Today's Free for All challenge, F4A14, is to get inspired by something you collect...non stamping/crafting related...and make a card for it.
I have a collection of Ransburg handpainted stoneware cookie jars. These were sold in the US by door-to-door salesmen starting in the 1930s. If you are interested, you can see more Ransburg items here: http://www.ransburgcollection.com/
So today's card is inspired by one of my cookie jars!! (I included a small photo of a very similar cookie jar that I found on the internet. It may be too small to actually see. Sorry!) To approximate the look of the handpainted flowers, I tried the Black Magic technique for the first time. I don't think it is *true* Black Magic, but I guess it's the same general idea--stamped solid images in white craft ink and then colored on top with colored pencils.
My layout is from a sketch + 3 challenge by Joanne B.: to use the given sketch and then include at least three of the given elements to use in your card. I chose to use kraft paper, stitching, and ledger paper.
This card is quite a departure for me. I've always wanted to try the black magic technique, so this was a good way to test drive it. I'm pretty sure I'll need a lot more practice at this. I found it rather tricky. I'm not really sure how I feel about this one. I'm hoping it grows on me!
Thanks for looking!
Emily
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Paper: SU tangerine tango CS, PTI kraft CS, ledger paper, My Mind's Eye DP
Ink: Color Box frost white, Palette lavender sachet
Accessories: SU 1.75" circle punch, CM oval cutting templates, colored pencils, white gel pen, black gel pen, purple satin ribbon, sponge, buttons, glue dots, foam tape, sewing machine
Registered: September 12, 2004 Location: Redmond, Washington Posts: 54471
Fri, May 28, 2010 @ 1:13 PM
I LOVE cookie jars!! I'll have to check out the website and see more about this style. I really love your interpretation of this particular jar, the colors, papers and desogn are perfect for this inspiration. Really beautifully done, Emily!!
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Registered: September 12, 2004 Location: Redmond, Washington Posts: 54471
Fri, May 28, 2010 @ 1:13 PM
I LOVE cookie jars!! I'll have to check out the website and see more about this style. I really love your interpretation of this particular jar, the colors, papers and desogn are perfect for this inspiration. Really beautifully done, Emily!!
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Registered: October 13, 2005 Location: near the DE beaches Posts: 2874
Fri, May 28, 2010 @ 2:56 PM
You can see the photo of your cookie jar and your card is a great replica of the jar; both a very pretty. The "orange" magic worked great for what you were trying to achieve. Good job.
Registered: January 28, 2005 Location: Posts: 25783
Fri, May 28, 2010 @ 4:10 PM
Emily, this is wonderful! LOVE your collection inspiration! Your card in these colors is just wonderul and mixed with the black majic technique is just WOW! Lovely card!
Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92697
Fri, May 28, 2010 @ 6:11 PM
What a neat collection you must have, Emily! Love your card with "Orange Magic"! Very creative and VERY effective. What a terific job you have done on this card! LOVE it!!
Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Fri, May 28, 2010 @ 6:27 PM
Emzi, I've been dying to try the black magic too. I think you did an incredible job on this. Wow, you really captured that pot beautifully. LOVE your stitching, buttons, borders and the great pops of purple, including your ribbon. Way 2 go on the challenges too !! TFS!
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Registered: May 31, 2009 Location: East Tennessee enjoying the mountain views Posts: 32997
Fri, May 28, 2010 @ 7:48 PM
very cool Emily, Today I have enjoyed getting to know what everyone has collected and learning a bit too, I agree with Sheila, you did well for your first try at the black magic technique, I tried once and it didn't work to well, but I plan on trying again, love that you included a photo of the cookie jar , TFS
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Registered: November 19, 2005 Location: Bethel Park, Pa Posts: 37265
Fri, May 28, 2010 @ 9:13 PM
well I think this is a beautiful card emily-what a great collection you have as well-I love your version of the black magic technique -nice work on both challenges
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Registered: November 3, 2005 Location: Fairport Harbor, OH-IO, Lake Erie shoreline Posts: 60391
Fri, May 28, 2010 @ 10:40 PM
Emz your card is sweet. I love how you did your black magic and I think you did it perfectly. I have my image stamped - that's how far I got on that card!!
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