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Sunday, August 07, 2011

L'amour




Not blogged for so long, just haven't had the time since coming back from holidays.  Managed some time today and made this self standing collage........... how satisfying that I have crafted after nearly 3 weeks !!

I had previously made the background from recycled corrugated card which I had given a crackle finish with a gold base coat. The general colourway was purple, red and gold as you can see.  The piece measures 6 x 5.5 inches and the background technique is described in this blogpost.






I then used a Tim Holtz background stamp of distressed dots stamped with Versamark ink and heat embossed with violet pearlescent embossing powder.  A polymer stamp of a tag was stamped in similar fashion but this time heat embossed with mirror gold EP.  I then stamped a couple of flourishes in red Versamagic ink.

I used a lot of elements cut from 6 x 6 - 7gypsies papers (Camden & Lille).  All elements were edged in black archival ink to give them definition.






The Eiffel tower frame was made from a black card arch frame ( Stewart Gill) backed with paper from  the Lille papers and embellished with amber flatbacked gems adhered with Glossy Accents.  The letters were applied as rub-ons (Making Memories)






The remainder of the elements were stuck in place as shown.  The floral plate was stuck in place with a foam dot and pierced through with a heart-headed hatpin ( burying the sharp end in the corrugated background).

Some purple deco balls were added as shown with Glossy Accents.






The piece was then matted onto a piece of the Lille papers (they are double sided)  and the fold down stand (sizzix die cut out of cardboard) applied with glue to finish.

I like the colours of this piece and of course the bling too !

Sid xx

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17 comments:

  1. You might not have crafted for a bit but you've still got it and haven't skipped a beat! Great job.

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  2. What a fabulous canvas, such a lot of detail, lovely stuff!

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  3. Glad you're back blogging and crafting Sid - sometimes life just gets in the way. What a fabulous piece Je t'aime.

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  4. Looks great Sid, love all the texture and different finishes going on here!

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  5. Super colour and texture Sid especially love those beads :)

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  6. Simply gorgeous! Love it!

    Helen

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  7. MMmmm purple and gold...what could be better, my 2 fave colours! Love it!

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  8. Fantastic creation Sid! Very inspiring!

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  9. This is just lovely! Anything French-inspired speaks to me. Love the texture.

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  10. i love the colours and details on this one!

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  11. A fabulous piece Sid - beautiful colours.
    xxx Hazel.

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  12. Glad to see you back Sid :-) and with a great piece of interesting art! Love all the detail.

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  13. Beautifully romantic Sid, did you have an inspiring holiday romance perchance?

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  14. Great to have you back Sid and with a stunning piece. Love your collage and what a great subject - Paree!

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