Monday, 12 May 2008

LITTLE BELLE ....



Mixed Media Monday has the theme this week of "Transparency". I decided to use Frosted Memory glass as my transparent element this week. Rusty screen and image from Paper Whimsy . I first painted the screen with Distress Crackle paint, then lightly sanded some of it off, then re applied colour with Metallic Rub Ons, and some fabric flowers to finish the piece off.
Frosted Memory Glass available from craftaway.

42 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh, this is beautiful, Gillian! Looks like I "need" some frosted memory glass - love the way you've put it all together! Diane

Carol Stocker said...

Hi Gillian! I really like this piece and especially like what you did with the frame. Hugs, carol

Claudette said...

I love the frosted glass over the picture....the effect is beautiful

Cory said...

I only have three words for you..
FAB-U-LOUS.

Cory

Sandy said...

Oh my gosh this is absolutely stunning. Love it.

Anonymous said...

So great, sweet image!

Femmy said...

wow!!! love it!! thanks for playing!

Hermine said...

its gorgeous!!!

stampingbalou said...

Oh my Gosh, this is sooo gorgeous - extremly beautiful art work, so soft and elegant !

Anonymous said...

just fabulous !

Natalie B said...

Lovely Gillian

Anonymous said...

this looks absolute gorgeous! love the effect with the transparancy. great entry!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous!!!

Kaz said...

this is beautiful Gillian, I do love that image. love how you used the frosted glass. fabby work! xx

vintage wil said...

Och wow this is so beautiful !
so gorgeous , great work !!!!

Audrey said...

LOVE IT - WOWSER its gorgeous Gillymoo ;-)

Bridal Magic said...

The frosted memory glass was a wonderful idea! I love the flowers as an added touch.

http://truutske.blogspot.com said...

This is really brilliant Gillian!!!

Rosie said...

What a beautiful project Gillian! I like all those I've seen on here, but I have to say, last week's MMM is superb! I just love everything about it!

Charlie said...

This is gorgeous. What a wonderful piece.

Rachel said...

Gorgeous art, love the pale colouring of the frame against the darker transparency.

Maggie Ann said...

Gorgeous and so dainty! You did a wonderful job..

Carole said...

Very pretty!

Viola said...

Fab work, Gillian! Love it!

Sarah said...

Great piece Gillian gotta love that memory glass eh?
Hugs Sarah xx

Janny said...

It's gorgeous!

deb said...

Gillian this is gorgeous, I love the image you've used.

~*~Patty S said...

Just beautiful Gillian! Great effects you got there and I Love that PW girl!

Sanja said...

absolutely gorgeous !

Anonymous said...

eine tolle Idee!

Heather Robinson said...

Gillian this is brilliant! I have a couple of these screens tucked away and frankly don't know what to do with them. YOur use of crackling adds a lovely vintage feel and the frosted memory glass adds a dreamy like feel. Wow!

Carol Q said...

ooh what a fabulous piece. I studied this for ages to see how you'd put it together Gillian. i love the delicate white scrolls round the edge. the frosted memory glass gives a lovely faded effect. yummy!!

Penny said...

Hi Gillian, this is a stunning piece, really clever with the crackled edge!

Thanks so much for your comment on my blog too :)

Gabrielle Madsen said...

Fabulous, charming piece!

Anonymous said...

Love her Gillian! You should be very proud of your piece.
~xx Barb xx~

Barbara Hagerty said...

This is fabulous, Gillian! Bravo!!

Sharon said...

Gillian, this takes my breath away! Fabulous work! :)

Glenda-TwoCoolTexans said...

How gorgeous, how different! Beautiful work.

Zuzu's Blog said...

I really like this .. is soft and with an ethereal quality.. nice work

Anonymous said...

I LOVE this! It looks so fragile and old.

Emma said...

Stunning Gillian absolutely love everything about this!

Anonymous said...

Sheer beauty! That is the first thing that came to mind when i saw this. You are really amazing me with these beautiful creations. Love this one also :)