"Key To Understanding"9 x 5 Altered Game Board
I've been so inspired with the assemblage pieces featured on Mixed Media Monday lately - including those created by our guest host (Cindy) and last week's Romance winner (Diane) - that I decided to take the colors of this week's prompt, Mardi Gras, and create something of an assemblage piece of my own.
I love the idea of creating something functional that allows me to showcase some beautiful vintage keys that were hiding in a drawer only this morning . . . I also glued (don't tell my husband!) a vintage bolt from the same stash to the top for balance.
The materials used are fabric (which has been distressed and inked), glitter, silk ribbon, a decorative button and, of course, Swarovski crystals. The backing is a piece of game board and the quote says, "It is the key to understanding."
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Kristin, What a great entry!! love those Swarovski crystals!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, Kristen!! and I want those keys :)
ReplyDeleteThis is just so beautiful, Kristin! What a lucky find with the keys - wish I could dig up some old rusty things, grin! Diane
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful piece. I love the keys. The crystals add a wonderful touch.
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely! I am beginning to crave doing assemblage because of all the wonderful examples I see on MMM. Your piece is another one to inspire.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely, elegant hanger!
ReplyDeleteWonderful assemblage- what great keys -has such a 'mysterious antiquities' feel to it- beautiful work Kristin!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful...smiles
ReplyDeleteKristin your hanger is very beautiful, love the fabric and the keys.
ReplyDeletewonderful piece, kristin! very unique!
ReplyDeleteThat it stunning! Well done!
ReplyDeleteI just love old keys, I've got one I've been hanging onto waiting for inspiration. This is so perfect and makes a wonderful display. I wonder what mysterious old doors those keys unlock??
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique and creative "take" on the challenge! Old keys hold a fascination for me as well, and what you've done is lovely!
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thanks for playing Lynn Stevens
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Oh wow, this is beautiful--I love the keys!!! I bet you couldn't wait to use them--they're so beautiful and vintage and the whole piece is awesome!
ReplyDeleteHi Kristin, this is a wonderful piece, very creative and I love the vintage look :0)
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic - beautifully done! xo
ReplyDeleteoh la la!! this is wonderful...what a beautiful piece Kristin!!!
ReplyDeletegorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, absolutly gorgeous.
ReplyDeletethis is very gorgeous!! I really LOVE IT..You have a creative eye!
ReplyDeleteLove the rusty elements along with the damask papers on the card--they complement each other quite nicely.
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