I was browsing through a CD I bought years ago of Victorian images, looking for something to inspire me - and came across this one. I have always loved this picture and decided I would try and make a card out of it.
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I inked and stamped a background first to mat it on.
I very very carefully, using a toothpick and glue, added some glitter to highlight her heavily embroidered gold layer of gown - around the neckline and hem. That took ages to do, but it 'real life' it really lifts it and gives it a rich texture, and accentuates and adds weight to her heavy gown.
It's only a simple card - but I just love the image. I might print her on to material.
My next foray into the 'arty crafty' world is to try and make a bag.........
it will take some time I am sure - so don't expect any posts about it real soon.
My project today is to process a carrier bag full of French beans - which I picked from my allotment - to freeze for the winter!
8 comments:
Lovely piece of work, the glittering really does show and lifts as you say.
what a fab idea to add the glitter...it really does give it a lift.
Look forward to seeing your new foray into bag making!
Have fun with the beans lol
beautiful card ..great background colour ...
stunningly beautiful! Gorgeous image and great choice of background x
Lovely card Lottie xxxx
Beautiful image you've chosen. She looks quite secretive as if she's off to meet her paramour!
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Its good for the soul to make a straight forward card...especially one with such a beautiful image as this.
This is beautiful!
Lesley
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