Hi there folks
I'm sure I'm not the only one who has piles of unfinished stuff lurking around their craft space; or am I? Well, anyway, I had a canvas that I started way back in March that, though I loved the start I ran dry on inspiration to finish so it has been sat there for a while (ok, ok a bit more than a while!) Well, I finally got it finished!
The canvas was covered with a piece of Tim Holtz tissue paper (music) that someone kindly gave me and it was sprayed with an assortment of Moonglow inks (Mardi Gras), so far so good; I was really pleased with it. I used a Tando cogs mask and Dreamweaver pearlescent paste. Again I was really pleased with the result; particularly how the paste picked up some of the colour from the inks. Then it started to go "wrong"....
I tried to add something onto the bottom with tissue and that was an epic fail. I tried to add a balloon with tissue; again epic fail.... so it got shunted to one side!
Since then; I had acquired a couple more balloon stamps so I revisited it last week and decided the bottom left looked a bit like mountains and by using the balloons stamped separately and layering with 3d foam tape I created the grouping that worked for me. (I've used Tim Holtz, Crafty Individuals and Katzelkraft images)
I added film strip ribbon top and bottom along with the bookplate soar filled with Ranger's crackle accents which finished it off nicely. I may add a bit more stamping but for now I'm pleased with it! At last.....
So, don't give up on your unfinished things as sometimes stepping away allows you to see them in a different light next time.
Hope you all have a blessed and creative day and weekend ahead.
10 comments:
proof that good things come to those that wait.
This canvas is wonderful...you did a great job on it. I love the little metal frame for "Soar"
Wow that is gorgeous ...I love it ....gives me hope that one day I might finish some of the bits that sit around my space.
Looks good to me, I have a box full to complete, just need the mojo at the mo. Love Francesca
Good job it was put to one side and not binned! Love your background very much.
Juliax
Gorgeous canvas! Love the hot air balloons.
An epic turned into an epic success! Great colors.
I am so pleased that you decided not to ditch this permenantly Neil. You have ended up with an amazing canvas that could grace any room! x
Well worth waiting for... it has turned into a gem!
Jo x
I think you started this canvas at the March retreat at Beamsley!! Anyway I love the finished result. As always your projects are inspiring. We missed you and Susan at the weekend. We had a good time as always, I was batching Christmas cards to take to my Dad this weekend in Ireland, so it was great to get them done. Maybe see you next time!!
Siobhan x
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