Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Make a Wish


On this sweet girl, I used vintage ledger paper for a background.  I also smudged some gesso on the stitching so that the threads took on the ink colors from the paper.  Also, I penciled in some definition on her bodice and added a collar.  One of the things I learned is that I really need better scissors for fussy cutting, so I ordered a new pair and can't wait to try them out on my next project.  This card is winging her way to a birthday girl I know.


Monday, February 11, 2019

It's a Wonderful Life



It IS a wonderful life!  I was inspired by Jennalee Anderson's lovely artwork in Somerset Studio's Mixed Media and Paper Arts magazine.  I just loved how she made alternate dress shapes for her vintage photos.  I did not do the gesso background, but, I hope to try that when I get a little more time.

P.S.  Also used some new paper from Stampin' Up to make the butterfly wings.