Here is my arch for the trees challenge on Gothic Arches. I buy a lot of small silk flowers to use in my artwork. After I'd pulled them all off the stems one time, I noticed that the little plastic stem has a nice tree shape. I set them aside figuring the time would come one day when I could use them. After considering and discarding a few ideas using tree stamps, I remembered these! Covered in Martha Stewart's glitter, they become part of a lovely magical forest.
Again, can't stop using this little fairy stamp from Lost Coast. There is just something about her that I love. It's hard to see from the pic, but her wings are made of mica. I found this moss at the Pottery Barn outlet of all places - on clearance on top of clearance so I got it for next to nothing. I'm kicking myself for not buying all they had. The 'Joy' is made up of vintage anagram tiles.Thanks for looking!
OMG Shelly this is truly lovely.
ReplyDeleteCute little girl.
It's a lovely arch, Shelly, put together with good taste, skill and talent!
ReplyDeleteWhat an excellent arch, Shelly...I loved reading the process you used and loved that you recycled the stems...gorgeous! The moss was such a wonderful addition...beautifully created, as always!
ReplyDeleteSuper card. Great idea to use the moss!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous arch
ReplyDeleteGorgeous arch -I love that stamp
ReplyDeleteWonderful artwork
ReplyDeleteyour arch is so lovelly. These little fairy is so cute, i do also love her but I use her too less times.
ReplyDeletethank you for joining me on this weeks theme
hugs Sandra/Cleo
What a great piece, super!
ReplyDeleteWow...now thats stunning Shelly. Well done!
ReplyDeleteLinda x
pure genius! using the stems is so clever. and it's a gorgeous arch
ReplyDeleteWell now, isn't that a brilliant idea!! What would have been considered waste has been turned into art! This is really lovely. I have that Lost Coast stamp too and really love that little gal. You have used her so wonderfully lately!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful arch
ReplyDeleteStunning - love how you made it 3D.
ReplyDeleteWonderful art work!!!
ReplyDeleteJust love the 3D effect you have created with your delightful arch, Shelly, so sweet!
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Wow, Shelley. The glittered "trees" are wonderful. My dh just shakes his head when he sees some of the parts and pieces of stuff I hang onto, just in case I need them for an art project. Wonderful arch with a charming little fairy.
ReplyDeletethis stamp is great and I love the way you have used it in different ways..love that moss. I like all your tim holtz type tags and thanks for the great comments on my blog
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful arch she so cute fairy looking at us fluttering threw the trees.Loved your arch very much.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your sweet comments on my blog too.
Clever and beautiful trees! Love everything about your arch, Shelly!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful arch.Wonderful recycling too!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful arch -- absolutely gorgeous! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat Arch, love the addition of the reinder moss!
ReplyDeleteThis "shadow" arch is a terrifc idea. And using the plastic stems for your trees is totally green!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful arch, great idea, love it
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Shelley! I love all the details - especially the plastic trees - just dissected 2 large bunches of fake flowers myself!!
ReplyDeleteThe moss is inspired - thanks for sharing what you did!
One of my favourite stamps I think of all time- and I must say Shelly, used incredibly here. Amazing work.
ReplyDeleteVery precious, beautiful!
ReplyDeleteShelly, I love this piece!! She is a beautiful stamp and you use her so well. Love your idea for the stems of the flowers!
ReplyDeleteStunning arch!
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