Sunday 22 June 2014

Welcome to Seahorse Bay

Here we are again with the 3rd of our blog hops for Imagine if . . .  This is such a fun way to show you all these incredible new products that Jo has for you all.  If you have been following along over the last 2 weeks you will be aware of the awesome creations being created by the Design Team, along with having the chance to win some of these fantastic products for yourselves.  Again this week we are giving you all another chance to win and all you need to do is follow the blog hop, leave a comment on each blog and also comment on the facebook page for a total of 9 chances to win.

This week after starting the hop with Imagine if . ., follow thru the ladies until you reach Tash with her gorgeous work, then I follow with this:

 
The idea of Seahorse Bay was conceived after seeing an ad on TV, (I think it was the Sunday Times advertising a trip to Nuie) where I got the idea for the waves and palm trees, then as with topsy this just grew and grew. 
 

 
After making these gorgeous little houses & church, I painted this 16" x 12" canvas with varying shades of blue, created the 'shoreline' with some cord, then created the sea with all its boat and seahorses swimming about.  The willow fence in the background has actually come from an old washing basket that was destined for the rubbish.  With all the components glued in place, I found I needed to create an outside edge to contain the pebbles, which cover all the 'land', this die cut picket fence has worked very well.
 
Enjoy these closeups which show the different sides of the buildings.





 
This has been real fun to create, I hope you like it too.  To continue on your way on the blog hop just follow this link to see Lilian's fabulous creations.  Remember to leave a comment here to increase you chances to win.


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5 comments:

  1. Wow, you are so creative, a real work of art, so much detail, I feel I want to visit this place - love it.

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  2. So clever! Nice use of the old washing basket :)

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  3. Another great piece. Love how you've made yours into a Sea theme

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  4. Oh my goodness, this is amazing! So many details and such a gorgeous concept! What a labour of love! Utterly gorgeous in every way. Hugs, Wends x

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