As most of you know last Monday Jennie from Live the Dream came to visit both Annie and I, and on the Tuesday we went to Annies for a crafty day. During lunch, Annie produced some beautiful napkins and of course I love napkins and had to have one for my crafting needs, followed by Jenny who loved them too. On Monday of this week we had a day with Astrid and of course once she saw the napkins, another one disappeared.
Well girls , here is what I did with one of my napkin squares. I love trying different things in my crafting life, even though its pretty limited at the moment. I received a pair of burlap panels for my birthday in July, and now I'm delighted to show you one of them completed using the said napkin. Firstly I painted it with Gesso and once dry I adhered the napkin pieces with gel medium and left it to dry before giving it a top coat. I used one of Dylusions stencils, and added modelling paste with a plastic card and then very carefully painted around it using black Gesso , let it dry before adding treasured gold to highlight the stencilling. I had great fun doing this and it was great to be up in my craft room again too. I was taken by surprise this week to find that I was one of the winners on Paula Cheney's giveaway . Annie was one of the winners too on FSC, our lucky week I think. .
Take Care everyone. Hugs Rita xxx
Astrid & I having fun whilst embossing.
Annie & Astrid during a crafting break
23 comments:
Love what you have made, and glad you had a fun time with your friends, it must be lovely to have friends to meet up with. Congrats on your wins, too! Hugs, Valerie
You are so talented, this is beautiful!!!!
Hi Rita,
my this is amazing.
Your fabulous work looks soooooooo! great.
You are a very talented lady, and a great inspiration to me, as I love your creations.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
This is just so beautiful and I agree with Olga, you are such a talent! Looks like you had lots of fun!
What a lovely burlap panel Rita you have made good use of that napkin. It is so nice to hear you and Annie had such a good time with Astrid and Jennie (great photos). Congratulations too with your win of the eclectic fabrics on Paula's blog I am sure you will love using these. Mo x
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Brilliant project Rita, I love everything you have done on this stunning piece of art.
Never done anything thing like this myself. Did do a Flower Pot some time ago!!
Will be "picking your brains" on Saturday about this one.
Hugs
Patricia xx
This is fabulous! I love the image and gorgeous texture.
Hugs
Linda xxx
Another fabulous project Rita, this is gorgeous. Sounds and looks like a wonderful day was had with Astrid...and Annie is so like you. Carol x
Gorgeous work Rita great textures and I can imagine you had a wonderful day with Astrid
Anne
I recognised the napkin straight away Rita! Fabulous job with - the texture of the gesso and the burlap look fabulous. Poor Annie will have to be getting some more napkins !!! Glad you had a lovely day with Astrid and looking forward to hearing all about it. Jennie x
This is just gorgeous Rita, and this is a napkin? amazing work, love it, hugs Kate x
So good to see you all enjoying yourselves there Rita and what a fabulous burlap panel! I love how you've combined the artful image with the stencilling. Hope you make more of these. Jenny x
This is stunning mammy and it's lovely to see the napkin on your panel.
I can see you altering more of these.
Great photos .....it was a fun day x
Hi Rita - a rare visit for me these days - thanks so much for your kind wishes. Still no good news. I love your panel - it looks brilliant! I actually got my tims tag made last night - I've taken it to Shaun and am using it as his bookmark for the book I read to him daily. Hopefully I'll be able to blog it soon. Big hugs to you Rita and thanks again. Rachel xx
Sounds like you have had some wonderful crafty time with friends Rita and such a fabulous make. Love the texture you've created on this panel.
Avril xx
I'm have a lovely catch up with you and your friends, Rita! This creation is spectacular! Some burlap and a napkin in your hands turns into a gorgeous work of art!! Hugs, Darnell
Wow Rita,, your burlap panel is gorgeous, I love that Klimt style on the napkin, I am not surprised you loved the image! Lovely photos of you and Annie with Astrid too. Hugs, Anne xx
Rita you always come up with the most beautiful projects. Very creative. You asked if you could recreate my white on white card. Of course you can. I'm happy I created a card that inspired you. Will look forward to seeing it. Hugs, Selma
This is awesome Rita, you are one very talented lady.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxx
thank you for all the nice comments you leave me Rita - looks like you had a great day crafting! Mary x
Your canvas is lovely, and it's so nice to see you all together. I admit I'd be wanting to swipe one of those napkins myself!
Stunning use of the napkin on your burlap panel - a beautiful creation indeed.
Rita, congratulations to you on your win and also to Annie!
Wishes
Lynne
What a beautiful burlap panel Rita. The use of napkins is a wonderful idea. You have certainly created a classic piece...it's absolutely gorgeous! Looks as though you had a great day creating with like minded people. fantastic! Karen.x
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