Grief affects everyone differently. I find myself just wanting to hide away since my wonderful brother was so cruelly, and suddenly, snatched from us. I have very little interest in all the things I previously enjoyed. However, I did manage to create something personal this past week ....
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Creative Artiste is a monthly challenge blog for everyone who likes to mix their media. So, as long as you like to use various mediums on your creations, we'd love to see you enter the challenge.
A big Thank You to everyone who entered the challenge last month. Your projects were all fabulous and our winners have been announced on the blog.
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"Anything Mixed Media Goes"
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"Anything Mixed Media Goes"
We have opportunities to be a Guest Designer for all our winners.
I have not been in the mood to do any crafting lately but I did want to sort out a photo frame to display a picture of my beloved brother. This is the result.
I wanted something in masculine colours but couldn't find anything in the shops I liked.
Then, my wonderful friend Pam sent me a beautiful glass butterfly in memory of my brother and that became my inspiration for this frame. Thank you Pam!
I started with a plain white wooden frame. The frame measures 6"x 8" (15 x 20cms). I deliberately crinkled strips of tissue paper and stuck it onto the frame with matt Mod Podge to create texture. Then I painted it all with DecoArt Dark Chocolate acrylic. Once dry, I gave it a coat of Weathered Wood and applied a top coat of grey acrylic to create the crackle.
I created the butterflies from clear resin. I used Prima's Mecha Moth and Artyco Crafts Steampunk Butterflies moulds.
To colour the butterflies I added some sprinkles of Ultra Marine, Turquoise and White Brushos to the moulds before pouring the resin. When they were dry I coated the backs of the butterflies with a white Posca pen.
I shaped the wings before the resin had completely set to give more dimension around the frame. I attached the butterflies with Prima's Heavy Body Gel.
Now I have a lovely frame to display my treasured photo alongside the beautiful glass butterfly.
It's now your turn to have fun and create your mixed media projects. You can enter our challenge as many times as you like. A full list of the rules is on the challenge blog. For more inspiration please visit the Creative Artiste Challenge Blog to see the fabulous mixed media projects created by our multi talented team.
Remember to have fun crafting and enter your "Anything Mixed Media Goes" creations in our
Remember to have fun crafting and enter your "Anything Mixed Media Goes" creations in our
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Andree, what an amazingly beautiful frame you've created in memory of your dear Brother. Those butterflies are outstanding. Your brother would be so proud. Love you my friend ❤️
ReplyDeleteWow, the frame you made to remember your brother is stunning ❤️. I love how you used the beautiful glass butterfly from your dear friend as inspiration and you did an amazing job creating everything. It's such a wonderful way to remember your brother. My heart goes out to you, sending you comfort and peaceful wishes! Take care and Happy October! Big hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteThat's an incredibly lovely frame to honor the memory of your brother, Andree! I love that the glass butterfly and the frame look so in sync too.
ReplyDeletegorgeous glass butterfly Andree I love glass en a beautiful frame
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Please do not be so hard on yourself Andree, give yourself time to grieve for your beloved Brother. Creativity never judges us as it waits in silence.. it's time will come. The beautiful frame you created is a wonderful way to display your Brothers happy smiling self with his face full of joy. A creation made from the heart and a magnificent tribute.
ReplyDeleteSending hugs. Take care of yourself Tracey xx
Stunning frame Andree, perfect for you brother's picture. Butterflies are beautiful . Judy.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful piece Andree created from the heart. These early days are so hard as your emotions are so raw - I hope creating this piece helped release a little of the pain. Take each day as it comes and if creating helps then create - but if not allow yourself the time you need. Take care xx
ReplyDeleteStunning creation Andree. Very sorry to hear of your loss, sending prayers and hugs x
ReplyDeleteOh Andree this is a beautiful frame and love how the beautiful butterfly gift gave you inspiration for your project. It has been three years this month that my sister passed away and I am sure the lovely smiling photo of your brother will fill you with loving memories. We have our good and bad days but they live on in those. Hugs
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