Under the Big Top ATCs

So these were a lot of fun to make.  I wanted them to look vintage because of the images I had but I also wanted them to be bright like the circus.  I shaped some thin gauge wire into shapes and covered them with layers of tissue paper and gel medium.  When they dried I painted them red and then sprayed them with layers of candy apple Glimmer Mist which made them really shimmery and vibrant.  I liked the contrast of the vivid red against the faded backgrounds.

  

Comments

[Jennifer Roberson Williams]

Tag, you're it! See my blog for details!

[Kim]

What a neat technique - I may have to try that . . . . . So nice to see you making ATCs and updating your blog!

[niki]

One day I want to get together and create with you. I love your style. I know I could learn so much from your noggin!

[Madeline St Onge]

These are great Lisa, remind me of the book I just read "Water for Elephants" all about the circus. So cool

[Jennie]

How fun are those? I haven't tried the glimmer mist. Maybe I'll use some on the inside of my bonnet.

[Pam]

These are really bright - the painting technique you used really worked.

[Kim]

Hello, Lisa!

It's December! ;-)

[Susan]

I just LOVE these! I am reading Water For Elephants and your cards remind me so much of that book.

[alicia - altered bits]

hello miss lisa,

LOVE your ATCs!

i also want to let you know that you were one of the winners on the blog hop/book tour for "inspired remnants, curious dreams".

come pop by to see what you won and send me your info when you can so i can get your goodies to you: http://alteredbits.wordpress.com/

xx
alicia