First of all...thank you all for all of your caring comments and support--what a world of difference a few words can do---thank you!! I feel better and am not looking forward to the Dr.'s visit this week with Leo, because I know the outcome. Actually, the Dr. was preparing me last week for this, but I wasn't ready to listen, but now I am and I'm listening to Leo, and it's time for me to finally let him go. This is going to be a hard week.
Okay...enough.....I'm tired of feeling sad......I want to talk about about what makes me happy....ALWAYS---art!
And Kristin's Summer of Color--this came at the right time, and the color this week is blue (oddly enough). But blue is also a very soothing color, and those are the hues I chose to work with.
So I started out with this cigar box from my local tobacco store, which by some strange coincidence also started out as blue--
and here's how it ended up when I finished--
....and let me show you the details..
....one of my favorite techniques that I use alot--Golden's soft molding paste over a stencil, and then when it was dry, I randomly stamped over it. It's a great technique, in that it doesn't have to be perfect and you still can get a lovely result.
....lots of vintage photos that I transferred with gel medium and also Lazertran decal paper.
And sometimes I like to use personal photos in my artwork---just adds that special touch to the piece. This photo is on the top of the box, and it most definitely has special meaning to me...
....my Grandmother, my father, and my Great Aunt...
And I'm always on the look-out for old knobs, handles, whatever I can find for the top and bottom of my boxes--
So there you have it...my blue piece for Kristin's Summer of Color---please go visit her blog where you can find many more blue art. I'm always amazed at what everyone creates when given just one word to work with. This is what makes this so fun. Thanks Kristin!!
...and BTW...you can still participate too--you have all of this week to join in!!
63 comments:
Diane I am so glad you are taking part in The Summer of Colour too! This is wonderful. I just love the effect of the moulding paste. I haven't used that before and in fact I'm new to masks so learning lots at the moment.
A wonderful piece of art obviously meaning a lot to you.
I shall be thinking of you this week...a sad time indeed.
xx
Wow, this is gorgeous. Love all the detail. Very clever.
I too am thinking of you at this sad time (((hugs))) xx
Such a beautiful piece of art and such a wonderful keepsake.
I'll be thinking about you this week,sending big hugs.
Your box is beautiful,love the shade of blue you used and all the vintage photos.
wow..i am in awe..this box is amazing girl!!!i love the texture...the photos...wow!!!
Beautiful piece Diane! I love the colors you used.
I'll be thinking of you this week my friend. :-)
Your box is gorgeous Diane! love the moulding paste technique. My heart goes out to you for Leo.. I'm sorry you are going through this.
lots of hugs!
I have 3 cigar boxes just waiting for this idea,, thank you for inspiring me,, your is lovely, I hope mine come out half as good,,
Hello Diane! I love this craft because you used my favorite colors as a medium. Blue may look so dull and doring but I see it as a calm and soothing color instead.
I was amazed that you were able to preserve that picture of your father and grandparents. Not everyone were to preserve those memories.
fabulous!! Love your altered box, every detail is just perfect!! Hugs Juls
Your box is so pretty. Will be thinking of you and Leo this week.
Diane, I loved this when I saw it on FB and I love seeing the entire piece! It is simply gorgeous!! And those image transfers are so lovely!! I read an article in somerset studio about Lazertran transfers. I may have to try it!
Sending you a hug and the strength as you are going through this difficult time.
xo
Amazing makeover, I lake it!
Have a nice day.
Diane, I will thinking of you this week.....
The box is wonderful and I love the paste effect.....just the perfect color of blue.....
That is beautiful, I love the paste effect.
Will be thinking of you and Leo this week, never an easy time.
The box you've created is so beautiful full of haunting blues and wonderful memories. I love using the moulding paste over stencils in my abstracts as well
This is a knockout! Wonderful work, gorgeous with so much detail. So glad you entered it.
Wow, stunning box!!!
Love it! Thanks for sharing your techniques as well, I love hearing about & seeing how art is created. Looking forward to seeing your work this summer.
I love your box! The paste and stencil technique is very cool. Wishing you lots of strenght the coming week, I know how you must feel.
xoxo
I love this box. Its so beautiful. What a wonderful gift for some lucky person this would be!!! I'm curious. How did you attach the handle to the cigar box
Amazing Diane!!! When I Saw The Initial Photos Of This On FB I Couldn't Get Over How Gorgeous..Well Now That I've Seen More Views, I'm Even More Impressed! Truly A Sensational Piece! Kudos For Keeping The Faith And Staying Busy..I've Been Lifting Love For Both Your Babies. Hugs~
Yeah, Okay I am totally going to copy you and try that molding paste over a stencil! I love that you always share what you do with us - thank you for that ;) This cigar box is just stunning and I love all the personal touches you brought to it.
I will be thinking of you this week and sending you love, xoox
Diane I love the artwork, it is fabulous as always!
I have thought and prayed for you and your sweeties today and my heart will be with you as you travel to the vet. There will be angels there!
Tina xo
It's amazing, Diane! Love the handle. It fits perfectly with the box.
Diane your box is amazing! Absolutely beautiful.
(You might want to amend your link on Twinkle Twinkle, it is coming up as dianesalter.blopsot.com, which directs people to a rather dodgy religious website. Just so you know).
x
Sorry, just spotted you'd re-linked your post on Twinkle Twinkle, silly me!
x
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Oh Diane, I am so sorry about Leo. Hugs to you.
On another note I absolutely LOVE your blue cigar box! The detail is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing this and inspiring us all.
Hugs and many blessings to you.
What a wonderful transformation of the cigar box! It turned out beautifully.
I'm sorry for your sad news. Will be thinking of you this week.
Your techiques are so inspiring - they always make me want to run home and try them!
I'm sorry things are not turning out the way we all hoped for Leo. Rest easy knowing you did everything you could.
yet another marvellous creation..will have to try that molding paste technique good idea..sorry about Leo and hugs..but your making the right decision and he wont be in pain
Sending you lots of hugs and prayers this week. So sorry for what you are going through.
The box is gorgeous! I love cigar boxes and have a few laying around. I just couldn't figure out what to do with them. Your pics have given me inspiration. Thank you.
Dear Diane, this piece of blue is soo very fantastic beautiful- it took my heart right away, it is so special, and gorgeus, dear.
I will think of you, this week, Diane--blessings,-Dorthe
Oh, oh! This is quite wonderful! I will be coming back for more! I love that I want to touch it!
Diane I am loving your boxes. I am just a new follower for a short time. I am sorry for what you are going through. heartfelt hug being sent your way.
This box is so fantastic! Ilove the soothing cool look of it, and the raised parts with the stamp, and the photos are awesome! You always teach us something new!
Doing the right thing is hard sometimes, but we all know when our heart tells us what is right. I send my prayers for an easy transition for Leo and you. Hugs.
A beautiful makeover of the cigar box, Diane. Art will helping in your emotional healing too so always a good thing. I feel so sad for what you are going through with Leo. We're here for you and I will also be keeping Leo in my thoughts and prayers ~ xo
Wow! This lovely box is just amazing! I love all the technique with the molding paste etc. Just gorgeous! A real keepsake to treasure. Jessi
Hi Diane,
Oh gosh, another gorgeous creation by You!
Love how all the multi media effects just come together for you.
I wish we lived closer, so I could come play.
Thinking of you!
Creative hugs,
Anna
I think it would be fun to just send you random things and see how you transform them! I bet you could breathe life into any old piece of nothing I could give you....and turn it into a treasure!
You amaze me with your talent and creative eye :D
Love love love your cigar box... such gorgeous images that you have used... and the stenciled molding paste is awesome...
Jenny x
I couldn't wait to get here to see what was happening in Leo's world, but I got a different blue instead. Sorry I'm late, but I've had the computer off due to more storm threats.
I am glad you gave it that extra couple of weeks with Leo. It wasn't time before, but I see you believe it is, now. I promise, you will not be sorry you waited, and you can now more easily let him go.
Those vintage photos, Lazartran decal, and stenciling details make this the perfect piece. And did I mention that handle? Well, I should have!
oh I am so sad for you...I understand very well your feeling of emptyness because I have had to take that kind of decision more than one time with my precious compagnion dogs in the past...and I know I will have to do again in the futur...offer you my sympathies...I also want to tell you how much you impress me with your boxes and art...I will watch you my dear...for sure....
thankyou for visiting this morning, have super Tuesday!
Hi Your box is amazing.... so much detail and depth.... I love it.
Hope your 'arting' helped lift your spirits during this sad time
This is gorgeous; I love the way you added heirloom photos to make it special! It is such a great photo~
Thanks for sharing the technique...I so want to run out the door and buy all these stuff!
You are so talented!
You and yours are in my thoughts~xXx
You always make things that I love!
I'm so so sorry about your adorable sweet Bob...I know how that goes and it isn't fun. Lost our 11 yr. old dog to kidney disease last Dec., so
what a treasure box!!!! your details make it very special.
Gorgeous blue hue. I love what you did with the box, the vintage photos are fantastic.
I'm sorry to hear about your sad news.
Oh my, look at all that delicious texture! beautiful work x
This is beautiful! I really love the handle!
PS - Sorry your 4 legged babies are still having such an awful time. I said a prayer for little Bob.
My second visit, this box us so unique, very you but still different and beautiful.
thinking of you wishing for better things and it is not right to have to be sad in the summer, that is rather silly to say but I have always thought that.
I am a little sad also, also pet.
What a beautiful box. Thanks for sharing all the steps. The Lazartran looks like fun. :) Nan
oh man, th is is incredible!!!
bluetiful piece Ms. D! Always love all those artful details!
You are just so talented Diane~ Wow what a transform it is...Beautiful... Hope this beautiful art can cheer you up...~
Such an absolutely gorgeous altered box, Diane! :) Thanks for sharing. I know it is hard to let go - but our animal friends can't always tell us in ways that we can understand how they are feeling. You are doing right by Leo - and I'm sure he knows it. :) Thinking of you both...
I can't believe this once began as a cigar box! So so beautiful...blue in a very good way :)
So sorry to head about your sad times. sending BIG hugs to you of the very warm and loving variety :)x
Hi Diane,
Your creation is totally exquisite, my friend! I LOVE your art!
I am so sorry to hear about Leo and also what your precious little dog has been going through...Gee, you've had so much going on with pets...it's heartbreaking. I will be thinking of you.
XO
Cindy
Diane this is sooooo beautiful...such wonderful eye candy and amazing detail. love it!!
we send you our RESPECT!!!
we adore your wonderful,amazing and unique creations!!!
kisses X2
your blue box is lovely
my heart leans towards yours as your feelings rise and flow
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