Sunday, October 2, 2011

Vintage Bottle Art

I had a wonderful play date with some craft friends last night. We worked on some projects together and enjoyed a glass of wine. I was anxious to try my hands at bottle art after taking Cristina Zinnia Galliher's class A Textured Life this summer.
Layer upon layer of paper, cheesecloth, gauze, lace and paint were added to get this depth and texture.  I already had piles of dyed cheesecloth and lace so this was the perfect project for me.  
I decided on a Christmas image for my first bottle.  It is October 1st after all! It is right around the corner. As with most things, you just get better each time you try. I'm already working on a few more today! This is just way too much fun!
I love the twisted rusty wire at the top and all the fibers and dangles.  If you would like to learn more about bottle art and the techniques used to achieve this kind of texture and layering, visit Zinnia's blog.  You will enjoy your time there.  She has several other classes she offers too...all online.  More projects and techniques to share this week.  Stay tuned! xoxo
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23 comments:

  1. TamOctober 2, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    very interesting.

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  2. UnknownOctober 2, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Absolutely stunning!

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  3. Tina October 2, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Your bottle creation is so beautiful Vicki - Love the details.

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  4. ~Lavender Dreamer~October 2, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Very neat! And thanks for the link! I bought some old bottles yesterday that I thought would be good for putting a seashell on top! You have wonderful idea, too! I'm so relaxed when I drink wine I'm not sure how creative I would be though! ♥

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  5. TaraOctober 2, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    lovely and thanks for the link to her site.

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  6. Susan At Glen Oaks PrimitivesOctober 2, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Hi, Vicki, this is different for me. I have to expand my horizons! I usually stick to fabrics, but I see that there are so many other crafts to learn.
    These bottles are so pretty. It looks like fun and fast to do, too. I agree on the wine part, I'd be knocked out!
    (it's only because I don't drink, tho I used to like a glass while I cooked dinner!)
    Warm Regards,
    Susan

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  7. UnknownOctober 2, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    soooooooo lovely! i can see Many altered bottles ahead. truly inspiring mon amie!

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  8. outjunkingOctober 2, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Vicki,
    Thank you for sharing that link, it has to be the most peaceful blog I have ever been to. I'm not very good at art but it makes want to try something, a gift for someone else.
    Lisa

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  9. Sonya BadgleyOctober 2, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Hi Vicki,
    Looks like it turned out to be a great class to win! I love all the layers and textures you used. My bottles are still sitting on the shelf, calling out to me! :)
    Can't wait to see more of yours!
    Hugs,
    Sonya

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  10. KimOctober 2, 2011 at 4:56 PM

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  11. LaOctober 2, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Oh Vicki, your bottle is gorgeous! I can't imagine it getting much better.

    Be sure to stop by and check out my giveaway!

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  12. The Polka Dot ClosetOctober 2, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    I love it Vicki! Sounds like a fun project that goes perfect with a glass of wine!

    Carol

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  13. UnknownOctober 2, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Love the bottle Vicki, aren't they just so addicting? I could make oodles of them but so far I have just done three. So much fun. I created one with doing all 4 sides of a bottle for the French Inspiration swap. I was fun and came out very fun. I'm going to make more for sure! Hugs and I love it! Marilou

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  14. TheCrankyCrowOctober 2, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    So is that the empty wine bottle? ;o) Truly - love it - the image is perfect for your wonderful embellishments....Love anything and everything to do with aged cheesecloth (and wine!) Smiles, Hugs & Wishes for a Wonderful Week ~ Robin

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  15. CandyOctober 3, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    Doesn't get much better than wine and crafty girl friends. Lovely creation. Also really nice job on grandma's fabric collage.
    Blessings ;-)

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  16. UnknownOctober 3, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    Looks like you had tons of fun! It seems youve been doing this for ever, its stunning! :)

    Hugs,

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  17. GailOctober 3, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    Beautiful Vicki! I love the layered look that you achieved on the bottle. Thanks for sharing her link, I'll have to check it out.

    Have a wonderful day,
    Gail

    P.S. Your crafty play date with your friends sounds wonderful!

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  18. fairyrocksOctober 3, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Vicki this is gorgeous work!!
    It looks like a bottle of 'Christmas Magic'
    thanks for sharing, love this

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  19. nancyOctober 3, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    It's beautiful, but be warned-there are certain bottle artists out there who think they have invented not only this process but the wheel.
    They will try to publicly shame you and call you out for "stealing" their ideas. Don't let them scare you, you are too wonderful of an artist for that sort of grade school nonsense.

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  20. SylviaOctober 3, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    This looks like fun and it so happends I just found a box of old bottles too!

    cute idea!!!

    Sylvia

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  21. Heaven's WalkOctober 3, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    That bottle looks almost fairytale-like! So pretty - and what a fun transformation, Vicki! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  22. gongyandsquishOctober 4, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    Beautiful! Sorry to miss out on such a fun project!

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  23. DortheOctober 4, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Dear Vicki, it is gorgeous, I so love the use of all the cheesecloth- in the beautiful color.And the christmas image is so sweet- a lovely art piece ,Vicki.
    XOX,Dorthe

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