Through the Looking Glass AVJ

 

 

A Vintage Journey Challenge is all about Tim Holtz - his amazing techniques and wonderful products it's sponsored by Country View Crafts who generously give a £20 voucher which is randomly drawn. The Crew pick 3 pinworthy mentions each month and make stunning pieces of art to give inspiration

 

 

 

I have really enjoyed creating this canvas although I wasn't sure where I was going at first

 

I started by using the technique that Tim used on the February 2015 tag - I love this paper patchwork technique and used lots of pieces from my bits box.

 

I put some texture paste through a stencil and before it was dry added some Distress Embossing powder

 

I added some builders mesh to the corners and then set about gathering pieces for my focal image. I used Burlap, some of Tim's gorgeous Ideology fabric some bits from my stash, a Found Relative and Cabinet Card which I added some Chit Chat words too.

 

The "Glass" was created by using some acetate  packaging which I embossed using an Embossing folder and my Vagabond. I added it to the Cabinet Card with Brads bowing it a little - I made a bow with Crinkle Ribbon and Peacock Feathers Distress Spray

 

The butterflies were made following Tim's Shattered Stains technique - Page 48 Compendium of Curiosities Vol 2

 

The fabric flower was inked with Distress Pens and added with Glossy Accents

 

I hope you can see the "glass" better in the pic

 

 

 

If you read through all that - thank you - it would be great if you left a comment and then I can visit you

 

 

A Vintage Journey - April Challenge