This card is for two of the challenges this week. First, Lisa asked us to use an oldie but goodie stamp. This is one of my all time favorite stamp from way back. Love those detailed stamps. Wendy asked us to be inspired by the 70's. Immediately thought of the color choices for home furnishings at this time. It was either olive green, gold, orange or brown. My kitchen was all olive green, even the cupboards along with the appliances. One tires of this after awhile, but back then the appliances were made to last 15 to 20 years. Needless to say all appliances have been white since those days. Colored the image with watercolor pencils after stamping it with the walnut stain ink. Using an olive green pencil made the background, added some white highlights. The frame was from my scrapbooking days. TFL
Date: Friday, September 8, 2017 GMT Views: 1570
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Registered: December 4, 2009 Location: Southern Utah's Dixie Posts: 20557
Fri, Sep 08, 2017 @ 10:09 AM
A gorgeous horse portrait, Linda!!
I so remember the 70s, and the color schemes for our houses. We've come a long way, though I'm not a fan of the black or stainless, either. White is the way to go for appliances!!
Registered: October 18, 2015 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 19903
Fri, Sep 08, 2017 @ 10:42 AM
This is gorgeous! You are right about the colors of that era. My mom had an avocado green refrigerator! Then she got the same color stove! The kitchen became rather depressing! Totally forgot about avocado green......Your colors, the studs and rope are all perfect for this lovely horse! TFS
Registered: December 4, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 16610
Fri, Sep 08, 2017 @ 11:58 AM
Oh my, this is one gorgeous gorgeous card my friend. I love how the dsp you used looks like a cowboy's neckerchief (is that what it is called?). You have colored this image to the 9's my friend and truly brought this horse to life. The dsp, brads, knotted twine and your leathery-looking cardstock make for one amazing card! ~Karen.
Registered: June 2, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 60332
Fri, Sep 08, 2017 @ 12:44 PM
Beautiful card! Love your horse image and frame. The hemp looks great. I grew up in the 70s I remember red appliances in our newly built home. Also red shaggy carpet
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