For
someone who likes to chop and change the substrates they work on, I cannot deny
the fun I have picking and choosing which That’s Crafty! surface to play
with. This week I have a project using
one of the Dinky Uprights, I am such a fan of them, they take any abuse I throw
at them, not verbal, never verbal abuse!!! No matter the media I throw at them,
I’ve never had one buckle on me.
I had
no idea where this project was going, beyond gathering some supplies, it was
once I placed the eyes onto the crochet lace, the words popped into my head. As
I’d always hoped with the Affirmations stamps, they could be used in different
ways, taking words from one Affirmation and combining with words from another,
exactly what I did for “Her eyes, her story”.
Supplies
That’s Crafty! Clear Stamp Sets - Lynne’s Affirmations Set 1, Textures Collection Set
1
Infusions:
Rocky Road, Rusty Car, The Sage
Extras
– Vintage French Book Pages, Vintage Crochet Lace, Mop-up Paper
Instructions
I
prefer to prep substrate with Gesso.
Apply
Grunge Paste to Dinky Stencil, not completely covering the Upright. Once dry,
sprinkle Infusions before generously misting with water, allowing colour to
drip and pool. This is where I utilize
the colour that runs off, collecting onto various papers, etc.
Lightly
stain book text with The Sage, ensure paper is completely dry before stamping
LPC face and the decorative element from one of the other stamps on the LPC037
set. Adhere face to oval acrylic shape and circle to the stamped decorative
element (yes, I did make the mistake of the text being upside down!). Trim away excess paper. Layer eyes to vintage
crochet lace before adhering to Upright. Adhere circle to apex of arch,
trapping piece of mop-up paper beneath it.
The
words were formed by selecting particular words from two Affirmations “Her eyes
reveal her strength” and “My Story, I Will Share”, stamped onto margin of
vintage book paper. Adhere to Upright.
Stamp
script from Textures Collection onto mop-up papers and onto scraps of stained
calico. Layer/drape them onto the Upright and onto the base.
Yes,
her eyes do follow you around the room!
Wishes
Lynne
Absolutely beautiful creation Lynne. A vintage style triumph and love the story behind this too.
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Great use of those acrylics, your not knowing where I'm going creation has come together fabulously. You've created your very own Mona Lisa Lynne.. her eyes really do follow you around the room.. Tracey xx
ReplyDeleteOh dear Lynne, it is so beautiful, - the eyes are a fabulous add, and I love,love the texture you created , you are such a master, my friend! And I love how you used your Affirmations, too !! Dorthe, xxx
ReplyDeleteWonderful background details and colours Lynne x love the stamped LP eyes on the lace creating such intrigue x perfect choice of words from your own Affirmation stamps too x sending best wishes
ReplyDeleteAnnie x
Oh my goodness what a fabulous creation. So much detail and so much to look at. A work of art Lynne. Just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteMuch love, Bev. xxx
1000% stunning. xo
ReplyDeleteFantastic in every way Lynne. Her eyes do truly inspire our imaginations and they tell her story, or possibly many stories that go to make up a life! I love this beautiful little creation. xx
ReplyDeleteOoh this is stunning! The eyes are so beautiful and the words you chose are just perfect - wonderful inspiring art! xxx
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! My eyes keep going to the rusty raised diamond shapes in the background. I love this, I like your title too.
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