A Special Kind of Valentine

We're swapping Valentine spoolies in my flickr group

and this is what I came up with for my partner

Erica.

I painted a large vintage spool white, then covered it with a pleated white satin.

The next layer is a gathered white swiss polka dot sheer trim,

then a pink twill xoxo trim.

I used pink pearl strands to trim the top and bottom of the spool.

Next was the challenge of creating a mixed media assemblage on top of the spool!

I used three red glittered puffy heart picks for the backdrop.

The image of the sweet Valentine clown is printed on heavy photo paper.

I trimmed the top of her hat with red tinsel, gave her some puffy angel wings

 and her own Valentine flag.

The top of the spool is edged in pink bling.

I love when a project involves different materials and the element of design.

This project did just that and was a lot of fun! 

 

If you'd like to see more Valentine spoolies,

look through the group's photo pool

HERE.

 

Thanks again to

Lynn...

the inspiration for this swap.

 

I'm linked to

Beverly's

Pink Saturday.

Wishing each of you a very happy pink Saturday!

 

Mixed Media....Days Gone By

You can't go wrong when you start with a beautiful old cabinet card...
add gorgeous vintage laces & appliques....

embellish heavily with neutral faux vintage flowers and use crinkled ivory seam binding as a hanger.

This piece is listed right now in my etsy.