I made this card for the Tickle a Teapotter Challenge. I saw a teapot with eyes on it and had just bought a "Tin of Glances" (eye stamps) by Jane Davenport, so naturally I needed to make a card with eyes! I thought about what an unusual year it has been and how different everything is compared to just a year ago. There have definitely been ups and downs, but I believe if we choose to open our eyes to the good in the world, we will survive. However, there are some days when I feel like just keeping my eyes closed and hoping when I open them that everything is back to "normal." (Whatever that is!)
So anyway, I used a variety of stamps to create this lovely lady in blue. I fussy cut flowers and popped some up, adding lots of sparkling glitter (which doesn't really show well in this photo.) The background is filled with eyes, too, some open and some closed. To me she's a mysterious, funky "Mona Lisa" and we may never know what she's truly thinking.
OK, now that you all think I'm crazy, have fun, be creative and get inky!
Date: Monday, October 26, 2020 GMT Views: 1290
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Wow! I love how this represents your 2020. This is so eye-catching! ha...had to write that..I thought and then I laughed to myself! I love the eyes in the background. So beautiful!
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131775
Wed, Oct 28, 2020 @ 12:30 PM
Great blending of stamps to create a seamless creation, instantly recognisable as teapot-inspired. And she's so bright and vibrant that I only noticed the background when I went back for a second look to see whether she of those flowers were popped up or if it was just great shading.
Registered: November 7, 2006 Location: Willamette Valley Oregon Posts: 34503
Sat, Oct 31, 2020 @ 11:49 AM
So many wonderful comments on your striking card, Gracie... I love the subtle bg of eyes. Just delicate enough you must have eyes to see. That is profound right there! Thank you for this thought provoking challenge.
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