Am I excited, - well yes, who wouldn't be right? The link actually goes to the Snazzys blog, as it was one of the DT posts I did for them. As I only showed a sneak peek here, I now feel I want to show the full project here and how I did it, so here goes:
I started with three colours of Distress Paints, Antique Linen, Bundled Sage and Frayed Burlap. I layered on a good layer of paint, spritzt a bit with water and then dried with my heat gun. I then played around with some Tim Holtz Tissue Tape and Prima Washi Tapes. I also used some stencils and masks from my stash,Next came various background stamps and the main stamp, (La Blanche) stamped on Tissue Paper, just to make sure it would land up exactly where I wanted it... I glued that onto the canvas and dabbed some Distress Inks over and around it.
I made a cluster from various bits and pieces and adhered it with Gel Medium. I also added some Prima Flowers. I masked the main image with a damp baby wipe and some kitchen roll. I then painted the cluster with Gesso and when that was dry took a deep breath and spritzt it with Dylusions Sprays in Melted Chocolate and Black Marble. Oops, a bit dark, so White Linen came to the rescue... I also rubbed some Treasure Gold over the flowers.
Well, I hope I have not bored you by showing this project for a second time, but, - not everyone hops over to another blog, and like I said, I had not shown it here.
So thank you for visiting, for your support and for your lovely comments, you are all wonderful!!
Have a great creative week!
Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic!! Congratulations - and so well deserved... a brilliant canvas, with all your signature style beauty and detailing.
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Beautiful and well deserved congratulations
ReplyDeleteRosie x
I am so thrilled for you and this is so well deserved! I remember this piece and it's a joy to see it again ... Amazing details!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Astrid its a wonderful canvas. Annette x
ReplyDeleteSo beautifull and a well deserved award!! Thanks for showing!! xxx Marianne
ReplyDeleteBiggest congratulations Astrid, stunning canvas and so deserved, xxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous canvas Astrid, and I am so pleased for you that you have had a mention from TH, I am not surprised as you create beautifully.
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Sue
Yeah! Congratulations Astrid, you must be so pleased . It was a beautiful project that was well constructed. Well done you! :)
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Heather xx
CONGRATULATIONS!!! What an honor this is! But so well deserved! Your work is always outstanding and gorgeous!
ReplyDelete{hugs} Sylvia
Yay Astrid, this is a wonderful canvas and so deserves being one of the chosen Blogworthy Links this month. Congratulations. So glad you have shown it in all it's glory over here on your blog, well done.
ReplyDeletehugs {brenda} x0x
I am utterly thrilled to bits for you, Astrid! This project is so beautiful, and so is all your work. Such wonderful recognition and so well deserved,
ReplyDeleteLucy x
Congratulations Astrid! So happy for you - love this project!
ReplyDeleteWow Astrid....congratulations! Such an honor.....and....so very well deserved!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Yvonne
well deserved, congrats
ReplyDeleteYou so deserve to be chosen Astrid, your canvas is stunning. Hugs, Anne x
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS hun, if anyone deserves this, it´s definitely you. Your work is absolutely stunning always and this piece here is over the top gorgeous. It was soo great to see it here again, really wonderful work.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Astrid! This is certainly a project that should be noted. It's beautiful and thank you for giving us the details. I love how you did the flowers with the gesso and sprays.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and so well deserved!! This project is amazing!! Love everything about it!!
ReplyDeleteHuge congratulations it's a gorgeous work of art! Elizabeth x
ReplyDeleteI love your gorgeous art work and am always interested in what you are doing.
ReplyDeleteSandy
Congratulations and I remember this project and it is so worthy of such an honor! Love it! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting and definitely "blogworthy"!! Congratulations, Astrid.
ReplyDeleteHuge Congratulations Astrid, you certainly deserve all the praise because it was such a beautiful project. Enjoy your Day. Hugs Rita xx
ReplyDeleteCongrat's Astrid! So well deserved, you do these projects so well!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Astrid your workis gorgeous andthis is so well deserved! Hugs xx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Astrid ! Your canvas is a real treat for the eyes ! Stunning ! Sue C x
ReplyDeleteMany, many congratulations Astrid! If anyone deserves recognition it is you and I am truly thrilled for you. Thank you for the pleasure your wonderful creations bring to your fans worldwide.
ReplyDeleteOnwards and upwards Astrid.
Marion in the UK
Beautiful in every way! Congratulations on the Blogworthy inclusion!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and very well deserved
ReplyDeleteLove Chrissie xx
Congratulations Astrid! Well deserved. Happy Celebrations! Nicola x
ReplyDeletefantastic Astrid. well deserved!!
ReplyDeleteDeaR Astrid, I`m never bored, seing your beautiful creations.... !!!!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS-SO WELL DONE sweet friend- and so deserved!!!!
Your art is fantastic, and alwayes you show us gorgeous and beautiful pieces... no wonder Tim Holz choosed you, to receive a Blogworthy Link. I`m so happy for you!
Hugs, and see you next week again-and thankyou for your dear words on my blog <3-
Hugs,Dorthe
Congratulations
ReplyDeleteCongrats! You deserve it!
ReplyDeleteFantastic for you! Tim can recognize talent!
ReplyDeleteHi Astrid
ReplyDeleteI am so pleased for you, congratulations. Good old Tom knows talent when he sees it.
This is a work of art and is totally stunning
Ria
Your posts are never boring Astrid, they are fascinating and inspiring. I loved this canvas the first time I saw it and love it even more now. Congratulations!! You so deserve to be recognised for your amazing talent.
ReplyDeleteox Marg
An honor you're more than worthy to receive. Congratulations.. this piece is beautiful.
ReplyDeletehuge congrats to you Astrid. I am not surprised at all, this is magnificent indeed ... you amazing and inspire me every time .. love love love x
ReplyDeleteWell I always thought your blog is worthy, your art is fantastic, every piece you do, this no exception, all the details are fantastic and it has Astrid creation all over it. You always inspire me and lots of of others so bask in your well deserved glory. Have a wonderful day..
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning Astrid. Totally deserving of the Blogworthy Link.
ReplyDeleteWOW!! Huge congratulations Astrid - all your work is very deserving of the blogworthy link, but this canvas was quite stunning! Sorry to be so late in congratulating you! x
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Your work is absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteCongraulations Astrid so well deserved... your Canvas is AmAzing... the attention to detail is fabulous... Love it!! Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeleteHuge congratulations Astrid, how damn exciting is this... and certainly blog-worthy ..oh my goodness no wonder it was recognised.
ReplyDeleteHuge Congratulations Astrid. So well deserved as your work is totally amazing and so deserves a blog worthy link. I am thrilled to bits for you.
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Annie x
Yeah you!!! Congrats on this gorgeous piece!!! So deserved! It's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for all the lovely close-ups of this treasure, Astrid!
ReplyDeleteI could look at the pictures forever!!!! This is so beautiful! One of your (new) favourites of mine!
Hugs,
Claudia x
congratulations!!!
ReplyDeletei also love all these close up pictures to see the details!