Over at Just For Fun this weeks challenge, chosen by the lovely Von from Messy Me, is Art Nouveau. The ladies have made some amazing inspirational pieces this week. For full details of the challenge, Zoe’s, Von’s and Neet’s works of wonder and all the fab entries click on the JFF link above.
I stamped and painted an old place mat for this weeks challenge. Inspiration for this was taken from the works of Margaret MacDonald.
I base coated the board with gesso and then two layers of white acrylic. I wanted a wash effect so I used some distress inks to colour. I stamped the peacock lady and feathers using stazon. I did stamp the feathers a few times using dye ink and then over stamped with the stazon just to make the border appear a bit thicker. I used some bronze relief paint for the lines and added a couple of blobs here and there. The lines are slightly dubious but as it is supposed to be fun there is no problem with that! LOL! When using inks to colour in you will need a fixative. I usually use a spray acrylic varnish. The spray doesn’t seem to effect the stazon.
Hope everyone has a great weekend. Happy Crafting.
Florence.
Lovely images! This is a beautiful Art Nouveau piece Florence! x
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Hi Alison. I think we have just crossed in blog land. Now if I had know you were visiting I would have popped the kettle on! LOL! Thank you for calling in and for your lovely comments.
Regards Florence x
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This is stunning. Looks very antique!
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Hi Emma. Lovely to hear from you. Hope all is well. Thank you for popping in and for your kind words.
Regards Florence x
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Thanks for voting Florence – you are one of the loveliest bloggers! x
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You are more than welcome sweetie. Your card is gorgeous. Good luck!
Florence x
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Just beautiful-I love what you do with old place mats and the new life you give to them.
xxx
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Hi Chrissie, Hope you are enjoying the weekend. Thank you for calling in and for your lovely comments. Always great to hear from you.
Regards Florence XX
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This is breathtakingly beautiful Florence , you have really blown me away again with your amazing art, so soft and delicate and a perfect image, I adore this.
Marie
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Hi Marie. Hope all is well. Thank you for calling in and for such a lovely comment. Always great to hear from you.
Regards Florence xx
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very pretty florence! what a lovely thing to have.. c
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Hi Cecilia. Lovely to hear from you. Thank you for calling in and for your very kind words. Hope all is well on the farm.
Regards Florence x
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Florence that is just beautiful ! 10/10 for colour and composition 🙂
Thank you for sharing with us at Just for Fun
Von xxx
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Hi Von. Hope all is well. Always great to hear from you. Thank you for popping in and for your lovely comments. Great challenge – really enjoyed it.
Regards Florence xx
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Wow, this is gorgeous, love every bit of it.
Yvonne x
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Hi Yvonne. Always great to hear from you. Hope all is well. Thank you for calling in and for your lovely comments.
Regards Florence xx
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Oh Florence. You have done it again! What an absolutely beautiful piece of artwork you have produced. I love everything about it. The composition, the colour, the subject – just everything. One of these days I am coming over to Spain and in the dead of night am going to sneak in and purloin some of your artwork, it is lovely, each and every piece.
Thank you so much for joining us at JFF with this absolutely delightful Art Nouveau painting. Hugs, Neet xx
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Hi Neet. LOL! Now I would be upset if you came to Spain and didn’t tell me about it!!!! Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Your visits are always truly appreciated. Hope you are enjoying your travelling adventures. Take lots more photees!
Regards Florence xx
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This is stunning Florence, beautiful stamping and love the ceramic effect you have achieved I love art nouveau and this is just perfect. XX
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Hi Paula. Hope all is well and that the OH and pooch have receovered! Thank you for calling in and for your lovely comments. They are very much appreciated.
Regards Florence xx
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Hi Florence
WOW !!! Totally stunning,I love the soft colours you have used,so effective & delicate.Just seen Neet’s comment,don’t tell her but I’ll be in her suitcase hiding when she pops over to see you LOL
Janet x
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Hi Janet. LOL! You would be more than welcome my friend. Thank you for popping in and for your lovely comments. Always great to hear from you.
Regards Florence xx
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There is nothing I can add this is absolutely beautiful, divine XOXO Zoe
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Hi Zoe. Hope all is well. Apologies – I am still having problems leaving comments on your blog. Thank you for calling in and for your lovely comments. Always great to hear from you.
Regards Florence xx
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This is so inspirational.
Art Nouveau and Art Deco are my favourite periods in history so I am always keen to see when crafters tackle those eras.
It is so lovely to see you be inspired by Margaret, such an influential woman herself.
I am sure this will have pride of place in your home.
Wishes
Lynne
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Hi Lynne. Always great to hear from you. Hope all is well. These challenges have been great to revisit those eras. I do love Margaret M’s work. Thank you for calling in and for your lovely comments.
Regards Florence xx
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Stunning!
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Hi Kathryn. Hope all is well. Thank you for popping in and for your lovely comment.
Great to hear from you.
Regards Florence x
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This is so beautiful Florence, I love the soft colour tones, so pretty
Lindsay xx
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Hi Linsday. Hope all is well. I have just seen your blog. You have been busy. Gorgeous creations. Apologies – I am still having problems with comments on your blog. Hope you received the e.mail. Thank you for calling in and for your lovely comments. Always great to hear from you.
Regards Florence xx
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Wow, Florence, this is absolutely gorgeous, MM herself couldn’t have done a more beautiful piece! xx
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Suze! Hi!, Lovely to hear from you. Hope all is well. Thank you for popping over and for your very kind words. They are very much appreciated.
Regards Florence xx
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A beautiful delicate Art Noveau piece – love the effect.
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Hi Sally, Hope all is well. Always great to hear from you. Thank you for calling in and for your lovely comments. They really are appreciated.
Regards Florence xx
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I know I´m repeating myself…but you´re SO clever!
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Hi T, What you doing blogging? I thought you would be doing the light fandango down the slopes. Hope you had a great time. Thank you for calling in and for your kind words. You are always my chump-ion!!! he he
Take care,
Florence xx
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Florence this is just devine! I love the wash colour you have created and the image is perfect. Hugs Sandra XX
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Hey Sandra, Hope all is well with you and the Diamond. Thank you for calling in and for your lovely comments. Always great to hear from you.
Regards Florence XX
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This is so beautiful florence, I love it.
xxx Hazel.
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Hazel! Hi! Hope all is well. Lovely to hear from you. Thank you for popping in and for your very kind words. Apologies – I am unable to leave comments on your blog at the moment. Hope you received the e.mail.
Regards Florence xx
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Very pretty and love the soft colors!
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Hi Jan. Lovely to hear from you. Hope all is well. Thank you for calling and and for your kind words.
Regards Florence x
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what a fantastic idea for recyling an old table mat ! I have these stamps too and would never have thought to use them like this. Absolutely stunning x Lavinia
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Hi Lavinia. Great to hear from you. I think we have quite a few stamps the same!!! he he! They are lovely stamps to use. Thank you for calling in and for such a lovely comment.
Regards Florence xx
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