Wednesday Stamper's theme is "sisters" this week. I picked up the original of this photo at an antique store and have been wanting an excuse to use it. It was substantially re-colored and played with in Photoshop before I printed it onto matte photo paper and overstamped it with a Rhona Farrer design.
Created By Hand's challenge for the week is VersaMark. The fan is part of a stamp from Hero Arts which was stamped with VersaMark and colored with Decorating Chalks, then cut out and inked with a gold Krylon pen. Most people know that I really do not like working with charcoal and pastels because of the messy dust and potential for smear. But I do love these chalk cakes that you can neatly pick up with a sponge tool and touch on to VersaMark for a fabulous burst of color.
The text is called "vertical thanks" from Wordsworth. It was also stamped with VersaMark, then embossed with JudiKins Egyptian Gold.
With my limited photography skills, it's hard to re-photograph something that's intentionally over-exposed and get it to show properly. The card is much more detailed in real life, but at least this gives you an idea of what it looks like.
Have a great day, Everyone!
This is an absolutely stunning card! What a unique photo - you did such a nice job on the Photoshop end, something I've been wanting to try, but have yet to do so. Now I'm inspired, seeing what I CAN do with a photo - beautiful work.
Posted by: Kersten | June 11, 2008 at 07:35 PM
Wonderful creation!
Posted by: Louise | June 11, 2008 at 07:36 PM
Its beautiful, love that photo. Great colours.
Posted by: Hermine | June 11, 2008 at 10:06 PM
Oh wow what a awesome creation.
Love it.
Posted by: Sandy | June 11, 2008 at 10:24 PM
Your rich coloring adds a beautiful emotional depth. And the sisters look like they are surrounded by blooming love! Tres jolie, Barbara!
Posted by: Laura | June 11, 2008 at 10:34 PM
fantastic piece Barbara!!! great background,colours and image!
Posted by: femmy | June 12, 2008 at 12:33 AM
Wonderful card, Barbara!
Posted by: Willy | June 12, 2008 at 01:13 AM
Wow, this is absolutely stunning !
Posted by: stampingbalou | June 12, 2008 at 01:33 AM
Lovely card; lovely colours.
Posted by: Ros | June 12, 2008 at 02:48 AM
Wonderful card, love the photo!!
Posted by: sanny | June 12, 2008 at 05:00 AM
It's beautiful Barbara, love how you have altered the photo.
Posted by: gillian | June 12, 2008 at 05:51 AM
absolutely beautiful!!
Posted by: Sanja | June 12, 2008 at 06:20 AM
A beautiful piece, love what you did with the image.
Posted by: Barbara | June 12, 2008 at 05:48 PM
Wonderful art. Love the colors. Fan is fab.
Posted by: char | June 12, 2008 at 10:27 PM
Delightful card! I love it when we can combine a couple of challenges...you did them both proud!
Posted by: Deborah | June 12, 2008 at 11:19 PM
Great card!!
Posted by: Angelina | June 13, 2008 at 12:02 AM
Stunning card, Barbara!!! :-)
Posted by: viola | June 14, 2008 at 08:48 AM
Gorgeous piece!
Posted by: Nellie | June 16, 2008 at 08:33 AM
lovely piece. great colors.
Posted by: tina | June 17, 2008 at 06:07 PM