This is for today's Inspiration Challenge, #218, the gallery of an artist named Erte'. Wow, what an amazing gallery! I chose this piece, a bronze sculpture called *Le Danseur* (The Dancer) as my inspiration. (You need to copy/paste the entire link)
I made this into a piece to be framed instead of a card, since I figured my son would be more likely to keep it than *just a card!* He was very worried about 2 major exams in medical school, but he took them and aced them (Yay David!) and I am so proud of him. The sentiment reads, simply, *You Did It!* (Doesn't show up in the scan, but is stamped under the dancer in gold ink.)
The dancer (Yeah, that's me, whoopin' and hollerin'! LOL!) is an unknown UM; the BG is a monoprint done direct to a blank piece of rubber. The edges were punched with the SU Step corner punch, sides removed. I used strips of DP to give it *movement*, added just a tiny bit of bling, and there it is! It measures 6 1/2 by 7 inches.
I'm tickled with how this came out. Thanks for looking, and I hope you like it too!
Hugggs!
Maddy
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Sat, Feb 06, 2010 @ 1:30 PM
Looks like being Successful in the Mason family is turned on full power!!!! Son did perfect on exams and Mom does perfect on a GREAT 'card'... this is really beautiful Maddy... I love the print on the three panels too.. very masculine and uplifting... wow... GREAT!!!!
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Sat, Feb 06, 2010 @ 2:10 PM
clapping real loud over here, Maddy! love love the playfulness in your IC today. And that bg is amazing...you are the top 'o the heap when it comes to creating papers.
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Sat, Feb 06, 2010 @ 4:49 PM
Maddy, I have to say - my heart does a little flutter each time I see a card or comment of yours. WAY TO GO with your card making, and to your son. great look with the silhouette, and I like the fancy border on two sides. David should be happy with his exam results and also with this lovely gift from his mom!
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Sat, Feb 06, 2010 @ 4:51 PM
Maddy this is absolutely stunning!!!! Your dancer image is perfect for today's IC! I love your interpretation and your Son will be thrilled to hang this piece of art!!! Hugs and blessings and congrats to your Son too! Way to go!
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