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Saturday, 30 August 2014

Layers of Calico

Hello all, I've just a sneak peek for you today, hoping to tempt you over to the Calico Crafts blog to see what I've been up to with the Calico Craft Parts this time!


Combined with book pages and crackle medium and a few others of my favourite things, I've created a layered ATC... I'd love to know what you make of it if you've time to hop over and take a look.

Follow your dreams.  They know the way.
Kobe Yamada




Oh, and for anyone who wanted to see more of the "old house in Paris, covered in vines" mentioned in my Dollshouse Gallimaufry, it's now available for viewing over at Cestina's dolls houses... or at least Chapter One is!

Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a fantastic weekend everybody.





Update: Since the Calico Crafts blog no longer exists, having upgraded to Calico Craft Parts, I've altered the links in this post so that you get to see the project in full detail here at Words and Pictures.

31 comments:

Silvia(Barnie) said...

Have just taken a look. A fabulous project, love the crackling.

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

Just been over for a look and it's gorgeous Alison, Love it.
Angela x

Laura said...

So Pretty, Alison! You did a great job on that crackle and also the printed paper over the shapes! Thanks for sharing! Hugs, Laura

Helen said...

I read chapter one about the school yesterday, am off now to see your Calico work.. enjoy your weekend.

Ruth said...

Fab project, wonderful crackle effect and love the book text technique, yummy chocolate colours! Ruth x

chrissie said...

Lovely way to use the little plaques Alison with your wonderful glazed finish on them.

The doll's house looks fantastic-well all of them do :)

Pleased you still have time to blog in your very busy life

Love Chrissie x

May said...

Gorgeous creation Alison, Love the crackle...Hugs May x x

Annie said...

Your ATC looks amazing Alison. Heading over for a closer look. Hope you arrived safely in NY ....huge hugs
Annie x

Amanda said...

Beautiful and all on such a small piece, fab ATC.
Love
Amanda x

craftytrog said...

The crackle looks fabulous Alison xxx

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

Love the crackle and the newsprint... wonderful vintage feel too! Your mother is the QUEEN of dollhouses! LOVE!!!

Anonymous said...

Wonderful project, the crackle looks great - I've just bought myself a pot, looking forward to trying it.

Redanne said...

A fabulous ATC, love all the embellishments. Off to see the dollhouses now... Anne xx

Astrid Maclean said...

It's a great ATC Alison, love all the crackle!

Netty said...

Loving your fab project and the wonderful doll houses. Hugs Annette x

Hettie said...

Ooooo - a little post of loveliness.
xx

Cinderella Moments said...

Beautiful projects! I'm off to look at your dollhouse.
hugs♥,
Caroline

Shirley said...

Would love to be inside your creative mind Alison, if only to have a peek for one minute. Don't use enough crackle on my projects but after seeing how gorgeous this looks I will be.

Warm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
ShirlsCards.

Anneke said...

This piece of work looks gorgeous. I love the way you put it together. Thanks for showing how you made it. Anneke.

Alie Hoogenboezem-de Vries said...

Great layers on your make, love the matching tones Alison!
And the dollhouse looks gorgeous with the branches and great colours.
Greetings, Alie :-)

Dorthe said...

Your amazing crackle alwayes makes me ,wow - so beautiful dear Alison !!

Terry said...

GorgeousNESS, Alison! Love the crackling with all the text layers. The dollhouse is so detailed and incredible! Hope you are having a fabulous weekend. Hugs!

Kasia said...

Great creation, Alison! Hugs!

Almo said...

Love the Natural tones of this atc Alison, the book pages on the shapes look great on the crackled blocks. Off for a closer look at Cestinas dolls house too. Mo x

Paper Profusion said...

Luciously crackled - will pop over... Nicola x

Dianne said...

Temp me you always do, going over now...

Dianne said...

They look freaking AMAZING what you can do with some wooden pieces and some book pages is AWESOMEEEEE, I'm in love with it as you do, thanks for everything you do...

Dianne said...

Going over to see Cestina right now, thanks for the heads up since I can't receive any of my mail...

Cocofolies said...

A beautiful piece!.. I will certainly look at what's new on your "old house in Paris.." a bit later quietly. Have a lovely week-end Alison, hope things go well for you. Coco xxx

Mrs.B said...

Just on a catch up - have just popped over to take a look, gorgeous project.
Glad you're finding you way around and enjoying yourself.
Avril xx

Kezzy said...

Grrrrrrr still can't get onto Calico Crafts blog (ok so it was only 15mins ago when I last tried lol). This looks awesome and hopefully I will get to see it at it's fullness later on today. Love the vines on the dollshouse, it truly looks totally amazing and I wish I could see it for real. Happy Creating :-) Kezzy xxx