Hi dear crafty friends. I hope you have had a lovely weekend whatever you have been up to :-)
The weather this weekend has been lovely, which was quite important in relation to a local Marymass Festival. This is an annual event which started in the 12th Century in relation to the Christian Feast of Assumption, ( Mary's ascent to heaven) Since the 15th Century, following a visit to the Town by Mary Queen of Scots, who spent the night at Seagate Castle in Irvine, accompanied by her four Mary's. Local girls, who have the town's postcode are elected by their peers to take on these roles and the coronation takes place at midday, in front of the Town's House. There is a lot of work goes in to organising the festival, which lasts 12 days, so its always a bonus if the weather is at least dry.
DH and I went along to the coronation and watched the Parade, which was quite amazing this year. Its also nice to catch up with some old acquaintances too, who like us, made the effort to attend.
Today I finally finished a canvas mixed media project that I started a couple of weeks ago when Rita ( my mammy) and I met up with our crafty friend Astrid, of Astrid's Artistic Efforts blog.
Whilst i have dabbled in this crafting style previously I was not too sure of some aspects so it was great to have Astrid on hand to provide advice and guidance during the making. I did not finish it off until now as I knew I wanted to add some stamping and other embellishments but was not sure where I was going.
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Hope you like it..........there are some things that I wish I had done better but hey..........that's how we learn.
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday and have a fab week.
I would like to enter this make at Our Creative Corner Challenge - Words Words Words as well as
Crafty Hugs xxx
Oh wow Annie it has turned out just fabulous!!! LOVE how you have finished it! Those rusted letters look wonderful (love also how you fitted the two words together) and I love the idea of the paperclips, quirky and fun!!!
ReplyDeleteThe bit about the Irvine parade was an interesting read too, love it when these old traditions are kept going!
Enjoy your week and specially your workshop with the Duke of Distress and make sure to post pictures!!! I'll be thinking of you all!!
So impressed Annie! It's great to push ourselves and you've done a fantastic job with this canvas. Love that paperclip frame and the background stamping too. Looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday/Thursday. Hugs, Jenny x
ReplyDeleteWow this is fabulous Annie, you have created a work of art, I love the use of the paper clips.
ReplyDeleteKevin xx
A fab result...this is creating art Annie
ReplyDeleteSuch a great mixed media canvas Annie. Lots of detail and colour.
ReplyDeleteThree more sleeps. woo hoo.
hugs {brenda}x0x
looks like you have done a great job! love the rusted letters , have fun cannot wait to hear all about it! hugs trace x
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Annie. Well, you have taken my breath away with your stunning canvas. I love the colours and those letters look fabulous. Clearly, you have enjoyed yourself with this creation. Have a Good Day. Hugs Mum xxxxx
ReplyDeleteHi Annie, stunning canvas, love how you've rusted the letters and also creating the 2 words. The paperclips make a great frame.
ReplyDeleteAvril xx
What a beautiful canvas. Love the colors and rusty effects.
ReplyDeleteThanX for stopping by my blog and your sweet comments. I was just looking through yours when I saw the email. I have now become your follower as well =).
xx Monique
I love this piece, Annie! I love the rusted letters and the paper clips! You are doing quite well in your study of mixed media!! It's really a wonderful project!
ReplyDeleteRemind me never to play Scrabble with you..LOL. LOVE that double word make here Annie. That looks incredible together and the paper clip frame is a must and perfect for this canvas. Incredible work here. :)
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Lisa x
Annie...this canvas is amazing! The rusted letters looks so real; like they've been laying outside in the elements for years! :) I also love your use of the paper clips around that haunting little girl. Very cool techniques and finished result! Love it! <3 Candy
ReplyDeleteGreat canvas!!! Love the texture and old photo, and the paper clip frame is fab!!!
ReplyDeleteCool paper clip frame! Love all the rusty colors you've used. I take it from comments above you've scored a seat in "the TH" workshops! Woo Hoo congrats enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThat is an amazing piece of work. Love what you have done but I have never really delved into altered art, though I appreciate the process. Lovely double word and rusted letters. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for commenting on my blog today and for joining my followers - you have made my day!
Edna x
I LOVE the textures, colours and materials you used on your canvas, Annie!
ReplyDeleteAn adorable make! Sooo beautiful!
Thank you for sharing this with us at OurCreativeCorner!
Claudia x
What a brilliant canvas... lovely to have Astrid to guide you along the way, but this is pure you: vintage, glowing, detailed... just wonderful. And I love those huge, bold letters. Thanks so much for playing along with us at Our Creative Corner.
ReplyDeleteThe Marymass celebration sounds like a lovely tradition - so glad the weather smiled on you. I'm sad to hear (over at Rita's just now) that your Finnabair workshop got cancelled - what a shame... REALLY hope nothing happens to Thursday, eh?! Safe travelling to you both.
Alison xx
Hi Annie, your canvas is gorgeous and I can't really see how you could improve it but I guess we are our greatest critics! Love the rusty letters and the way you created the two words. Love the addition of the paper clips, they look great. Hope you all have lots of fun with Tim, please take photos and share them with us? Hugs, Anne x
ReplyDeleteSo pleased you chosen to join us at Our Creative Corner Annie. Hugs, Jenny x
ReplyDeleteHi Annie, just popped over to see what you are up to. I love your work and your blog. Thank you for visiting me, leaving comments and becoming a follower. We obviously have common interests and I shall be following you too.
ReplyDeleteBig Hugs, Angela x
Hi Annie, your canvas is wonderful!!!!! I wouldn't change a thing on it!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI think your canvas is wonderful, Annie. The festival sounds great too
ReplyDeleteRosie x
Gorgeous!!! You have a wonderful Blog!
ReplyDeleteHi Annie! So glad you stopped by to visit me and leave your nice comment. I look forward to our visits across the virtual pond! I really like your rusty paper clips framing the photo - great collage and story.
ReplyDeleteYou will love your classes with the "Lord of Craft" Tim Holtz!!! I have been lucky enough to take a few the past couple of years. And that is the perfect title for him :)
DeleteHi Annie, Sounds like a good day! Love the rusty look! Hope to see you on Thursday - I've e-mailed your mum! Chrisx
ReplyDeleteHow cool, that's a gorgeous tag with great details.
ReplyDeleteFabulous! You definitely know how to create art.
ReplyDeleteHi Annie Love your canvas - that paperclip frame is fab. I have just popped over to make sure I recognise you tomorrow!!! You have visited me this morning. I will definitely love to say Hi for real!!! Are you travelling down on the day? I am in the afternoon class. My friend Deb and I are really excited and looking forward to getting inky. My hubby interrupted me when I was typing this so I may have already pressed post by mistake as I cant find it now so if you have already had this you know why. Look forward to meeting you tomorrow - do you think there will be any screaming??? ;-) hugs Helen x
ReplyDeleteHi Annie,it was so good to meet you even if at the end of the workshop. Hope you sorted your tickets and home safely now.will add pics to my blog tomorrow and see that yes you already follow me :-) x
ReplyDeleteHi gorgeous canvas, lovely to meet you today. Hope you and your mum got home safely. X
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful, Annie! Love the rich colors and the way you've played on the words. What a wonderful day you three must have had together.
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