As usual after a break, my mojo deserts me and I had difficulties coming up with anything. I had several false starts and changed my choice of words twice! In the end I settled on unique and recycled a technique I have used recently on a scrapbook page to produce my background.
For my base, I recycled a scrap piece of cardboard (thank you Amazon) and die-cut it.
I drew around a Crafter's Workshop stencil (Garden Gate) with a water based pen. I then applied a wash of Limelight and Claret Fresco paints on top which both softened the lines and obscured them a bit. I used several Big Brush pens to colour a small script stamp and stamped repeatedly all over the panel.
I used the Chicken wire stencil (also Crafter's workshop) with black ink and stamped a Lynn Perella image (Paper Artsy) as I thought the lady is unique...
To finish I added the quote, handwritten with a pen nib and black ink on a die-cut label.
I feel there is something missing, but as I said, my mojo didn't budge so I left it at that.
I am also entering the Totally Gorjuss and Craft Room challenges.
Thanks for coming by,
I love your background and the main goes well with the quote. I sort of see what you mean about something missing... maybe something in the bottom right section? Like a thumb print (they're all unique)?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colours and a fabulous quote, nothing missing, love the more CAS style :-) xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful with a terrific quote--made me smile
ReplyDeleteLove Chrissie x
Great background, know what you mean by mojo missing after a craftless break, I experience the same. The opposite is also true, when crafting all kinds of ideas keep running through my head.
ReplyDeleteLove the background, thank you for explaining it so well, great use of the packaging! Thank you for sharing with us at Craft-Room Challenge XOXO Zoe
ReplyDeleteI think it's all well balanced with nothing missing - the background is gorgeous, the lady is indeed, unique, and the quote just oerfect. I like your own script too. Thank you so much for the kind words on my page :o)
ReplyDeleteoerfect?? Hahaha - PERFECT of course :D
ReplyDeleteA lovely background, the main image suits the quote too. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteGreat background, love the colours :)
ReplyDeleteI really like this - the background is great and while I think it is lovely just as it is I find a hand drawn border often adds that missing something to my projects ! My mojo goes walk about sometimes too - maybe they all meet up and have a good giggle at us ! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Craft-Room..Esther xx
ReplyDeleteIf your mojo is missing, I would hate to see what you come up with when it's in full swing!! This is sensational. The colors, the composition, and the quote all fit together well and this Unique entry made me smile.
ReplyDeletelovely background and again(!) a very true quote!
ReplyDeleteThat's a gorgeous creation, fabulous shape.
ReplyDeleteGreat and true quote! I love the background and shape too xx
ReplyDeleteAdore your background and yes the chicken wire stencil is one of my favourites. The stars on mine are from using some sequin waste, another of my favourite "stencils". I think your "unique" lady goes with your quote just right and I love the way the whole piece is shaped too. Thanks for visiting me BJ
ReplyDeleteStunning altering and beautiful recycling.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your creativity at Craft-Room Challenge, welcome again;-))m
looks fab! thanks for sharing with us at Craft Room Challenge, Debi x
ReplyDeleteA fabulous project, thank you for sharing it with us at Craft-Room Challenge.
ReplyDeletexxx Hazel.