I tried out some of her techniques involving using wax crayons and inks on thickish hand-made paper which you then screw up and iron until it becomes almost like fabric. I then played around with it......cutting it up, piecing bits back together, machining over, adding fibres, cutting out flower shapes etc.
Its quite small ......4" x 5". I was going to neaten up all the ends but I rather like them tatty.
Another of my favourite blogs is Michelle Ward's and last week she gave a link to a wonderful website called Villainess. 
They sell gorgeous products like perfumed oils, scrubs, soaps and body creams....which are just that bit different. The way the products are described is brilliant; I recommend you go and have a read. I even like the names.......Decadence, Byzantium, Silk and Cyanide, Scintillating, Paradise Misplaced. I treated myself to a few items (well, it is my birthday soon!) The black envelopes contain small soap samples which you can buy for $1 (you also get two free) - the labels are rather lovely and may be seen on future ATCs etc! (Pictures shown with permission from Brooke, who runs the company)
This week I have been making things for Liz with her 'Marie Antoinette' photos on.
A 5" x 5" chunky canvas .......... (I printed her photo onto tissue paper so the text underneath shows through)
an ATC.....
and a mixed media collage....
I hope she likes them........ (haven't seen much of her for the past few days as she's been with the new boyfriend)
an ATC.....
and a mixed media collage....
I hope she likes them........ (haven't seen much of her for the past few days as she's been with the new boyfriend) 
25 comments:
What lovely Liz art!
If I had to pick my favourite it would be the first one, your chunky canvas, fabulous!
Glad you feel like crafting again :)
Happy Crafting
Gini xx
Beautiful work Linda. I love your ATCs and I love your experiment with the canvas Wow! Glad to see some eye candy in your blog.
Oh Linda I am a devotee of Quilting Arts too...have been buying them for a couple of years. FANTASTIC magazine and always choc full of wonderful ideas. Love your fabric piece and like you I love the tatty, naive sort of finish (looks more arty I think).
Looove the soap samples and those labels will look great on ATCs...byzantium, great name.
Great canvases too...you're such a talented girl.
Jacky xox
H Linda,
Thanks for your lovely comment on my post...
I am so intersted in your latest piece, I love the colours, and the textural finish, yes, it looks great with all the bits left messy...it really is lovely, hope you are going to do more?...xx
Hi Linda,
Oh I really like your paper to fabric piece!! Did you make the paper yourself??? I keep thinking I'd like to try my hand at making paper. For sure it would have to be a dry season project!!
Lovely work on yoou MA pieces!! :)
Pattie ;)
Mazatlan Mexico
Fabulous artwork! My favorite is the ATC. I really like all the texture you got onto the canvas piece.
Looks like you've had a bit of fun, Linda. Silk and Cyanide, now there's an intriguing name! Loved your Liz creations.
I love Jill Kennedy's work too and the piece you made using similar techniques is gorgeous. I also love your chunky canvas piece. I have several small canvases and only need the time to play with them!
Hi stranger, just stopping by. Summer is speeding by so fast. I love the photo you printed on tissue paper. The work is as gorgeous as the model! Happy summer to you and your family. Marlynn
Ooooooo la la, I love what you did with Liz as Marie, and I know she will love them too, they are so special Linda :)
I also love your little fabric art, it seems you are really enjoying the textiles lately and all the experimenting :)
Stunning work as always. I bet Liz is over the moon she has become an artists model. I have left a little something on my blog for you, Jaqi x
Wow wow wow wow wow you´ve made fantastic things. Love them. Beautiful artwork.
Wonderful.
Linda I have to tell you that I am crazy crazy crazy for your banner.
I love it.
How is the family?
Love Renee xoxoxoxo
Gorgeous artwork Linda!
What a beautiful post Linda! What a great ideea to buy Quilting Arts online. I have been thinking of doing that with CPS.
I love your experiment with the canvas. And thanks for the link to the web site Villianess - sounds like the goodies are very hard to resist.
I will get to see your gorgeous fabric on Sunday when I catch up with Jacky. Will love creating for you.
Dot xx
P.S I meant to write I will get to see your gorgeous fabric book on Sunday!
P.P.S Love what you have done with your daughters image too :)
Fab work, Linda! Love all your pieces! Sending big hugs to you! :o)
You are so good at trying new things and having great success too!
Ooh La LAAA is right, I adore what you've created with your gorgeous "Marie" daughter's pics Linda! Stunning creations, each and every one! They should be in a magazine!
Liz will indeed treausre these beautiful works of art forever. I love everything you do!
Hi, Linda! Love your Marie Antoinette projects! I especially like the one where you used the tissue paper. It is so ethereal! :-)
What a beautiful Liz art.
She must be surprise & happy to have all these wonderful pieces.
Completely forgot about printing on tissue paper! Thanks for the reminder!
i love your tatty piece!!! love the colors, the technique - everything!! you marie pieces are beautiful.....and villianess...must check that out...too fun!!!
I love your blog, I've just discovered today. Very stunning and gorgeous pieces. Thanks for sharing!
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