Saturday 2 May 2009

Collage


Created for the Saturday's Workout Challenge. I started by spraying an old book page with Sticky Fingers Lustre Sprays in Aubergine, Red, Aqua, Lemon and Green. I then added a little gesso, and sprayed it with MoonShadow ink in Batchelor Blue. The piece was then resprayed with the Lustre inks and heat dried. Next I stamped over some background paper which was originally an acrylic background which I had scanned and printed off. I tore this into small pieces, edged them with Pool ink and attached to the card. Next I attached the rest of the collage elements, the butterflies, the main image and finally little Prima flowers. Such a shame the scanner doesn't pick up the sparkle in the background!

21 comments:

Sandy said...

Oh this is absolutely awesome. Wonderful background and gorgeous image. Love this.

Thanks Rachel for your collage to SaWo.

Anonymous said...

Completely gorgeous!

Jocelyne said...

Absolutely gorgeous !

Shari said...

I am so attracted to all of your art. It is lovely and it inspires me. I am so glad that I found and have been following your blog.
-hugs, shari xo
P.S. Sorry I missed out on the Sew Moo trade!

Astrid Maclean said...

Great collage!

Svenja said...

A very charming piece - the colours are lovely.

Ariane said...

Oh they're so cute :) I really love the colors you used for the background! Beautiful piece!

Suse said...

Delightful - background, colours and image - great collage piece.

vintage wil said...

What a beautiful collage!!

~*~Patty Szymkowicz said...

Rachel ~ I always enjoy seeing what you create, the shades of beautiful colors in your collage are amazing, Love every detail and am imagining the shimmer as well :)

Anonymous said...

Fabulous collage! Great colours.

Gillian .... said...

oh Rachel this is just absolutley gorgeous, I love what you have created here:)

Mandy Chilvers said...

they sound like interesting sprays. great collage

Anonymous said...

Rachel, what a feast for the eyes! I love all the details of your beautiful collage.
Faye

Louise (KardKrazy) said...

Lovely collage, great color!

Char said...

Fabulous colors and collage.

Carol Q said...

beautiful background Rachel

Anonymous said...

Absolutely gorgeous, love the image and background

stamp and scrape said...

The background is absolutely stunning - the colours compliment each other really well.
Great collaging too!

Anonymous said...

How sweet and what a stunning background

Unknown said...

Très joli collage, bravo ^^