Hello Friends
I am back with a mixed media project as Guest designer for AALL & Create.
I used Olga Heldwein's gorgeous new Flutterby stencil #98, Olga's Take Flight stamp set #367, Autour de Mwa's Bubble Block stamp set #310 along with his Totally Dotty stencil #87.
Starting with the Totally Dotty stencil I created a Gel Press background using PaperArtsy paints, adding several layers of paint to create a delicate stencilled look.
To create the butterfly, I applied Versafine Clair ink (Fallen Leaves) through the butterfly (Flutterby stencil) to white card, carefully going around the edges to create a border. I then applied clear embossing powder before heat setting, and then cut out the butterfly. I used Seth Apter's Izink Dye Spray in Sunflower to add colour to the butterfly.
I prepared my media board by inking around the edges with the same Versafine Clair. I stamped and watercoloured the lady and then fussy cut her. The sentiment is a Tim Holtz one.
I stamped a few elements from the Take Flight stamp set onto my background, stamped and cut out the circular element for the butterfly lady to sit on.
A list of worldwide stockists for the stamps and stencil I used can be found HERE.
As always, thanks so much for your visit, I hope to see you again soon. Keep safe and well in the meantime. Hugs, Anne xx
PS. A few people have asked me to share the artist's messy desk I created a while back for one of Tracy Evans' Hochanda shows, and here it is. I used matchboxes to create the desk and Tracy's stamps to decorate it.
Love your Butterfly Lady mixed media piece Anne! The butterfly stencil for her wings is awesome and I love the lady image from the Take Flight stamp too. A marriage made in crafty heaven.
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So creative using the butterfly as her wings.
ReplyDeleteI also love your desk as messy as mine, it doesn't matter how much I clean up it's messy two seconds later :)
Your butterfly lady is so beautiful, the stencil looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love the messy desk ...... looks exactly like mine in my craft room .... hahaha!
Your butterfly lady is dazzling! He wings look amazing especially on the gorgeous background - another 'wow' piece! Love the messy desk too, definitely a signature 'Anne' 3d piece. I was amazed when I saw it on TV now its fab to be able to close in on all the yummy detail! Take care and stay safe. Hugs xxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteOh Anne this stamp set takes the blame for me falling off the stamp wagon I just couldn't resist that bundle what a magnificent focal image it is, the circle really grounds your statement but it was born to have wings and you certainly have given it that freedom to fly. I so love it, fallen leaves is my favourite of all V.Clair colours btw.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you shared your messy desk because I'd have never of seen it otherwise, i'd have loved to have seen how you created this mini masterpiece. My downstairs crafty area maybe clean and tidy at the moment but this is a carbon copy of my upstairs crafty zone, it's like your a fly on the wall haa haa. I really adore it.. I feel the need to see it up close and touch it!! Now this may be my new favourite favourite :)) #bookmark
Thank you for sharing my dear friend.. Sending Hugs this weekend Tracey xx
Wow - i love that big butterfly stencil and how you've created it. I really need to start using what I have before I buy anything more, but I'm very tempted. Elaine xx
ReplyDeleteAnne these pieces are stunning! Your lady looks wonderful sat on her butterfly wings, and the desk is just amazing! Take care and have a very happy week, Sue xx
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