In my previous post, I started to describe my process for making my new blog header (version 2 is below), but I wandered off the track a bit to tell you the story of the background - a texture from the wall of the Yarralumla Shearing Shed stands in Canberra, Australia.
My new blog header is a celebration of things I make and love... collages, fairies, old books, vintage laces, luggage, cabinet cards and ephemera.
The second version here was too large, so I had to cut down its depth while trying to simplify the clutter a little. (I get inspired and want to include everything!)
Below is one of my collages made for a friend's wedding anniversary.
Some velvet forget-me-nots...
Some old letters I have collected and tied with seam binding ribbon...
Embroidered flowers from an old linen table cloth...
A metal heart which I covered with scrapbooking paper...
A gorgeous vintage bridal or bridesmaid's headdress from Lakeside Vintage in Burrill Lake...
A vintage hat or head piece...
My vintage Fairy book with a vintage card tucked inside...
Vintage buttons...
A birdcage with a real nest inside...
My nest fairy...
A vintage suitcase with a faux leather pattern...
My lace and fabric book started with Suzy of SuziQsthreadworks...
A vintage box of old laces with fabric flowers on top...
What fun I have had fiddling with items to make different versions! I tried out some Photoshop brushes...
Here's the final version, cleaned up with spot healing brush... I'm very happy with it, and look forward to doing another in the future.
I am joining Wen on AppleApricot for Simply Neutrals Tuesday #44, where you can see beauty explored in a neutral theme.
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Have a creative and happy week!
Jesse
