Paris is this weeks challenge over at Theme Thursday. I created the background using the Tim Holtz technique resist embossing. However I didn't intend to do so when I initially inked my stamp with clear embossing ink. So it didn't turn out right but I am pleased with the effect Im left with. I used a Crafty Individuals Diamond Background stamp. After heat embossing with clear powder I built up my colour using Tattered Rose/Fired Brick/Peeled Paint & Spiced Marmalade Distress inks. I overstamped a corner floral & a bit of text to give depth but the light is too poor for it to show on this photo. Then I collaged my Paris bits which I purchased from art-e-zine & added a small image from CI coloured with brushmarkers. I used gesso around the edges & over the corners to ink up & add a vintage look to it.
great background Paula!! love the images you used!!!
ReplyDeleteWow its a fabulous collage. Such beautiful. Love it.
ReplyDeletewow...I love this. You did a fantastic job! Great art!
ReplyDeletefantastic background Paula!
ReplyDeleteOhhh, this is gorgeous! I love all the layering! That resist technique is so cool! I'll have to try that!
ReplyDeletelovely collage!
ReplyDeleteLovely Paris collage Paula, fun elements and great colors! I like your gesso edging as well! It gives nice texture, doesn't it!
ReplyDeleteWOW! This has amazing depth and details! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteWow! Really great Paris feel to this - you did a great job!
ReplyDeleteWhat a really beautiful background Paula - a happy accident! Lol x
ReplyDeleteVery nice card.
ReplyDeleteThe Moulin Rouge, the Noir Cat...lovely etc.etc.
Fabulous, great collage
ReplyDeleteWOW ! This is lovely!!
ReplyDeleteOohlala, Paula! What a gorgeous marriage os tecniques and images. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAh ! Paris, beautiful card
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic! I think you can say that this is one background mistake you'll be making again. It has such wonderful depth! REally REally nice
ReplyDeleteOooo la la! Tres Parisienne! This is magnificent, Paula!
ReplyDeleteWow ! so much ye candy on this collage ! sweet ! Such detailed work ! awesome !
ReplyDelete& you've been given an award over at my blog , Paula ! lol
love what you have acheived with your thurday paris and just love your blog i think the jig-saw pieces are fab.Thanx for sharing.
ReplyDeletechriss x
Your layout is amazing, Paula. It really has impact! Thanks for explaining how you did the edging. That looks like a great technique.
ReplyDeleteNice work.
ReplyDeleteWow fabulous collage!Great work.
ReplyDeleteGeat collage!!! its gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteGreat collage!
ReplyDeleteWaw, this is so gorgeous! Love your collage, it's so Paris!
ReplyDeleteInspirational artwork! Love your choice of images...isn't she sassy? Fabulous colors and texture on the background, wow!
ReplyDeleteCreatively Yours, Laura
What a great mix ;-)
ReplyDeleteFab collage, Paula. I love how your background turned out. I use my distress inks, time and time again. :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous work - I love it!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great collage.
ReplyDeletelove the ephemera on this page. I love old paris stuff! the 20s rocked
ReplyDeletePaula this is STUNNING!!! love the depth of colour and your LO is Perfect!
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