Thursday, January 24, 2013

"WEAVING A BASKET OF POSIES"

Weaving a basket of posies was  the January/ February theme for the  " Age Of Elegance " ATC group... Of course, when I chose the Victorian pastime of weaving ... I didn't realize just how challenging it would be to fit a woven basket full of flowers on an ATC, 3.5 X 2.5 card.



 I also wasn't sure what medium to use. At first I wanted to use something shiny and glittery, so I choose a few lovely pieces of origami mylar to weave a heart basket for the flowers.  While searching through my paper stash I found this  unassuming pink polka dot background. Yes, it was perfect against the bling of the mylar design... and a nice, subtle contrast too !!!



While the  interlocking heart design is simple, the mylar was slippery ...  Still I loved the  shimmering effect, so continued on the theme and punched out some flowers,  The card needed some feathering up, so I drew some additional posies with the prisms pens and filled in with finger nail confetti.  This is  number one of four weaving cards that I have to show you ... so please do vist me again soon.

The woven heart is a perfect Valentine craft . It's  a simple and lovely way to make a pretty card. Take the time to .....  Give it a try  ... ENJOY !!!

P.S.
Please check my (www.zaaart.blosgspot.ca) for further information on my weaving ATC  creations.

4 comments:

Stephanie said...

Wow, this is so beautiful!

Thanks for visiting and leaving such a sweet comment - you are so kind :)

Hugs,
Stephanie

Zaa said...

Thanks Stephanie ...In February I'm trying you lovely Valentine tree...Thanks for the visit...Hugs

Lady Linda said...

Oh you cards are so pretty! How fun.
Linda

Zaa said...

Thanks Lady Linda... So glad you stopped over ..Hugs