The monolith has been painted with black gesso. They are so smooth and paint beautifully. Then I've added some silver paint through a stencil, and stamped Rays of Light and covered with gilding flakes in gold and silver.
The blood is of course real... actually it's nail varnish - this is the closest I've got to wearing it for years although technically I do paint my nails quite often!
The varnish has been painted direct, and also on a Seth Apter die cut.
Time for Mr Bone Jangles to make an appearance. I couldn't manage jazz hands but I've given him a sparkly hat instead.
I've typed the words - I think it's time to change the ribbon on my old typewriter!
Mr B J has a sparkly base too with one of the smaller stamps from Rays of Light. This set is coming back in a couple of weeks with new additions including a fabulous 'Sparkle' sentiment.
This was great fun to make, not just because I love the smell of nail polish!
I'm entering this into the That's Crafty All of a Sparkle challenge, Lost Coast Designs Scary or Weird, Dream in Darkness anything goes except cute, and A Vintage Journey Make it Spooky.
You can find lots more Visible Image inspiration on our
Facebook page where your can join in with our 'show and tell' for the chance to win £25.00 to spend in the shop.
Thanks very much for looking, and have a great week x
Yesssss! I love it, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteThis is different for sure it is scary but fun all at the same time
ReplyDeleteLove Chrissie xx
Oooh loving the funky skeletons and the drippy blood, you've excelled yourself with this one Sue ;)
ReplyDeletehugs
Donna xx
How spooky and fun! the rays really make the skeletons pop - and I love the drippy red goo!
ReplyDeleteHahaha! Your project, Sue, again is so much fun! The nail varnish is perfect for creating blood! Hugs
ReplyDeleteThis is brilliant Sue...Mr BJ is all singing all dancing here.Great dripping blood too ;0) xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fantastic, I love it xx
ReplyDeleteI do love the monolith background and the nail polish 'blood' is so very effective! I also love the spooky skeletons and those rays of light behind them - very spooky indeed! Thanks so much for joining in our 'Make it Spooky' challenge at A Vintage Journey. Anne xx
ReplyDeleteWonderful Sue, love the nail polish blood and Mr. Bone Jangles is looking very dapper in his sparkly hat! Deb xo
ReplyDeleteMarvellously spooky Sue x love the background and the appeal of the skeletons. Great details
ReplyDeleteThank you for hopping on board at AVJ this month
Annie xx
This is definitely a chiller of a thriller! Now I am singing Michael Jackson's song "Thriller" but it is a good song so I don't mind!
ReplyDeleteWonderful Sue!!
sandy xx
What a cool piece Sue. I absolutely love the way you used the drips!
ReplyDeleteI love those drips, Sue! I tried nail polish one time for my "real" blood but used a gel polish without the base!! It never ever dried so my craft room had bits of red everywhere! Mostly on me! Love the monolith the sparkles and of course, Seth's products! Thanks so much for joining us at Dream in Darkness this month! Nan, CT
ReplyDeleteA thriller indeed - what an inspired Halloween creation - your dancing skeletons are hilarious!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Oh my goodness, what a fabulous monolith and great Halloween decor. Love the MJ reference and the hat on the middle skeleton. Thanks for linking up to the Lost Coast Portal to Creativity :)
ReplyDeleteMe again, Sue! Found my red nail polish the plain kind! LOL so going to give this a try real soon! Love it! Thanks so much for playing with us at the Lost Coast Portal to Creativity this month! Nan, DT
ReplyDeleteSuper fabulous! You rocked it and love the hat! Thanks so much for playing along at Dream in Darkness!~kim
ReplyDeleteLove Mr BJ, thanks for sharing at Dream in Darkness too.
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE IT! I'm THRILLED with this as a huge MJ fan ;0) Totally creeptastic! Thx for joining in on our Halloween celebrations over at Lost Coast Portal to Creativity, Happy Halloween!
ReplyDeleteShould, of course, also have said thank you for joining us on A Vintage Journey!
ReplyDeleteAlison x