I wanted to create something that really shouted New Zealand :-) So I've used the die to cut some woven flax, and some shell. These 2 things are very indicative of New Zealand traditions and ancient crafts.
To hold the delicate woven flax together I've pasted some watered down PVA glue, I also added some glitter for extra prettiness.
Initally I thought that I'd make the flowers into a brooch, but actually they're a bit too delicate and wouldn't last long. So I've created a Scrapbook Layout.
I started with a blank piece of 12 x 12 cardstock. I then blended and sponged Victorian Velvet, Tea Dye and Dried Marigold.
I've then stamped with various stamps from the following sets: All Stampers Anonymous: Classics #9, Shabby French, and Classics #7.
I added some Picket Fence distress stain around the edge of the photo and at various points on the card stock. To blend this in I stamped using a stamp from Classics #7 to create a damask look around the photo and on blackchip board tattered Flowers I'd also cut out.
I love how that damask look works.
I have to say I love this LO.
5 comments:
What a great take on his challenge Debi! Very NZ indeed. xo
Hi Debi,
This is a beautiful LO, Love the damask effect. TH Tatterd flowers are so much fun to work with.
Thanks for popping by my blog and leaving lots of love! :)
Fabulous flowers - both the woven and the damask... what a great way to embellish the layout!
Alison x
wow, these are amazing--the woven ones really caught my eye!
I wouldn't have been so brave to cut woven flax... You really made it work nicely. Great Job.
Take a peek at my Tattered Floral entries:
Rose Box - http://eridoodle.blogspot.com/2013/03/tattered-florals-vintage-rose-box.html
and
Lunch Bag rose - http://eridoodle.blogspot.com/2013/02/tim-holtz-tattered-florals-die-challenge.html
Best of luck in the Tim Holtz Tattered Florals challenge.
-Pam
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