Saturday, March 3, 2012

Shabby Chic













                 I managed to finish my shabby chic page tonight to share with you.  I'm doing a series with a group and the last page I did was a few posts ago.  This month the theme is flowers.  I had some torn fabric that I spiraled into a flower, then I spritzed them with some glimmer mist. As for the girl, I used pan pastels to shade and color.  The turquoise flowers were also colored in pan pastels while I cut the leaves from a textured chenille fabric. Pigma markers were used for definition.  It's hard to tell, but I used crystals in the flower centers to make it sparkle.  The edge of the page is finished with chalk ink as well as along the lace.  The lace is actually an old lacy curtain that I have cut and pulled the edges for a tattered look.

I also want to mention that I have a blogoversary coming up in less than a month!  I will come up with something soon for an oppertunity drawing.  This will be my 5th!  

9 comments:

Redanne said...

This piece of work is absolutely stunning. I love the fabric flowers.

Netty said...

Loving your beautiful collaged piece. x

Lillian said...

this is gorgeous Wanda I love your work...
im so happy you found our group
Lillian
http://www.canadianscraptramp.blogspot.com/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mixedmediaart/

Pattyskypants said...

The flowers are so cool! She looks sorta mona lisa-ish!

Nancy said...

So beautiful - and it blends beautifully with your blog background! I have never had much luck with Glimmer Mist on paper as it makes the paper curl but have never thought to use it on fabric. How do you keep your pastels from smearing? Just gorgeous!

Whimcees said...

Hello!

This is very beautiful! I love the flowers! Wishing you a happy day today and a great rest of the week!

Hugs,

Barbara Diane

NEEDLEWINGS said...

Thanks gals.
Nancy, you can use a fixative for pastels you can get at an art store or even hair spray works:)

Barb King said...

This is beautiful, I love the subtle colors.

Unknown said...

Gorgeous!