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Friday, June 24, 2011

Queen of the Fairies

I was hoping to have this card finished last month but I just wasn’t happy with it.  It’s been sitting around my studio for a few months.  I loved the image of the woman which is from a cover of a vintage magazine, but I just couldn’t figure out where to go with the card.  I almost tossed it.  Anyway I’m finally happy with the results.  It is not unusual for me to work on a piece over a long period.  I usually have about 10 pieces going at the same time.  I like to take the time to make sure that I’ve done the best I can with each piece (basically futzing and puttering until I’m happy).
For this card, I started with a fabric background but by the time I finished very little of the fabric is exposed.  I’ve used German scrap around the edges and base.  Her wings are made of vellum.
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23 comments:

  1. Gina PeakeJune 24, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    WOW! It's beautiful Laura.

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  2. DebiJune 24, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    WoW Laura, I love this so pre- raphaelite Gothic- just gorgeous x

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  3. Terri DaughertyJune 24, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    OMG Laura..this is stunning! Love all the silver accents and the image is superb!

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  4. Sue YoungJune 24, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Ab. So. Lu. tely. Gor. Geous!!!

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  5. PennystamperJune 24, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    This is so stunning! I love it. Gorgeous!

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  6. Astrid MacleanJune 24, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    She is stunning, and what a wonderful image! Love what you have done with the German scrap!

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  7. annJune 24, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    So very beautiful and to think you were nearly going to throw it !!!!

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  8. HesterJune 24, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Love it, great style!

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  9. Karenliz HendersonJune 24, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    WOW Amazing....stunning!

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  10. SarahJune 24, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    You are the queen of futzing and puttering. This is a real beauty!

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  11. EphemeraJune 24, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Fabulous what a treasure. Whoever receives this card will be really really lucky.

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  12. GioJune 25, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    Simply gorgeous!

    It's very common to change ideas and materials during the process!

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  13. JoanneJune 25, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    Amazing creation. I adore the red which for me makes this card extra special. Well worth the pfaffing about with!!
    Hugs Joanne xx

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  14. DortheJune 25, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    Amazin, and so very beautiful.
    xo,Dorthe

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  15. Georgie HornJune 25, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    We are so thankful that you didn't throw this away! Tell me about the German scrap? Where did you buy this?

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  16. Seahorse Ranch GirlJune 25, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    So very pretty, as always. I like it when you describe a bit of your process, and use of materials. I also am a "futzer".

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  17. ElaineJune 25, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Gorgeous art!

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  18. NettyJune 26, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Totally fabulous

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  19. Elaine AJune 26, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Laura -

    This is exquisite! I love all the detail you've included. Most definitely worth waiting for.

    Elaine Allen

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  20. smokeysmomJune 26, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    OMG! She's wonderful! Love all the detail and the colors all work together beautifully. Your talents never cease to amaze me. Oh, to be a fly on your studio art wall!

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  21. RosAJune 26, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Stunningly beautiful! An amazing work of art!

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  22. peggy aplSEEDSJune 27, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    wow! another gorgeous piece! next time you're thinking of tossing something, you can toss it in my direction, LOL!

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  23. DebbieJune 27, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Well time really paid off here, she is beautiful. Great piece

    Debbie:)

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