imaginarium fairy business

Fairy Business 

By Sue Smyth 

Recently I went to an visual installation that featured

fairies, dragons and elves, it was gorgeous.

It so inspired me to do a woodland

fairy canvas  

First I started with crumpled tissue paper, which I painted 

black, then I added wood fibre, also painted black

Then I painted the canvas moss green and dried

it off . And then added

inka Gold and metallic paints.

Next I altered a plastic doll to look like

a woodland fairy.

The wings are a large butterfly which

has had moss added to it.

I have added a skirt in sheet moss 

Cloisonne Butterfly technique 

This is one of my favourite techniques (please forgive the blurry

shot here lol)

Cover a chip butterfly with 

Purple liquid pearls, use 

a toothpick to move it out to the edges nicely.

Then add dots of gold liquid pearls.

Then use a toothpick to swirl the 

gold around the purple while it is 

still wet. Dont over do, 

then allow to dry. 

Then I have arranged my canvas, added

vines, tiny mushrooms, pine cones and flowers.

Here are some close ups to show the details

A little Christmas Cheer 

With the silly season almost here, my thoughts 

turn to decorating. 

This was a purchased book box that 

I thought would be lovely if decorated in side.

So I added some background paper then the 

ID window, which is covered with my 

faux snow..see below for recipe

It gives a wonderful textured look to the window

Then some green moss looks like 

foliage, especially when I have

dabbed it with a little white gesso to 

create a snowed look.

I have tucked some Tim Holtz deer in side the window too and 

of course some ID chipboard trees, also 

covered in the faux snow.

Faux Snow 

It is really difficult I know lol

1 teaspoon of white gesso

1 teaspoon of white glitter 

mix together until happy, add more glitter for more

texture.

You can use fine glitter (which I have) or 

chunky glitter for a more textured look.

Happy Crafting