Does anyone else like the work of the artist Michael Powell? He has been known mostly for his cross-stitch designs but I was out looking for more new stash (which I don't need but want) to feed my habit and came across his stamps in the Papermania range and just had to have one. His designs are quirky, colourful and a bit mad (like I would love to be but don't have the nerve!).
I got out my distress markers and pads and set about colouring it. I have used happy, summery colours to fit in with the challenge (over at Hels Sheridan's blog http://pinkleart.blogspot.com/ ), the background paper is by BoBunny - Country Garden collection. The ribbon is coloured with wild honey distress stain and I added a key and the sentiment Home Sweet Home as I thought it would be ideal as a new home card.
I think this house could be in the country or the city so I thought it fitted the challenge. Hope you think so too.
You should be able to see it better if you click on the picture. I did try to do a close up using OH's camera but it was too blurry to show.
If you do stop by, I hope you will leave me a comment and I always try to return the favour. Thank you! Crafty hugs, Anne x
...loVely shading on your image Anne & the iridescent rainbow running around the edge is gorgeous, wild honey is rather lush too...Mel :)
ReplyDeletelovely colouring and definitely looks summery
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This is gorgeous Anne,I love the image, wonderful colour choices and layout.xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Anne this is a beautiful card and I love the image and colours you have used. Good luck in your challenge. Annie x
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Anne, wonderful image and coloured perfectly :)
ReplyDeleteHugzz Val xx
Beautiful card. I like the colour's and stamp.
ReplyDeleteHello Anne, Your card is really stunning, I love the bright colours too. Just off to put on my Tag for this week. Have a nice day. Hugs Rita xx
ReplyDeleteLove your card. That stamp is great - must have taken you ages it to colour in and make it so bright and cheerful!!
ReplyDeleteWw Anne this is gorgeous and love that stamp xxxxxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteGreat minds, and all that!!! I've got a similar Michael Powell stamp and love it. You've coloured this image beautifully and it is such a clever idea to use it as a new home card.
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I had not heard of this artist before but I am loving the stamp!! You did a fabulous job coloring it in! I think it's a perfect new home card!! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :)
ReplyDeleteReally lovely summery colours - wonderful colouring in. Sx
ReplyDeleteHello and thank you for the very sweet comment you left on my blog about the family faux tile frame. You are always so positive and inspiring in the comments you leave. I really appreciate your thoughts. Your new home card is so wonderful! I love your design, the stamp and the way you've colored it. <3 Candy
ReplyDeleteOh Anne, I need that house for my altered book (grin). It is awesome. And the way you colored it was simply perfect and so springish, too (if that's a word).
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment on my blog. I've seen my friend wear that tee-shirt before, but still don't know what it means or stands for. Guess I should try to find out!! Maybe I should ask her. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
Happy to stamp a few and send them on to you if you really want them.
DeleteGorgeous piece! So much detail to look at which I love. I really like your background and the stamp is fab. Don't camera's just annoy you at times? Just as you think you've got it - it all goes wrong! Clicking on your picture showed the details beautifully.
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I have seen these stamps Anne they are just gorgeous, love the card and the image coloured just perfect... I am like you I dont need any of the stamps I buy! But I soooooo want them.. (he he) Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, love that stamp! Thanks for joining in with the Sunday Stamper x
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