Good morning guys and gals. Hope you are all well.
Still been nippy here. Hope that Davey's thermals aren't in the wash basket when he gets home this morning as he will need them after a couple of weeks in the Sun.
Thank you all for your wonderful and kind comments on my recent samples. As you know, I love my florals so I have really enjoyed using the flower dies.
Now, on this wooden heart (cue Elvis) I tried something different. My lovely friend PJ's Christmas present to me was an air dry clay set so I thought I'd try it on the orchid die.
I did it by pushing the clay into the die (cutting edge up) and then using a clay roller to flatten it off. You then peel off the excess and gently pop the flower out.
I had already cut out card versions and shaped them. I then placed the matching clay pieces onto the shaped card to dry. This meant that they dried in that shape.
Ingredients
Wooden heart painted with white acrylic paint
Air Dry Clay
Green card
JND stamps
Memento Dewdrop inks
Again, I used clear embossing powder to gloss up my hand cut leaves and stem.
I loved trying this new medium and will be using it again very soon so thanks PJ.
I will be using the orchid die at my next workshop at Crafty Corner next week.
Time to head for bed now (I'm scheduling).
Have a happy Tuesday. Hoping to have a catch up with Nesta over a taco lunch.
TTFN
Ang.x
Morning Ang, what a lovely gift for a friend, the orchids are gorgeous, Hope you manage to catch up with Nesta today. Take care all. Bx
ReplyDeleteA great peice of artwork And. I do like orchids. Have a great day ..stay warm xx
ReplyDeleteMorning Ang, oh how beautiful this is, saw it on Hochanda and could not believe it was made out of clay, simply amazing. All your samples were stunning.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day xx
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
You do realise I'll be singing that all day now Mrs D? Super use of your air clay and orchid die. Super project. Christine x
ReplyDeleteMorning Ang,
ReplyDeleteVery pretty,
Lydia
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Hello Ang,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely wooden heart! I too am humming the song! Thanks for that!
Another great idea! Not only are your flower heads lovely , the colour is such a realistic one too! Great idea on the leaves also.
I like this a lot - did you guess!
Love and thanks,
Myra xx
Well all I can say Ang is WOW!!! Absolutely beautiful. And John's words are so good too. Hope you ate enjoying your tacos. Love from Jackie xx
ReplyDeleteHi Mrs D, Your florals are always great and as you know I am also into my flowers,I have made loads of poppies and orchids.I have used card,foam and like you some fmm clay and like all the mediums for different reasons.Stay well,enjpy your lunch Lots of Love Barbara D xxx
ReplyDeleteLovely orchids and a great idea to use them in this way xx
ReplyDeleteHi Ang this is a stunning project. Those orchid flowers are gorgeous. I did buy the orchid die and matching stamps on Saturday. So far I haven't had time to use them. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteLove this Ang. Great idea. I shall try this out next time I go to pottery. It’s snowing here at the moment. A good day for crafting. Hope you enjoyed your lunch
ReplyDeleteHello Ang, Uhh Huh!!
ReplyDeleteWell I have to say that this is gorgeous, and it was shown a few times on John's shows so I think the presenters and John also thought so.
Air dry clay seems to have come a long way since I used it many moons ago,, but these flowers really are fabulous, as Myra says the colour is exquisite, or she would have if she could spell it ha ha.
love Maureen xx
You’re such a clever lady with your flowers. It’s beautiful.
ReplyDeleteJan
Northampton
I am just watching the second show. Your samples are simply amazing and this would look great in any home.
ReplyDeleteAnne (Northampton)
Hi Ang, totally stunning, beautifully flowers, Kate x x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Ang I love this idea of using air dry clay in dies Yet again another great medium to make your florals
ReplyDeleteHi Ang! Love the orchids. I will have to try that air dried clay. It gives great dimension to your piece. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteDonna
Wow, they do look amazing, xxxx
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and I know nothing about clay dry or wet. I love your embossed greens, another inspiring idea.
ReplyDeleteChilly day here in SC but the sun is shining so I can stand it. Tacos really sound good...
Stephanie K
Beautiful flowers - very well done!
ReplyDeleteSandy xx