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

21 comments:

LiLi M. said...

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!

Unknown said...

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

Deb said...

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

Connie said...

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

Little Lovables said...

it's gorgeous!!!

Secondhandrose said...

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

karen

debi said...

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

Lori said...

Ele, your shadow box is gorgeous!!!

vivian said...

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

maryboys said...

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

mary

Jennifer said...

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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Pearl said...

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)

Kai said...

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!

LuLu Kellogg said...

What a beautiful shadow box. Just lovely!

LuLu~*

Reflections from the Stone Nest said...

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

Blessings,
Kitty

Fleur de Bee said...

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

roseroomnz.com said...

and that is stunning! Rachaelxo

kayleeg2005 said...

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?

cottage farm villa said...

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

Sandra said...

this is just fab