Well - wasn't the tennis disappointing? Not being able to bear it any longer, I toddled off upstairs at the end of the second set to play.
I started off with this .....
This being a thin chipboard tag shape - measuring just under 12" x 8". Then borrowing this idea from Leandra Franich, I embossed some black metal over a mould and cut it up in bits for the edges ......
Then Ferro (Golden Green - just love it and got to get me some more colours) and Terra (Indian and Terracotta - loving that as well) ......
Then it was on to the paint, which is where I got a bit carried away. I used Stewart Gill Colourise in Chlorophyll, Plum and Rose (from the Suzi Blu days) and Viva Precious Metal Paints in Blackberry (absolutely gorgeous) and Golden Green; and then highlights of Kaisercolour Eggshell.
After this orgy of dabbing and swooshing I really wasn't sure about the whole thing but it was either carry on enjoying the relaxing feeling or abandon it and wonder about it after I had tidied up - lol.
So I carried on and made (courtesy of Leandra - again) a fantasy bird out of metal (stamps from the Paper Artsy Ding and Dong collection) ....
Added some words (stamp by The Artistic Stamper) - in metal ....
And some raffia ....
Said tag is now hanging on my craft room wall where the 2009 Jack Vettriano calendar used to be. I'm glad I didn't abandon it. Hope you like it ....
2 comments:
Wow Sue, this is a fabulous tag! Bet you had fun with all that paint! xx
I am glad you did n't abandon it too ... a stunning creation X
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