Sunday, 25 November 2012

Vintage Sewing Canvas

 
I wasn't sure whether to blog this or not as it is not very arty or clever, but I had the urge to make a back to front canvas covered in Graphic 45 paper with one of their images in the middle, which spoke to me of a vintage sewing theme. Around the edges inside I aged one of those paper tape measures you get in furniture shops. On the right is a Kaisercraft mannequin which I inked then stamped with a script stamp then added glossy accents, and also added glossy accents to the butterfly. I did the same with the Kars wooden letters to spell out Vogue. The metal embellishments in the corners are some from France which I cut into shapes to fit. 


The flower was sitting around on my desk having been made previously in a batch that took ages. Home made glimmer misted paper and lots of crumpling and folding, then spritzed a mulberry flower for the centre to match and die cut leaves and some bought lilies and white mulberry flowers.Finally a painted mini cotton spool and a scissor charm. Inked edges all around and some lace.
 
 


13 comments:

  1. Beautiful Lucy - love the sewing theme!!

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  2. What do you mean, it's not arty or clever. Don't be silly, it is certainly both. I think it's a fantastic job! lovely work Lucy! xx

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  3. I love the back of canvases to create frames and this is gorgeous Lucy. The G45 papers are wonderfully arty in themselves and your choice of embellishments complement perfectly.
    I am away on a winter break, never done it before, but enjoying some sunshine. Thanks for all your lovely visits and comments.
    Take care.
    Hugs Brenda xox

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  4. So glad you DID decide to share! It's a masterpiece, loving all the textures and colors you've used!

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  5. It's beautiful, Lucy! Love how you've done the canvas back to front, and all the adornments. Especially that gorgeous dress form!

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  6. Your work is just amazing, dear Lucy! I love looking at your creations.

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  7. Absolutly fantastic. Love the vintage feel of this canvas. I'm glad you changed your mind..(:o)

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  8. what a lovely creation, just loving that butterfly
    hugs

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  9. This is fab Lucy, loving the papers and the entire design, xx

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  10. I love your back to front canvas Lucy - it's beautiful.
    xxx Hazel.

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  11. This is very "Vogue," Lucy! Actually it is quite clever and artsy and I love it! Love all the little details and that framing with the paper measuring tape is perfection! Hope you have a wonderful week! Hugs!

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  12. Another sensational piece of art from you dont know why you don't think its arty or worthy of blogging, I think its amazing.

    Marie

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