2015 Theme 4: Miniature Art
Hi everyone Helen
here, joining you this evening with a post about creating miniature
art. I've used some old ribbon spools (three different sizes) as a base
for my tiny metropolis on a hill, stamping in black on glossy card over a
multicoloured stamped background. The stamps I chose were from the new Lynne Perrella collection .
Cut a strip of glossy card and stamp the buildings repeatedly in Yellow:
Repeat with the Pink and Blue until whole piece is covered. This is a
good way of creating a background that co-ordinates perfectly in both
colour and image. Repeat on back of card.
Stamp a long row of buildings about a centimetre from lower edge:
Add highlights with a white pen or with Snowflake paint and a cocktail stick:
Score
along lower edge of buildings and snip up to score line to create
flaps. Cover base of spool in double sided tape and curve row of
buildings round, sticking flaps underneath:
For top spool (actually a bit of tube), stamp and colour as before, this time using the building from top of the long stamp.
To
finish off, build the spools up one on top of each other. Make a sign
for the top (I used some pre-printed letters stuck on some of the
background card and die cut as a banner), stick to some painted bamboo
skewers and add a bit of wool to decorate.
And
there you have it, PaperArtsyopolis! It's fun to make something totally
crazy every now and then!. I like the 3D effect of winding the
buildings round the spools and building up the layers. Of course, you
could make yours much higher or wider - how many streets can you make?
This would also work with flower stamps to make a tiered garden.
Whatever you choose, just have a go!
The creativity and thinking behind this project is nothing short of genius Helen. Lynnes wonderful designs lend themselves perfectly. The added white accents make the project come to life and the different textures to the finishing touches are lovely. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
We
would love you to join in with challenge #4: Miniature Art. If you are
inspired by any of our guests who blog with us over the fortnight, then
please join in and link up your creativity HERE.
All
links go in the draw to win a voucher to spend on products of your
choice from the PaperArtsy online store. The Fresco Paints link will
close 17:00 (London Time) Sunday, March 8th, winner will be announced 2
hours later at 19:00.
Great project, love the variety of stamps and colour:).
ReplyDeleteThat's gorgeous
ReplyDeleteHow awesome Helen!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's so cute! I'd love to live in PaperArtsyopolis. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, what fun! The imagination behind this piece is just wonderful! I'd love to live in PaperArtsyopolis too! Helen C for President! xx
ReplyDeleteReminds me of these medieval fortified hilltop villages, except with Helen's trademark vibrant colours! Wonderful idea.
ReplyDeleteFabulous fun. I almost expect to see little knights and fair maidens. Instantly recognisable as a Helen masterpiece x
ReplyDeletelove this project!
ReplyDeleteWonderful and typically Helen! Such fun and so imaginative!
ReplyDeleteLucy x
Wow that's different love it!
ReplyDeleteFun project! :-) x
ReplyDeleteThis is just brilliant! I love it x
ReplyDeleteHelen,
ReplyDeleteWOW! This is amazing. I love how you made the colorful background something I would have never though of. Great inspiration all the way around.
now is this cool or what?! faszinating creation! the Background is a stunner by itself...
ReplyDeleteFun and fantastic project, love this PaperArtsyOPolis village haha!!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so clever and beautiful Helen! xx
ReplyDeleteSO much fun and I just love that layered technique to give it depth - must remember that!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun world! I love your works and I add to my favorite one. xxx
ReplyDeleteWow wow wow totally awesome mini creation, really love how you always use such bright colours. Happy Art :-) Kezzy xxx
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