Good morning and happy Monday. I've recently subscribed to Mixed Up , and they are currently running a 'texture' challenge. I wanted to play along but I'm a bit short of time so I thought I would recycle an old make. This is what it looks like now
And this is what it looked like before the 'makeover'
I started by adding some Powertex, cheesecloth, artballs, and texture sand to my heart.
Then I gave it all a few coats of gesso.
Time for some paint now - I started with DecoArt fluid acrylics in blues.
And followed with purples.
This is where I threw the kitchen sink at it! We have quin gold, gilding waxes, and embossing powders.
Would it have been quicker to make something from scratch - yeah probably, but not as much fun!
Have a lovely week, and thanks very much for looking x
It's a fabulous revamp Sue, the glory of these projects is you can reclaim them again and again and again and they look just as amazing each time. It's a great way to get rid of those bits and bobs we have lying around. Beautiful make & good luck in your challenge.
ReplyDeleteMonday Hugs Tracey xx
A lovely recycled piece Sue, great way to repurpose those embellishments into a new piece of work. Love the colourway and those touches of rust. A wonderful textural piece. Tracy ❤️
ReplyDeleteWow, this is absolutely fabulous! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you showed the before and after - it is a truly fabulous transformation Sue, I love the wonderful colours and all the lovely texture you created Sue! Hugs, Anne xx
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ReplyDeleteGee, the before and after looks amazing Sue! What a difference. It's amazing what a little texture can do.
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what a great re-make! Thanks for sharing with us at Mixed Media Monthly. =)
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