Monday, February 20, 2012

Flip It

That's  what  I  do  when  I  want  to  change  things  up  a  bit.   I  usually  work  on  the  gallery  canvases  with  the  deep  sides,  and  when  I  want  to  go  a  bit  more  dimensional,  I  just  flip  it  over  to  make  a  shadowbox.    In   this  case,  it's  a  wood  cradle  board-but  the same  thing.  So  it  started  out  like  this--


I  love  these  little  wood  houses  that  I  found  on  Etsy.   The  one  on  the  left  is  from  Indiandollartworks.    Her  main  thing  there  are  her  art  dolls,  which  are  awesome!   Right  now  she's  not  offering  the  houses--hopefully  soon  though.   And  the  ones  on  the  right  I  just  discovered   over  at  ClickityClack  where  they  have  a  number  of  unfinished  wood  items.    So  here's  how  it  ended  up  after  I  was  finished  with  it--


I  just   got  out  my  papers  and  images  of  my  art  and  all  those  crazy  little  embellishments  and  had  some  fun!



And  continuing  on  with  my  Fresco  Workshop- -this  time  Joyce  had  us  make  a  box,  which  you  know  how  much  I  enjoy  making  these--so  that's  what  I  did!


29 comments:

Šolanje na domu-Waldorf said...

I just love how you tranform ordinary wood into this magical bundle of colors and fun. :) Love it!

Tina said...

Really so amazing. Love the color, texture, and the charms.
T

Unknown said...

Abracadabra Diane works her magic again, fabulous xxx

Isabel said...

im loving these!!!! love the box!!:O) Im trying to leave a comment again the first one would not let me:(

Janine said...

I have flipped the canvas around but what you have done with it is fantastic! Love it all and your latest box!

Unknown said...

As always...I love it! I really like your colors and ideas!

sharon said...

Your FLIP is flippin amazing Diane! It boggles my mind how you create these all with so much detail, and most of all, they scream happiness...that is great!

Janet Ghio said...

diane-you never cease to amaze me with your wonderful creations!

Kay said...

wow..I am blown away by your color and creativity..

Dorthe said...

A real little theatre dear Diane, ..the little house in the woods :-)
So sweet with all your embellishments, and so full of life.
Wonderful box, also .
Hugs ,Dorthe

Kathy said...

What a fun project, especially the flowers on the spools and the beads look kind of like rain falling. Beautiful!

ShabbyChicShaz said...

What a fabulous piece, I love it x

Bren Graham Thebeau said...

your little town is so darn happy! Love what you did here and that box, it's wonderful.

rachel awes said...

i looooooooooove how you've decorated your home!!!!!
delightful, diane!! xox

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I'm super impressed with the way you flip houses. OOPS, I mean the way you flip the canvas to hold the houses. Love this one. I am especially fond of the spool trees.

Terri Smith said...

Goodness Gracious Alive! Diane, I Love The Magic You Create! My Niece Is Here Visiting (precious 13 year old) And Commented On How Much This Piece Would Be Perfect For Her Room. I Still Think Flipping The Side Of The Canvas To Use As A Shadow Box Remains One Of Your Best Inventions. Amazing! And Hey ~ This Newest Box Is Sensational! I Hope You Can Easily See I Love Everything You Do! Have A Beautiful Week! Love & Sunshine, Terri

Theresa MacNaughton said...

Oh oh oh...I am LOVING that box and also the shadow box. Your use of color is just fantastic!!!! :) Both of these made me smile big time, Diane!

Buffy said...

My favorite so far!! I love the little houses and the dangles hanging down. Beautiful.

Mechelle said...

I stumbled upon your blog. I love what you did with the canvas. Your piece turned out fantastic!

Lorraine said...

how clever..looks great

Jennifer Richardson said...

amazing transformation
....such beauty
you create!
-Jennifer

Legacy of a Single Girl said...

This is awesome, you have such great vision!

Cameron said...

Such a happy little neighborhood you created in that box! You just know how to put stuff together so well!

And your boxes are always to die for....the moon is a favorite!

Becca said...

Hi Diane! I love what you did with the houses! Wow! I have 3 very similar to those. My friend Linda's husband does some woodworking and cut some out for us! If I could just get over that "I'll mess it up" syndrome maybe I'll make something! You have inspired me!

She Who Doodles said...

how cute, awesome idea. i saw an artist on oregon art beat recently that does her painting on the front of the canvas then turns it over and collages on the back. the galley displayed her work by hanging from a wire that spanned across the studio so everyone could see both sides.

Heather Henry said...

Super cute and amazing! Always!!

Lesley Edmonds said...

So many details...it's wonderful Diane!!

Šolanje na domu-Waldorf said...

Me again! :) I left an award for you on my blog. Check it out! :) cting

A Magical Whimsy said...

I was getting desperate to find shadow boxes on Etsy...and they were so doggone expensive...so I too, thought...Why not flip a canvas over and use the backside? Perfect! I love what you are making! And I have about 100 smaller spools, similar to the larger ones you have...I love what you are doing with yours! And your vibrant colors are 'over the moon'!~
Thank you for sharing your lovely artistic talents!
Teresa in California
And congratulations for being highlighted in Stampington publications!

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