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Wow! Time for another hop with PRIZES! When I received my Die-namite Dies, Heart Bloom and Swirling Love Birds, I thought of my dress form projects. I have several paper mache dress forms that are seasonal. What could be better then a Valentine dress form for February? I also noticed how well one of my other dies, Floral Bouquet, goes with the theme.
First I painted some adhesive backed canvas with Luminarte Acrylic Silks ~ Carmen. Then I cut with my floral dies. When cutting, I made sure the sharp edge of the die was touching the canvas becauase I did not need it to cut through the backing paper.
Once cut, it was easy to place and rearrange the die cut on the curvy form. Don't be afraid to cut stems, etc. off to make it easier. You can always put them on somewhere.
On the dress form I painted below the "waist" with Luminarte Acrylic Silk's ~ Silver Bells and the rest with Lumiarte Acrylic Silks ~ Iridescent Red. With the die cut on, I covered the whole form with Luminarte Acrylic Silks ~Iridescent Red. The red from the Lumiarte Acrylic Silks Carmen worked with the Iridescent to make a beautiful pink.
Later I went over the die cut with Viva Colour's Magic Transparent Pen, painting over the Luminarte Acrylic Carmen Silk creating a shiny texture! The pen captured the red and intensified the contrast with the background.
I finished it with a few decorations, but I really wanted to keep the die cuts as the focal point.
The quote is from the musical Les Miserables, and it was perfect to describe how I feel about my husband and son. Happy Valentine's Day! Good Luck on winning! -heather
Other products used:
Sequin waste/Punchinella
Small Poppies by Donna Downey
Bling on a Roll by Recollections
Washi Tape
So kewl love this idea
Posted by: Nikki C | February 13, 2014 at 12:04 PM
what fun!!!
Posted by: Kelly Massman | February 13, 2014 at 12:20 PM
So Creative!!
Posted by: Debbie | February 13, 2014 at 12:26 PM
I like the red!! I need these dies too!!! Ruth
Posted by: Ruth | February 13, 2014 at 12:40 PM
She is awesome!! The dies worked perfectly with her and the coloring is gorgeous!
Posted by: Dee in NH | February 13, 2014 at 12:53 PM
super adorable!!!!
Posted by: Peggy Lee | February 13, 2014 at 02:39 PM
How cool is this!!! I love your use of the die cuts; the reds are just scrumptious!!!
Posted by: Peggy Giovanetti | February 13, 2014 at 03:07 PM
So Creative!!!!
Posted by: Victoria Scudamore | February 13, 2014 at 03:11 PM
LOve love the dress forms, great idea!
Posted by: Maggi Harding | February 13, 2014 at 04:04 PM
Pretty cool how the die cuts bend over the shape so smoothly and the wonderful colors are perfect.
Posted by: Mary Werner | February 13, 2014 at 05:30 PM
I so need to get some more of this, great inspiration!!!! I love it.
Posted by: Heather Thompson | February 13, 2014 at 07:04 PM
Great idea and a good why to make lots of texture. Never thought of putting a sentiment on a dress form... Thanks for the inspiration! Xxx
Posted by: Leida | February 13, 2014 at 08:58 PM
Very lovely :)
Posted by: Claire Harrison | February 13, 2014 at 09:36 PM
Oh, I love the dress form, so beautiful!
Posted by: Tonya A. Gibbs | February 14, 2014 at 06:38 AM
This is amazing!! I love your dress!!! It is absolutely gorgeous! Such great colors, so many awesome textures and I LOVELOVELOVE the sentiment!!! TFS!
Posted by: Barb Macaskill | February 14, 2014 at 07:15 AM
Wow! This is awesome :)
Paula
Posted by: Paula | February 14, 2014 at 08:32 AM
I love this. I have a heart that I've been trying to figure out how to embellish. this figurine has given me an idea for making it into something pretty. Great job on your lady form.
Posted by: marylouh | February 14, 2014 at 09:06 AM
Love the how you used the die cuts on the dress form. Very inspiring.
Posted by: Karen Young | February 14, 2014 at 03:16 PM
Wow, what a gorgeous piece. Great way to use the dies
Posted by: ionabunny | February 14, 2014 at 04:46 PM
Those dressforms are amazing.
Posted by: Ginger Jarnagin | February 15, 2014 at 06:34 AM
Very original and
so pretty. Love
the dies used.
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | February 15, 2014 at 09:31 AM