tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post2484860931467360866..comments2024-03-28T09:44:06.407+00:00Comments on Astrid's Artistic Efforts: Time Flies when you are having fun....Astrid Macleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09489025428063136772noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-26021393403600850002014-08-17T05:47:28.505+01:002014-08-17T05:47:28.505+01:00One more typical Astrid style creation that is abs...One more typical Astrid style creation that is absolutely gorgeous!! Thank you so very much for the tutorial, I feel like I can try this with my own variation. You are the queen of perfect layering and I never knew how to go about it until I found your blog. This piece is simple in steps yet so very elegant and vintage. Thanks for the inspiration you provide each day!!rkramadhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10450776215113560220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-83125137410132752362014-08-12T17:53:57.275+01:002014-08-12T17:53:57.275+01:00So so so beautiful Astrid, and the texture is amaz...So so so beautiful Astrid, and the texture is amazing! LOVE LOVE this!Anita Houston The Artful Mavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01949969469882107026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-52338016520053310092014-08-12T01:29:42.143+01:002014-08-12T01:29:42.143+01:00The thick stenciling with the embossing paste on t...The thick stenciling with the embossing paste on the corners look wonderful Astrid! love the muted colors on this beautiful piece! your cloak and background are so nicely crackled!Julia Astonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14056249262392002395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-92032024505137089682014-08-11T11:45:10.705+01:002014-08-11T11:45:10.705+01:00Really gorgeous - the textures throughout are so c...Really gorgeous - the textures throughout are so cool - love to get my fingers on this one! - and the crackly clock is delicious!<br />Alison xxWords and Pictureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05672524847577136244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-59199144976884880762014-08-10T19:27:59.024+01:002014-08-10T19:27:59.024+01:00Another stunning piece, Astrid ! Wonderful in ever...Another stunning piece, Astrid ! Wonderful in every way ! <br />Corrie xCorrie Herrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083685691278040788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-22647614954022637192014-08-10T16:10:32.358+01:002014-08-10T16:10:32.358+01:00A beautiful canvas Astrid, love the different text...A beautiful canvas Astrid, love the different textures and finishes.<br />Thanks for the step by step pics.<br />Avril xMrs.Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06259794519132429682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-14324259034004536892014-08-10T07:57:17.164+01:002014-08-10T07:57:17.164+01:00Wonderful artwork! Thank you for the tutorial, I l...Wonderful artwork! Thank you for the tutorial, I love to see how your creations are made. It's an opportunity for me to learn and discover new techniques. <br />Thank you for your lovely comments! <br />Ingrid xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14063129589078593364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-6723385682658332662014-08-10T04:45:18.844+01:002014-08-10T04:45:18.844+01:00Beautifully done as always Astrid!! Love all that ...Beautifully done as always Astrid!! Love all that texture on the wonderful background. Karen.xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-58859532518973529242014-08-10T00:26:21.717+01:002014-08-10T00:26:21.717+01:00A wonderful interpretation of the theme Astrid an...A wonderful interpretation of the theme Astrid and a beautiful mixed media piece of art. I love the elements you have added and the gorgeous colour palette xxxBrenda Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10125808222761586493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-92121908615106311022014-08-09T13:29:16.153+01:002014-08-09T13:29:16.153+01:00Amazing composition and textures Astrid. Thanks fo...Amazing composition and textures Astrid. Thanks for sharing your fabulous techniques. Nikki xxNikki Actonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15419439198193876751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-17147640114097736762014-08-09T10:45:39.390+01:002014-08-09T10:45:39.390+01:00I find this so incredibly beautifulI find this so incredibly beautifulJoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16355176662383832607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-15386375704244480272014-08-09T10:26:23.941+01:002014-08-09T10:26:23.941+01:00Love your canvas!! That is a lovely stencil and I ...Love your canvas!! That is a lovely stencil and I really like your golden wings ..Ros Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02496399533122068299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-27690208387938459332014-08-09T09:36:17.715+01:002014-08-09T09:36:17.715+01:00Your canvases are always so beautiful and it's...Your canvases are always so beautiful and it's wonderful to see how this has come together (our insight into your creative process). I love the way that weathered clock looks here with its patterned centre. Jenny xJenny Marpleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00940317993979637301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-78581879542131510722014-08-09T06:15:45.358+01:002014-08-09T06:15:45.358+01:00Shabby chic gorgeous Astrid! I adore the neutrals!...Shabby chic gorgeous Astrid! I adore the neutrals!sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17429728755732852655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-65425118037153500292014-08-09T04:34:49.401+01:002014-08-09T04:34:49.401+01:00This is amazing! I would love to sit down with you...This is amazing! I would love to sit down with you and craft all day!! Have a great weekend!!Marisa Jobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01848455298723563850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-32690530036586029632014-08-09T04:03:13.265+01:002014-08-09T04:03:13.265+01:00Astrid you keep on to amaze me.. LOVE your work !!...Astrid you keep on to amaze me.. LOVE your work !! This canvas is just fabulous !! The texture, the crackle, the design elements... Oh yes... Everything fits just perfect together !!!! <br />You are so talented and creative. Thanks a lot for sharing and to spread inspiration.<br />Hugs from SPAINmamablitgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14746773830198886153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-5449242129135640622014-08-09T01:19:13.883+01:002014-08-09T01:19:13.883+01:00Astrid, can I come sit with you and watch you crea...Astrid, can I come sit with you and watch you create? This canvas is amazing and I love all the steps and textures and dazzle and crackle and well...you get it- everything! You rocked this theme and I am a huge fan! xoxoJackie PNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400208631365548141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-2795965403386603502014-08-08T20:56:36.184+01:002014-08-08T20:56:36.184+01:00That's a great altered canvas. Fantastic textu...That's a great altered canvas. Fantastic textures and details.Silvia(Barnie)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05752265155723103197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-50259648693484504642014-08-08T20:50:13.431+01:002014-08-08T20:50:13.431+01:00Gorgeous canvas Astrid ! Love the neutral palette ...Gorgeous canvas Astrid ! Love the neutral palette and the clock is fabulous ! Sue C xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-49530744912371919472014-08-08T20:29:22.619+01:002014-08-08T20:29:22.619+01:00Yet another superb make from you Astrid - this is ...Yet another superb make from you Astrid - this is gorgeous!! Nicola xPaper Profusionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08307545011423409239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-86355542239241597792014-08-08T20:23:51.087+01:002014-08-08T20:23:51.087+01:00Beautiful canvas, love the colours and fabulous te...Beautiful canvas, love the colours and fabulous textures<br />The finish on the weathered clock and wings is amazing and the vintage floral background is lovely and gorgeous floral and butterfly embellishments<br /><br />Jools x<br />Jools Robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418444228007640819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-70622165205517115922014-08-08T19:54:58.742+01:002014-08-08T19:54:58.742+01:00This is fascinating Astrid and so great to see how...This is fascinating Astrid and so great to see how you made it!<br />Thank you for sharing with us!<br />I also adore the below piece ..this is so beautiful too!froebelsternchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06501600240752195171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-26839987887752971622014-08-08T18:31:52.853+01:002014-08-08T18:31:52.853+01:00Love this one. Thanks for showing materials and h...Love this one. Thanks for showing materials and how to's. Your piece is so well balanced and those wings are great.Healing Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13654497453272680145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-27500535421284035172014-08-08T18:21:59.519+01:002014-08-08T18:21:59.519+01:00I love your vintage style canvas Astrid, it's ...I love your vintage style canvas Astrid, it's stunning! xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-80554802940890984112014-08-08T16:58:25.706+01:002014-08-08T16:58:25.706+01:00Astrid, this canvas is gorgeous. I love the vintag...Astrid, this canvas is gorgeous. I love the vintage look and this really hits the spot. Fabulous! Jean.xCardgeniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09021271665669938440noreply@blogger.com