The Moon Is Shining by Lynne Moncrieff
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With
frosty nights, the moon has been glowing in the sky, appearing as though I
could simply reach out and touch it. Instead of touching the moon, I contented
myself by making this project.
That’s
Crafty! Acrylic Pearl paint, applied to a greyboard moon, provided the pearly
sheen of the moon surrounded by the inky colours achieved with Infusions.
Supplies
That’s Crafty! Acrylic Metallic Paint Pearl, Antique Silver
Infusions:
Violet Storms, In The Navy, Black Knight
Gesso
White, Clear
Extras:
Cotton Sewing Thread, Fabric (Thanks Dorthe!), Found Papers, Willow Circle
Instructions
First,
apply clear Gesso to willow circle. Once dry, apply Infusions, misting with
water. Try to manipulate the colour, with darker around the edge and the Violet
Storms towards upper right side.
Gather
various found papers, a mixture of textures. I lay them beneath the project
prior to working with Infusions, allowing excess run off colour to stain the
papers, textiles, etc. To this colour, randomly apply Pearl and Antique Silver.
Leave papers to dry.
Select
moon greyboard shape. First apply Infusions and whilst wet, press the moon into
Pearl paint. If necessary, sprinkle some more Infusions before leaving to
dry.
Once
papers and moon are dry, tear a piece of prepared kitchen paper, adhering to lower
corner of willow circle. Repeatedly stamp Anton Chekhov quote onto willow
circle. The stamping will appear irregular due to texture of willow
circle. Next, partially ink up the same
stamp, stamping onto piece of prepared paper, a smooth piece of paper. Layer
this, with the prepared moon, fragments of midnight blue fabric and more fragments
of prepared paper along with a few trailing threads, all to the upper corner of
willow circle.
Until
next time,
Wishes
Lynne
10 comments
Your willow circle is a fabulous idea, to use for this beautiful project, Lynne.
ReplyDeleteSo fantastic looking with the stamps because of the words, only partly showing, it gives so much kind of texture. The pale gorgeous moon, shining onto the earth with its cold light, half decked in shadow from your fantastic fibers and colors , is gorgeous. I can feel it on my sky, a dark night, only partly showing it`s beauty-
.
Dorthe, xxx
Fabulous natural surface to work on. I love how you have used the moon partially shrouding it with wording, just like a floating cloud. Hugs & Wishes Tracey x
ReplyDeleteA very creative idea Lynne. The willow circle gives such a unique finish and love the way your moon peeks out of the background too.
ReplyDeleteFliss xx
What's the old song - Moonlight becomes You? You have definitely made this moon shine in a most beautiful way Lynne! Wonderful use of the words! Hugs,Chrisx
ReplyDeletewow wow wow! totally gorgeous! xo
ReplyDeleteWonderful creation.....love the planetary feel......moon looks fantastic
ReplyDeleteTFS Lynne
Beautiful and truly atmospheric creation Lynne, wonderfully created
ReplyDeleteHugs
Donna xx
Your pearly moon is utterly wonderful, Lynne - so atmospheric and mystical. A truly original creation.
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Wonderful textures Lynne! I love your pearly moon! xxx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful Lynne! Xo
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