Here is my next postcard for the Craft Barn's Alpha Dictionary Challenge where the letter is J and we have to use a Dragonfly. Not an easy combination but having read all the Js I've chosen to do JIGSAW.
For the background I've sponged some Opalite Cypress Frost through a Leaf Swirl stencil and then cut out with a Sizzix Jigsaw Die. For the Dragonfly I've used Tim Holtz's Die and Embossing Folder. The black layer I've painted Opalite Glacier Blue to add to the sheen and the wings I've cut and embossed from acetate and coloured with alcohol inks. To add to the bling I've added some gems or Jewels!! As usual it's just finished with the J Thicker and the torn dictionary definition.
Hope you like my dragonfly! Thanks for visiting and leaving comments. I'm off to see what others have come up with ......
Elaine x
Hi Elaine, thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment! Your dragonfly is beautiful - it looks so fragile. I had a search online for jigsaw dies and stamps and used them for inspiration for my hand drawn (and cut) version. Best wishes, Anne O
ReplyDeleteOh my, the dragonfly just glistens and sparkles again the wonderful jigsaw pieces Elaine - love it, a lot!! xx
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful and great way to interpret the challenge! Chrisx
ReplyDeleteReally pretty dragonfly - the acetate is really effective.
ReplyDeleteGreat word choice and what a gorgeous dragonfly! xx
ReplyDeleteA beautiful jewelled dragonfly. The colours are lovely xx
ReplyDeleteAn extremely effective use of both the dragonfly and the J. You must have a ton of dies! This is wonderful, as is the jeweled and sparkly dragonfly.
ReplyDeleteThe Dragonfly is so shiny and beautiful! Great page.
ReplyDeleteYour dragonfly is beautifully iridescent. I have that Sizzix die too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dragonfly. She looks great with the puzzle pieces.
ReplyDeleteWow! That is a lovely dragonfly. We picked the same word for the J but our results are quite different. I love your postcard.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done too! Love your dragonfly! Thank you for taking part in The Craft Barn Challenge.
ReplyDeleteJane x
I love the shimmer on your dragonfly and on the leaves. I have some Opalite re-inkers and had never thought of using them through a stencil but I will certainly be giving it a go now.
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