One Altered Fairy Image, 3 New Game Piece Creations

I uploaded the original version of this image a while ago.  I colored and re-sized the image from a black and white illustration in a vintage child’s book.  If you would like to see the original image, you can go to my Sue Needs… post.   I colored the image, printed out a few sizes of the colored image (using my Best quality printer option), and then put them aside.  I didn’t think about it at the time, but this week I realized I could use all 3 images in slightly different ways to alter some game pieces.

I used my first image on a Rummikub® pendant.  I cut off much of the light colored area above the leaves and below the grass.  Since my Rummikub® is white I didn’t think I really needed that part.  I first put down a layer of handmade paper on the Rummikub®.  It doesn’t show up much, but I like the way the paper holds the decoupage glue for the glitter. 

I used a light colored suede leather strap and a Swarovski crystal toggle clasp.  I liked the mix of texture.  It was like mixing the ethereal with the earthy, the feminine with the masculine.  I thought it captured the essence of what I think of when I think of fairies, heavenly creatures that are tied to the nature on earth.

I wanted to use the entire image even though it was larger than the Rummikub®.  I decided to give the Rummikub® a hug.  You can see where I wrapped the image over on the sides. 

I had a printed a large image that fit nicely over two miniature domioes.  I decided to split the image in two pieces for a pair of altered domino earrings.   I love how they make a set even though the images are not the same.

Since it was the first time I had found orphaned backgammon game pieces at an estate sale, I really wanted to try my hand at altering them.  It’s difficult to fit a square image inside a round base without cutting out important pieces of the image.  I covered the backgammon piece with handmade paper.  I used a small version of my image.  I added glitter to the parts around my image.  I decided to make the altered backgammon piece into a zipper pull by adding a large lobster clasp.  By the way the green glass bead in the pull and the necklace are vintage 70’s glass beads.

Instead of throwing away the images that just weren’t working for me, I made 3 different altered game piece jewelry pieces.  Since I have so many game pieces figuring out how to use all three images wasn’t much of a stretch.  I’m already thinking how to challenge myself next time.