Hello all, and welcome. After a very quiet start to May, the posts just keep coming at the moment. I was over at PaperArtsy with some word tags a couple of nights ago, then sending a scenic postcard for Country View Challenges, and now it's time for another sneak peek. I've been playing with the Calico Craft Parts again, and you can see the results over at the Calico Craft Parts blog today.
It's a springtime make (what with all these April showers we still seem to be having) - blossom, blue skies and butterflies. I hope you'll find time to pop over and check it out, and I'll be round to catch up with you all soon. Happy Crafting all!
The living self has one purpose only: to come into its own fullness of being, as a tree comes into full blossom, or a bird into spring beauty...
D.H. Lawrence
Beautiful Springtime project Alison. My eye was drawn to the wonderful crackles effects which you always do so well. The way you coloured the butterflies makes them stand out too
Fabulous crackled and beaded canvas and such pretty summery coloured bloomsI Just adore how you've coloured the butterflies, the colours have pooled and spread to the edge perfectly, gorgeous!! Ruth x
The crackle effect is fabulous and I just love the colours you have used. The orange butterflies puzzle me so I will have to find out how you did those - the effect is amazing! Bet this is brilliant(er) when yu see it as a whole but I love it as it is. Hugs, Neet xx
Looks interesting Alison x have to say that I have purchased quite a few and love that CCP can cut out words you request and in a variety of sizes. Great colour combo x off for a closer look
Alison, your crackled sky with the mini beads is stunning....and such a wonderful background for those luscious butterflies. Whatever paint you used is perfect - I love the shades and tones from your watery application. Beautiful! xxx Lynn
Just back from checking out this canvas in its entirety. So pretty, Alison. I love the colors. Those little wooden butterflies are so sweet. Your crackled background is gorgeous.
Hi there after a while again. Loving this canvas. The bluey-greens are sublime, the crackling is phenomenal - I swear that you have the favour of the crackle gods like no other. The bright pops of butterflies are the thing that for me sttod out and had me a little mesmerized there for a bit. As always Alison, you never fail to come up tops and one of my favourite people to come around to. - hugs - Candice (aka Tincan Crafter)
Ooo!! I've been seeing the minibeads around on other projects. But I love how you photographed them in natural light. Stunning!! You seem to capture the flight of you butterflies with them. Your use of the orange butterflies on the opposite end of the colorwheel of your blues made this piece sing. The greens and the yellow tie the colors together to keep it from being too jarring. Wonderful use of color. -- ME
Morning, what a lovely canvass. Beautiful crackled background and love how you have treated your butterfly parts. Nikki xx
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous springtime creation Alison, very much my kind of colours as well.
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Beautiful Springtime project Alison. My eye was drawn to the wonderful crackles effects which you always do so well. The way you coloured the butterflies makes them stand out too
ReplyDeleteLove Chrissie xx
Lovely quote though I don't usually have much time for Lawrence xx
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful. The crackle looks wonderful.
ReplyDeletefabulous crackle! hope you're enjoying the weekend.
ReplyDeleteFabulous crackled and beaded canvas and such pretty summery coloured bloomsI Just adore how you've coloured the butterflies, the colours have pooled and spread to the edge perfectly, gorgeous!! Ruth x
ReplyDeleteLove your crackle! Off to have a closer look! xo
ReplyDeleteOh wow, this looks stunning Alison!! Off I go to check it out. hugs :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a beauty Alison! xxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Alison ! I love the fresh colours and your crackled background is goreous ! Sue C x
ReplyDeleteThe crackle effect is fabulous and I just love the colours you have used. The orange butterflies puzzle me so I will have to find out how you did those - the effect is amazing! Bet this is brilliant(er) when yu see it as a whole but I love it as it is.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Neet xx
Looks interesting Alison x have to say that I have purchased quite a few and love that CCP can cut out words you request and in a variety of sizes.
ReplyDeleteGreat colour combo x off for a closer look
Annie x
Alison, your crackled sky with the mini beads is stunning....and such a wonderful background for those luscious butterflies. Whatever paint you used is perfect - I love the shades and tones from your watery application. Beautiful! xxx Lynn
ReplyDeleteBeen over to see and LOVE!!! The texture and color and flowers are gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteThose crackles look very promising ! Over to have a look !
ReplyDeleteCorrie x
My favourite colours here Alison and love the crackle effect..love the butteflies and flowers and fabulous textures...gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteluv CHRISSYxx
Love the gorgeous crackled background and of course, the butterflies, off to have a closer look! Anne xx
ReplyDeleteamazing crackle alison - off for a closer look! Hugs rachel x
ReplyDeletefabulous Alison! Just off for a look x
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful Alison! Such fresh pretty colours and so much amazing texture, it's really lovely!
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Lesley Xx
Just back from checking out this canvas in its entirety. So pretty, Alison. I love the colors. Those little wooden butterflies are so sweet. Your crackled background is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteOOoo a sneaky peak at awesomeness! Love it.
ReplyDeleteErr April showers? We are at the end of May I believe or have I jumped forward in time?
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This looks just so very fantastic, Alison, I have to see more.
ReplyDeleteDorthe, xo
Really love this Alison. The texture is amazing and the colors are fabulous. Got to love that crackle. Wonderfully done. S@ndy xx
ReplyDeleteA beautiful creation Alison, wonderful techniques - I love the colours, texture and great crackle effect. Your flowers and butterflies are stunning!!
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Heather xx
The contrast of colour is simply beautiful. And the crackle is awesome!! Xx
ReplyDeleteYou have created a beautiful garden, Alison! Love those posies and the butterflies. Great mix of colors here, too! Well done!
ReplyDeleteGreat crackle going on here. I will try to get a look when I leave here. Hugs, Chrisx
ReplyDeleteAw this is gorgeous, the crackling is perfect xx
ReplyDeleteEnticing sneak peek, off to take a closer look!
ReplyDeleteMmmm, the orange butterfly looks sublime. Love the textury crackle and beads too. Nicola x
ReplyDeleteI'm just loving the crackle on this! I'm off to Calico to check it out further! xx
ReplyDeleteLove the crackle background and gorgeous colours.
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Hi there after a while again. Loving this canvas. The bluey-greens are sublime, the crackling is phenomenal - I swear that you have the favour of the crackle gods like no other. The bright pops of butterflies are the thing that for me sttod out and had me a little mesmerized there for a bit. As always Alison, you never fail to come up tops and one of my favourite people to come around to. - hugs - Candice (aka Tincan Crafter)
ReplyDeleteOoo!! I've been seeing the minibeads around on other projects. But I love how you photographed them in natural light. Stunning!! You seem to capture the flight of you butterflies with them. Your use of the orange butterflies on the opposite end of the colorwheel of your blues made this piece sing. The greens and the yellow tie the colors together to keep it from being too jarring. Wonderful use of color. -- ME
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