ABAA - Rocks

So, over at the Awfully Big Art Adventure they offered up a very interesting challenge:  to alter a rock.  Any old rock.  

Living practically on the Eastern Shore, I found it quite difficult to locate a rock!  

As luck would have it I found a good specimen while walking the dogs.  

This is what it became:

First I painted it with Gesso to get a good working surface.  Next I leafed it in Variegated Gold Leaf:  That is what gives it the mottled appearance.

Next I applied the flower rub on and accented it with a little flower and rhine stone brad.  

Then I made the curly-que.  It says "You can find inspiration in anything"

I made the butterfly out of stickers and a little plastic butterfly I had.

Lastly, I adhered the entire thing to a felt flower.  

A very enjoyable project!  (and a beautiful paperweight!)