Medieval Fairy Queen
Good day, fellow crafters. It's Tamara once again, with a new post where I will be showcasing my latest card created using Blank Page Muse products!
Medieval illustrations often depicted fairies as ethereal, otherworldly beings, blending folklore with religious and mythical themes. These tiny, winged creatures or elegant, human-like figures appeared in illuminated manuscripts and tapestries, sometimes as benevolent guides, mischievous tricksters, or symbols of nature’s magic. Artists of the time, influenced by Celtic and European legends, adorned their works with intricate details, using gold leaf and vibrant pigments to bring these enchanted beings to life. Whether dancing in moonlit glades or weaving spells in secret groves, medieval fairies embodied both wonder and mystery, capturing the imagination of generations to come.
To create this project, you will need the following:
- Fairy Queen stamp from Blank Page Muse
- Watercolor paper
- Water-based ink pens (For this project I used Tombow markers)
- Paint Brushes
- Sky blue ink (water reactive like Distress Oxide)
- Ink blending brush
- Gold metallic cardstock
- Black cardstock
- Purple cardstock
- White cardstock for the sentiment
- Black ink
- White A2 Card base
- Liquid glue
- Low tack adhesive
- Paper Trimmer
- Die cutting machine
- Label Die (The one I used is an oval die from Scrapbook.com)
- Frame Die (The one I used is from Gina K)
- Stamping platform (I use a Misiti)
- Flat-back pearls (optional)
Process
The first step is to cut the watercolor paper to a manageable size. I am never sure exactly how big I want to make my cards but unless I am trying to create a slime line I usually start with 4.25" x 5.5" or 6" x 6" knowing that I will be trimming it down.
- Secure the watercolor paper in the stamping platform
- Align the Fairy Queen stamp into position
- Use a low-tack adhesive to secure the stamp into place. Don't skimp on the adhesive as securing the stamp so that repetitive stamping will align correctly is essential.
- Once secured, use the water-based ink (Tombow), one color at a time to color the areas of the stamp you wish to apply that color too.
- Once satisfied with the coverage, stamp the image onto the paper using steady pressure.
- Using clean water and brush use the applied inks to watercolor the image.
- If more ink is needed while working on a particular section, pick up the ink remaining on your stamp.
- Once the section is completed allow to dry fully.
- Clean off the stamp and repeat the process with the next color of ink
- Use the Distress Oxide or similar and the ink blending brush to create the background around the Fairy Queen. The use of a water-reactive ink is suggested in case you find that the ink is darker than you like. By adding water you can soften the look by moving the pigment around or lifting some off.
Assembly
Once the main element has been completed. It is time for assembly.
- Using the oval die and your die-cutting matching, cut out the window from the gold metallic cardstock
- Using liquid glue secure the window over the focal image and allow it to dry.
- Cut down the black and purple cardstock to create a double mat. I prefer a 1/8" to 1/4" reveal for my matting.
- Align and secure all elements together with liquid glue and allow it to dry fully.
- The sentiment label was created with the white cardstock cut down with my label die.
- The sentiment itself is one from my collection.
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