Challenge Title: Imperial Faberge
Hostess: Understandblue (Lydia)
Keyword: DEC15VSNO
Date: Saturday, December 12th, 2015
Many of you don't know this, but I have a Master's Degree in Slavic Linguistics, and for my undergrad years, Russian Literature was my minor. I was steeped in Russian culture and language for 8 years, and sometimes to this day, a Russian word for something comes into my head before the English word does. Despite what most people think, it's an EASY language to learn (especially compared to the romance languages) once you learn the alphabet. And the art and literature are beautiful and fascinating.
One of the most famous types of art to come out of Russia is the work of the jeweler Peter Faberge - in the form of the Imperial Faberge eggs that were made for the Tsar's family. The House of Faberge made about 50 eggs total, 43 of which survive.
This egg is one of my favorites, and it's currently owned by Prince Albert II of Monaco - but was presented by Alexander III to Maria Fedorovna. (Lucky Maria!)
Those Russians understand blue!
So here is your challenge - your project must contain the following elements:
- A nice bright blue
- Heat or dry embossing in an intricate pattern
- Gold
Bonus - rhinestones!
View the gallery for this challenge:
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View the Around The World In 80 Days gallery:
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View the Around The World In 80 Days Challenge Thread:
HERE
1. ALL VSN CREATIONS MUST BE UPLOADED BY 10 P. M. EST ON Saturday, Dec. 19.
2. You have 1 hour to complete the challenge, unless otherwise noted.....you do not have to count prep time!
3. We have a special gallery for the 80 Days VSN.
a) From the "Main Gallery" dropdown list on the first page of the uploader, choose Events and Special Collections.
b) From the Sub-gallery dropdown list, choose Virtual Stamping and Scrapbooking Nights ~ it's the last in the list.
c) From the new sub-gallery dropdown list choose Around The World In 80 Days - it's the very top of the list.
4. Please remember to put in the correct keyword when uploading your image. Copying and pasting the challenge keyword is recommended to avoid typos.
5. Please do not combine VSN challenges...but you may combine any other challenges with a VSN challenge!
It is also highly recommended that you post a link to your creation in this chat thread to be sure your layout is seen. THANKS SO MUCH FOR PLAYING ALONG!!!
Read more:
80 Days Master Challenge Thread - Post in Order - NO Chatting!!! by LuvLee at Splitcoaststampers
Mother Russia
Hey for the Blue and Gold!
