Saturday, 4 April 2009

MY SECRET GARDEN ....



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This weeks theme over at TGIF is "The Secret Garden" chosen by Jo. One of my purchases recently was this delightful little birds nest which comes in a pack of three in varying sizes, hence this is where my idea started . I have used a canvas measuring 5x7 and used the reverse side for my little bird hideaway. When I hear the words secret garden or secret door etc, I immediately think of how these places can be accessed, and the mystery that surrounds a "secret key". The Secret Garden passage is from "The Gardeners Quotational book" given to me by Peggy in a PW forum swap.

26 comments:

joanne wardle said...

It's gorgeous. Does have a hidden feeling to it.

Moira said...

This is simply gorgeous, love everything about it.

Jacqueline said...

Your canvas is so beautifully decorated!

Lynn Stevens said...

perfect for this challenge, I love nests,birds and nature!

Lorraine said...

now this is just perfect and magical..thanks for your great comment on my canvas page

Unknown said...

This is just beautiful! That is one of my all time favorite books and I think of it often when I see my children learning to tend the plants in the garden ....

Sandy said...

Gillian what a wonderful secret garden. This is really unique and inspiring.

Thanks my friend for come in the secret garden on TGiF.

Anonymous said...

a wonderful take on the theme - love all the elements - a fab piece of work Gillian.

deb said...

Gorgeous piece Gillian, the little nest is adorable. The piece really brings back memories of the book The Secret Garden.

Melanie said...

Wow stunning,really like this piece a lot

Dorthe said...

Gillian, how wonderfull, it is, I`m so in love with all bird themed,
and this is fantastic.
Hugs Dorthe

TonyaA said...

This is a beautiful piece. Love it!

You inspired me today. I am giving you the Makes My Heart Smile Award.
You can check it out on my blog.
http://collageartistry.blogspot.com/
Much blessing, love, and peace to you always,
Tonya

Viola said...

Fabulous work, Gillian! Love it!!

Sanja said...

beautiful piece,Gillian!

Carol Q said...

lovely Gillian - another gorgeous mixed media piece. this is so creative!

Janny said...

It's really gorgoues!

Anonymous said...

I love the canvas. Its my favorite entry so far! It perfectly captures the essence of the book.

And the passage you chose is the one directly after the one I chose (so maybe I'm just a little biased...)

penibear said...

Beautiful - so much to look at, love your attention to detail.

Retro Cafe' Art Gallery said...

Gorgeous piece Gillian! Very "secret" indeed. I love the nest!
xoxo,
Kristin

Vintage Papers said...

Gillian
this is such a lovely piece! love your beautiful details! congrats on being selected for Inspirational! Have a great weekend!

Anne, Bulles dorées said...

it's stunning !!!!!!!!! j'adore !!

Hanne said...

This is really beautiful!
Hanne

Jo Capper-Sandon said...

Wonderful wonderful work Gillian. Truely magical. Hope all is well with you x

Alexandra said...

Fantastic work Gillian

Martina said...

Wonderful artworks !!!

Marva Plummer-Bruno said...

Oh this is wonderful!!! Love all the texture and layers!