Tuesday 14 February 2012

Secret Garden ~ Crafty Individuals Challenge


Gone is the pink, but it's been replaced by fairies, but they are Crafty Individual fairies, which are elegant and stylish of course. The current Crafty Individual Challenge is Spring, so after much pondering (I'm so indecisive LOL!!) I decided to use one of these little arches and these fairy stamps to create a secret spring garden.

I painted with my trusty matte emulsion and stamped with archival ink. Inktense pencils for the fairies and distress inks and versamagic ink to tint the arch. The metal flowers and wooden butterflies are sponged with acrylic paint and the ferns with versamagic. A sprinkling of glamour dust for the wings, I really wanted the sentiment to say Secret Garden, but of course I couldn't find any such stamp so I contented myself with calling  this post it, instead.




Off now to make some sort of attempt at tidying my work space. 

Have a Great Valentines Day XX


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22 comments:

  1. Anonymous14 February 2012 at 16:47

    The arch is such a perfect stage for those stylish fairies and incorporating flowers and fern really does create a Spring garden for their setting.
    Thank you for joining the CI Challenge.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  2. Anonymous14 February 2012 at 16:48

    Paula
    Back this time with my CI hat taken off.
    As much as I adore pink (just in case you didn't realise that!) the purples suit the stylish fairies much better.
    As always beautifully stamped and you may not have the sentiment you wanted in your stash but it doesn't detract from this beautiful piece of altered art.
    Happy Valentine's.
    Lynne

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  3. ScrappyDandyDoo14 February 2012 at 16:50

    This is so pretty :D i like the way the darkness of the background of the stamp gives it a 3D effect :D
    Julie xx

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  4. Jean Hardy14 February 2012 at 17:34

    This is just totally delightful, and in very pretty colours too. Lovely secret Spring garden! Thanks for joining us again. Jean

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  5. maj.14 February 2012 at 17:42

    Beautiful!!!!

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  6. Ann B14 February 2012 at 18:19

    Stunning piece Paula. I love all of it, the stamps (I have the one on the right), the colours and your skill in colouring the whole thing. I'm still thinking about my entry and coincidentally was also thinking 'secret garden' and, what I call, 'pansy' colours ie. lemon and lilac. Will have to get my skates on - so much to do so little.....

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  7. Astrid Maclean14 February 2012 at 18:23

    Yummi! I loved the pink, really I did, but the purple just jumps of the page, sooo beautiful.
    I also really like the way you embellished it, and the arches? Well they are amazing and you have put them to excellent use.

    BTW thanks for your sweet comment on my blog, it cheered me up no end lol...

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  8. Mrs.B14 February 2012 at 19:56

    Paula you have created the perfect spring garden with all the flowers and ferns, and your fairies look very happy living there!!
    Avril xx

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  9. Daniele14 February 2012 at 20:12

    what a gorgeous arch frame, love the colours
    hugs

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  10. Meggymay14 February 2012 at 20:18

    The arches are a beautiful frame for those gorgeous stamps. The colours are lovely.
    Yvonne x

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  11. Silvia(Barnie)14 February 2012 at 20:30

    Paula, your purple fairy pieces are just fantastic, they look wonderful.

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  12. Brenda Brown14 February 2012 at 20:58

    Such lovely fairies Paula and adorned beautifully. Your colours are truly inspired by a wonderful spring garden.
    hugs {brenda} xox

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  13. Sue14 February 2012 at 20:59

    This is lovely Paula, so dreamy and a great take on Spring

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  14. Anonymous14 February 2012 at 21:23

    Oooo! Paula! Gorgeous work as always. Love blue/purple background and the lighter colours of the embellishments at the front. It really gives depth to the panels.
    Regards Florence X

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  15. Netty14 February 2012 at 23:13

    Loving the scenes you have created and such fab colours. Great embellies as well. x

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  16. Yvonne Garner15 February 2012 at 00:12

    Paula, your piece is just magical! You truly have a gift. So well done. Best fishes, Yvonne

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  17. Trish Latimer15 February 2012 at 19:44

    Love the blues and purples Paula...gorgeous! Lovely dyptich! xx

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  18. Asia King (aka Joanna K)15 February 2012 at 20:27

    Stunning piece, Paula!!! Love the colouring - you are the ultimate Inktense pencils Queen! Belated Valentine's Day wishes! xxx

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  19. Anjas-Artefaktotum15 February 2012 at 23:01

    Great composition and colors, beautiful creations!

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  20. Sugar Lump Studios15 February 2012 at 23:07

    so pretty! Love the beautiful shades of purple and lovely stamps!

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  21. Ginger17 February 2012 at 00:26

    I love this, lovely colours, it all works so well together. x

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  22. Sam & Poppy26 February 2012 at 13:50

    I love this Paula! Good luck with the challenge :o) x

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