Having made 3 x 4's using Tim's papers last week I am determined to use up more of these wonderful pieces which are exact replicas of the larger 6 x 6 and 12 x 12 papers so you get just the same amount of detail.
I cut stiff card to adhere the 3x4s onto and
I have distressed the background paper using Stephanie Ackerman's technique found here.
I stamped the backgrounds with Andy Skinner's new texture stamps, finger painted some white acrylic paint lightly in places and added some tissue tapes.
I collected various pieces of ephemera and a die-cut together and again altered them with white acrylic paint and walnut stain distress ink and glued them to the backgrounds with glue n seal making sure I covered the tops of the pieces too.
After the cards were dry I took a gathered twigs distress marker and added shadow to the glued on elements .......
.... and I distressed and inked the edges.
These are just slightly larger than ATCs and I'm loving creating on this size.
Thanks for stopping by today.
hugs Brenda xxxx
These are so great! I'll have to search some out next time I'm online splurging! I love how you've pulled them all together.
ReplyDeleteLove these little artworks!
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These look great Brenda! Altering the ephemera with paints and inks makes such a difference to the collage! The postcard bit looks just fantastic! And yes, they are a great size. Hey how about a swap at some point?
ReplyDeleteBeing in the States I so can't wait to get back to my craft space....
These are wonderful Brenda.
ReplyDeletexxx Hazel.
Look great x
ReplyDeleteFabulous little pieces of ArT Brenda:-) xxx
ReplyDeleteI love this smaller size, Brenda. Makes awesome little treasures.
ReplyDeletethese are great x love the muted tones x
ReplyDeletethese are darling Brenda!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful little pieces of art Brenda - I must find the time to go back and finish off Stephanie's class.... Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteBrenda, I just love what you have gone and done here! Each piece is so unique and I just love them all! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteLove them, Brenda! XOXO-Shari
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous Brenda! They look as though they have been found in one of those little boxes that have a key!! Chrisx
ReplyDeleteAgain...love this size! Great vintage fun here!!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous little works of art - I love them! I spent some time cutting out pieces of ephemera from these papers - there are so many lovely tickets and postcards. I love how you have used yours. xxx
ReplyDeleteDelicious - love the outlining of the collaged elements, adding such depth and detail. Two more fab little makes.
ReplyDeleteAlison xx