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Wednesday, 9 January 2013

Believe in Fairies canvas

Hello everyone, and I have to say it again, a warm welcome to you all and especially my new followers!
One of my New Years resolutions was to participate in some more challenges, so here is a project just for that.
I decided that the first challenge I would enter would be the Frilly and Funkie one, where the theme right now is "Follow your Muse", - how fun is that?
Yesterday I was in a playful mood  and my Muse decided to do something I have not done in ages, namely play with some digital collage images and integrate them into a little 6 x 6 canvas. So hey-ho, that's what I did. I created my fairy with a body from Hidden Vintage Studios, a sweet little face from Paper Whimsy and some wings from Lisa's Altered Arts. in Photoshop Elements. I then printed her out, fussy cut her and then had the most wonderful time creating a fairy background for her with the help of paint, sprays, some paper napkin scraps, stamping and embossing. I also did some hand doodling here and there and added some shadows around the image and the text which was created with the help of a wonderful journaling font that my dear blogging friend Heather Jacobs sent me.

Well, I hope you like it. Here are some more detailed picks still.



I will also enter this for Simon Says Stamp and Show where the theme is Something Old. Well this is an old technique for me which I haven't used in ages, and like usual it's rather vintage in style.

I'll be back on Friday with my first freebie for 2013:o)
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36 comments:

  1. Marisa Job9 January 2013 at 14:00

    Absolutely beautiful!! Love everything about it!!

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  2. Unknown9 January 2013 at 14:04

    Another amazing piece of work!! Love fairies!! Your background is gorgeous!

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  3. Maryann Laursen9 January 2013 at 14:17

    Again such an outstanding project here Astrid. I absolutely love it with these beautiful colors here. Awesome work again.

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  4. Inkypinkycraft9 January 2013 at 14:41

    This is really beautiful, I love all the colours in the background..really beautiful! Trace x

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  5. Barbara Hagerty9 January 2013 at 15:13

    She's gorgeous, Astrid!

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  6. Ephemera9 January 2013 at 16:32

    Hi Astrid oooooh this is gorgeous, adore the beautiful jewel colours, the canvas is a masterpiece. XX

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  7. Jenny Marples9 January 2013 at 17:19

    LOVE what you have done here Astrid! I'm a huge fan of using images in this way - don't think we see enough of it. You've gone to town on combining some fabulous elements and then the background is so magical. Thanks for joining the challenge (I'd been secretly hoping you would:) Hugs, Jenny x

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  8. annesyme9 January 2013 at 17:38

    Stunning canvass, I love how you put the fairy together and the background is definitely out of fairy land, beautifully created.
    Anne x

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  9. Anonymous9 January 2013 at 18:03

    Gorgeous canvas Astrid ! I love the texture you've created and the background is just stunning ! Thanks for joining us at Frilly and Funkie for our kick off challenge for 2013 ! Sue C x

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  10. Unknown9 January 2013 at 19:11

    Astird this is gorgeous! I love the fairy theme and the colors are magnificent.

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  11. Dorthe9 January 2013 at 19:39

    Your fairy truly lives in a real fairy land, filled with wonderful flowers in the wood and all with a golden touch-so beautiful Astrid.
    Amazing colours and the tiny one is so lovely!
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  12. Geraldine9 January 2013 at 19:54

    stunning canvas, love the colours and textures.

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  13. Anonymous9 January 2013 at 20:08

    Your canvas is simply stunning Astrid! I love the texture!
    Alison xx

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  14. Anita Houston The Artful Maven9 January 2013 at 20:35

    Most beautiful! Love the texture and color, and then the pop with those wings!

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  15. Words and Pictures9 January 2013 at 21:08

    So amazing how your fairly hovers over that yummy background! Glorious texture and colours, as ever, and what a wonderful sentiment - I do!!
    Alison xx

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  16. Paula Whittaker9 January 2013 at 21:14

    what a wonderfully delightful 6x6 canvas...super colours.

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  17. Sarah9 January 2013 at 21:23

    The colors, texture, and detail in your background are beautiful.

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  18. Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans9 January 2013 at 21:26

    Beautiful background, perfect backdrop for your gorgeous image . Beautiful. Thanks so much for joining in the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge. Tracy x

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  19. annemarks9 January 2013 at 22:04

    Gorgeous work love the colours and the fairy, she is fabulous :)

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  20. craftimamma9 January 2013 at 22:33

    Fabulous little canvas Astrid and clever work with the little fairy...... I wouldn't have a clue, lol! Love all the details and colours in the background. It's so pretty!

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  21. Netty9 January 2013 at 23:48

    Loving your magical canvas, x

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  22. PeggyR10 January 2013 at 01:02

    This is an amazing piece of art!

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  23. Tracey10 January 2013 at 02:33

    So beautiful and magical at the same time! Thanks so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show :)

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  24. Margaret Mifsud10 January 2013 at 03:40

    Stunning canvas Astrid. I love all the detail you put into your work. Magic! 0x Marg

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  25. marda10 January 2013 at 04:49

    Truly magical..love fairies.

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  26. Ros Crawford10 January 2013 at 11:25

    Fabulous texture in there ... beautifully done as always

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  27. Anjas-Artefaktotum10 January 2013 at 12:36

    WOWOWOW I love that! Love the background the color combinations and the cute image and all you've added. Really a favorite piece of me!
    Hugs Anja

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  28. fancynancykay10 January 2013 at 12:45

    Your work is gorgeous and your freebies are very generous. Thank you for sharing your lovely talents! What a blessing!

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  29. Jennie Atkinson10 January 2013 at 23:00

    Fantastic Astrid - the background is absolutely amazing!

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  30. Terry10 January 2013 at 23:22

    Hiya Astrid, thank you for sharing your fabulous canvas with the DT from Frillie and Funky, fabulous piece of art and the background is just great, the colors just great and the image is realy fabulous thank you for sharing hugs terry xxxx

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  31. Sandie11 January 2013 at 04:49

    You have a natural calling for this type of media Astrid, really is a stunner, as are your others. Every detail has a magic feel..... words cannot say how beautiful I find this!

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  32. Sandy11 January 2013 at 06:02

    Wow Astrid your canvas is brilliant.
    So wonderful design.
    Love the texture.

    Have a lovely weekend my friend.
    xoxo

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  33. Sandra11 January 2013 at 22:26

    Ohh that fairy is lovely! And the background of the canvas is so rich with color and texture! Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. Hugs, Sandra

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  34. Bärbel14 January 2013 at 16:13

    Was für ein großartiges Stück, Astrid, es verdient einen Ehrenplatz an Ihrer Wand. Schon der Hintergrund ist großartig und insgesamt ist es ein tolles Projekt!

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  35. Rosie17 January 2013 at 09:51

    A very beautiful Canvas, love every detail

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  36. Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkie22 January 2013 at 16:30

    This is so beautiful Astrid! The fairy image is delightful and your built up canvas background is sensational. Gorgeous color palette too. Thrilled to have you playing along with us at Frilly and Funkie..

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