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giovedì 18 agosto 2016

Fondale marino (mio)

 
Questo è il Mixed Media che io ho fatto con lo stesso procedimento usato dalla mia nipotina Aurora (vedi precedente post): fondo colorato con i Distress Ink e spruzzato con acqua; bordi del cartoncino strappati e distressati; pasta con sabbia e colore acrilico, spatolata, per creare la texture di base; sassolini, conchiglie, "vetrini" (seaglasses) e legnetti raccolti durante le passeggiate sulla spiaggia (come è rilassante!! :D) per aggiungere dimensione e creare il fondale; 
pasta struttura trasparente, stesa sopra il fondale e fatta penetrare tra i sassolini per incollare bene e dare un effetto lucido;...e poi pesci (Chocolate Baroque) timbrati e colorati con i markers e ritagliati a mano; alghe (Signature Dies-Herb Garden SD414 e Creative Expression Finishing Touch-Pine Twig) e cavallucci marini (Memory Box) tagliati con fustelle da scarti di cartoncino colorati con i Brusho's.
Avendo però molto più tempo a disposizione di Aurora (lei ha voluto finire il suo Mixed Media in giornata, io invece ho impiegato due giorni), ho aggiunto alcuni particolari:
- Gilding Wax color verde vintage e blu cobalto, per dare dei riflessi metallici alla sabbia e al fondale. Come sempre l'effetto metallico e la lucentezza sono difficili da fotografare
- Stencil e distress Ink per creare il movimento che ricordasse le alghe e per aggiungere un senso di profondità: ho usato lo stencil Foglie Zen di Giogiocraft 
- Stencil Dutch Doobadoo-Wavy stripes e un baby wipe per creare le bolle, togliendo il colore dallo sfondo sottostante
 
-Timbrate per aggiungere alcune piccole alghe sul fondale: ho usato uno dei piccoli timbri di piante del set di Crafty Individuals-Build a Meadow
- Una piccola stella marina (in realtà è una parte di un fiore 3D...:D tagliata con il set Sizzix Thinlits Flower-Helleborus di Susan Cockburn)
- Esperimento di embossing a caldo sui cavallucci marini e sulla stella marina, usando un miscuglio di polvere sparkle e di Perfect Pearls gialla, bianco perlato e rosa: ho mischiato bene tutto e l'ho usata come una normale embossing powder.
- Un po' di Wink of Stella qua e là... :D
- Un cordoncino rosa di recupero, annodato e teso in alto sul cartone corrugato; per renderlo marrone l'ho bagnato nel Distress Ink Vintage Photo
- Una "rete" infilata sotto un angolo del fondale: l'ho recuperata da una bomboniera.
- Alcuni abbellimenti in legno (barca, cavalluccio marino, conchiglia), aggiunti sul cartone ondulato, dopo averli sfumati sui bordi con il Distress Ink Vintage Photo. Li ho avuti in regalo da Milka tempo fa, insieme ad un timbro che avevo vinto (Grazie mille Milka!!)

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    24 commenti:

    Carol L ha detto...

    THUD! (That's my jaw hitting the floor when I saw this underwater creation!) This is absolutely stunning and so life-like! I LOVE how you created the water and bubbles and all those pebbles and shells with the mesh.........well it's just amazing! I love the corrugated cardboard and the knotted twine too. Your details are outstanding! Well done my friend!!

    Darnell ha detto...

    Your work of art is amazing, Alice! Such a beautiful rendition with lots of dimension and texture!! Hugs, Darnell

    brenda ha detto...

    Ciao Alice,

    Ciao Alice

    Questo è assolutamente bello, hai fatto una bella scena con bei colori. Le conchiglie di mare aggiungono una dimensione bella e rendendo questa superba.

    Spero che tu abbia una bella giornata.

    B x

    Debra K. ha detto...

    Wow, Alice, this is Fantastic!!!. So much work has gone into creating this fabulous under the sea extravaganza. So many wonderful details to look at. The texture paste, sand and shells create a brilliant seabed for the coral and other plants you've added. I love your cute sparkly seahorse. The air bubbles really bring it to life. This deserves another WOW!!! I love it!! Debra x

    Valerija ha detto...

    This is amazing.

    aussie aNNie ha detto...

    Love this, the gorgeous sea horses and under water life is stunningly created..Beautiful colours combined on this gorgeous creation...
     {aNNie}

    Di ha detto...

    Absolutely stunning Alice! What a gorgeous scent you created!

    Hugs

    Di xx

    Sylvia ha detto...

    Gorgeous creation.Beautiful colours.Love everything about it.

    Hugs, Sylvia.

    Lisa ha detto...

    Oh my gosh, Alice - WOW!! This is absolutely stunning!! My favorite project ever of yours!! The details you added are perfect!! I love the sea horses and fish and the bubbles in the water and...heck, I love every single detail!! The colors are spectacular!! It is absolutely, jaw-dropping gorgeous!! Wow!! Love, love, love it my friend!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

    Mrs A. ha detto...

    My goodness. What a work of art this is. I love all the detailing and reading how you put it altogether. A masterpiece for sure. Hugs Mrs A.

    cotnob ha detto...

    This is fabulous, a wonderful underwater scene with great texture.
    Pauline
    x

    Wendy ha detto...

    Stunning creation, the colours and design are gorgeous.
    Hugs
    Wendy xx

    KT Fit Kitty ha detto...

    Wow, Wow, WOW, Alice! You and Aurora have both made amazing underwater scenes! I think you know I love, love, love ocean scenes so this looks amazing to me! I can't stop looking at it! So many details! The inky ocean background is perfect - your colours are just like the ocean! The water splatters make the most awesome bubbles! The seabed of shells, stones, and glass is amazing! I would hang this on my wall! The fish and seahorses and ocean plant life are all wonderful - I can't stop looking! I definitely need to make another underwater card! You are an inspiration! I know you must have had so much fun with Aurora as you made your projects together! Fantastic finished work!

    Pamellia ha detto...

    Wow Alice, your beach project is just as glorious as your niece's!! I love the bubbles in the background, such a realistic detail and makes me feel completely underwater! I think my favourite part about your project is that you and your niece made them together and had a day of it, these memories will be treasured forever by both of you! have a wonderful weekend my friend :)

    Barbara ha detto...

    Davvero un bel pezzo! le textures sono bellissime e i cavallucci adorabili! Grazie per aver partecipato alla nostra sfida settimanale su Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog! Barbara

    scrappymo! ha detto...

    This is phenomenal! So gorgeous. Love all the details of this underwater gem!

    Mrs A. ha detto...

    Hi Norm here,
    I was very upset when the head dropped off but Mrs A was very good about it and said it looked quite authentic with the head missing. Hugs Norm.

    Pia S ha detto...

    Your design is similar to the one of your niece, but there are differences, like your water has diagonal lines, Aurora's was more horizontal. You both did such an amazing job. There's movement, sparkle and shine and there's so much detail to look at.

    Alice (scrAPpamondo) ha detto...

    Ah ah ah!! You are a very lucky monkey, Norm!! :D

    Gayatri ha detto...

    Absolutely beautiful! LOVE everything about your project, the colours and texture is amazing! Thanks for playing along Simon Says Stamp Challenge. Gayatri xx

    CraftyNatalie ha detto...

    Another beautiful creation. Thanks for joining us at Creative inspirations!
    CraftyNatalie - DT

    Titbelsoeur, mixed-media addict ha detto...

    love your Summer canvas ! thank you so much for sharing it with us at The Artistic Stamper
    WIshing you good luck to win beautiful stamps !

    Peanut ha detto...

    Excuse me while I pick my chin off the floor! WOW WOW WOW! Alice, you are a mixed media superstar. This piece truly captures the wonders of the sea. I love all the gorgeous details - the seahorse, the corals and seaweed, all the lovely sea creatures. The seabed is beyond description ... outstanding composition with the pebbles, seaglass and shells. Adding the rete ... that is pure genius! Well done, friend!
    beijinhos Asha

    Milka Gubo ha detto...

    WOW!!! Alice, this is GORGEOUS!!! Love it!! :o) I admire your mixed media projects so much. :o) xx