Wednesday 24 September 2014

Eternal Beauty Burlap Panel

With all the focus lately on autumn I have been inspired to stay in that mode and have used one of the small idea-ology burlap panels and kept with a nature inspired theme. These panels are just a little larger than an ATC and there are times when I love creating on smaller substrates just to stretch my creativity and imagination in a different way. I guess we are all like that.
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I love the effects of the background and it is a technique I will be teaching at Pickwell Farm in October when we will make four of these panels in a Christmassy theme. (See my classes schedule for details).
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You know how I love using the film strip on my projects, this time I have added small flowers from the wallflower paper stash where I also cut the Parcel Post label.
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I used remnant rubs on the enamelled tag and edged it with archival ink. Wanting to ‘package’ up the feel of autumn I added linen ribbon and some petaloo flowers.
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A piece just for me today, no DT, no workshop, just for me yay.

Another mid week and it’s flying fast. I have a governor’s meeting today so I need to get prepared for that and Friday I am teaching again at The Art of Craft, this time a colourful canvas. So here's wishing you a happy Wednesday, a great end to the week and a huge thank you for stopping by.

hugs Brenda xxx

27 comments:

Suzi B said...

A gorgeous panel....wish I lived near enough to attend your class.
Suzi B x

Valerie-Jael said...

Beautiful work, I love all the possibilities that autumn crafting brings! Valerie

Jane said...

Autumn really has arrived hasn't it Brenda. Loving all your autumnal pieces such glorious colours. This piece has such a gorgeous background. Enjoy your class and the rest of the week hugs xx

froebelsternchen said...

Wonderful piece this!

Annie said...

Gorgeous Brenda :-) love the background and beautiful adornments. I so love Autumn

Hugs Annie x

Doreen said...

This is just stunning.xxx

Jenny Marples said...

Love the way the stencilling looks over the paper and how you've tied it all together with the filmstrip encased flowers and little enamel tag. Jenny x

Terry said...

Isn't it nice to find the time to just create something for you?? Brenda, this is such a gorgeous burlap panel. Love the crackled background and the filmstrip flowers! Hugs!

Anneke said...

Brenda this is so pretty. Just kept on looking. Your an artist. Thanks forbshowimg Anneke.

Rita said...

Fabulous panel Brenda. Everything looks so natural. Hugs Rita xxx

Juls said...

Gorgeous, live all the details :-) xx

Margreet said...

Wonderful panel, Brenda...love it!
xxx Margreet

Anonymous said...

Fabulous panel Brenda, love the background and the flowers in the filmstrip. Sue C x

1CardCreator said...

What a beauty this is, I cant pick a favorite part, love the film strip, stitching on the edges and gorgeous background, all my favorite parts! ~Diane

crafty creations said...

Another wonderful work of art Brenda

Hilda x

Silvia(Barnie) said...

That's an amazing creation with great little bits and pieces.

craftimamma said...

I'm with Suzi B and would be there in a shot if I wasn't so far away. The panel is beautiful and the colours are so calm and peaceful! Love it Brenda!

Hugs
Lesley Xx

Meggymay said...

Gorgeous panel, your classes must be a joy to attend.
Yvonne

Lucy Edmondson said...

Absolutely beautiful!

Lucy x

Jennie Atkinson said...

Such a gorgeous panel Brenda and so many wonderful details. The background looks stunning and I love the little pictures in the film strip (one of my favourites too). Hope you get the chance for some rest at the weekend! x

Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkie said...

Wow, this is a real beauty, Brenda! The stenciled paste is fantastic and I'm loving the way you framed the tiny flower images with the filmstrip ribbon. Lovely colors too!

Hugs,
Linda

Gina said...

And what a wonderful creation it is :D Hadn't heard of those panels, sound fabulous to work on :D XXX

Gaby Bee said...

Gorgeous burlap panel, Brenda! Love the filmstrip with the beautiful flower pics.

Sam & Poppy said...

Cor, beautiful :) xx

Aspiring crafter said...

Love everything about this Brenda,
XxxRuth

Astrid Maclean said...

So many clever and gorgeous elements to this wonderful panel Brenda, love the background, the ribbon in combo with the burlap and the lovely images behind the film strip, wonderful creation, love it!

Marjie Kemper said...

You make that small space seem much larger with your stunning composition. What a beautiful piece, and all the more wonderful as it was just for fun.