Oh, after yesterday's 'MY SON THE DENTIST' card, I was so ready to do what comes naturally to me: Asian.
A huge thanks to Stef and Carol for today's inspiration. I am so in my element with anything Asian, so it was with sheer ecstacy that I selected this piece as my inspiration:
With a few color changes, here's my inspiration from
from Tenugui!
A huge thanks to my bestest buddy who sent me these wonderful Asian coins. Christine, aka Whim 6915, is this not the perfect coin! Thanks so much, my friend!
Thanks again, Ladies for the perfect challenge!
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Registered: May 28, 2004 Location: My very hot stamp room, in Phoenix! It's a dry heat. Posts: 38730
Sat, Jan 10, 2009 @ 9:20 AM
Oh Anne, you must be in your element, as you created such a beauty today! Wow! I love what you came up with here, the colors and the image and the addition of the beautiful coin and twigs. Lovely my dear!
Registered: March 21, 2006 Location: sunny southern california Posts: 20098
Sat, Jan 10, 2009 @ 9:25 AM
Love the elegant feel and the coin piece is the perfect accent! Very pretty, Anne!
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Registered: April 6, 2005 Location: Stuarts Draft, Virginia Posts: 14401
Sat, Jan 10, 2009 @ 9:32 AM
WOW, this is an incredible Asian card, Anne!! LOVE the coin with twigs embellishment!!
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Registered: July 15, 2006 Location: Gilbertsville, PA Posts: 12427
Sat, Jan 10, 2009 @ 9:39 AM
What a stunning presentation! The floral image is just perfect! I love the coin and those little bits of nature wrapped up in a piece of ribbon. The shimmery gold mat really makes this card POP! Beautifully done!
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Registered: November 3, 2005 Location: Fairport Harbor, OH-IO, Lake Erie shoreline Posts: 59971
Sat, Jan 10, 2009 @ 9:39 AM
Anne, my friend, this is OUTSTANDING. I love, love it. You really captured the essence of the inspiration piece. You always have just the right touch. Love the coin. I just knew you'd have one awesome card.
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Registered: September 12, 2004 Location: Redmond, Washington Posts: 54467
Sat, Jan 10, 2009 @ 10:17 AM
I immediately thought of you when I saw all of those beautiful Asian inspiration pieces last night on this challenge thread. Woohoo, a challenge made especially for us Asian art lovers!!
I love the soft watercolor look of this card, I would absolutely frame and hang this one, it is so beautiful!!
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