Sunday 14 April 2013

Steampunk Crafty Individuals' 'Finnabair' Inspired Canvas


Over on Snazzys the Design Team are challenging us to make something inspired by Finnabair. Well, I have been massively influenced by Finn, although I haven't been fortunate enough to go on one of her workshops. I made this canvas board in her style, using a Crafty Individuals' image from their Miniatures book where she might have used one of her photographs. I adhered multiple items, mesh, and stencilled embossing paste for texture before applying gesso to the whole piece and then applying shimmer sprays. I then went back to the gesso for some white highlights. I hope you like it. It took a long time, going back and forth until I was happy with the effect and I found it very challenging.

Tomorrow I have something completely different over on Unruly Paper Arts for their Metal edition. It is a set of metal pails filled with herbs. I would love you to pop over for a peek.

17 comments:

  1. Fabulous array of elements Lucy, well worth the time it has taken.
    hugs {brenda} xox

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  2. Wowo Lucy this is gorgeous!! love the colours you've used :)

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  3. This is fab and I can appreciate th the time you hav put into it, but was worth it.
    Love
    Amanda x

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  4. It may have been challenging, but the end result is completely worth it - what a fabulous make! I know exactly what you mean about the time it consumes...
    Love how the colours shift from the blues to the browns - beautifully done!
    Alison xx

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  5. Ooh nice colour combo and I love the texture too.

    Kyla

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  6. Isn't that just amazing Lucy ! superb work :)
    Von ♥

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  7. Absolutely gorgeous,love all the textures and details inbthisntummy make! Hugstrace x

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  8. i love love your colours and canvas!!

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  9. Very Cool Lucy!!! love the depth of the texture! Debi x

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  10. Sorry for my delayed comment, i'm away at the moment as you know {was lovely to see ya in person again xo}
    Thank you for taking part in the snazzy challenge, Your piece is lovely xo

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  11. Love the transition from the warm shades into the blues xx

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  12. This is gorgeous Lucy, love the layout and the change of colours.

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  13. Lucy...this is such a cool piece using a Finnabair style technique. I love your textures and inlaid design. Very very cool! I also wanted to thank you for the sweet comment you left on my blog! Have a good week. <3 Candy

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  14. Wow Lucy this is amazing, I love how your colours blend together and all your textures are wonderful xx

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  15. This is stunning Lucy! Fab design and gorgeous colour work. Chris xxx

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  16. Oh I really love the lighter side of Finn's style and you have inspired me! This is beautiful and I love all the texture and soft colors! You might want to link this up to Inspiration Journal! Hugs!

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