This is a close-up of the ship & quote that I made for my husband for our anniversary (which is tomorrow!). You can see the full-size pictuurlhere. I bought this Clear Dollar Stamp set with the main purpose of making something for him since he loves ships.
I stamped the ship about 5 times onto watercolor paper, and colored with prismacolor pencils and baby oil (peach beige for the sails, sienna brown for the ship, and slate gray for the ocean). I cut out different sails from each image so I could build them up for a 3-D effect. (Does anyone have any suggestions on cutting out those rope lines? I broke two while cutting since they were so skinny.) I then used some khaki thread and a needle to mimic the rope lines (ever try to punch a small needle through 3 sheets of watercolor paper? Ouch!)
The frame I found at Home Goods for $6. It did have a bottom rope, but I cut it off.
The quote I found from Wonderful Graffiti. (Check out the photo album and the quote page for some wonderful ideas!) It reads:
"I knew when I met you an adventure was going to happen.
-a.a. milne"
I printed it in bolded "Freebooter" font (free from dafont.com) in brown onto PTI Spring Rain (I think?) paper and cut it out using Nestabilities Label 1, then just cut straight across the top & bottom. I bordered it using Not Quite Navy cut with the next size up label. It is attached with popdots.
Whew, that was a lot of information! Hope you (and my DH) like it!
Date: Monday, June 8, 2009 GMT Views: 1261
Favorited:16
Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 74803
Sun, Jun 14, 2009 @ 5:28 AM
Such a wonderful creation! I just know your DH loved it. It is just magnificent!
------------------------------ My Blog---My Gallery---My PinterestI'm a Punchkateer! (Prez) FOREVERDirty Dozen Alumni2014 CAS Spring DT--- Inspiration Challenge Co- Hostess 12/02/17-12/28/19 Watercolor Wednesday Design Team Hebrews 13:2Brenda
Registered: July 11, 2004 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 10374
Sun, Jun 28, 2009 @ 9:09 PM
What a fabulous project! I recently bought this stamp set, so thanks for the inspiration. Cool links too! I don't have any map stamps, and good quotes are always a good find. I have a trick I learned along the way for cutting out very thin images - put clear packing tape on the back of the image before cutting. Besides the increased strenght, it also makes the cutting go smoother. Linda
------------------------------ Linda Art is the only way to run away without leaving home. -Twyla Tharp