Over on the Crafty Individuals' Blog there's a new challenge starting today for the month of February chosen by Daniele, with the theme 'A Fine Romance'. Lovely choice, Daniele! As usual you get an incredibly generous 25% of anything you order from Crafty Individuals just for entering, and a chance of a fabulous prize.
I've been singing 'A Fine Romance' (with no kisses) in my head since I heard the title of the challenge, and made this frame with the couple dancing, and what looks like the same couple in a clinch later! I stamped onto Crafty Individuals backing paper and used their Summer background paper with the dove and the words 'Forget me Not'. I cut a doily shape with another piece of the background paper for the corners to tuck the images under.
Then I went to town with the frame! I painted it and added Tim Holtz Crackle Paint in places and spritzed it with mica sprays. I used a selection of metal and resin flowers and leaves and gesso'ed them all first so they were uniform then painted them and spritzed them, except for the large leaves which I rusted for some contrast. I also added some mica flakes to the frame.
There are SO many beautiful and romantic designs in the Crafty Individuals range so I hope you will join in this month with the challenge.
This is gorgeous!! Love the decoration round the frame.
ReplyDeleteI used to love A Fine Romance, it was very funny. Mind you I like anything with Judi Dench in...
Sorry I can't meet you at Kew, I'll be busy working..!
This is so beautiful! I love all your embellishments - the project is just scintillating! And now I keep singing 'A Fine Romance'! Julie Ann xxx
ReplyDeleteI saw this on the Crafty Individuals blog and had to pop over and say WOW! The colours and the textures on the frame are breathtaking and I love the stamps you used too. Gorgeous work!
ReplyDeleteFabulous Lucy. I love the colours on the textured frame and the flower embellishments stand out beautifully xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous embellishments !!
ReplyDeleteLucy, this is so lovely! The crackle and sprays have created such a brilliant finish on the frame, and the images are so romantic - it's fabulous!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Romantic, sweet, and very beautiful, Lucy! That frame and the shades you got are amazing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful frame Lucy, very elegant & romantic:-) x
ReplyDeletethis is just beautiful, so many little details to absorb xx
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Lucy, I love the images and the flowers and colours are lovely.
ReplyDeletexxx Hazel.
Hello Lucy, I'm in awe of these fabulous sets of flowers and leaves embellishments you add to your gorgeous frame... Wow! So happy to have joined you also in Crafty Ind. team! :) Have a lovely day, Coco x
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