VINTAGE ALPHABET
A while ago now, in the first flush of my passion for ATCs, my friend Brenda and I undertook an ATC swap of a Vintage Alphabet. This was my letter 'M' for Motherhood. It was one of my favourites as I like the way the collaged paper background turned out. I like things to look as tho they've been kicking around in someone's attic for years and I think this has that tattered quality. I love to make my own backgrounds and this is a method I often use - collaging various inked and pre-bought papers and then randomly re-inking them when they have been torn and stuck down. I love the rough, uneven texture it produces, but it can be a nightmare to stamp on because of all the lumps and bumps. I particularly enjoy looking at an A4 sheet made in this way and seeing immediately the tiny portion that I want to use for a particular project. It's like striking gold for me.
An enlarged close up of this piece is a must! Wonderful technique and final product, Penny!
ReplyDeleteYou've hit pay dirt!
Your pieces are all so lovely- I am inspired to try stamping! Thanks!
ReplyDeletel love this image...beautifulx. thanks for stopping by my blog, look forward to getting to know you better. lynda
ReplyDeleteThis is just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThanks also for telling us about Tudeley. I hadn't heard of it, but I feel a day out coming on!
Very beautiful reslult, I do believe it wasn't easy to make. I love the vintage look.
ReplyDeleteFantastic result. Love the vintage look and the beautiful stamps.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your lovely comment on my blog.
I also think that 'attic' appeal is to die for!
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful and I think a very unique and original approach - I'll have to come back and dig into your older posts cause I love what I see!
i really like the abstract nature of this work, really nice!!
ReplyDeleteLovely result! Thanks for all your kind comments this week on my blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks for telling us about the journey of creation for this piece. Good work.
ReplyDeleteGreat atc! Love the grungy look :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind comments on my blog -I just love your style of work it's really inspirational. Being very new to this crafting lark I love seeing new styles and new ideas and you've given me heaps :)
ReplyDeletefabulous!!! love the vintagelook!!!
ReplyDeleteSo creative! Stunning ATC!
ReplyDeleteOooh, grungy, vintage and soooo arty! Just love the way you've put it together and I really understand where you're coming from when you talk about striking gold - it's the best feeling when you come across a scrap of something that looks aged and used isn't it?
ReplyDeleteI enjoy popping in for a mooch around your blog and thanks very much for stopping by at mine, your comments are really appreciated!
Debs x