Hi Everyone
It is time for another challenge over at A Vintage Journey and our wonderfully talented Jenny has chosen 'Destinations' for this challenge. You can see what the others in the team have made for your inspiration HERE.
In Jenny's words - 'We would love to see creations based on a destination or place of your choice. Tim has provided stamps themed around the United States, Great Britain and Paris but don't let this restrict you! Let your favourite destination inspire you!'
I made a card but it could also be used as a journal cover to remember a trip to Paris. It is a few years since I visited Paris, it is wonderful romantic and vibrant city. When Tim brought out this set of Cityscape stamps I could not wait to get my hands on them - there several wonderful cities in the set. The stamps were a gift from a lovely friend and I have been keeping them especially for this 'Destinations' Challenge.
These are the elements I started with (I did not use the Fleur de Lys in the end). I used black embossing paste for the harlequin pattern and the word Destination at the top. The paper is from Tim Holtz's French Industrial paper pad. I stamped and coloured the view of Paris and added a few Remnant Rubs. The word Paris was stamped and given a lift by adding it to one of Tim's Fragments.
A close up view of the Paris scene, coloured with Antique Linen Distress ink and the sky was created using Tumbled Glass Distress Ink and the spritz and flick method.
So, where will your travel destination be? Please do join us at A Vintage Journey, it is a wonderful challenge and as always, there is a £20 prize for one randomly selected individual, from our generous Sponsor, Country View Crafts to spend in their on-line shop. P & P in the UK is always free and Susan stocks a fantastic range of Tim Holtz and Ranger products.
Thanks for your visit, I am going to be around quite a lot in July so I hope to see you again soon.
Hugs, Anne xxx
Ou, la la - c'est tres jolie, Anne!! what a beautiful Paris page - love the papers, stampings and black die cuts - I thought I didn't need those city stamps ----- must rethink that!!! Julia xx
ReplyDeleteLOVE the look of this Anne. The addition of the black Eiffel Tower and stencilling really helps to make the whole piece pop and I love that mottled sky above your Paris Cityscape. Jenny x
ReplyDeletebeautiful project Anne and of course I just have to get this stamp set now hugs xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Anne. I love your Paris inspired theme, the image is beautiful and such fabulous paper too.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a good weekend.
hugs Sue xx
Wow, this is lovely. Perhaps you should consider adding to the Paris one so you have a set including UK & USA - they would make a super décor piece.
ReplyDeleteToni xx
HI Anne, yes I can so see this as a journal cover, memories of a stay in Paris! It's beautiful, love the papers, hugs Carole Z X
ReplyDeleteOoh La La! This is beautiful ...... I love the cityscape, gorgeous papers too. It's a while since we were in Paris ..... must get back the re soon. Have a lovely weekend xx
ReplyDeletea really wonderful make, love the gorgeous papers and colours you have used x
ReplyDeleteOh, lovely... between you and Jenny I'm wavering on those cityscape stamps! The colouring on your version is wonderful - the sky is like something out of an Old Master. What a great celebration of Paris.
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Fabulous scene Anne, I've been looking for those cityscape stamps to use with the runway girls, I need to look harder after seeing your lovely piece of art
ReplyDeleteYour card/journal cover is so pretty! I adore your band using the cityscape stamps! Mine are FINALLY coming this week! I love what you did with them here. Your black harlequin, Eiffel Tower and "destination" really pop. Great job!
ReplyDeleteAnne, your card is just lovely...I love how you used Tim's Cityscape stamp and made the Eiffel Tower the focal point. Using the Fragment to make "Paris" pop was ingenious. I would love to visit someday.
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous Anne! I love that you chose Paris, your Eiffel Tower is such a great focal piece! The splashes of dark harlequin work so well against the soft background! Such a romantic scene you created! Love it! hugs :)
ReplyDeletewonderful wonderful work Anne - this is beautiful - I love the cityscape stamps and have just been using them myself - but I suspect they will get another outing to join in this challenge! I know just where my destination will be too! Big Hugs rachel xx
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful card, love everything about it, so glad to hear from you again!!! Hope you have been doing well!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, Annie! It truly would make a wonderful journal cover or even a wall hanging! Excellent composition and execution, as ever!! Hugs, Darnell xxoo
ReplyDeleteA terrific card Anne - love all your beautiful elements. The cityscape stamp looks fabulous here. Hope you have a lovely weekend. Nicola x
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun challenge!!! LOVE your Parisian make! The Cityscape stamped image is so perfectly colored!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! Love the color on Paris. Your creation makes me want to go by a ticket and jet off across the Atlantic. Alas ... since I'm broke ... I will be inspired by your creation to go ink up my stamps :) Thanks for sharing this with us!! -- Mary Elizabeth
ReplyDeleteThis makes me suffer from a serious dose of wanderlust!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and I like that, as you say, it could be a card or the front of a journal.
Wishes
Lynne
Stunning card Anne, really love how you used those stamps, very clever behind the wonderfully textured Eiffel tower. Beautiful Parisian themed piece!!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card Anne, I like the background and the harlequin stencilling and how you used the city scape stamp. Love it :D {{Hugs}} xxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, Anne. I really love how you've placed everything with the various layers....and the stenciling is perfect - feel like I have a virtual trip to Paris in hand with this! xx Lynn
ReplyDeleteLove how you have showcased these landscaped stamps in your elegant way, so stylish. Makes me want to go to Paris.
ReplyDeleteJulie x
Fabulous Anne! The die cut Eiffel Tower looks wonderful as does the background!
ReplyDeleteC'est magnifique, Anne! I love the cityscape background and how you place the Eiffel tower in the front, great tribute to Paris!
ReplyDeleteFabulous! Anne . Love the dark Eiffel tower and harlequin stencilling against the lighter tones of the background - such a striking contrast . I'm always sold on cityscapes n skylines - love them n you've painted yours beautifully keeping it subtle with such a beautiful blue sky. hugs x
ReplyDeleteLove your destination!! I have those cityscape stamps, but not used them yet, but I'm so itching to after seeing you project Anne!!
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Georgie xx
Fabulous use of the cityscape stamps, Anne! I love all the layers and the Eiffel Tower taking center stage! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteOh, Anne, this is a lovely Parisian scene!! You've captured your memories of Paris beautifully on this card! This is sure to inspire lots of Destinations creations for the AVJ challenge this month!! XOXO-Shari
ReplyDeleteRomantic Paris is one of my fave choices for crafting Anne. Such a beautiful card and adore the amazing elements you have chosen to make it.
ReplyDeleteWarm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
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Wonderful card Anne, I've never been fortunate enough to see Paris in person but can feel the ooh-la-la just looking at your lovely creation! Thanks for sharing this great project, Deb xo
ReplyDeleteThis is so strange to me Anne - I never miss one of your posts (or try not to) but I sure did this one. My favorite part of this one is the Paris skyline strip. I wouldn't have thought it would work at all but it does - some how making the entire piece seem so intriquing and inviting. I have never been to Paris but I for sure love the way you portrayed it here. Xj.
ReplyDeleteThis is so strange to me Anne - I never miss one of your posts (or try not to) but I sure did this one. My favorite part of this one is the Paris skyline strip. I wouldn't have thought it would work at all but it does - some how making the entire piece seem so intriquing and inviting. I have never been to Paris but I for sure love the way you portrayed it here. Xj.
ReplyDeleteThis is so strange to me Anne - I never miss one of your posts (or try not to) but I sure did this one. My favorite part of this one is the Paris skyline strip. I wouldn't have thought it would work at all but it does - some how making the entire piece seem so intriquing and inviting. I have never been to Paris but I for sure love the way you portrayed it here. Xj.
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