Saturday, January 15, 2011

"Zentangle Design for mounting a favorite ACEO"

I am always trying to find a unique and unusual way to showcase an ACEO.  When I began this latest design I thought it would be interesting to try my hand at a border and see where that would take me.  Over the days that I worked on this piece I became intrigued with the idea that it might serve to make a nice background on which to mount a favorite ACEO.  So, as the work progressed, that overall idea became my theme.

Once I had completed my objective, I scanned the art piece to my computer and printed out a copy to see how it would work.  It was printed on an 8.5"x11" sheet of acid free paper and the printed area measures 8"x10.25".  I took one of my "The Letter B" ACEO's (with white background), placed a piece of double-sided tape on the back of the ACEO centered it on the blank center of the print and affixed it to the top of the print.  I then trimmed off the edges of the print to fit an 8"x10" frame and the result is what you see in the example I photographed and included here as a sample.

I also included some additional examples to show how versatile this ACEO zentangle design for mounting ACEO's actually is.

I think it turned out rather well and plan to list it in My Etsy Shop.  I would really like to hear what you think about this idea.

"Zentangle Design for mounting a favorite ACEO"

"Framed example with ACEO affixed to the center"

"Another example with Basket Full Of Posies"

"Example with Buffalo Skull ACEO"

"Example with Fantasy Mushrooms ACEO"


I am not sure what I should call this, do you have an idea or thought?  A mounting design for an ACEO?
Thanks!

9 comments:

  1. Hey Karen Anne ;o) This is really pretty! Your pattern almost looks like doiles. I'm not sure what to call it? How about, a mounting design to frame your aceo in. I know that's basically what you have said ;o)

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  2. Hey Stacy! Thank you for putting in your 2cents worth! Really appreciate it!
    The scallopy designs remind me of seashells. Will be fun to hear what others see!

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  3. What a great idea Karen Anne, I can see you could pop even a photo in there & it would make it a work of art! Well Done : )

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  4. Hi Karen Ann...I really love what you have done here...I think you might be on to something good!

    Maybe you can call it "Motif designs to enchance your favorite ACEO"?

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  5. Oh, that's a thought and very good idea. Thanks Deborah!

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  6. Hey Shelle! How ya doin'? Oh, like kid's school trading photos! Another great idea - thanks!

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  7. How about, 'original, intricate hand painted ACEO mats'

    Karen, I also wanted to let you know that you won my calendar giveaway. Congratualtions! I will try to contact you here or via Etsy. All I really need is your mailing address to send the calendar to. Hope you enjoy it!!!!

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  8. I like that Lynne! Only it isn't hand painted, it's hand inked ...

    Oh Wow! I am delightfully excited! It is a beautiful calendar and I can't wait to see it in person! Thank you! I KNOW I will enjoy it, your art work is just beautiful!

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  9. Just thought, (maybe not) but they also would be great as a template for personalised coasters or table mats too?

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