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
Date: Friday, May 28, 2010 GMT Views: 844
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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
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Sat, May 29, 2010 @ 6:58 AM
Emzi - this is a true masterpiece. I love your rendition of the black magic technique and these flowers are beautiful. How cool that you collect something this unique - Wow!
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Sat, May 29, 2010 @ 8:45 PM
I LOVE THIS!! It is just beautiful, Emily!! I love the colors you used, love that orange...so pretty...the black magic looks wonderful...the purple ribbon and your layout...wonderful!! What beautiful pieces of art and history you have...I am going to have to look them up...this card is amazing...just lovely!!
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Mon, May 31, 2010 @ 3:44 PM
Fabulous take on the inspiration piece!!! Lovely card.
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Tue, Jun 01, 2010 @ 6:46 AM
Oh Emzi this is fabulous. The colors are so summery, bright, and cheerful. I love your inspiration piece-you did such a fabulous job. Gorgeous from one corner to the next. tfs
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Tue, Jun 01, 2010 @ 10:57 PM
Fun card Emzi - always fun to step outside the comfort zone when it turns out this fantastic! Great work. RYPH
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