This is my project for alpha challenge round 14 letter T - technique. My techniques are repeat stamping, gelatos and gesso, and decoupage.
I bought this letter several years ago at a thrift store, but it was pink, and I don't do pink. I finally figured out a way to 'fix' it, by decoupaging torn music paper all over it. But after I did that, I still wasn't thrilled with it. It needed color, so I scribbled just a little gelato on it in blue and turquoise. Then I used a gesso wash to brush over the gelatos, which smooths them out, giving a kind of mottled look, but still allowing the music to show through. That was better, but I still thought it needed more, so I stamped the flower in blue stazon all over and really started to like it. But I had to step it up with the daisies and butterflies, and now I love it.
For a more detailed description of the process, please see my blog.
Date: Thursday, March 4, 2021 GMT Views: 937
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Registered: November 7, 2009 Location: Sacramento Posts: 39218
Thu, Mar 04, 2021 @ 11:47 PM
This is pretty, Melody! DD1 (whose name starts with an M as well) said, "That is lovely!" When I read your description about not doing pink, DD2 said, "Yes!" I like seeing the music peeking out here and there. Lovely stamping and floral accents.
Registered: February 16, 2004 Location: Western Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 30976
Fri, Mar 05, 2021 @ 3:27 PM
Wonderful project Melodie. I love pink, but love your recycled M and love the music with the blue and flowers stamped over it! Great arrangement of daisies and butterflies- so pretty!
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Sat, Mar 06, 2021 @ 12:02 AM
Fabulous M Melody. TFS. Happy day
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Sun, Mar 07, 2021 @ 1:09 AM
OMGosh this is FABULOUS! Love the music sheet background and all your added step just made it more and more fabulous, but the flowers are my absolute favorite addition! Lovely and artsy, Melody!
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