This week over on Mixed Media Monday Cindy is guest hosting again. Her challenge theme is "vintage children". I chose one of my favourite vintage children images and worked from there. I used an old photo frame, removed the glass and filled out the inner sides a bit so it is more like a shallow shadow box. I covered the backing with some fabric and vintage laces etc. The flower in the corner of the image is one that I crocheted myself for this piece. The embellishments are some vintage buttons, a gorgeous old and rusted vintage key and a beautiful bisque doll that is around 100 years old, dug out from a bombed doll factory in Thuringia, Germany. (You'll probably see a few more of these appearing in my art once the lot I won on Ebay arrives, grin!) The piece measures around 20x15 cm or approx. 8x6 in.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Mixed Media Monday = Vintage Children
This week over on Mixed Media Monday Cindy is guest hosting again. Her challenge theme is "vintage children". I chose one of my favourite vintage children images and worked from there. I used an old photo frame, removed the glass and filled out the inner sides a bit so it is more like a shallow shadow box. I covered the backing with some fabric and vintage laces etc. The flower in the corner of the image is one that I crocheted myself for this piece. The embellishments are some vintage buttons, a gorgeous old and rusted vintage key and a beautiful bisque doll that is around 100 years old, dug out from a bombed doll factory in Thuringia, Germany. (You'll probably see a few more of these appearing in my art once the lot I won on Ebay arrives, grin!) The piece measures around 20x15 cm or approx. 8x6 in.
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29 comments:
OMG wow Diane this is absolutely awesome. Wonderful frame. Delightful girl. Love it.
Oooh, I love it! Your little girl is so darling and the doll is a unique addition. Beautiful piece, Kristin xo
Such beautiful embellishments! Your crochet work is wonderful- it adds just that right vintage feel to this darling image! Lovely work Diane!
love the lace! beautiful collage!
Absolutely gorgeous! I love the addition of the old doll too...
OMG Diane--this is beyond words!!! Your art always provides such PURE delight!!!! The little girl is adorable and I love all the crocheting...you are amazing!!!!
Super sweet piece Diane! I love it!
Diane, this is exquisite. I love the shadow box effect and the framing is superb. The lace touches and other elements give it a lovely, soft touch.
Great artwork.
Gorgeous framing!
So subtle and charming!!
So beautiful! The addition of the lace emphasizes the era so well. Gorgeous artwork.
what a fantastic piece...the dimension is wonderful!!!
the embellishments are perfect!!!
Wonderful way to frame your beautiful vintage child, love all the lace and the little doll is so cute.
Anni
This is beautiful Diane, love it!
wonderful sample! love the laces, too - and especially the flower!
This is just darling!
Lovely and beautiful vintage creation, Diane.
Beautiful
Its lovely, love the lace
Beautiful! Love the shadow box! You did a fabulous job.
What a wonderful piece you have created. Love the frame and the image is just darling!
This is so pretty! It is a real treasure.
This is so lovely! Gorgeous - cheers!
That's really a little sweetie, great collage.
Beautiful Diane, it has all my favourite vintage goodies! Wonderful! ~Sharon
Thanks for leaving a message on my blog and the A+...*wink
the lace is a great way to create a textural frame around the sweet image!
Beautifull collage!
I like the little doll!
greetings
i love the vintage child.
thanks for sharing
michele
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