'Inspired By A Song'
This was definitely a labour of love, lol. The base was undercoated with Gesso, painted with a couple of layers of chalk paint (sanding in between), stamped with lots of words relating to Mother/Daughter, repainted, and sanded again. Around the edge, I used some Paperartsy Grunge Paste, stamped into with a CI crackle stamp, and then painted it with the same colour as the background, highlighting the raised areas with Treasure Gold in White Fire. The trim across the bottom also has pearls added and a seam binding bow.
The gorgeous Stampsmith image, from the plate "Thank Heavens For Little Girls" was stamped in Coffee Archival Ink and matted onto some music dp, then onto Kraft.
All of the rolled roses I made myself from ribbon, and just added some pearls, a couple of paper roses, and a couple of resin ones. The Tim Holtz Idealogy Hardware was also painted with chalk paint, and again, highlighted with White Fire Treasure gold (I love how this turned out) - the word 'family' (Making Memories) underneath the plate was covered with Decoart Crackle medium, and then inked to show the crackle a little more. A vintage style cameo sits amongst the roses, as does a metal heart, which was also painted with chalk paint.
The Tim Holtz glass vial contains the words to the song rolled up tightly and hangs from some chain attached to the hardware above.
A couple of other embellishments such as a TH ticket and a sentiment bar across the top finish this off, along with a picture hook across the back to hang it from.
I hope you like it, and if you have any Stampsmith stamps, that you can join in with the challenge.
Thank you so much for your visit - I have been unable to visit recently due to a few personal problems, but I really appreciate the comments which you leave for me.
Enjoy your week.
Maria xxxxx
8 comments:
Stunningly beautiful!! completely beautiful, Hugs Deb xoxox
Gorgeous Marie! Love the pearl flowers and your fabulous details! Welcome to The Stampsmith!
Wishes
Debbie
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Dear Maria
Welcome to TSC - I am so excited that you are a Guest Designer.
This is no less than I expected from you - exquisite creation and so touching, adore the way you added the lyrics to the vial, that is extra special.
Your daughter is surely so proud to have a Mum such as you.
You have whetted my appetite as I cannot wait to see what you create next month.
Wishes
Lynne
Hi Maria
This piece is so beautiful, I love the adorable image and all the lovely embellishments you've used, specially the ribbon roses.Great texture around the edge as well.
Jean x
Yet another gorgeous wall-hanging, I am loving the theme mother/daughter and all the embellishments you used!
This is a gorgeous piece Maria and a lovely tribute to your daughter. I love the way you've embellished it with the vintage heart, cameo and roses and the song rolled up in the vial is a brilliant touch! Vicky x
Congratulations on your guest DT spot Maria - well deserved as you've been showcasing these stamps to perfection in your work. This is exquisite with the most beautiful detailing. I absolutely Love your design and perfect placement. Those rolled flowers are just gorgeous! It's such a very beautiful gift for Hannah - you can tell she is most cherished. Will email you, Nicola x
So beautiful and the perfect way to demonstrate why you were invited to be a GDT. Congratulations and WOW! Love this. Hugs, Jenny x
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