Thursday, October 15, 2009

Halloween Shadow Box

"Good gracious bat woman, that's quite a frock you're wearing".

I'm back in the craft/art studio and it feels good. My first project: a Halloween shadow box I made for Natalea http://www.kandeland.typepad.com


I was drawn to this image. There's something ghoolishly elegant about it. A bat cape, ears, wings, but yet, a
ball gown bustle, and yards of fabric. I decided to layer the image to give it a 3D look. I cut out two exact images, and added a third layer which included the bat and paper gown ruffles. 






Embellishments of millinery, jewels, papers, velvet, and a glass shadow box frame were added to this art assemblage.

Natalea send me an amazing shadow box in return. I will post pictures of what I received next! The swap was organized by Vivian, who is a wonderful host.

Blessings,
Ele
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21 comments:

  1. LiLi M.October 15, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    I have seen your shadowbox on Natalea's blog already but it seems very appropriate to tell you here that I think it rocks! Chapeau!

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  2. UnknownOctober 15, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    Hey, that is too cute...I'm not much of a Halloween fan, but you have given this an elegant Ele touch and its darling!

    Love ya...glad your are back creating!

    Lorena

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  3. DebOctober 15, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    That shadow box is outstanding! Very decorated, but not spookish!

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  4. ConnieOctober 15, 2009 at 1:02 PM

    Sugarrrrrrrr!!!!! Fantastic shadow box! You're always imaginative.
    xoxo,
    Connie

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  5. Little LovablesOctober 15, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    it's gorgeous!!!

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  6. SecondhandroseOctober 15, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    That's really a nice change from the usual Halloween.
    I really like the pillows you received too. Lucky girl

    karen

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  7. debiOctober 15, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    Oh, she IS ghoulishly elegant! Beautiful! I love it.

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  8. LoriOctober 15, 2009 at 6:26 PM

    Ele, your shadow box is gorgeous!!!

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  9. vivianOctober 15, 2009 at 7:49 PM

    Love it! but Ithink I already told you that!
    hugs!

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  10. maryboysOctober 15, 2009 at 10:14 PM

    this is really lovely...elegant and slightly spooky:)

    mary

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  11. JenniferOctober 15, 2009 at 11:31 PM

    Ele The Shadow box is beautiful.I love that bat lady she is so beautiful.I had to look at your dining room again I just love the softness of it.Hugs,Jennifer

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  12. Tea Time ConsultantsOctober 16, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    Great shadowbox! Come by for a visit sometime. http://www.teatimeconsultants.blogspot.com

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  13. PearlOctober 16, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    Well I have never cared much about Halloween decorations until I saw this box! Now this is way cool! (My friends daughter sounds like this)

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  14. KaiOctober 17, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    Ele, your attention to detail is absolutely what makes your art stand out so beautifully! I looked CLOSELY at your lady's outfit, and I swear she looks as tho' she is truly wearing it. I MEAN, it doesn't look like a 'constructed' piece, but it looks RIGHT! Oh, gracious. I'm muddle-headed this morning! LOL! Just TRYING to say I LOVE the shadowbox!

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  15. LuLu KelloggOctober 17, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    What a beautiful shadow box. Just lovely!

    LuLu~*

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  16. Reflections from the Stone NestOctober 17, 2009 at 6:48 PM

    I just love your Bat Girl shadow box. Elegant, she is! The recipient is a lucky lady, indeed! Hope all is well...

    Blessings,
    Kitty

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  17. Fleur de BeeOctober 18, 2009 at 2:46 PM

    OMGOSH this is AMAZING!!! Yours is too. WOW! I would love to have a swap with you on one...perhaps a Christmas or Valentines one!!

    Let me know

    xoxox

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  18. roseroomnz.comOctober 20, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    and that is stunning! Rachaelxo

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  19. kayleeg2005October 21, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    Love your little shadow box, great job! Where do you get your images? I've always been curious, but never asked anyone, where I can find some of my own to make one for myself?

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  20. cottage farm villaOctober 25, 2009 at 7:00 PM

    I LOVE your Halloween shadowbox! What an amazing idea!!

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  21. SandraNovember 1, 2009 at 4:00 PM

    this is just fab

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