Sunday 20 June 2021

Framed

Firstly thanks to all who sent me birthday wishes, cards, messages - I really appreciated it!
My days are really busy just now and there is little time left for me to play with my crafty stuff which is not making me happy!😞 Making me even less happy is that when I do find an hour my head is full of many other things except creativity!

When Mr Mojo did put in a (very brief) appearance, I made this.

I seem to be on a bit of a 'fantasy fest' as I have made two or three things in the last month which are all mermaid/fairy related.

I used a variety of stencils for the background and use shades of Wilted Violet, Cracked Pistachio, Salty Ocean and Salvaged Patina.

The mermaid is of course Lavinia, and although it doesn't show up very well in the pic, her scales are irridescent - painted with Mica Pearls in shades of blue, green and yellow.

I decided to frame her rather than make her into a card - no idea where I am going to put her but am sure I will find somewhere!

Sharing over at
Sisterhood of Crafters - Water
Fairy + Unicorn - Anything Fantasy
CUYL - Water

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23 comments:

crafty-stamper said...

Absolutely beautiful Mermaid and love the delicate colouring and stencilled background
Carol x

Darlene said...

Oh Viv this is absolutely beautiful! Well done!! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Sisterhood of Crafters challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

Darlene
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Aquarius said...

A beautiful image for a frame, deserving of a place on the wall. Belated best wishes for your birthday

Bonnie said...

We are neighbors in the gallery at Challenge Up Your Life, so I wanted to stop by and say Hi Neighbor. So glad you framed her, she is too precious to be on a tossed card.

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

A beautiful card Viv and I love your delicate background. Hope Mr. mojo comes back soon x

Kathleen said...

What a gorgeous subtle background with a really super image and great use of the frame.

Kath x

Ina G said...

Oh Wow Yiv this is just gorgeous. Love the soft background and you can't beat a beautiful Lavinia Mermaid. The framing is the perfect finisher. Awesome work. Thanks so much for sharing with us at The Sisterhood of Crafters.

Christine Alexander said...

Beautiful Viv, your mermaid looks wonderful in her frame. Gorgeous background, I love the soft colours :)

Stamps and Paper said...

Your mermaid card is beautiful Viv...I've just pulled my Lavinia stamps out to play with...

Anne

Carole said...

This is lovely Viv...what a beautiful stamp and a lovely pale and interesting background to offset her. I like how she is playing with a sea urchin.xx

Bonnie said...

A beautiful mermaid, Viv, and an awesome background! I hope you get more crafting time this week.

Loll said...

Gorgeous, Viv! Your mermaid is so beautiful ... I can imagine the shimmer from the irridescent paints. LOVE, love, love the background. Beautiful colours and a wonderful mix of stencils and image. What a wonderful idea to frame her and enjoy her hung on the wall! xx

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

A stunning underater scene Viv, I love it.

Sue xx

Mac Mable said...

This sure was worth framing Viv as it is absolutize beautiful, with a fantastic iridescent mermaid image and the prettiest of stencilling on the background x.

TK said...

Beautiful and serene, I wish my mojo "didn't" show up like this!

Vicky Hayes said...

Isn't that always the way Viv - take a minute out of the busy-ness and your mind goes blank! Anyway not this time because this mermaid scene is absolutely beautiful and, I suspect, even more gorgeous in real life with the shimmery scales. Vicky x

HilaryJane said...

She is just beautiful and your background is amazing xx

Sarn said...

Fantastic work of art- well deserving of some wall space. Hope you find some peace and quiet and creativity soon xxx

Ros Crawford said...

Definitely frame worthy Viv... She's beautiful with the lovely stenciled BG.

Brenda in IN said...

What a great idea to frame this beautiful artwork. I love Lavinia stamps and this is just gorgeous.

Katrina Bufton said...

Stunning x

Karen Dunbrook said...

how beautiful...to worth framing.
xx Karen

Sally H said...

So beautiful! my favourite range of colours too x