I'm recycling an old dictionary that's been in my craft room for ages. I must admit I do tear pages out occasionally so it was feeling very unloved.
I gave it a couple of coats of gesso as it was dark blue and shiny, so not the best of surfaces to apply the PanPastels to.
I covered it in shades of blue, then randomly stamped one of the postcard stamps in blue archival.
The sparkly texture paste was put through a stencil - I need more practise at this as I have a few blobby looking stars but never mind.
The happy couple have been stamped onto glossy card and framed.
My unloved book will be given a new lease of life as I've just discovered the dictionary challenge at the Craft Barn that I want to join in with. I just need to win the lottery now as there doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day, so work will have to go!!
Thanks very much for looking xx
Fab book cover Sue xx
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous piece of art - the frame looks wonderful.
ReplyDeletelooks great Sue.. love the idea of reusing a dictionary. Thanks for joining in the pan pastel challenge
ReplyDeleteFabulous book cover, Love that framed image.. Great colours... Have a good week.. Hugs May x x
ReplyDeleteGreat image and great transformation!trace. X
ReplyDeleteLooks good! Valerie
ReplyDeleteWhat a delight - so glamorous!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
I will of course be singing that in my head all day long lol.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully framed and set against the gorgeous blue, delightful Sue.
Thank You for joining us at TSC and Good Luck with the Prize Draw.
Wishes
Lynne
Wow Sue, what a gorgeous reinvention for your old dictionary. really beautiful. Thanks for joining us at PanPastel UK this week and good luck with the lottery win lol
ReplyDeleteClaire xx
I think it looks lovely - gorgeous blue colour here! Beautiful frame too.
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