The second part of my plan is to find ways to incorporate my old stuff. I have so many things that have been sitting around collecting dust, purchased for whatever project I had optimistically dreamed of doing. I know that I'm not the only one!!!
So here's my first step into the abyss, er, my new creative journey.
This is a 6x6 piece of chipboard that will (hopefully) be the cover of my book. I used torn bits of tissue paper, paint and Modge Podge to create the textured background. Different blue TH Distress Stains were used for colour with a bit of purple gelato rubbed in. I pounced gesso through a Prima mask to make the white spots and used Dreamweaver Pearlescent embossing paste and part of a large Kaisercraft stencil to make the vines. I sprinkled purple and green glitter on the paste while it was still wet (as if the paste wasn't shiny enough on its own ). I used white Molding paste and the same Prima stencil to add the word Dream.
I made the butterflies using Angelina Fibres and a TH Movers and Shapers Butterfly die ( I love this and I had completely forgotten that I had it), as well as a butterfly from a Heartfelt Creations set. I found some old bling in a drawer and glued a few on with Glossy Accents, Wasn't sure how well it would hold the beads to the embossing paste, but I's say that they are on there forever! I
I had some trouble with the stain coming off even though it was sealed with Modge Podge. I wasn't sure what I'd do, as the cover was completed. I remembered that I had purchased a jar of TH Distress Glaze and so I rubbed that on. Problem Solved !! No more blue fingers!
I probably won't share much of my creative journey, but I thought that by committing myself to this in public, that maybe I would keep on going and not add this to the UFO (un-finished objects) graveyard!
I'm entering this in the following :
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge : Use Paste
I used Embossing and Molding Paste.
Simon Says Stamp: Favorite Technique and/or Product
I love embossing paste and stencils, and the paste has to be my favorite product.
Your creation is fabulous! The colors and textures are so beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Shona love all the texture and shades of blues . The shimmery leaves and butterfly really compliment each other .
ReplyDeleteShona your chipboard cover is fabulous! The textures and colours are lovely & I love the sweet butterflies.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
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Mandy xx
LOVE IT! the tectures and colors are great! Cool you used gelato and paste! Hope we can have a day soon!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ! love the colour and textures :) Have a great week, Shirleyxx
ReplyDeleteWow Shona, this is amazing! I wouldn't even know where to start to create something like this. The colour is gorgeous (and I'm so glad you worked out how to get rid of the 'blue fingers' problem). I love looking at things like this because there is so much going on with different embellishments and textures. Did you enjoy making it and do you think you will make any more?? And will you use it as an actual cover?? Would look really good on the wall somewhere. What a pain having the computer causing you migraines, such a horrible feeling. My daughter Phoebe is 10yrs and she has been getting them for the past few months. They make her very sick and unhappy. The doctors don't know what it is, I'm thinking hormones. Hope your weather is good there. We are in the middle of Winter but this week has been so mild, even the daffodils have started coming out. Good old global warming!! Enjoy the rest of your week and hope your able to craft again soon!
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