Monday, July 18, 2011

Project on the table

Hello, friends!  I worked on several projects this past weekend including this altered cross.  I had some fun making this distressed lace.  Here's a closer look -
I love leaving the strings long and adding this texture.  The cross was painted with my faux rust technique.
I'm still deciding how to finish her off.  Here's an idea I'm considering that uses a few found objects -

What's on your work table this week? I would love to hear. I'm also working on a red project for Kristin's Summer of Color Challenge.   I'll share that finished project with you tomorrow.  If you get a chance pop over to Kristin's to see some great mixed media art that bloggers have shared this summer.  Her blog is full of inspiration.  xoxo

24 comments:

  1. What a lovely creation, Vicki. I love it.

    Have a beautiful week.
    TTFN ~
    Marydon

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  2. I love the cross and the details you have added!
    I can't wait to see if this is how you finish it~
    The lace is gorgeous, adds so much dimension to it!
    Clever of you! Can't wait to see your red art~xXx

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  3. That's so pretty!
    I have a collection of crosses in my living room-- I haven't made any though, I have altered some!

    Your's is beautiful!
    Pat

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  4. This is beautiful! I just finished a Marie Antoinette altered book and now I'm going to start an altered purple gardening book. Have a great week!
    Kelly

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  5. I love the rusty embellishments. Nice job!!!

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  6. Love it Vicki! Soo creative! Love the medallion in the center! You are talented, gal!
    Have a fab week!
    Becky

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  7. Love it!! The lace is wonderful...and that - uh...whatever it is....in the center is the perfect finishing touch!! My goal this week is to get caught up enough on paperwork to actually get back to my hooking!! Have a great week! Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin

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  8. Love the cross you are working on...it's beautiful! I've been doing some machine embroidery on towels for the kitchen.
    Have a great week.
    Cindy

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  9. Vicki, that's going to turn out very pretty with the lace as the background. My porch is filled with projects right now!!

    Sylvia

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  10. it's beautiful! love...love! What's on my work table?? more Whisper Words of Wisdom pieces.....yikes it hot though....

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  11. I love both finishes, you do distressed rusty sooo well! Can you believe I went to Minnesota to get hotter!

    Carol

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  12. Your cross is beautiful. I love the addition of the lace and vintage focal pieces. You really have an eye for the eclectic. Wondrous week to you...

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  13. Vicki, It's beautiful....

    Pattie

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  14. Hi Vicki, that is so pretty!... I collect crosses and just love that... you are really creative!... my "work table" this week is in my gardens... it is hot and dry here, trying to keep everything (and everyone) cool... xoxo Julie Marie

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  15. This is such an interesting piece! I love the colouring and texture, you really made this wonderful!

    Hugs,

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  16. Wonderful creation Vicki - great idea.
    Hey - you might want to pop over to my blog and have a look. There´s something for you there ;o)
    Have a beautiful day
    xo Tina

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  17. Just beautiful Vicki and I love the adornment on it too.
    xo

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  18. Hi...your cross is absolutely beautiful. I love the lace and pretty embellishment on the top.

    Have a great day.

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  19. Oh Vicki it is absolutely wonderful. I love what you have done. It really doesn't need much more.
    I am clearing my tables, trying to clean everything out in my studio and then I am listing on my website and doing flea markets
    Hope you have a good week
    Blessings
    Rebecca

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  20. What a BEAUTIFUL cross! I love it. I love how the edges are left as is...adds so much charm & character to it!

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  21. Vickie- your cross is so beautiful,
    I love the soft and rough together, and what you added to it makes it look fantastic!
    Hugs and xx-
    Dorthe

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