giovedì 1 maggio 2014

An elephant in the room

In all these years of crafting (more than 7!!) I almost altered everything...but this one it's strange even for me: an elephant!! Ok, a small one, but still an elephant!
In tutti questi anni di crafting (più di 7 ormai) ho alterato veramente di tutto, ma questo mi mancava: un elefante! Ok, uno piccolo, però sempre elefante!

Here the PDF with the instructions
Qui il PDF con le istruzioni passo a passo
Before
After
I used beeswax over the paper flowers:
 
 
Materials I used
PaperArtsy Rubber Stamps: Eclectica Lin Brown 01
DecoArt Traditions Acrylic Paints: Quinacridone Violet
Pebeo Studio Acrylic Paint: Iridescent Copper
PaperArtsy Fresco Finish Paints: London Bus, Smoked Paprika
Treasure Gold: Brass, Ruby

17 commenti:

Immi ha detto...

So bright and cheerful!

Words and Pictures ha detto...

Totally brilliant, Gio - full of fiery beauty. It may be your first elephant, but perhaps it won't be your last!!
Alison xx

Anonimo ha detto...

Amazingly rich in colour - I am sure I can feel the heat radiating from it!
Gorgeous and I love the use of beeswax.
Wishes
Lynne

Margik ha detto...

Precioso elefante con un color impresionante. Un trabajo excelente!

craftytrog ha detto...

A wonderful transformation Gio, so bright & beautiful!
Have a great weekend.
Alison x

nefertiti ha detto...

wow! gorgeous colours and great idea to use beeswax over the flowers! bizz

Karen ha detto...

You know that I TOTALLY ADORE this elephant my lovely :-D xxx

Anonimo ha detto...

Oh this is so cute, love the colours

Analia Cristina ha detto...

Veramente carino,sembra della caravana di un principe indiano!

G Peplow ha detto...

He is super cute Gio, love him !!! Orange is the perfect colour for an elephant in the room! Have a great week!! Hugs Gay xx

Silvia(Barnie) ha detto...

Fantastic, it's an amazing elephant.

Unknown ha detto...

Ciao Gio: é fantastico questo elefante alterato, anche la cuttlebug é originalissima!!!
Baci

Dana Tatar ha detto...

How fun! I love orange! The pink flowers are so beautiful. Thanks for sharing! :)

Ana K. ha detto...

Gio again you amazed me... a lot...great colours....tutti bene!
Greetings from Slovenia

Sam & Poppy ha detto...

Gio, you take my breath away with gorgeousness again.
Big hugs to you from Poppy and me xxx

Dianne ha detto...

Hello Miss Gio, that is the most beautiful elephant on earth, I looooooooove the color, you do brighten our world with your colors, I love the idea of the bees wax, thanks for sharing your inspiration..

Cocofolies ha detto...

Fantastically cute!!!!!! You brighten my day with it Gio! :) xxx