Imaginarium theme post

Imaginarium theme post 

By Sue Smyth 

Every month on the Imaginarium design team we do a 

theme project. 

This months was of course Mothers day.

And conveniently a new baby was 

born in our family just days before 

mothers day, so I had the opportunity to 

take lots of photos.

I chose this one as it shows 3 generations in one photo.

Here is a Rambling Rose butterfly from my latest

paper range, see how I have coloured it in the 

centre to match the papers, with apricot ink, this is what I

designed it for and the reason the butterfly is white.

I also like to add tiny 2mm rhinestones for 

a bit of bling to the wings also

A soft title can be achieved, I have painted

it white with several coats of white gesso.

Then I have inked the top and bottom

with an apricot ink pad.

Then smear all over with dimensional magic

and sprinkle with lots of fine white glitter. 

More Butterflies resting 

on a trinket that has been painted white also.

I have included a lichen stick from the garden

which I have twisted the floral branch 

around. Then tie a bow and add fern 

leaves and more of the flowers. I love

using found objects in my work.

The border I have painted white with gesso 

and heated until it blisters, (but not so much)

then rub lightly with gold metallic paint.

Other flourishes are just painted white with gesso

sometimes you might have to do this 2 or 3 times

to get that nice matt look.

First Glimpse is painted white with gesso again

and then gold with metallic paint.

I have added matching large pearls for a shine

Happy Crafting