Monday, 6 January 2014

Altered Wooden Spool


Over on the PA blog there is loads going on including the launch of the new GD.  This week it is the turn of Clare Lloyd who invited us to alter a spool, you can see hers here.  Above is my version.


I coloured the spool and wooden cogs with a mix of tango and blood orange fresco paints. I stamped various LP images onto a piece of card, coloured them with Portfolio pastels and cut to size to cover the middle of the spool.


Close up of the spiral wire attaching the body, head and castle hat.
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25 comments:

  1. Pinksparklegirl6 January 2014 at 18:13

    lol i love this it looks so quirky! is that pink i see too??

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  2. Helen6 January 2014 at 18:16

    Fab spool, Sam - she looks great!!

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  3. Julie Lee6 January 2014 at 18:24

    This works just perfectly Sam: I love it! I would never have thought of interpreting that Lynne Perrella image like that, but it looks as if it were made for it! Loving your colour choices too! Great make! Julie Ann xx

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  4. Julie Lee6 January 2014 at 18:25

    This is a fabulous take on Clare's make. That LP image works so well, who'd have thought it! Terrific colour choices as well. I love this! Julie Ann xx

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  5. Deborah Wainwright6 January 2014 at 18:48

    Oh wow much impressed you have have done a fab job brilliant choice of image and colours xx

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  6. massofhair6 January 2014 at 18:50

    Fantastic take on Clare's project, like the stamp you have chosen :-) x

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  7. Marianne6 January 2014 at 18:57

    Marvellous!! Lovely spool! xxx Marianne

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  8. Hazel Agnew6 January 2014 at 19:04

    I love the quirkiness and fun in this project. like the marionette style face. to quote Will.i.am its just dope!xx

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  9. Claire6 January 2014 at 19:15

    Hi Sam, love your take on Clare's spool project - that LP image works great with her idea and I like the colours you've used. Claire x

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  10. Anonymous6 January 2014 at 20:20

    I love it, so gorgeous!!

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  11. jojo796 January 2014 at 20:23

    Love it Sam - Great use of this stamp.

    Jo
    x

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  12. Etsuko6 January 2014 at 22:11

    Fab spool, I love pretty colours.

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  13. Words and Pictures6 January 2014 at 22:11

    She's such fun... I love those springy wires!
    Alison x

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  14. PaperArtsy6 January 2014 at 22:23

    OMG she looks like queenie off blackadder!! Spitting image. Lol. Love her :)

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  15. Sandy6 January 2014 at 22:24

    Good Fathers Kid!! You are creating up a storm. Such a whimsical make - sometimes I think my brains are on springs! Great vision and make!
    Sandy

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  16. chrissie7 January 2014 at 06:45

    Fantastic Sam. Everything on this work of art looks so well together.

    Love Chrissie x

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  17. Lin7 January 2014 at 10:03

    Great little fun piece Sam and great choice of stamps!!

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  18. craftimamma8 January 2014 at 22:33

    Smashing quirky piece Sam! Love this image used in this way.

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  19. craftimamma8 January 2014 at 22:34

    Smashing quirky piece Sam! Love this image used in this way.

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  20. ionabunny9 January 2014 at 18:47

    Fab and fun project. The LP stamps are perfect

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  21. Clare Lloyd9 January 2014 at 19:10

    loving your altered spool! thanks so much for join us over at PaperArtsy. x

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  22. Sue10 January 2014 at 18:12

    This is brilliant Sam, I love the colours and great choice of stamps xx

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  23. Craftyfield11 January 2014 at 07:49

    I don't know if she is scary or hilarious! But definitely original and creative...

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  24. Lucy Edmondson11 January 2014 at 15:17

    This is fab, Sam! Love how you have deconstructed the LP image and attached it together with springs, no mean feat! And the cogs give a wonderful frilly edge which works really well. Makes my effort look rubbish, lol!!

    Lucy x

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  25. Alison12 January 2014 at 11:17

    Blimey...how did I miss this fabulous creation?! Love it Sam! xxx

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