The theme for September at Alter it Monthly is rust. I had a hard time getting inspired with this challenge. I tried different techniques for rusting paper and I scrounged around my hb's stuff and the marina next store looking for rusty stuff. I found a few neat things but it wasn't until I found a rusty tin can on the beach last weekend that the light bulb went on. The tin can is the background after some hammering and folding. The nest is rusty wire and some steel wool I soaked in water.The chain links are from my junk jewelry stash. The leaves I did years ago. I made the paper for the letters using paint and distress embossing powder. I used a Tim Holtz die to cut them out.The bird was purchased years ago. The mounting board was what I used for trying different ways to make rust. It ended up being a fun project! Thank you for looking!
BEEeeeeaaautiful Donna.. thank you so much for joining us at Alter it monthly :)
ReplyDeleteI love this MUCH
Wow! This is the chicest rust I've ever seen! Your piece is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteAlso, wanted to thank you for your comments on my blog: And yes, the Dylan quote is a stamp. It's from a set I found at Close To My Heart. :)
Thia is so cool, who would have thought an old soda can would become a thing of beauty!
ReplyDeleteThis is too cool! And you're recycling as well!
ReplyDeleteFantastic piece so full of rusty hues and creativity. Beautiful art from recycling. I love the serendipity of finding objects and sparking ideas!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool Rust piece! Love how that old tin can pulled your concept together - looks wonderful! Cheers!
ReplyDeleteOh Donna, this is soooooo cool, I love every little rusty detail, gorgeous:), thank you so much for sharing it with us, good luck in the draw.
ReplyDeleteI'm crazy about rust, too! This piece is really cool! Fabulous entry!
ReplyDeletehow did you make the leaves look see through?
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