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Tuesday, 2 July 2013

Gone shopping


This week I am finally linking up to Artsyvilles Glue it Tuesday!

I have been meaning to do so for ages, after all I do go through buckets of modpodge glue in all it's varieties. Matte, gloss, sparkle, in fact the only variety I haven't tried is the glow in the dark variety, but there is time yet!
Many people seem a bit confused about which glue to use for collage. The most important thing to consider is using a glue that is acid free if you want your work to remain colour stable and not fall to pieces after a few years. Acid free glues usually state the fact on the label and most also act as a sealant encasing more unstable papers like newsprint and found papers and protecting them from deterioration. Modpodge is my favourite although it is a little thin for some more delicate papers. I also use golden gel medium which is harder to get in the UK and more recently a great modpodge like glue called Decoupatch, made especially for decoupage and collage.

'Gone shopping' is mixed media piece on a wooden off cut. It uses collaged paper, felt, lace and acrylic paint.
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It started off as a more serious 'Hare and the Horsetail'


 I didn't like the hare much at this point, and thought she was missing something....


Clothes!!! That is what she needed! And a shopping bag!! 

Much better! I know what you're thinking...
I need more ventilation when working with Modpodge, the fumes had gone to my head!
well I think she looks far better in her little checked dress.

The shopping bag was made from a piece of antique crochet table mat and the trees were cut from felt circles.


It has a gloss glaze which is unfortunately very reflective so I had some problems getting a good photograph.

Linking to Glue it Tuesday

And Paint party friday
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41 comments:

  1. Unknown2 July 2013 at 08:42

    Gorgeous, cute and sweet. I cannot describe better your collage. It is lovely, I love these colours as well. Beautiful composition and bunny's face and dress, oh gorgeous. Thank you for sharing.

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  2. Anonymous2 July 2013 at 09:36

    Wow - this is just so sweet! I really like your style... I guess I'll have to be back for exploring your blog :)
    Cheers & Happy GIT,
    Jana

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  3. Jez2 July 2013 at 11:41

    I love Mrs Hare, on her way to Tesco no doubt. A really fun collage, and your hare has such personality. I like the way you have used felt for the trees.

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  4. Janet Ghio2 July 2013 at 13:31

    I love your rabbit!! So cute

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  5. Anonymous2 July 2013 at 15:18

    I agree 100% - the clothes totally make the bunny. :) Love the sparkly-ness of it.

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  6. Jess2 July 2013 at 16:19

    Lovely textures you have here! I've never considered that my collage paintings could deteriorate. I use medium gel but also PVA glue sometimes. I hope they're going to be ok! :)
    Jess xx

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  7. Anonymous2 July 2013 at 16:29

    I love your page. Your Lady Hare is just perfect! Did you use fabric for the dress?? It is wonderful
    Cheers
    Gabriele 8

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    1. Paper rainbow3 July 2013 at 08:49

      Thank you! The dress was cut from a childrens clothing magazine. I then distressed the picture using metal polish. I did a post a few months ago on how the process works
      http://moragrainbow.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/fun-with-metal-polish.html

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  8. Susie2 July 2013 at 18:49

    Cool, loved discovering how this evolved. As seen on GIT.

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  9. Linda Kunsman2 July 2013 at 19:43

    what a fantastic, gorgeously textured and layered painting fro GIT!!

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  10. lynne h2 July 2013 at 20:14

    oh! she is delightful, morag!

    i think she was once a forest bunny (who, like us, loves horsetails), but now she's experimenting with city life. and it suits her! i doubt she ever go back to just plain fur again. ; )

    xoxo

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  11. Beo2 July 2013 at 22:17

    Just wonderful your shopping hare!! But I like the picture before - the one you did not like - as much as the ready one.

    ciao Beate

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  12. Terri Corona2 July 2013 at 22:40

    What a great example of persisting with a piece until it made you happy! I absolutely love it, so sweet and charming. The little trees look almost like stained glass. And that purse is just darling.

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  13. SwirlyGirl2 July 2013 at 22:41

    Very cute, I think your hare looks so much sweeter with a dress and handbag, great use of felt for the trees x

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  14. Deborah Weber2 July 2013 at 23:35

    How delightful!

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  15. storybeader3 July 2013 at 04:17

    I think your little hare's clothing is adorable! And what a pretty crochet bag! {:-Deb

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  16. Mary Paquet3 July 2013 at 13:18

    Such character! I love the addition of the clothes. Thanks for talking about glues for collage. I've always used the gel medium, because that is what I learned in a couple workshops.

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  17. Marit3 July 2013 at 14:44

    Hares with shopping bags are the best!!! LOVE your collage!! I'm all about mod podge for collaging too. That, and my 'bookbind glue' - just cannot do without! Happy "Glue it Tuesday" on Wednesday ;)

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  18. A'n'G Johnson3 July 2013 at 14:54

    oh my goodness gracious! I love love love this. My nickname is bunny so that is part of it. But even if it weren't related to me at all, this is amazing. I would have guessed it was paint, not mixed media. your technique is very interesting!

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  19. PiaRom3 July 2013 at 20:28

    WOW what an amazing piece of art! So fun and unique! Love that the has a hip shoppingbag to put all the treasures in she will find...wanna know what she is looking for ;) ♥ Conny ♥
    Mix It Monthly ♥

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    1. Paper rainbow3 July 2013 at 20:39

      Thanks Conny! Im not quite sure what she has gone to buy, but she looks very purposeful so I guess she has made a list! Looking formard to starting work on my Mix it seaside piece! :)

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  20. PaintingWrite4 July 2013 at 21:15

    I love this piece! It's adorable - I love that you felt the hare needed a dress and a handbag and you were right - she looks fabulous! I've heard of modpodge so often on blogs but never really knew what it was. Every time I see a wonderful mixed media piece like this it makes me want to try it so maybe I'll get me some of that modpodge and give it a go one of these days!

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  21. Ayala Art5 July 2013 at 08:02

    I love the WIP images, thanks for sharing!
    Adorable little bunny :oD

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  22. Valerie-Jael5 July 2013 at 08:21

    Loving you fashion bunny, she is great! I too have a big collection of glues for every occasion here! Valerie

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  23. Anonymous5 July 2013 at 08:47

    Nice to see the hole storey and here Your thoughs with painting.
    Now the Hare is very beautiful. Backround is amaising, it is shining. I love this painting.

    Greetings from Finland. I am the first time with PPF but not the last :-D

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  24. Giggles5 July 2013 at 09:14

    Not only did you give her clothes you gave her personality baby!!!I love whimsy so this is really up my alley...love her!!
    Happy shopping hare lady!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  25. sharon5 July 2013 at 09:44

    Beautiful picture, love her with her lovely dress and shoping bag. I just been given 2 big bottles of modgepodge, one matt and one gloss. Seeing your work I cant wait ti get glueing in earnest.

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  26. Tracey FK5 July 2013 at 12:08

    I really love the finished product but also loved it in its more serious form... fab to see some different stages... xx

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  27. www.dorissdaughter.com5 July 2013 at 13:30

    This is a beautiful mixed media artwork. I love her dress and handbag! I have never tried modpodge before but will look out for some:)

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  28. Erika5 July 2013 at 13:33

    So wonderful, dear Morag! Love your bunnys with their great bags and Colors.
    HPPF Erika

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  29. Anonymous5 July 2013 at 13:56

    She's marvelous your hare. I lover her bag! Great touch. xox

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  30. Mary C. Nasser5 July 2013 at 14:29

    Love this sweet little hare and her purse and all its wonderfully rich colors and textures!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  31. Joni Nickrent5 July 2013 at 14:40

    Gorgeous work. Love the bold colors and the texture! Happy PPF

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  32. ike5 July 2013 at 15:46

    How cool - yes I love her better in her little frock :-D Gorgeous texture on there :-)
    Happy PPF

    IKE x #33

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  33. DVArtist5 July 2013 at 15:51

    This is an awesome piece of art. I love the expression on this rabbit. Wonderful.
    Have a very nice weekend
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  34. Victoria5 July 2013 at 19:30

    Wowness...so deeply soulful and beautiful..your rabbit is captivating..like a story is unfolding! how I love the gorgeous textures and color-rich energy..and the basket the rabbit is carrying is fabulous! Thanks for taking me into a dreamworld..your creations are sublime and fabulous!
    HUgs!!Happy Creating! I also love the post below...woah..gorgeous!!
    Victoria

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  35. denthe6 July 2013 at 13:44

    This is so cute! love the cracks in her face ....

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  36. Ivy6 July 2013 at 18:19

    LOVE this, what a beautiful expression and so many wonderful layers of color and texture! HPPF!

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  37. bellefrogworks7 July 2013 at 00:08

    I bet you smiled the whole time you were creating that beautiful mixed media piece. So fun!

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  38. Textile Recycler7 July 2013 at 13:47

    righteo.. the clothes and handbag did the trick! how cool are these!

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  39. Maria Medeiros7 July 2013 at 14:46

    Absolute beauty !! Oh how I love bunnies!!

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