For this make I used lots of the fab art parts which are compressed paper and very sturdy...this is a spool set and fab inspiration for these can also be found from huge talent and Wendy fan Hels..who makes lots of these and plenty of other Wendy pieces. Hels fills her with lots of yummy things and oodles of colour..me well I went for the comfort of my neutrals..
Art parts can be inked or covered in paper and sanding the edges when covered gives a super neat finish as well as a touch of ink to the edges...they can also be inked painted and lots more!
The butterfly and the flowers are from Wendy Vecchi stamp sets and cut from grungepaper which gives them shapeability and sturdier..plus it feels great!
For the spool set I covered in Tim Holtz paper from , sanded edges and inked with distress ink.For the leaves I covered in distress paint and over stamped with Wendy Vecchi script stamp. In the middle of the spool I upturned a mini bottle to keep the wire in! Well there had to be wire!
The flowers were stamped on the reverse of the grungepaper to avoid inky lines around edge, some were covered with distress ink and some paper and then edged with distress...couldn't help but add some cogs!!
well thanks for stopping by all supplies listed below and Linda has a 10% sale and all ranger products are already 20% off so a great time to have a sneaky peak and stock up..
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have a fun and inky day !
trace x
...a fabby fun piece Trace, love the giant spool and your delightful flutterbies...Mel:)x
ReplyDeleteOh what a great piece of art Trace! Love the way you anchored the wire! Those flowers and butterflies are just perfect with the contrast between the ink and paper backgrounds. Another gem from you! Hugs, Jenny x
ReplyDeleteSuch an amazing piece Trace. I am inspired to make something similar in metal for our garden. The wire always draws my attention what ever you make-love it.
ReplyDeleteChrissie x
Back to your comfort zone colours again I see... :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful imaginative piece Trace, love it, great use of all the different elements!
this is wonderful Trace - love these spools and art parts and you've made a wonderful piece! Hugs rachel xx
ReplyDeleteFantastic Wendy piece, love the colours and you've inspired me to get the art parts out - when there is time that is lol.
ReplyDeletehugs {brenda} x0x
Gorgeous make and I like the idea of the mini bottle, wondered what was in the middle. Going to tackle one shelf today lol, still work in progress! Hugs Elizabeth x
ReplyDeleteMorning Trace, I love your 'Work of Art', the colours are beautiful and the stamping is gorgeous, loving everything you have done with this piece.
ReplyDeleteLots of love from Patricia xx
This is fabulous Trace - original, quirky and fun. A great design. Chris xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Trace - what a yummy creation, done with your usual style and finesse - this is one gorgeous piece of art! Love it and love your little trademark finishes of wire and cogs. Hugs, Anne x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous again - luv it xx GailT xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely enchanting, Trace (and I speak as someone who doesn't really "get" the WV pieces - sorry everyone!!) - I love this.
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Oh my gosh! Trace...I love this piece! You rocked Wendy's Art Parts into such a lovely vintage piece! The flowers are amazing! I love the brown tones that you've used on this piece...so rich and I think I love this in the browns much more than I would have loved it full of color! The butterfly is also so pretty. Great project! <3 Candy
ReplyDeleteTrace, you have really outdone yourself with this lovely little garden! Fabulous Wendy Style and so clever! Love it! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteWonderful Trace - I have never seen such a creation!!! Could not help but laugh when you say you just had to use some cogs -and of course your work would not be complete without wire! I love this!!
ReplyDeletesandy
A totaly stunning make! Love the cogs on the flowers... A piece to set in the room and enjoy a lon, long time! Hugs, Gerrina x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous work Trace, the butterflies & flowers are Fabulous...Brilliant project... Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! I love the butterflies & the flowers - the distress inked flowers look like they're made of suede, not paper.
ReplyDeleteI love it Trace, when ever I see twisted wire I think of you and wouldn't throw out a piece the other day because I thought I could use it. See your beautiful work inspires many people in many ways. Thanks for your art...
ReplyDeleteEliza
Wow, a wonderful project, so fantastic.
ReplyDeleteFANTABULICIOUS!!!!! I love your Vecchian build up here! The leaves and flowers are great, and the neutrals wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous, Trace.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely Sunday