Wednesday, 4 February 2015

White Winter Garden

I have just finished another piece of work in my sketchbook this week, based on the winter garden theme.  The whole page is very sparkly and glittery but unfortunately the camera just didn't pick up any of the sparkle.   


In detail the shiny stuff includes glitter on texture paste, tiny diamonds, iridescent thread and little dots of Perfect Pearls.  Non-shiny stuff includes twigs, white feathers and tiny scraps of rubber stamped Tyvek - there's a little bit more info on this technique here.


 I am linking up with Julia over at WOYWW, and also with Paper Artsy for their current challenge 'shiny stuff'.
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23 comments:

  1. Lynn Holland4 February 2015 at 08:33

    It has a beautiful ethereal feel to it Diana
    Lynn xx 25

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  2. sandra de4 February 2015 at 08:53


    Stunning pages and it all comes together beautifully.
    sandra de @13

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  3. Lunch Lady Jan4 February 2015 at 09:02

    Gloriously monochrome (is that an oxymoron??) it reflects perfectly what the outside world looked like yesterday! And you could see the sparkle in a couple of pics, it's so hard to capture on camera...that's why you can never photograph fairies obviously....;-)
    Hugs, LLJ 26 xx

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  4. https://tastytextiles.blogspot.com/4 February 2015 at 09:25

    I love this work and have noticed that people are now 'marketing' texture gel with glitter as 'snow paste' to the uninitiated!!

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  5. Queenie Jeannie4 February 2015 at 10:47

    Oh my!! So glittery and sparkly!!! Love the white on white winter look! Have a great week & God bless!

    Happy Crafting!
    Jeannie #9

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  6. Maryanne4 February 2015 at 12:17

    Oh, goodness, another gorgeous winter garden piece!! They just keep getting better every week! I love them!

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  7. Lisca4 February 2015 at 13:09

    Gorgeous! I love it! Well done. I thought that Tyvek technique looked really interesting and the result is amazing!
    It's snowing here today. Yes, it does snow in Spain. We live inland and depending on altitude we get snow regularly.
    Have a good week, hope the weather isn't too bad,
    Lisca#41

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  8. Lululiz4 February 2015 at 13:21

    This is a breathtakingly beautiful piece. Stunning.

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  9. Carol Rigby4 February 2015 at 18:14

    This is so beautiful Diana. I love the white and the texture. It's such a shame that the sparkle doesn't show up. We will just have to imagine it.............. I'm glad you like my blog header.

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  10. Anne4 February 2015 at 20:07

    Oh my that is beautiful. Anne x #40

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  11. fairy thoughts4 February 2015 at 20:30

    Oh Diana
    that is gorgeous I don't know why but it reminds me of Miss Haversham from Great Expectations..... Mixed media at its best. Thanks for your comments ..... The fairy lights are sewn from felt and sparkly sequins, that's why they are cheap on electricity
    Janet @18
    Janet

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  12. Hazel Agnew4 February 2015 at 21:38

    Totally amazing! Love, love love this. Have been extolling your virtues and talents on my latest blog! Had a go at winter garden myself but over egged it a bit. Struggle with abstract versus reality! Enjoyed playing with Tyvek! Said that I had never heard of it but found some in my stash! Love the sensitivity of your work and totally inspired by you! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  13. dottielottie4 February 2015 at 23:20

    Beautiful ! you have captured a wintery garden perfectly. I could see some of the sparkle when I expanded the photo. Followed your link to the rubber stamped Tyvek and it looked amazing, just like lace. Will have to try that technique myself sometime. Hugs Lottie #78

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  14. VonnyK5 February 2015 at 01:14

    It's just beautiful, so delicate. Love it.
    Von #42

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  15. Robyn Oliver5 February 2015 at 02:12

    Hi Diana, gorgeous white page, it sure does have a soft, sparkly snowy feel. Thanks for visiting my desk, have a great week Cheers RobynO#20

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  16. Ruth5 February 2015 at 06:39

    What a treat it is to visit your blog Diana, ethereal is what came to my mind as well, beautifully executed page...love it! Ruth x

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  17. K J D5 February 2015 at 11:18

    So much lovely glorious detail.... love it!

    Karen x

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  18. Carmen 5 February 2015 at 18:14

    Oh my goodness this is just so beautiful. SO beautiful. Even without seeing the sparkle it's just delicious.

    Carmen x #53

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  19. Shoshi5 February 2015 at 19:31

    Another simply gorgeous creation, Diana. I love your winter garden pieces! Thank you for your comment - yes, the waiting is the hardest part. I did manage to do some embroidery this p.m. though, and sometime I've got to apply myself and make my hubby a Valentine card - he deserves a special one this time. Just can't get motivated though! I am glad that the crisis with Mum is over, now, with the carers coming in, and us getting some outside moral support on that front too. Makes the current crisis easier to face!!

    Shoshi

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  20. Felix the Crafty Cat5 February 2015 at 21:36

    Hi Diana, another lovely piece. The textures are gorgeous as is the overall design. Happy crafting, Angela x 33

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  21. Chrysalis7 February 2015 at 07:05

    Morning, Diana - that is one lovely piece of work! Such great details. Hugs, Chris # 11

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  22. Artatag7 February 2015 at 11:12

    Oh lush! These fragile elements give it a dreamy touch - wonderful!
    Hugs
    Gabriele 23

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  23. PocketSize4 March 2015 at 14:58

    Oh, wow! Again, beautiful balance of the classical image with the natural snowy-ness. You're really harnessing the beauty of Winter in these pages.

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