Tuesday, 3 September 2013

Lovebirds

Here's my entry for Stampotique Designers challenge #113. Maria challenged us to make something along the wedding theme. I must admit this stumped me, wanting a whimsical feel that fitted into my book of challenges shape.
I made a background of crumpled tissue paper painted with gesso and acrylic paint that left a shiny look and covered with iridescent glitter. Then through chicken wire stencil I used gel medium and covered this with a peach glitter. The heart is made using white Utee poured into heart shape cake silicone mould. Twig from my washing basket lol painted. Stamps are Jofy PaperArtsy. Love these new stamps. Coloured with pro markers.
Handmade flowers using woodware punch and card coloured with same pro markers used on birds.
Everything was given a hint of pebeo gold gilding creme. I think I spent more time thinking about this one than making it, but I liked the finish result. So did Katie, bless who said pretty.
As for our kittens. They'll be arriving tomorrow and we are calling them Millie and Oscar. The children are so excited and can't wait, me neither.

Happy crafting
Luv dawn

13 comments:

  1. totally stunning! love all the details and the texture!

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  2. gorgeous Dawn - love those birds and all the sparkle - fabulous x

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  3. This is fabulous Dawn, a lot of work involved in making this ! I love that the branch started life as part of your washing basket Lol !! Hugs xx

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  4. What a unique "take" on this challenge, Dawn! Thanks for giving the step-by-step details--which is very helpful to me as I learn new things about journaling. This is a great addition to your challenge book!

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  5. P.S. Congrats on getting your new purr babies home!!

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  6. such a romantic little piece!!
    thanks for joining the fun at the Stampotique Designer challenge :)
    xx
    france

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  7. This is so very very sweet! Love it. Thanks for joining the Stampotique DC

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  8. Beautiful!!!!! Thanks for sharing with us at Stampotique.

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  9. Adorable wedding project, Dawn. Thank you for joining the Stampotique Designer's Challenge!
    Val :)

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