Now another first for me.... A chunky ATC. I had never done one before and always thought they were really cute. After a few false starts I actually did one I love and think Gloria, my partner, will too.
Okay, so you start with a piece of wood (a 2x4 cut into 2 1/2 inch pieces).The chunky atc has the same measurements as an atc but obviously with more dimension.
Gloria had told me she loves vintage. I had not done vintage in so long it actually was a fun idea. I first covered the block in gesso. I cover it in tissue paper and pieces of cheese cloth to create texture because I had originally thought of painting it.
After sleeping on it for a day I changed my mind and decided to use some beautiful prima paper I had.
I always buy entire sets so I had the flowers that go along with this paper and added those too.
I added a knob and charms to one side of the block.
And added flowers cascading from the top to the other side of the block.
I put it away for the night and started to think about image(s) I wanted to add. No clue. I wanted something vintage looking but wanted it to be something "different" than just an image glued on to the block. Enter Wendy and her wonderful Art Parts! Love these things! I used one of my favorite vintage images and put it on the front of the block.
I had added some gold micro beads to block - a little on both sides. After doing it though I thought it looked flat. So I added some of the teal micro-beads and got the look I wanted.
I added some teal micro beads to the side and, finally did the back using one of the ideology clocks (since the paper had a clock on it), and a pen nib. When I added the piece of ruler I realized it made a great shelf so I added the two little bottles. I put teal micro beads in one and gold micro-beads in the other and really like the way it looks.
Finally, I added two little butterflies to the flowers.
So Gloria I hope you like it!!! It was made with lots of love.
I can't believe this is your first one. You're a natural!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure Gloria will love it too.
It's fabulous! I can't wait for mine! LOL
ReplyDeleteOMG Elena this is just gorgeous and is your first. She is going to love it. Sending blessings.
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Your box is gorgeous, Elena!
ReplyDeleteElena, your Chunky ATC is beautiful! I am so thrilled to be a part of this group! So happy to have the chance to create art with you.
ReplyDeleteYou go, Elena. I love how you developed your chunky ATC over a few days--it's organic and very cool. I love the ruler shelf and tiny bottles. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteHello Elena,
ReplyDeletewhat a luscious fat ATC !
I like the process you describe to do something , let it soak in and built on after a night : this really shows how something can evolve .
Your fat ATC is nicely decorated on all sides, so Gloria will be able to turn it over and over and see something new each time and display a 'different' ATC every time again
Favorite part of me is the use of the ruler as a shelf with the two bottles on !
greetings from Belgium
INge
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS!! GORGEOUS!!!
ReplyDeleteHoly cow is this awesome! Your partner is going to love it I'm sure!
ReplyDeleteFabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your use of materials on these Elena. I love loaded down chunky art! Can't wait to see what's next. Who wouldn't love it?
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