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Wednesday, June 4, 2014

June Blooms and Blossoms


Happy June!
I was playing with my Gelli plate and used a new bird stencil. The result? These cards:


Both the blue/green and multi-hued birds were first prints, and I outlined them with metallic ink to better define the shape of the birds and branches.














This card was a ghost print of the one above. It looked like a multi-coloured splat until I added the outline.

I'm really pleased with the result, and can't wait to have more gelli fun!











The Wedding piece is slowly evolving, and I experimented with a new-to-me (Casalguidi) stitch. Remember the 'winding bit' from last week? It was wrapped, couched, and then woven to create dimension. My version of the Casalguidi stitch is a little open compared to some, but I rather like the look.
I've added french knots, tendrils, stems, leaves, and bullions.
gradually building up layers......

















a cluster of woven picot leaves






















the Casalguidi stitch branch took a very, very long time













it does add a lot of dimension and texture













thicker than the lace



















how it looks together














a different angle




It's coming together slowly, building one element at a time. More of everything to create, and a few more surprises...........

I love this!

Hope your week has been a good one!

Thanks for visiting.
Hugs from Suz
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16 comments:

  1. CyraJune 4, 2014 at 5:25 PM

    Oh your gelly prints are such fun. Great idea to use them as cards because the recipient gets a personal work of art as well as a greeting.
    Love, love, LOVE your Wedding piece.

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    1. SuztatsJune 4, 2014 at 7:07 PM

      Thanks so much, Cy! I must admit I love it, too--I'm enjoying every stitch.

      Hugs

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  2. Magpie's MumblingsJune 4, 2014 at 10:19 PM

    ooooh - lovelies, all! I remember doing the casalguidi stitch years ago on something...must trot out my instructions and try it again (maybe on my white cloth).

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    1. SuztatsJune 5, 2014 at 9:24 AM

      Thanks MA! I was thinking of adding it to my wrapping cloth, too, but I'm not sure it would 'fit' with what I already have. We'll see. I think it's a neat stitch. i look forward to seeing yours.

      Hugs

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  3. FoxJune 5, 2014 at 12:05 AM

    Wedding piece is amazing...

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    1. SuztatsJune 5, 2014 at 9:26 AM

      I'm making it up as I go along, Fox, so please keep your fingers crossed. :-) Thanks!

      Hugs

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  4. margaretJune 5, 2014 at 1:34 AM

    your wedding piece is coming along so beautifully, love the casalguidi work you have done on it. It is a favourite technique of mine too. Gel plate cards are so very pretty

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    1. SuztatsJune 5, 2014 at 9:35 AM

      Thanks Margaret. I am pleased with it so far, and really like the casalguidi stitch. I wish it would work up faster, though. lol
      The gelli plate is so much fun!

      Hugs

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  5. Jane McLellanJune 5, 2014 at 2:01 AM

    Oh, I love those cards! Sumptuous is the word for the wedding piece.

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    1. SuztatsJune 5, 2014 at 9:37 AM

      Thanks Jane. The cards are fun to do, when I'm not making mud and messes...lol. I do have to put my time to the wedding piece, though, as the date is approaching quickly.

      Hugs

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  6. KarenJune 5, 2014 at 11:01 AM

    it's always such a pleasure to come here and see your beautiful work Susan

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    1. SuztatsJune 5, 2014 at 11:23 AM

      That's a lovely thing to write, Karen. Thank you!
      Can you imagine casalguidi stitch on my wrapping cloth?

      Hugs

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  7. AnitaJune 6, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    Lovely cards! The wedding piece is coming along so well.Beautiful combination of open lace and the texture created by casalguidi stitch and bullions.

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    1. SuztatsJune 6, 2014 at 11:05 AM

      Thank you, Anita! The cards are a lot of fun to do, so I hope to make more of them and with different stencils. I am loving the wedding piece! Hope you have a wonderful weekend: I'll be gardening in between bouts of stitching......

      Hugs

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  8. JennyPennyPoppyJune 10, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    Your gelli prints turned out great especially the ghost print one with the added outline. Really nice.
    The wedding piece and all of your Casalguidi stitching is looking terrific. I've not yet tried casalguidi - one of these days :)

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    1. SuztatsJune 10, 2014 at 3:12 PM

      Thanks JPP! The gelli prints are so fun to do. I have another addiction...lol....That casalguidi stitch is sooooooo slooooow. Or maybe it's just me? Have fun.

      Hugs

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