Thanks very kindly, Sharon for the last color challenge of the year. Can't say I was jumping for joy when I read the colors, but please have a look and tell me what you think! I was able to work in the HCE11, simple tole also. Check out the extra challenges through January 03 over on the main challenge forum.
I've waiting to use this Tim Holtz pattern set for quite awhile. It just seems to fit with the new year approaching. I paper pieced my ladies garments and used paper tole for the buttons and brooch of the foremost model. Basic Grey's Stella Ruby was the patterened I chose to use for the paper piecing and the scalloped oval mat. I embossed the handbag with clear ep also. I used the tiniest bit of hand dyed silk ribbon for attach the ovals together. The staples were stamped and then I really stapled over the faux ones! The whole collaged pieces is mounted onto Cosmo Crickets, Souvenir paper, named Treasure.
I'd love to hear what you think about this piece. I have blogged about it in detail, with a picture of my most dear Christmas present, if you would have a visit to my cyber home. Happy New You, opps, YEAR!
Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 GMT Views: 703
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Registered: April 15, 2008 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 25018
Tue, Dec 30, 2008 @ 4:11 PM
How gorgeous! I don't know what paper tole is though. I feel like I just admitted something terrible! Anyway I love how this turned out. The staples remind me of what I did to my jeans once... Anyway, I'll pray for your New Year goals as long as you keep in mind sometimes what we don't like, God has purpose for.
Oh and... Glad you passed the test.... Snicker....
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Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Tue, Dec 30, 2008 @ 4:34 PM
What a cool collage type card Susan! Love your staples! Your paper piecing is awesome as is the whole design of this card! Wonderful job! TFS :0)
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Registered: June 14, 2008 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 6675
Tue, Dec 30, 2008 @ 4:38 PM
Another fabulous collage Susan...love all the elements you have brought togther with such style!! You do have the best stamps, but they are only as good as what you do with them...you do great!!! Thanks for sharing and God bless you as we venture onto another year....it won't be long!!
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Registered: August 15, 2006 Location: brookfield, il. Posts: 4062
Tue, Dec 30, 2008 @ 5:24 PM
I think it's sooo perfect for where you are right now, and where you plan to be in the near and far. Very well executed, and planned out. I wish you luck and peace with the path that you have chosen for yourself Susan! Beautiful card as always! TFS.
Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 79456
Tue, Dec 30, 2008 @ 8:51 PM
I love how your cards just speak to me. KWIM?? Like Mary Engelbreight (sp--too lazy to go look it up) using her delightful quotes, your little thought provoking sentiments just make my day!!
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