For the background I wanted to play with alcohol inks and play I did, with 3 bright colours (Lettuce, Cranberry and Stream from Ranger). I wanted to evoke the colours of summer and yes it was bright but... it looked awful. I decided to proceed with my next step before throwing it in the bin and stencilled (Prima Doily) with Sparkle Medium in Jade (Imagination Crafts). Still awful... I tried toning it down with white paint and it's better, not great, and as a consequence the Sparkle is not so sparkly! You'll also notice that the white paint is pinkish, yes the Cranberry managed to seep into the paint when the other 2 colours stayed put. Go figure...
My next problem was the ink I used to pen the quote, it's supposed to be dark red and now it's more light red. Something to do with the bottle sitting unattended for yonks?
Anyway....
I am also entering the Pan Pastel UK and Bunny Zoe Crafts challenges.
Thanks for coming by,
Maybe not what you wanted but an amazing layered background nevertheless.
ReplyDeleteYour background is amazing, love it a lot! I agree with Napoleon lol. Fantastic quote, love your final shaped plaque it is so beautiful:-) xxx
ReplyDeleteMaybe the background didn't go as planned but it is stunning, you couldn't create this if you planned it.
ReplyDeleteWell it might not be what you had in mind but it certainly looks colourful and very lace-like to me. A great quote too.
ReplyDeleteI think it is a fabulously layered background and the hint of sparkle is just right. I use that quote quite often myself :)
ReplyDeleteA fantastic background and a great quote... really true.
ReplyDeleteI do like your background, as it looks very intricate and lacy. Fab quote too, and so true!
ReplyDeletelove the background, it looks fab. Great quote too :)
ReplyDeleteYou are so funny, C!! I think it really excellent mixed media and I give you 3 stars!! I love it and I think it is a work of art!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colours and a quote used many many times in family situations I would bet, haha. Nice choice :D
ReplyDeleteStunning background and VERY true words( at least in some situations;-))
ReplyDeleteScrummy textures, beautiful background and great quote!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for joining us over at Pan Pastel UK.
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I have to agree with that quote. True indeed. Your handwriting is gorgeous. I've found the Ranger brand AIs are more vintage looking than the Pinata brand, but I still see the bright fun shape you were going for. Lots of layers made this turn out nicely.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had fun making your background! It's very effective! Great quote too xx
ReplyDeleteI love the background.
ReplyDeleteSo pleased people like it as I wasn't sure... I thought your lady with bicycle collage was quirky and really interesting, it also illustrate the quote very well.
DeleteThe background is outstanding! All those layers paid off!
ReplyDeleteWell done for for not "binning" it Sometime you just have to go with it and see what happens and it certainly worked for you,The layers have given it a lovely lacy vintage look. I use that quote too often, need to learn to delegate lol
ReplyDeleteAmazing background, love the quote (I use it often!!).
ReplyDeleteSylv xx
I love a bit of serendipity! You've created a lovely background for your chosen quote. I use that quote often but leave out the word well!
ReplyDeleteI like your jazzy background. Great quote from Bony
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