Hi everyone. It is time for our June challenge at A Vintage Journey; this month our host is Astrid and we have a favourite theme: Stencil It.
I recently took another Andy Skinner class and we were using his various paint techniques to alter an MDF box - you can see my post here if you missed it.
I also used this style on an altered coffee tin last year:
As you can probably tell - I do like this style and although it is quite time consuming it is effective!!
So for our Stencil It challenge I challenged myself to use a stencil on each of my patchwork elements within the frame.
The base board (blue) is a combination of PaperArtsy grunge paste and Deco Art crackle paint - although I may have painted over most of the crackles!
My heart is MDF and is altered with a texture medium and then painted with red and brown colours.
The frame and cogs have been given the rust effect treatment with Deco Art paints - Quinacridone Gold, Transparent Yellow Iron Oxide and Paynes Grey.
Thanks for stopping by. Do head on over to A Vintage Journey for more stencilling inspiration!
Nikki
Each patchwork element is beautifully textured and coloured and provides a fabulous backdrop in the frame for that gorgeous central heart. A great way to apply the techniques and turn them into a brilliant composition xxx
ReplyDeleteJust a couple of words from me Nikki - clever and stunning!! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely patchwork of blocks, patterns and stenciling Nikki! LOVE that red heart front and center and the bright blue background - a beautiful sampling of stenciling! Julia xx
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning Nikki, each of the patchwork pieces is a little piece of art in itself, and together they make for the most perfect composition! The central heart is the perfect focal point for it all! A fantastic project!!
ReplyDeleteThis is truly fabulous with the most amazing textures/individual details and the fabulous heart, which pops against the background...Love this patchwork home decor piece xx A new favourite xx
ReplyDeleteTFS and huge hugs
Annie x
Stunning Nikki ! I love each of those wonderful patchwork pieces and their wonderful textures yet they all come together so beautifully with that amazing heart. Fabulous x
ReplyDeleteJust brilliant, Nikki - every panel is a treat, and the textures, colour combinations and contrasts bring this zinging to life. Love, love, love it!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
This is fantastic , Nikki . LOVE your patchwork elements both individually and when grouped together around the two opposite corners of your composition- so much texture and detail to catch the eye. Fabulous background and focal heart - both lush in colour and texture .
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Your work is always so beautifully executed and you have mastered so many techniques to create such amazing pieces. Always look forward to seeing your latest posts.
ReplyDeleteAAAH-MAZ-ZING! Nikki, you have once again wowed me with your wonderful style and creativity! I just want to run my hands over all these textures! Bravo on this one, Nikki! Hugs! PS I had a little chuckle when you wrote 'my heart is MDF'.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving your vintage patchwork! The stencilling and all the lovely texture you created is amazing 😁. Wishing you a happy and creative month! J 😊
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