It was our monthly Ladies Who Lunch play day last week and Clare had chosen for us to decorate a torso. Now I think it's fair to say that some of us didn't really want to do this project as we weren't sure what to do, however we all did something different and they all turned out fantastic.
Here's a photo of them all, I don't think any of them are finished at this stage
and this is mine finished
I started off by painting and ink spraying with Dylusion acrylic paints and inks onto some of Claudine's sticky backed canvas, using various colours and spraying through stencils etc. I then randomly cut up the canvas into bits and stuck them onto the torso, if you look closely you can see that I then did some faux stitching. I then made a bobbin out of cardboard and the canvas, added some charms and dangly bits. I am so please with the result, I think it's unique and better still even Maurice likes it, that's a first, but it could be because he made all the stands for everyone, lol. Would love to hear what you think about it. Had a fantastic day, as always, so thanks Clare for the idea.
I'm going to enter this into the Happy Daze current challenge which is dangly things.
FANTASTIC Ann, just love it and the stand and bobbin look so cool now it is finshed. I am sure it is a winner in the challenge.
ReplyDeleteMust get Isabel to bring mine back to photograph and then I can blog it too.
Have a good 2 weeks at Rachel's.xx
well I think they've turned out absolutely fab. it's always really interesting to see variations on a theme too.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely brilliant! I loved the faux stitching on yours and your colours are gorgeously vibrant :D That bobbin idea is great too, especially with the pins on top. Thank you again to Maurice for the stands. x x x
ReplyDeleteI love this Ann the colours are so rich and sparkley I love this idea AND A FINISHED PROJECT TOO lol x sue x
ReplyDeleteI love this Ann - I have one of these torsos (torsoes?) to decorate but now I am inspired. May try and play at the weekend....
ReplyDeleteWhat fun ...LOVE your finished one.
ReplyDeleteFabulous dress form! So glad him indoors likes it too!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Ann. They are all lovely. Ladies who lunch sounds like good times to me. Great to see you on Wednesday. See you at next sewing class if not before. Love Sandra x
ReplyDeleteHi Ann, it was looking good last time I saw it, absolutely fantastic now it's complete :-)
ReplyDeleteAnne x
Your bodice is fabulous, I love the colours and faux stitching. Love the dangles. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteOh, your bodice/torso is fabulous. Love it! S xxx
ReplyDeleteWow Ann the torsos all look fabulous and yours is just amazing there is just so much detail on it and such wonderful colours!!!! Sounds like you have some fab crafting time with the ladies who do lunch!!! Chanelle x
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely, I adore the colours and theme you have chosen. I am spoilt for torso inspiration at the moment. G x
ReplyDeleteThese torso's are cool love yours with the empty reel head. XOXO Zoe
ReplyDeleteShe looks great, the sewing theme really works well.
ReplyDeleteIt's so lovely!
ReplyDeleteLove the colours and style of your torso, it's really funky! What a great idea!
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