You might remember, (ages ago now), I found an old tealight holder which I planned to alter. Well, I finally got round to it today.
I base painted it black and then wax rubbed over to add a bit of depth.
It had glass windows which were really manky, so I cleaned them up as best as I could. I had some new 'bird' plates from Crafty Individuals which I thought I'd combine with older CI bird images, and here's the result.
I stamped the images, coloured them with distress inks and chalks then cut to fit the windows. They were secured with clear two sided tape. It needed more interest and dimension, so I decided to add elemants on the front of the glass too.Here I added individual leaves cut from CI-248 and a flower with a flat backed pearl.
New birds plate CI-247 and couple of tiny words stamped and cut from the music plate, CI-194.
A different bird from CI-248 again, silk leaves and a flower.
CI-191, Wren and a couple more words and music notes from the music plate CI194.
A sentiment from the lovely new word plate CI-256, cut into sections so it would fit the space available. The two tiny birds are also from the word plate and were stamped on tissue, cut out roughly and stuck onto card, one turned over to get the mirror image.
CI-183, (wren in a frame), with simple flowers and pearls.
Done!
Sue x
17 comments:
ohhhhhhhhh this is beautiful
Fantastic, especially love the deep colour you've achieved on the actual holder. I know it's black anyway, but you know what I mean!!!
Oh this is BEAUTIFUL!
I love how it's got a patina (is that the right word?) on the metal. You've made a really inspiring piece here.
xxxxxxx
Wow Sue bloody beautiful!!! I might have to treat myself to some of these stamp plates xxx
Great piece of recycling Sue! You have obviously put lots of work in to make the lantern beautiful - I'm ashamed to say I would have probably chucked it out! You've inspired me to take a look at things with more thought to see what I could alter. Thanks x
Yes I remember you mentioning this little holder, I have been waiting to see how you transformed it - BEAUTIFUL TFS XXX
so clever Sue, Ive got quite a few of these "hanging" around, LOL, dont know if OH will let me touch them though, dont have to ask though do I, once altered its done, LOL
Ooooh lovely. What a great idea. I very much like the way you have coloured the images :-)
Wow!! This has got to go straight to favourites......one of your best pieces ever!!
ps: I just finished my tea light holder this week too that I have been looking at since last Xmas!! Must be the timne of year for candles now the nights are drawing in!!
Sue this is so lovely, and feel as if I need to open one of the little doors and let the birds out.
Kate x
Stunning stuff Sue. Love it!!
absolutly stunning artwork
lesley x
Looks great! I really love your scrapbook page! What a treasure. I'm a big fan of recycling and using every bit you can. Awesome. Thanks for playing and good luck. Hugz, Z
oh sue what an amazing peice of work you bird lamp is.you are so very talented what an imagination you have.
thank you so much for your kind words you left me today they mean alot but i have a long way to go before i reach your standards.How do you get so talented.
love tracey
Love it Sue! Great way to recycle and the new bird images are lovely.
aaawwwwww I absolutely love that
Oooooeeerrrr I have one of these in the pile in my garage waiting to have something done to it, MMMMmmmm I must get it out and have a lay, yours is awesome
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