Collage with Theodora Cleave

 I was talking of making a creative piece of work in my newsletter today and said how I often talk of simple things on my blog.

I really enjoy the blog as it allows me different freedoms.....bigger picture and unrestricted words.... the different media platforms work in different ways.

This little number was attached to a smallish canvas board which I have roughly painted.... 

Tip I have recently found that using a pasty brush with the acrylic paints moves the paint further & quicker....but I often have a heavier paint application....either or !

Fabric was linen & cotten mix because I adore linen fabrics.. calico that is good ....

I roughly paint it with usually light colours off white with a slight mix of a bland blue or beige/ taupe...just with your brush to get the paint on.

Let it dry ie time to make a coffee or tea.... let the cat out or dog inside...

Then have at least 2 stamps. One I always use is a writing one to randomly stamp on the fabric & not too dark..

Then I will dab a motif stamp, here is butterfly & a Paris word stamp from Cavellini tins of gorgeous useful favourite stamps.... BUT heaps of places to grab some to start with ...craft magazine in newsagent will often have a few giveaways on cover...or order some on line..

I added a strip of fabric & stamped on it with alphabet stamps try KMART they have sets very reasonable. 

Then I added a button in this case one of the French shop buttons but you will look into your box of Barb's buttons & voila there is one 

You are finished 

But if you have the urge to try adding extra stuff just be creative ...add scarp of lace, more stamped strips of fabric, bits of strips of fabric & maybe stitch on or add some flowers stems & blob tops for flowers..

There are so many fun ways to just get creative and what is cheap to do..... do a few & frame them ....enjoy 

Barbara

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