The theme at mixed media monday this week is nature. I immediatly thought birds, and I had this lovely new little quote stamp to use.
I decided to do a house shape as I was inspired by the bird house by Diane on the mixed media monday site.
The collage image and background stamp are also by inka. the ribbon sticker and the sticker in the flowers were something I found today when I was sorting out the HUGE pile of magazines by the side of my bed. They came free with the docrafts magazine. it was my "use them or bin them" philospophy that kicked in there.
The heidi swapp ghost bird was a present from jo ages ago and was another of those "it's gorgeous, but what on earth do you do with it?" things. I like it on this though.
This is also my contribution to uk art raffle this month who's theme is "take flight"
Great work. I do love the bird and the quote. Nice!
ReplyDeleteLoving the ghost birdie. I always feel the urge to alcohol ink those up, or stain the edges, to make them show up more. But I think on this it is really effective completely clear. I need to be braver :D
ReplyDeleteI like the quote stamp too
Lovely design, and I like the clear bird as well. It's a very cool effect.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!
ReplyDeletei like your artwork. so unique!
ReplyDeleteWow this is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous.
Lovely work Joanne, the bird is a great touch.
ReplyDeletewow - love it Joanne - love the ghost bird and great that you stamped it. You're on a roll lately.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment I am really inspired with all that you do
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. Like everyone else who has commented, I love the ghost bird!
ReplyDeleteIts gorgeous, love the transparent bird.
ReplyDeleteLove the bird stunning
ReplyDeletegorgeous piece Joanne. that acetate bird is the perfect touch to finish it off. love the unusual shape of it all!
ReplyDeleteThat's so original! I'd agree that I'd think too what do I do with an acetate bird but know I know should I ever get one! lol Great result! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Joanne! I'm honoured to have inspired such a lovely piece! Diane
ReplyDeleteThis so light and airy...beautiful job!
ReplyDeleteClever! Very clever. Glad the birds came in handy. :0)
ReplyDeleteLovely! What a great way to use the bird!
ReplyDeletethis is gorgeous, love that little bird!
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