Hi everyone! I hope your Easter weekend was as enjoyable as ours---more dreary weather--but that's okay---it was all good.
I've been embossing metal again, but this time I tried something a little bit different--more of a collage with the embossed metal being one of the elements along with scrapbook papers and stamped images on a little bit larger scale. BTW, if anyone is interested on how I do this, I do have a couple of tutorials on my blog about embossing. You can go HERE or HERE. I pretty much cover everything on how I emboss metal using different techniques.
Here's my latest pieces--
Both of these pieces are on these--
I found these 2 oblong mirrors (about 5 x 12 inches) at a garage sale last year for a total of a $1.00. You can always repurpose these frames for any type of art--don't discard them! And then what I did was cut the piece of metal to fit into the insert of the frame.
I planned my design beforehand, so I just embossed the part of the metal that would be showing, and then I just adhered the papers right onto the non-embossed metal--
Very easy--the metal is just like any surface when you use gel medium on it. And it adheres to the mirror with no problem.
And then for the frame, I wanted to give it the look of peeled paint but I wanted it to have the texture which is very easy when you heat the wet paint with a heat gun--
I did this on the corners of the frames with a metallic bronze paint--the paint will bubble up which makes for great texture!
These pieces came together rather quickly, and I really like how the embossed metal adds to a collage--so try it! It's easy!!
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These are jawdroppingly gorgeous. When I first saw them as a thumbnail size photo I thought they were actual doors into a room. Wouldn't that be fantastic! Having come for a close up look and being able to see all the fabulous detail I'm even more awestruck. Very clever too. Penny
These are amazing! And I love how you see potential art in everything. :)
Oh! I love these!!! You are right...the metal really adds a punch! thanks so much for sharing this...you make it seem very doable! Will have to experiment! -Soraya
You have created such a rich effect here. I just love the results of your efforts. You say it is easy but it looks like you labored for weeks on it! Did you use acrylic on the faces for the see through effect-love the way you can see the background through the face. Girl on the right is my favorite...so soft looking.
diane, your soul is a treasure chest. these are such reflections!
riches upon riches shine out of you. thank you for showing them to us. BEAUTIFUL. xoxox
I always love how you use these old stuff to create new art ! And your metal embossing, I really must try some day, it is totally gorgeous ! Thanks for sharing!
Wow, these are beautiful Diane! I have to go to work now, but I'll be back to watch your tutorial!
Gorgeous, I like the texture of the metal with the other elements, very cool use of old mirrors.
Its so neat how you always use old pieces and recycle them into beautiful pieces of art! I love that. Love the bubble effect of paint on the frames too. Beautiful work.
These are both so beautiful - you are so inspiring! Every time I pop by here my fingers itch to go and make things! x
OMG! Diane these are fantastic! I was wondering how you did the collage and stamping when I saw the picture on FB! Now I will go check out your tutorial! Thank you for sharing your work it is so beautiful!
Diane, these are amazing!! I am always surprised and excited when I stop by your blog! You always try so many new things and are so willing to share your never ending knowledge with us!
Hugs!
Diane , these are amazing! You are so talented, thanks for sharing!
Both pieces are amazing! I love the look of embossed metal and have wanted to try it. Thank you, so much, for sharing the information.
These repurposed mirrors are spectacular! Love what you did with them,so unique. Thanks for the "How-to" also.
Beautiful, as always, and I especially like the way you extended the art onto the frame with the bubbled paint and lace. It gives an "ancient" vibe that I find very attractive.
You have a way of making the most beautiful pieces seem easy. Love how these turned out, the effects on the frames themselves is really eye catching. I'm off to check out your tutorials :-)
Wow, these pieces are just great! It looks so complicated, I just love them!
Wow! That is so cool! I love your creativity and originality - you are always such a wonderful source of inspiration! Thank you and I hope you had a wonderful Easter weekend, xo
Truly gorgeous Diane! Wow! You make anything you desire come to life!
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, Diane! Love your metal work, I just happen gotten into that and I would probably become obsessed with it. So, how long do you think Rob is going to last. AND, is it possible that Philip will take it all.... pink faded shorts and all. Thank God we can't see the family jewels. chuckle
These are amazing!!!!! WOW!! I love working with metal, how fun!!!
And thanks for your compliment on my flower journal page... I do want to tear it out and frame it, but I made the mistake of making it on the back of another page that I love!! Ooops!! Lesson learned!!
xoE
I'm so impressed with these pieces. I love how you laid it all out ahead of time. I know it came together easily for you, but I can't seem to make things work that way for me. I love all the detail you put into these.
these look amazing and I definitely love re-purposing frames. There is a great carboot sale near me each weekend and it's great to go and have a good look around.
Amelia.x
These are so amazing Diane! You have such an incredible way of jam packing so many beautiful things into one! Gorgeous!
wow...amazing!
fantastic!!!
So very gorgeous!!
Oooo I love these Diane and have watched your tutorials. Thank you.
Hi Diane,
These are purely gorgeous!! A few months ago, my husband bought me a Cricut machine and also metal to emboss with all the embossing tools...ask if I've had time to do any of it yet!! Nope! lol I LOVE your creations--they are perfection....truly perfection.
XO
Cindy
Dear Diane, they are fabolous,both- what a beautiful work- what fantastic collages- love the embossed metal- and all your bits and pieces brought together to those two fantastic pieces.
And thank`s dear fro the -how to....
Hugs,Dorthe
So, every time you do something, I love it more and more. These are fabulous, actually more than fabulous, I so wish I could come do a workshop with you! I have yet to get a moment to even think about doing a mixed media collage, but I'm hoping for the opportunity soon. Wow!!!! I love your style, it's so fantastic.
Fantastic and inspirational! I particularly like how you've used lace ... so now I need a frame!
thanks for you comment on my blog
i love your style too
love from belgium
nessa
hi Diane--I love this piece-Its so beautifuly put together I love the face you used with the words and roses its so soft-that embossing the metal is so neat every inch of this piece is awesome!!!Sincerely,Jonny
Diane you never cease to amaze me, your talent has no limits....again you are an inspiration xxx
Diane! These are phenomenal!!!! I so especially love the one on the right. Thank you for sharing these beauties!!! Theresa
Hi Diane, it' has been a while that I visited my artist friends blogs~ You have created many more beautiful paintings!!!!!!!~ LOve them!!!!!!!!!!! I'll come more often~ Enjoy your weekend :)
XOXOXO!!!!
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