Mother Nature And Her Gentle Wings by Lynne Moncrieff
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I didn’t actually make this for a That’s Crafty! D.T.
project, it was made because the Character Constructions Inner Child No.7 is such
a favourite of mine and I wanted to play around with the stamp and a That’s
Crafty! Art Shrine, greyboard feathers and wings. Then I noticed Laura was stocking this
particular stamp set and that’s why I decided to share it here, today.
Supplies
That’s Crafty! Surfaces Bits ‘n’ Pieces Greyboard Sheets: Feathers, Wings
That’s Crafty! Acrylic Paint: Antique Gold, Metallic
Bronze
Fresco Finish Chalk Acrylics: Antarctic, Lake Wanaka,
Chalk, Toffee, Caramel
Infusions: Sleight Blue, Rocky Road, Black Knight
Extras: Off-cut
From Tree Branch, Birch Tree Bark*, Re-cycled Corrugated Cardboard Packaging
*substitute with making your own background on
white/greyboard (available from That’s Crafty!), aim for a distressed effect
Instructions
After assembling the art shrine, apply Gesso, followed
with a light application of Grunge Paste but achieving as much texture as
possible as you apply the Grunge Paste, focusing on the frame of the
shrine.
Apply Frescos to craft sheet. Press the shrine into the paints. For the recess of the shrine, apply the same
paints but there is no need to give much attention to the recess.
To the feathers and wings, also apply Gesso and again,
press those elements into paint on the craft sheet. To the feathers, also apply some Infusions,
misting with water to activate the crystals. Splatter That’s Crafty! acrylics paints onto feathers. For the wings, press the wings into craft
sheet, picking up any of the metallic paint which has landed on the craft sheet
after splattering onto the feathers.
Tear piece of corrugated packaging, painting with
Gesso before applying Infusions. Once
dry, highlight corrugation with Antique Gold, again pressing into the paint on
the craft sheet.
Stamp quote from ESN22, directly onto the top area of shrine,
the Grunge Paste will prevent a perfectly stamped quote but for me, that adds to
the feel of the overall project. If you
do not want this effect, it would be best to stamp onto tissue paper, adhering
with Gel Medium to the shrine.
Stamp Inner Child No. 7 and ESN 22 sentiment onto two
separate pieces of birch tree bark. Place focal image into recess of shrine, embellishing with prepared
wings. Layer prepared corrugated cardboard
above focal along with the stamped sentiment. Ensure placement of sentiment aligns with the stamped quote.
Finally, gather the off-cuts of tree branches and
prepared feathers. Create dimension by
bending the feathers whilst wet. They
are of such quality that they will successfully allow you to do this. You want the feathers to give the effect,
that they are tree branches shading the bird woman, almost the effect of an
arbour. My eye caught some Infusions
stained handmade paper, leftover from some previous project so I adhered that
to the off-cut tree branch at the bottom of the shrine. With fingertips, add some final touches of
metallic paint, to edges of face of shrine, etc.
Until next time,
Wishes
Lynne
10 comments
A beautiful piece of shrine art Lynne! Wonderful effects! xx
ReplyDeleteAn absolutely amazing creation Lynne! The textured effects are so beautiful and the whole piece is totally stunning!
ReplyDeleteLove it, Fliss xx
So very beautiful, dear friend, so giving me the feeling of care and comfort, love and peace. Gorgeous use of Laura`s wings , and the beautiful image. The corrugated cardboard looks amazing there, giving texture, with the words above, and your birchbark and the wooden stick gives even more nature feeling to this remarkable art piece.
ReplyDeleteDorthe, xxx
A beautiful shrine - so peaceful! xxx
ReplyDeletetruly gorgeous and so gentle! xo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shrine
ReplyDeleteLove
Amanda x
So tranquil Lynne, she looks at peace within her sanctuary. I love the way the stamped verse looks on top of the paste as the uneven surface adds hidden depth.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.. Hugs Tracey x
Very beautiful shrine Lynne x Love the colours and they way you have layered up with texture and paints. The feathers look fabulous and you always showcase the CC stamps so well. Great sentiments from your Affirmations too x
ReplyDeleteTFS and huge hugs
Annie xx
Sooooo beautiful Lynne, your creations always whisk me away to an earlier time :)
ReplyDeleteHugs
Donna xx
What a beautiful vintage make, full of autumnal melancholy.
ReplyDeleteAlison x
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