The inspiration for this
piece was the mechanical gypsy fortune telling machines that you might
encounter at fairs, carnivals and amusement parks of the past.
I think this was my favorite gypsy project for Alpha Stamps and I’m hoping you will enjoy making one for yourself. The name “Madam Rue” is another reference to the Madam Rue from the song “Love Potion #9” (I also used her as inspiration for the altered bottle and the gypsy caravan I posted earlier).
The basic construction of
this piece is a blank Altoid’s tin (in the center) and arched chipboard
pennants in the front and back. The
overall size of the piece is 7 ½” tall by 2 ¾” wide.
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In the tutorial I’ll cover
the tools you’ll need and the Alpha Stamps products I used to create this
piece. As you are watching the video you
don’t need to worry about taking notes as there is a companion PDF document
that you can download and or print that contains the supply lists,
measurements, pictures and the detail instructions from the video.
Alpha Stamps Products Used in This Piece
COLLAGE SHEETS
Here Are Other Images I Used That You Are
Welcome to Download and Use in Your Art
To download an image, click
on the image to expand it, right-click and select Save As.
This is the last of the gypsy
themed pieces for a while. I’ve switched
gears to Halloween and am having lots of fun getting ready for the Pretty
Potions and Poisons Apothecary event.
But before that event starts in September, I’m going to treat you to some
Steampunk themed art and art inspired by Edgar Allen Poe.
Your video is amazing! WOW. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh I love this, hopefully I'll be able to watch the video soon, the sounds gone on the PC and I've got to get it fixed. It's funny I got a new cd last week and keep listening to 'Love Potion no. 9' by the clovers and 'Got My Mojo Working' by Ann Cole and then you I find you with all these great projects. I'm realy getting in the Halloween mood now. Your Apothecary even looks fascinating if I can get the PC fixed in time.
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Thank you for sharing such wonderful ideas!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a wonderful project! Thank you so much for sharing and the download too! What fun!
ReplyDeleteHappy Haunting!
Laura! I'm thinking this the most fab piece you've ever done. But, I've said that before. OMG, gonna watch the video right now and I really want to make this.
ReplyDeleteHi Laura, This piece is definitely one of the top two pieces you have made that I love. Thanks so much for sharing the extra images. This piece will definitely be alot of fun to create and the video, of course, is so informative and the instructions are perfect.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week and weekend!! So looking forward to your Halloween Artwork. So exciting!!
Take care,
Diane
You really do an amazing job in this video! Your presentation is so clear and easy to watch...great project!! I loved seeing how you put this togethrt. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThese are glorious little items. And you have some wonderful things in store. Thank you for the images you're sharing. Sharing is good!
ReplyDeleteI love those gypsy fortune telling machines. Great tribute!
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