Sunday 6 December 2009

December giveaway time.......


is here at last. It's been a busy week for me as it was my birthday and I had arranged plenty of days out and dinners (managing not to cook for a week lol) so I am now extremely fat and exhausted. A lovely end to the week was a visit to the Christmas Fair in Lincoln (beautiful cathedral) a long but enjoyable day with some girlfriends.

I was also overwhelmed by the gorgeous cards and artwork I received from my amazing internet buddies, I will try and post some photos so you can all share but you know who you are and I thank you all very very much!! The talent, kindness and generosity of my fellow crafters never ceases to amaze me.

Now, for the giveaway.....


This wasn't at all what I intended to do, but you may remember that a couple of weeks ago I joined in a fabric image transfer swap on Artful Ideas. This one came out very well, but she called to me to do something more than just an ATC, and she also seemed perfect to fit in a gothic arch - so here it is. Maybe not a very jolly item for a Christmas giveaway but I think she looks very peaceful and she is holding a cross so there is a tenuous seasonal connection!

For the outside of the arch I tried out Carol's 'faux metal' technique which she described on her blog recently. I was working with quite a limited surface area and didn't use quite the same materials but like the effect created. Thanks Carol!

The image itself has been padded and the little dangly bits are made from airdried clay covered in paint and embossing powders.

As it is Christmas, the lucky winner will also get a little goody bag and in order to try and get it in the post before Christmas (I am very bad at getting to the Post Office) the draw for this will be Monday 14th December at 8.00 pm. Bit late for an overseas winner I know but please don't let that put you off. You know the drill, leave a comment on this post to take part.

15 comments:

Sherry said...

Glad you had a great birthday (or should that be birthday week - lol). Love that happy photo of you all.

Love your arch too - especially the dangly bits (!!) great effect and the transfer worked fab.

Maureen said...

love the hanging Cindy and glad you had a good birthday!!

georgina said...

she is amazing Cindy,anyone would love to have her,luv Georginaxx

Genie said...

Belated Birthday wishes Cindy,
glad you have had a great week.
Lovely work as usual.
Hugs Jean

Viv said...

Yummy arch Cindy.... glad you had a good time this week celebrating!

Debs said...

the best birthdays are the ones you can milk for all they are worth! Grow old disgracefully!

Your wall hanging rocks.

Debs H (DC)

nancy said...

Happy Birthday, my dear! I absolutely love the giveaway item. Your faux metal technique is really beautiful, and the dangly bits, too!
Love,
Nancy

Pattie said...

Looks like you had a great time ! happy belated birthday .....love your arch fabulous art,loveeeee the metal look ! I have a xmas giveaway on my blog too so hop over and take a look :-] xxx

Digital Misfit said...

Happy Birthday :)
My birthday is approaching fast (the 8th). I have decided that I will be 24 on my birthday - my gift to myself is to get rid of that excess decade that causes things to pop and crack when I stand up.

I LOVE that arch. I must try the faux metal technique soon.

hugs,
Heidi
heidig@gmail.com

purplecat said...

Belated birthday wishes :)
Please put my name in the pot!

Deborah said...

Belated happy birthday wishes, Cindy. glad you had a good one.

The arch is fabulous. Going to check that link out, ta.

Carol said...

Hi Cindy

Glad you tried this, it has come out really nice, the finish and colour is great!

Thanks for the link back to my blog. Keeping my fingers crossed for this one, I love it!

Carol x

Veronica said...

She's LOVELY!!!!!

TaraDid said...

Happy Belated Birthday!! I would love an opportunity to win this amazing work...thanks for the chance!
~Tara D.

Dee said...

The hanger is lovely.

Hope you had a great birthday, sorry I forgot :(

Thank you for my christmas tree, I am all behind this year and have not done any cards yet.

Dee xx

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