I'm so proud of myself that I actually created something on a Monday. That almost never happens. The theme this week over at the Gothic Arches blog is "Flourishes." I don't think I'll ever tire of using my favorite flourish stamp. It just goes so nicely on tons of projects. For my arch I broke out the beeswax and Perfect Pearls. Stamping into the warm wax and then brushing on some Perfect Pearls just looks so pretty. Just be sure to walk away from the stamp for five minutes or so while the wax hardens before you try to lift it off. Otherwise, if you're impatient like me, you'll end up spending an extra ten minutes cleaning out the wax from the stamp ridges. Grrrrrrrr! I also couldn't resist and had to swipe some paint over the top of the stamped flourishes.
The vintage glimmers on this one? I braved an allergy attack and opened up the old Latin Dictionary and slathered up a page in beeswax to add to the background. And the image of the little people; one of my favorite photographs that I use totally too much, my adorable grandmother and her baby brother back in 1908.
Oh my gosh what a stunning arch. Brilliant and lovely design.
Posted by: Sandy | May 19, 2008 at 01:31 PM
wow - this has such texture and life - I have never got into beeswax - maybe I should try - wonderful work
Posted by: Debbie | May 19, 2008 at 01:35 PM
stunning arch!!! love the background!!!!
Posted by: femmy | May 19, 2008 at 02:28 PM
your arch is just gorgeous! I love the effect of beeswax and your details! amazing!
Posted by: Nancy Maxwell James | May 19, 2008 at 04:36 PM
Beautiful!!
Posted by: Angelina | May 19, 2008 at 11:19 PM
Splendid Arch, the colours are very beautiful.
I will try out the technique
with the beeswax
Thanks for the good explanation
Posted by: Myriame | May 19, 2008 at 11:50 PM
Fabulous!!!
Posted by: Hermine | May 20, 2008 at 02:08 AM
Beautiful arch!
Posted by: Caryl | May 20, 2008 at 06:23 AM
Love your arch, it looks beautiful and I'm so pleased to have discovered someone else who hunts for old books!
Posted by: Frieda Oxenham | May 20, 2008 at 09:36 AM
Stunning arch. I love the stamps in the wax and the image of your grandmother and hr brother deserves to be used. So sweet!
Posted by: Mary-Beth | May 20, 2008 at 09:37 AM
This is such a charming arch! I can see why you use that image over and over - it's delightful.
Posted by: Karen Owen | May 20, 2008 at 11:43 AM
Such a wonderful arch, Love the image of your relatives, just SO special and precious! The beeswax page is a super idea as well! Lovely texture in your flourish too!
Posted by: ~*~ Patty | May 20, 2008 at 04:44 PM
I love the look of the beeswax! Thanks for explaining how you did this. I will have to try it out.
Posted by: Lori Roberts | May 20, 2008 at 06:39 PM
This is so very gorgeous! I love the look you got by stamping into the wax.
Posted by: faye | May 20, 2008 at 07:27 PM
What original work - love the wax effects. It's stained glass in paper form!
Posted by: Kersten in Alaska | May 20, 2008 at 10:11 PM
WOW love all the Texture on your arch... super colors!!!
Posted by: Lyneen | May 21, 2008 at 06:47 AM
Absolutely gorgeous! Love it :)
Posted by: Eija | May 21, 2008 at 06:59 AM
nice rich textural arch beautiful job!
Posted by: Aileen | May 22, 2008 at 05:29 AM
Beautiful Arch....Love your technique...I want to try to make one too...
Posted by: Betty | March 04, 2009 at 08:42 AM