Created by Hand have asked that we include the word ‘Dream’ in our artwork this week and the Artygirlz want ‘shapes’, so here’s a double-whammy that fits both of those challenges. I made this hanging plaque for a very dear friend who’s in need of something to take her mind off her pain. She doesn’t read my blog (as far as I’m aware), so she ‘ll probably be surprised when it arrives later this week! It’s all about PIFs this month at GPP Street Crusades – paying it forward:
I love this stamped image which DH bought me at a recent car boot sale (there were more which I haven’t used yet!), and I’ve been dying to use it. I think it’s very dramatic and quite lovely in a spiritual kind of way. The background is gesso’d text from a very old book and DTP (direct-to-paper) inks, lightly smooshed over the surface. Smoosh, tap, applied straight from the pad – whatever you want to call it!
The border is one of my handcarved minis – which is a simple wavy line and quite ‘aztec’… I had the usual drama with the flamin’ rubon letters. I like them, but they hate me! *rolls eyes*
Hopefully, Crissi and Julie will spot the triangular eyelets, the geometrics in the stamped image and the rectangular legend: “Dream”!!
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Julie
/ August 19, 2008I spotted the round brads too Rosie 😉
Absolutely stunning creation !! WOW!!
Thanks for joining in with the Arty Girlz challenge
Julie xx
crissi
/ August 19, 2008wow love this rosie what a stunning image , great find at a bootie
Thanks for joining in with our challenge at Arty Girlz.
crissi xx
aino
/ August 19, 2008Touching.
faye
/ August 19, 2008Really powerful, Rosie. Your friend will be very pleased with this gorgeous work of art.
carolann
/ August 19, 2008This is a absolutely stunning card the colours are beautiful hun WTG xxx
femmy
/ August 19, 2008what a great stamp!! and what a great card you made!
Gayle Page-Robak
/ August 19, 2008Beautiful artwork!
Gayle Page-Robak
/ August 19, 2008Wonderful Art…beautiful.
Deborah
/ August 20, 2008Such wonderful colours too…
Char
/ August 20, 2008Great Dream art. Love it.
Alberta
/ August 20, 2008It IS a very spiritual piece, and the colors are strong in a soothing way. I wish I were as skilled as you are in these techniques. I’m just an old cut, paste, and draw girl, I’m afraid. I’m working on blue page now myself. Wouldn’t a real jester hat be fabulous? I wore one in a play about 35 years ago…wonder what happened to it and my two toned tights….if I find them, I’ll let you know!
craftylyra
/ August 20, 2008This is so beautiful! Triangular eyelets are WAY cool.
Dawn
/ August 20, 2008Gosh! Rosie that IS a fantastic stamp – love this!
Willy
/ August 21, 2008Wonderful!
Suzanne
/ August 22, 2008Oh Wow!! What a wonderful creation! Thanks for taking the challenge!
Michelle Ward
/ August 22, 2008paying-it-forward by sharing your art is wonderful rosie. thanks sharing with the team, AND for sending the pink sox across the pond too! i am so touched.
Kimbo
/ August 22, 2008This is a nice piece for your friend and a great pay it forWard idea !
Cheers,
Kim
Janine
/ August 23, 2008Rosie, this is a wonderful P.I.F. I am sure your friend will love this special piece of art!
fatmasplace
/ August 23, 2008das stempelmotiv gefällt mir richtig gut. die farben sind super
Marylinn Kelly
/ August 23, 2008What a fortunate friend to have this on the way, wings of love and cheer. My first view of your work – great, never mind the rub-ons.
belle2create
/ August 24, 2008Hi Rosie,
you made a beautifull work of art for your friend. She WILL be very pleased with it!
Hedwig
JeriAnn
/ August 25, 2008What a wonderful idea and lovely piece of art. Thanks for the inspiration!
Kathryn
/ August 29, 2008There is a lot of love in this piece. Your friend is lucky to know you.