Monday 9 September 2013

VIOLA .....

So nice of you to leave comments on my last 'results' post - the Challenge entries certainly were fantastic - every single one of them!  One of the 'chosen ones' in the Challenge was a very talented lady by the name of Viola, who's Blog I'm sure many of you will have already discovered?!  Viola has been on my special bookmarked list for a long time, and her work never disappoints.  You will find her Blog Here, and you will really enjoy having a look around.

I thought tonight I would have a little 'Focus On' post to show you a few of Viola's fantastic projects, particularly, of course, those that recently featured Crafty Individuals rubber stamps.  I love textiles, lace and trims, and the following show fabric shabby chic craftwork at its best don't you think?

This is the divine book cover collage that appeared in my last post -



And next an adorable card design - just love that feather!



And here we have some gorgeous decorated storage baskets -




Gorgeous, and so useful too!  Stamps featured above are Parisian Romance, CI-260, Hummingbird Collage, CI-205, Little Perched Wren, CI-191, Little Blue Bird, CI-200, Milano Bird, CI-179, Venezia Bird, CI-180,  and Seven Cheeky Songbirds, CI-230.

Thanks to Viola for letting me share the above with you - all very inspiring and very lovely.

Back soon,

Jean x

19 comments:

rachel said...

these are stunning - really amazing pieces - great texture and fab neutrals xx

Anonymous said...

Jean
I am so excited that you showcased Viola's creations because I cannot tell you how much I adore her Blog and her art.
Wishes
Lynne

Words and Pictures said...

Utterly beautiful creations from Viola - I hadn't discovered her blog before, but I'm certainly on my way there now. Thank you for sharing these...
Alison x

Rita said...

What beautiful creations by Viola. Thank you Jean for doing a Focus on Viola, a wonderful idea. Hugs Rita xxx

Rosie said...

Artwork from Viola is always gorgeous.

Sid said...

What a rich layered effect, it looks superb !

Cocofolies said...

A great set of arty works, gorgeous !! Coco x

Daniele said...

stunning work, love the soft colours

Joanna Wiśniewska said...

Beautiful works. Stunning!

Redanne said...

Wow, Viola's work is absolutely stunning, off to have a look at her blog now....

Marianne said...

Beautiful creations every single one of them!! I Love it!

Gio said...

These are really gorgeous!

Just going to see her blog. Thanks for sharing, Jean!

Caroline said...

Oh My.... What absolutely beautiful, vintage pieces, I adore the sepia tones & stamps used, all the embellishing is perfect!! :))

Flo Langley said...

Hi Jean, I found Viola's work on Pinterest. It is absolutely gorgeous. They are projects that you can not stop looking at and then going back later for another look. A lovely way to show case CI stamps. They suit this style perfectly. Thanks for sharing. Very inspiring.
Hugs from Spain to you and to Malcolm.
Florence x

nefertiti said...

So elegant and delicate work! thank you Jean for your sharing.
Bizz

ionabunny said...

Gorgeous projects. Love all the frills

Carole Z said...

absolutely stunning creations! Carole Z

Nikki said...

This is just stunning love all the texture :)

Viola said...

Dear Jean,
thank you and all for your lovely words and compliments.Your kindness means so much!I really appreciate it. :)
Best wishes,
Viola