The first Wednesday Stamper theme this year is Gothic arch. I have seen & admired many of these but am not happy with how mine turned out. The edges are a bit too wobbly. This is my New Year Arch. I stamped over my favourite paper from HOTP, it has journey, create,love printed in different fonts all over. The top & two bottom corners are my fav scroll stamps by design Objectives. Down the sides I stamped leaves & flowers from two of my floral See D's clear stamp sets. My image is a stamp from Crafty Indivduals, Angel Child. I stamped her twice, once onto some plain white paper & once onto some alcohol inked card. I cut the flower bouquet & clock from the paper image & inked to give a dimension to the colour. I feel she is too dark but the lighting here isn't great & the flash hates this piece. We have a dusting of snow here in Scunthorpe today so light should improve!!
I'm back at work now full time, as all my holidays are used up & its going to be hard getting used to going 5 days a week again after only working 3 for two months. I miss my two crafting days at home very much.
We are our own worst critic. This is a lovely arch. Ahh the back to work syndrome. I feel for you as today was my first day back. Time is now valuable.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful arch, great background.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous arch Paula, I love the scrolls you have stamped on the background. The angel stamp is so pretty and looks great on the AI card. We don't have any snow but it's very windy. Hope your day at work goes ok.
ReplyDeletegreat arch!!:-)
ReplyDeletePaula this is a fantastic arch. Wonderful colors. Love it.
ReplyDeleteSo sad you have to go back to a 5-day week :( Don't be so hard on yourself... 'tis a really pretty composition. I couldn't find the GA template last night, so I created one to fit my card!! I folded paper and cut a half-arch, then opened it and drew round a whole one (if that makes sense!!) It's a bit like making paper dolly chains... ;-D
ReplyDeleteWonderful arch Paula!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Paula! Love your arch.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you paula, had a time cutting out the arches..wasted a few sheets of paper. However,your finishing results are wonderful, expecially like the stamping on top.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it horrible when work interferes with our crafting time?
ReplyDeleteI know how you feel:0)
Love your arch background...great stamping!
Great arch Paula
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Paula. This is great.
ReplyDeleteYour arch is lovely. I adore the colors. Sorry you are back to 5 days but am sure you will continue to share with us your fabulous art. jodi barone
ReplyDeletebeautiful arch! had my first day at work today and know how you feel...
ReplyDeleteOh wow...as you're saying the piece is a little off, I'm thinking, "THAT'S SO AWESOME!" Sometimes, we're a little too close to the things we make, I think. But, the truth is, this is GREAT!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year and all the best for a creative and wonderful 2008!
Great Arch!
ReplyDeleteVery lovely, cute little angel. Love it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful arch, so lovely!
ReplyDeleteHey Girly Girl - I am so excited that you have finally gotten on the arch "band wagon"!!!! It looks wonderful Paula.
ReplyDeletePaula...this is wonderful and such a great image.
ReplyDeletea lovely arch
ReplyDeletei think your card is very pretty and I don't be so hard on yourself. I can't imagine how hard it would be to go back to work 5 days a week! argh!
ReplyDeleteVery nice dramatic looking arch, your stamping is very nice too!
ReplyDeleteI like your arch! It's a wonderful background!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Arch, love the colours and the angel
ReplyDeleteVery elegant and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautifull arch, especially like the background
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