The fan blades are glued in
place as there are so many embellishments on the front of the blades that it
would tear the fan up to open and close it.
I used images from my new
Geishas Collage Sheet to decorate the fan with some additional dimensional
flowers and leaf embellishments.
I inked the edges of the
papers and images with Ranger Distress Inks before attaching them to the back
of the bangle.
The collage sheet contains
several geishas, birds, butterflies and flowers.
To the paper flowers, birds
and butterflies I added several dimensional flowers. Some of the dimensional flowers and leaves are dyed with alcohol
inks.
The paper in the background
is Christmas themed paper from the City
Side Walks 8x8 Paper Pack. The
papers in the pack are more subtle and I thought they would be a great backdrop
and not compete with the bright and intense colors of the images. Many times I don’t worry about the theme of
the paper I use as by the time I add layers of images and embellishment you
really only get a sense of the color of the paper in the design.
The fan is constructed from
wooden fan blades and gold bangles.
I stained the blades and the
base using Vintage Photo Distressed Stain.
As the bangles are ridged they make a perfect structure for the geisha
images and embellishments. They also
provide the “5 Golden Rings”.
Constructing the Base
The base holding the fan is
constructed from a piece of wood I purchased at Michael’s craft store and part
of a rigid mailing tube.
I first cut a piece from the
mailing tube that was slightly shorter (on it’s side) than the wood.
I cut away a section of the
tube which serves as an opening for the fan.
Next I cut away slots on each
side of the tube.
NOTE: The size of the opening you cut and the size
of the slots depend upon your fan. When
you sit the fan in the opening you don’t want it to touch the bottom. The wider you cut the opening the lower the
fan sits. Also, don’t cut the slots
directly across from each other as the first and last blades of the fan are not
even with each other. One slot should be
further in front of the other slot. Cut
your slots just a little wider than the fan blade. If you cut the slots too wide, the fan will
flop around in the stand.
After cutting the opening and
the slots in the piece of mailing tube I covering it with paper and screwed it
into the wood base.
New Geishas Collage Sheet Giveaway
In honor of my new Geishas
Collage Sheet I’m giving away two of them (two winners).
Just leave a comment on this post or email me (the button is in the
right hand column of the blog) by end of the day on December 9th and let me
know if you want to be in the drawing.
The winners will receive the sheet in either printed for or
electronically (per their choice). I’ll
be using Random.org to draw for the winner on December 10th.
Alpha
Stamps Products Used In this Project
Blue and Red Geisha with
White & Black
Purple Geisha
Light Blue Geisha
Green Geisha
Blue and Red Geisha with
Tan Cat
28 comments:
Oooohhhhhh! I'm in an Asian round robin... So these would be PeRFECT!
Your fan is of course gorgeous. So creative!!!
Thanks for the chance of winning these collage sheets!
Gorgeous fan. I have a soft spot for Asian images ... I even managed to collect some earrings my mother-in-law got during the Korean War... Thanks for this giveaway!
Beautiful fan. Your Geisha's are stunning. Every detail just enhances the beauty of your finished art. Holiday Bliss...
OH! I would so love love to gift these sheet to a dear friend...
Thanks for the chance!
How sweet of you! I came over to see what you were making for the holidays! Thanks for the holiday fun! Hugs!
Absolutely love these! They are gorgeous Laura. Thank you so much for all the giveaways you do!
Beautiful fan and a brilliant rendition for 5 golden rings, Laura! I'm in the same Asian Round Robin as Sue, so would so love a chance to win this gorgeous collage sheet! Thank you, Laura!
Marita
So glad I came by to take closer look at all the beautiful fan blades!
Hugs Lynn
Gorgeous creation, as usual. Thank you for always putting your own "twist" on something "normal" -- fans + geishas = orient !! I would like to be included in the drawer, please.
Laura,Oh the fan is beautiful and the digi's as expected are wonderful. Thanks for the chance to win them. DiAnn
How beautiful I always love your work and this one just shines. They are so delicate. xo
Oh my just stunning gorgeousness I always looking forward to seeing what you come up with next! And a give away too! Your truly a sweet heart! I would love to be considered in your give away, and a digital version is just fine with me (If I am picked.)Thank you! My e-mail is:
KLDeyette@gmail.com If you would ever like to check out my blog my blog addy is: http://dontbeaprude.wordpress.com/
That is for my "Darker" art and I have another one that I consider a bit more "Main-stream" http://kristyleesworld.wordpress.com/
If you do decide to check me out that you!
Peace,
KristyLee
Beautiful project, Laura! Talk about "wow" factor. Happy Holidays.
Who wouldn't want ot be in on this drawing? The images are fabulous! You're art just amazes me, you are so inventive! Thanks for the opportunity.
Love this idea and of course I would love to win.Japanese themes are a favourite of mine.
Thanks for sharing this tutorial.
They are gorgeous..You are so talented..Would love to win!!
Absolutely STUNNING!!!! Would love to win (digital form) of this collage...I'm soooo impressed with your project, I just HAD to become a follower (your post was forwarded to me by a friend, Patti Lee...thanks Patti!)
Paper Hugs,
Jan
Well, Laura...you've done it again! Your ideas and projects are always original, and entail wonderful elements. I love the geisha collage sheet, and would love to download a copy on dec 10 :)
Extraordinary! Laura, your creativity is off the chart. You totally nailed it for the 5th day. I like the way you came up with a way to display your beautiful fan using the mailing tube. I learn something new every time I visit your blog - I love that! Your collage sheet is wonderful - You can count me in on that drawing please ma'am.
Your Geisha fan Is just stunning, Laura--over the top! Absolutely love it!! And I would love to be entered in your drawing for one of your beautiful new collage sheets--geishas are a favorite theme of mine!! Thanks so much.
Hi Laura, Beautiful!! I can't believe the thought that went into making this, SUPERB!! Your new Collage Sheet is a definite for me as I truly love anything Asian. Thanks again for another great giveaway!
Take care,
Diane
Beautiful fan! Love the images!
This fan is absolutely enchanting. The more I look at it, the more little beauties I see. Your work is so image dense, and yet so balanced and graceful. Such talent. Thank you for being so generous with it.
Laura, your work is always amazing...once again, thanks for sharing!
Robin
PS Please include me in your drawing.
These amazingly beautiful!
Everything about this project is beautiful! Please include me the drawing...
Oh Laura, thank you so much fo this beautiful sheet of Geisha collage girls! I never thought of using geishas for collaging, or in my journal, but now I'll just have to try it! Thank you so much.
Peggy
a stunning creation, thank you for sharing the tutorial
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