Gothic arch challenge - Cities

The Gothic arch challenge this week is cities. I love Rome, so thought I would do that. I inked the background, and stamped the image of the Colosseum. I then added some bits from an old travel book on Rome.



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Chunky book. Doors and windows

I'm still in the chunky book mode, and these are for a swap for 4" x4" doors and windows. Having just done the chunky house one, this one was a must. Found it more difficult than I thought. They are a mixture of collage, texture paste, baby wipes, and images.

Gothic arch challenge Boys

I haven't done the Gothic arch challenge for months, so thought I had better get into the swing of things again. The picture is of my husband (the one in the hat), his two brothers, and two cousins. I think the picture suits the title of the challenge which is Boys.

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Beer mat book---Vintage children

This book is made out of 4 beer mats, for the GAS MAMMA swap. The front is fabric, with an image transfer and bits of lace and buttons added. The inside pages are collage and stamping. I enjoyed doing this, and feel a visit to the pub is called for, as I have run out of beer mats.

Texture ATC

I haven't been very active on here recently, too busy flying around the country, entertaining my Mum, and trying not to let the weather get me down. We did think of building a boat, as we have had so much rain, but Peter gets sea sick, so thought better of it. The weeds have taken over the garden, and the trees are gradually encroaching, and taking on jungle like qualities. I have made a few things, but not very often, a typical Summer lack of inspiration and time.

This is an ATC that I made for the MAMMA swap. It was to make one in your favourite thing. I was torn between birds, and texture, as you can see, texture won. The background is tissue paper, and texture paste, and the heart is made out of Fimo

Cover for Nature book

This is the cover for the nature book that Maureen, Jan, and myself have done. There are 18 pages all together, covering birds, trees, butterflies, fungi, and flowers.
My cover is made from pelmet vilene, painted and textured with texture paste, and then embroidered with silks. The flower is a crochet piece that I made 100's of years ago. All I have to do now is bind it all together.