I had so much fun making this page and I believe that is visible.
I started by coloring the background in different shades of
green with inktense pencils and wiped over it with a damp babywipe in a circular motion.
and stencilled away with acrylic paint.
Loving the result.
Of course this has as a side effect that I start to hesitate about what to do next.
Of course this has as a side effect that I start to hesitate about what to do next.
First I thought about using this owl image
Then I thought of creating a disco scene
But after a good night’s rest it dawned upon me, flowers.
I'd like to enter this page for The Craft Barn challenge: stencils and masks.
All three of those options would have worked! Love the versatility of the background!
ReplyDeleteyes, but the flowers spoke to me so it had to be that :-)
DeleteI am always a fan of the flowers option :) Love the vibrant colors!
ReplyDeletethx Shel
DeleteCompletely fabulous!! And very inspirational :D
ReplyDeletethx, great to be an inspiration.
DeleteThe stencils are awesome, by the way! And I really love the flowers :D
ReplyDeleteThx Pam, I just love stencils and making them myself was the only option to own a whole stash without going bankruptcy :-)
DeleteThe strong vibrant colours really make this piece zing!
ReplyDeletethx kaybee, exactly what I wanted.
DeleteI remember cutting some stencils with a craft knife... not easy and time consuming! Never tried with a hot knife (stylus?) better not as I would burn myself! I fancied the owl myself but flowers work too!
ReplyDeletethe owl will definitely pop up somewhere else, keep en eye out :-)
Deletethe tool is a hot tip and I think it works better than a knife, but still is time consuming, but now I am able to make whatever stencil I want at hardly no cost. And I must say I have burnt myself a couple of times.
Wow! your stencils are amazing Vicky. Well done you. Love the owl but equally love the flowers. Fabulous post. Really enjoyed reading it.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
Flo xx
thx Florence; lovely to hear that you enjoyed reading the post, I write them like I want to read blogs, I like to see step by steps.
DeleteNot only do you cut stamps but stencils as well. I'm in awe! Your background is fabulous and all of your options would work well with it.
ReplyDeleteWow this is amazing! Thank you for joining in The Craft Barn Challenge.
ReplyDeleteJane x