Welcome to the next challenge at ATP Exchange, this time Yvonne is our talented host and has chosen a Love theme.......It will soon be Valentines Day, so my theme is all about Love, what does it mean to you.? A feeling, a look, a touch, a word, something that makes your heart happy.............the list can be endless. So for this challenge, share with us how you see 'love' in your world.
Once dry, PaperArtsy crackle glaze was applied to the sides of the letters and then a coat of snowflake fresco. I coated the front of the letters with Wendy Vecchi's crackle embossing paste .
The text stamp from the Mercantile set....'we come to love not by finding a perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly...' was repeatedly stamped on tissue and then ripped and applied to the word in sections with soft matte gel.
Once dry all the surfaces were coated with PaperArtsy metallic glaze....it does give a lovely shimmer. Pewter Treasure Gold was also used on the edges.
I painted a piece of Smoothy stamping card with metallic glaze and then stamped number images from ESN07 set. I cut out 4 heart shapes and then used a black glitter embossing powder around the edges. Another coat of metallic glaze was applied before using glossy accents on each heart.
To finish I used the same black embossing powder on the base of the letters, and the hearts were secured before wrapping some silver wire and a bead around each one. Hope you'll have chance to join in and show us your interpretation of Love over at ATP Exchange and please do hop across and see what my talented team mates have created to hopefully inspire you.
For this sample I've chosen to do a monochromatic theme, with lots of texture and shimmer!
I picked up this yellow painted mdf piece in a sale last year but similar shapes can be found here. After some light sanding I coated it with Finnabairs black gesso. I then got carried away and forgot to take any photos till it was finished....sorry!
Once dry all the surfaces were coated with PaperArtsy metallic glaze....it does give a lovely shimmer. Pewter Treasure Gold was also used on the edges.
I painted a piece of Smoothy stamping card with metallic glaze and then stamped number images from ESN07 set. I cut out 4 heart shapes and then used a black glitter embossing powder around the edges. Another coat of metallic glaze was applied before using glossy accents on each heart.
Thanks so much for stopping by and Happy Crafting!
Beautiful makeover to your word Ruth! The crackle is lovely and I like using the PA metallic glaze too ... just the right amount of shine. Especially love the wire wrapped around the hearts.
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Lesley Xx
Wow, this is beautiful - I absolutely love the monochrome colour scheme and the hearts and wire are perfect on it. I have never tried metallic glaze so I'm off to investigate it, as I love the effect you've achieved with it.
ReplyDeleteOnce I saw the close ups of this piece Ruth, I fell head over heels in love!! I love the idea of the monochrome palette and the subtle sheen. The crackle is stunning (and my favourite thing to do!). The little silver beads and curled wire are just the perfect finishing touches. Can you tell I'm drooling over this??!!
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ReplyDeleteThanks Julia, gadget sorted!
DeleteSuch a great alteration...gorgeous crackles Ruth!
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Wonderful texture Ruth,you always do that so well. Beautiful creation and a very modern take on the theme too ;)
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Donna xxx
A fabulous alteration. the crackling looks stunning. I can understand you not wanting to stop to take photos while making this beauty.
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They are fantastic >Ruth ,- the different crackle mediums and the colours together is gorgeous, and your hearts and stamped text the beautiful extra details . Love it !
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Am in awe of your Love words Ruth, such beautiful colours and textures, it's a WOW from me :-) xxx
ReplyDeleteI really like this Ruth and the effect you have created on the letters. love the little added hearts
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Love, love, love the gorgeous crackling and those little twisty bits of wire are the perfect finishing touch. This is so beautiful Ruth! Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous piece of recycled art, Ruth!
ReplyDeleteWow Ruth, I am just never disappointed when I visit your blog! This is yet another spectacular project! LOVE your amazing texture and shimmery metallic bits! Stunning! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous project Ruth ! The crackle and distressing is fabulous and the wire is the perfect touch ! Sue C x
ReplyDeleteLove the weathered shabby chic look here, and the black shadow you've created with the embossing powder at the base of the letters is really clever to earth the shimmery lightness of the word. Love the wire!
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Beautiful home decor! Love the weathered look xx
ReplyDeleteWow! To think I nearly missed this! - love the crackle and the clever shadow effect you have created! Chrisx
ReplyDeleteTexture is awesome and also hearts, stamping and details with wire! I would love to have this in my home...Superb!!
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Great texture, love it, Angela x
ReplyDeleteA joy to behold! Love the way those tiny hearts and silver swirls embellish this. Jenny x
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