's Crafty! Bits and Pieces Greyboard Embellishments: Funky Flowers, Butterflies
Fresco Finish Chalk Acrylic: Antarctic, Blush, Blue Oyster
Charcoal
Black
Watersoluble Pencil
Palette Knife/Old Plastic Credit Card
Extras:
Scrap paper, Collage image (Red Lead)
Instructions
Prepare
tag with Gesso before applying chalk acrylics with a scraping technique. Begin to add stamping. Continue by applying more paint, this time
including the Pearl acrylic, in the same fashion as the first layer, adding
more stamping and repeating until reasonably satisfied. I say “reasonably” because I am never, ever
satisfied!
With
the same paints, paint large and small butterflies and flowers. I also painted some of the pieces popped out
from the embellishments.
Stamping
was added to some of the greyboard embellishments.
Create
a large flower from the large flower head and two stalks. Top it with the large
butterfly.
Fussy
cut collage image. Adhere all to tag,
embellishing girls with the painted greyboard.
Stamp
Affirmation onto scrap paper (this was deli paper which had Gesso and a hint of
gold). Adhere to where the two stalks
meet.
Create outlines with charcoal and watersoluble
pencil.
Until
next time,
Wishes
Lynne
13 comments
Those wee girls are sheltered perfectly under the flower head. I dont know why but this reminds me of those photographs many year ago of the Cottingley Fairies.. Maybe its the scale of it all?
ReplyDeleteIts a beautiful composition Lynne and I'm lucky enough to know how the all that shimmer and shine will look. Thank you for sharing..
Tracey xx
Dear Lynne,
ReplyDeletethis is filled with such sweetness , both because of the story it tells, and because of your soft color tones used.Your girls are so cute under their flower umbrella, and I love that you did not take away all the bits from the died out embellishments ,but let some stay to create more interests . Such a beautiful tag my dear friend.
Dorthe, xxx
This is beautiful Lynne! Xxx
ReplyDeleteThose wee girls look fabulous on your great tag, Lynne ! Fantastic work !
ReplyDeleteCorrie x
Ah this is such a pretty make Lynne. Those wee girls look like they have many secrets to carry. Love the soft colours and I too know how all that shimmer and shine will look. Just beautiful. Bev. xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is beyond adorable ... I love the soft colour palette ... the narrative sends me off dreaming of wee folk in the garden .... beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Lynne, love the pretty soft colours that go so well with those sweet little girls and details are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteFliss xx
Gorgeous! These 2 look like delicate little fairies with secrets to share! xx
ReplyDeleteLovely the delicacy and soft colours and great imagery. Hugs. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteThis is one stunning make, even more so in real life....I nearly 'borrowed' it ha ha
ReplyDeleteHugs
Donna xx
Beautiful with its soft colours and innocence
ReplyDeleteLove
Amanda x
Fantastic background and colour combination Lynne xx Those florals and butterfly are just stunning and the little girls beautiful too xx TFS
ReplyDeleteAnnie x
Adorable! I love the pretty, soft colours of the background, and the tiny figures are so sweet sheltering under the magical flower umbrella!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
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