I'm not big on New Year's Resolutions....
but have gotten into the habbit of choosing
a "Word for the Year"!
This year I decided to create a little something
to hang on my wall to remind me
of the word I chose.....INITIATE!
I began with a burlap canvas that covered with various
mediums....Crackle Paint and Gesso.
I then pulled out my box of Petalaoo Goodness...
and began to choose some flowers to match.
I began the flower grouping with some of my favorite flowers:
Darjeeling Daisies
(I just love ALL THE Darjeeling flowers...PERIOD!!)
Added a few Mini Daisies
and
Mini Pearl Daisies
A bit of Silk Acrylic Glaze ~ Emperor's Gold
and it all began to come together.
Lastly, I pulled out some Chantilly Velvet Leaves
which I pinched and stapled at the
bottom of the leaf, slopped on a bit of
the same Silk Acrylic Glaze,
I chose to use the leaves with
the non~velvet side up!
And there you have it!!
in·i·ti·ate /iˈniSHēˌāt/
Verb: Cause (a process or action) to begin
Synonyms: start - begin - commence - institute - open - lead off
Daisies Large ~ Shabby Beige and Grey/Black
Medium Mix ~ Black/Cream/Brown
Mini Daisies ~ Nightfall
I guess for this year my word will be believe, in myself, in others and that things will change for the better! Love the inspiration great idea to make a canvass or wall hanging to remind yourself! Going to do it! Thanks for a great idea! :)
Posted by: Pam Ellis | 01/22/2013 at 06:13 PM
My word of the year is persevere! Many challenges to face in this new year!
Posted by: Papermelodys.wordpress.com | 01/22/2013 at 03:44 PM
Precious, we just had a baby girl and everything about and around her is precious. Thanks.
Posted by: Kim H | 01/22/2013 at 01:26 PM
So pretty! My word is confidence! Trying to have more of that!
Posted by: Jean A Marmo | 01/22/2013 at 12:41 PM
So gorgeous! My word for the year is Hopeful.
Posted by: Beatrice Lawson | 01/22/2013 at 11:47 AM
Rejuvenate is my word for the year. I am working hard to carve out time to rejuvenate after spending four days a week with my 3 grand children (twins 2.5 and their sister age 15 mo.)
Posted by: Jules Eickmeier | 01/22/2013 at 10:15 AM
My word is "learn"!
Posted by: Margie Visnick | 01/22/2013 at 09:57 AM
Fancy, that's my word for the year. All my friends tell me my cards are fancy!
Posted by: Kim R | 01/22/2013 at 09:50 AM
Beautiful. I am inspired! My word for the year is "Gratitude". I am grateful for so many things - my family and friends and doctors and medicine (I am finally able to move without pain most of the time).And to the good Lord for my Creativity and ability to make Art.
Posted by: Su Hayes | 01/22/2013 at 09:48 AM
waw,this is amazing!my word for this year is imagination.
Posted by: Devliegere Carine | 01/22/2013 at 09:47 AM
Lovely !
Posted by: Pam Sohan | 01/22/2013 at 06:11 AM
Absolutely love the darjeeling collection. Really hope they come to UK soon!! The Burlap canvas is perfect, itching to do another canvas. What a great word for the year, wish I could live up to... Lol :)
Posted by: Caroline | 01/22/2013 at 05:28 AM
Beautiful Lynne! Love those flowers and that gold glaze is just yummy! My word for the year is "Hope". I chose that word at a certain little crafty get-together for a chunky ATC, and it just stuck.
Posted by: Dee in NH | 01/22/2013 at 03:43 AM
Very beautiful!
Posted by: Joy Hager | 01/21/2013 at 08:43 AM
Oh WOW! I love this! I want to make this!!!! I really love the look of the distressed canvas and the Darjeeling flowers are fabulous. Clearly everyone must think so too because I've tried to order from 2 different web sites and they're back-ordered! LOL! I'm not giving up; I'll find them!!
Posted by: Brenda Savage | 01/21/2013 at 08:40 AM
Love this! And what a great reminder or everyday!
Posted by: Teresa Igo | 01/21/2013 at 08:22 AM
Oooo very nice. I am once again inspired!
Posted by: anne schilling | 01/21/2013 at 08:14 AM