Friday, July 13, 2007

Best of Times (DCM/ WS and a swap!)

This weeks theme for Daring Cardmakers is "....any theme you like, just as long as it's got something you'd find in a Haberdashery Department on it"...ie buttons, zips, thread. Weds Stamper is also Buttons. And I'm also taking part in a swap with a travel theme with Dani D.

This card probably contains the most amount of stamps used on one card ever for me lol....seven stamps lol. Paperbag Studios, Oxford Impressions (Deckchairs in the BG) , Heidi Grace, Simply Stamps x 2, Postmodern Design and My Sentiments Exactly. Joanne once described my style as "rubber stamp it to within an inch of it's life"...and I think on this occassion she was right.
I had to buy the Brighton stamp as I live just outside there :0)

I used fabric, buttons, thread and ribbon (for the DCM contribution)...buttons or the WS contribution.

Please click to enlarge pics as theres a lot going on in the background of the main card image that you miss on the smaller photo unfortunately.


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57 comments:

  1. Paula J Atkinson13 July 2007 at 17:27

    Totally gorgeous card.
    Fab dare to get you inking & button finding.
    I went for vintage too!!

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  2. x13 July 2007 at 17:29

    Oh totally stunning piece mate, love this ;-)

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  3. deb13 July 2007 at 17:48

    Fantastic!

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  4. Galina Varese13 July 2007 at 17:50

    Excellent, Jo, love everything about it. And what a coquette in the middle, lol. Just superb.

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  5. Anonymous13 July 2007 at 18:26

    Gorgeous background , love all the spritzing going on and the Brighton stamp and vintage button are fab as well.

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  6. Kaz13 July 2007 at 18:48

    WOW. lucky lucky lucky lucky lucky lucky Danie- you're right, it is better when you click on the pictures and see everything, it's absolutely superb.

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  7. Gillian ....13 July 2007 at 18:55

    WOW , outstanding piece of work jo, it is indeed so detailed if you click to enlarge, fab composition, and the spritizing adds depth, love it:)

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  8. Alhambra Club13 July 2007 at 19:00

    Fantastic, love how you mix the stamps.

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  9. Unknown13 July 2007 at 19:07

    what beutifull atc,s you made!!

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  10. Lythan13 July 2007 at 19:29

    What a work of art - wonderful!

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  11. mum-on-the-run13 July 2007 at 19:33

    I love, love, love this!

    Beautiful!

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  12. Anonymous13 July 2007 at 19:35

    Wonderful Brighton art. Could envision my great grandparents there. They lived in the UK as did great greats and many other relatives. I can't imagine using that many stamps. Good for you.

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  13. Kaz13 July 2007 at 19:49

    This is a gorgeous classy card Jo, I wish my vintage ones came out like this!

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  14. Caroline Moore13 July 2007 at 19:50

    Amazing, Inspiring, Fantastic as always Jo - love it.

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  15. Paula Whittaker13 July 2007 at 20:04

    wonderfully creative and detailed - stunning card Jo ;o)

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  16. Judy13 July 2007 at 20:19

    OMG, the detail on this is just unbelievable. You are one talented stamper.I love the combination of such muted tones - its just so elegant.

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  17. Kirsi13 July 2007 at 21:26

    Amazing! I love all those details. Great card.

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  18. Anonymous13 July 2007 at 21:33

    What a fabulous card!

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  19. tea time and roses13 July 2007 at 22:01

    Jo..

    First I would like to say thanks for the sweet comment to my blog. The card is a beautiful one; as I've stated before your work is simply amazing!

    Beverly

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  20. Louise (KardKrazy)13 July 2007 at 22:24

    What an amazing vintage piece. The way you cut out the people on your image makes them look alive -- it's such a fantastic image. Love the tag, too.

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  21. Zuzu's Blog13 July 2007 at 22:41

    Excelent !!!!!!

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  22. Chris13 July 2007 at 22:45

    Wow - real stamping eye candy. I just love that lady's pork pie hat - what a scream!

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  23. Anonymous13 July 2007 at 22:45

    Jo....this is fabulous. Love the colors again and the tag is awesome. You always have the coolest images too :o)

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  24. SUZAN BUCKNER14 July 2007 at 06:31

    Hey Jo!! Just dropped by to say "HELLO!", and get my daily fix of "oohsss and ahhhhhsss"....Gorgeous work as usual!!

    Suzan

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  25. stamp and scrape14 July 2007 at 06:44

    Jo, your cards are so inspirational - the colours and the collaging are superb.
    Ros

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  26. Lynne14 July 2007 at 08:48

    Oh Jo - your card is gorgeous. I know if I stamped a card to within an inch of it's life - it would look nothing like this :( .

    Your card is amazing - I love everything about it.

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  27. Anonymous14 July 2007 at 09:01

    Wow, that's fantastic, I love it.

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  28. Anonymous14 July 2007 at 09:13

    Fab! :)

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  29. Emma14 July 2007 at 10:16

    It's gorgeous, absolutely fab!

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  30. Sharon14 July 2007 at 11:09

    Goodness, it looks amazing when you first see your card, Jo ... but when you click for a larger pic - it's like WOW!

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  31. Gillian14 July 2007 at 11:14

    You have Excelled my dear, completely Excelled... love every single bit of this Jo...

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  32. Cora14 July 2007 at 12:04

    Beautiful, I love all the details!

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  33. Heather Robinson14 July 2007 at 14:14

    What a wonderful combination of elements. You are truly fantastically talented. Great photo.

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  34. Dymphie14 July 2007 at 16:03

    Wonderful work! Came the button like it is on the tag? i love the texture of it. Thanks for your good wishes :-)

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  35. johanna14 July 2007 at 17:37

    it is adorable!! like dymphie i wonder if the button was treated... burnt? it has a fabulous texture!

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  36. joanne wardle14 July 2007 at 20:40

    an inch and a half maybe ;) love it, of course. would have worked for the hat theme too. those hats are excellent. love the shimmer!

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  37. Sheila15 July 2007 at 03:31

    Absolutely stunning Jo.

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  38. Debbie15 July 2007 at 10:17

    It's gorgeous Jo - lots going on and just beautiful... I love it

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  39. Rika15 July 2007 at 10:46

    Gorgeous!

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  40. jo15 July 2007 at 13:47

    Ooooh fabulous!!!! Wish I could do this style!

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  41. Mike.LMP15 July 2007 at 13:49

    so so so gorgeous i love this work

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  42. Anonymous15 July 2007 at 15:07

    Wonderful card.

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  43. Audrey15 July 2007 at 16:42

    Love it Jo - Really love those soft, dreamy colours!

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  44. Anonymous15 July 2007 at 16:50

    absolutely fantastic,Jo!

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  45. Cheryl15 July 2007 at 20:31

    Love this! So wonderfully rich!

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  46. Unknown15 July 2007 at 22:26

    They look a right bunch of characters, don't they? Great card.

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  47. Anonymous16 July 2007 at 15:13

    absolut stunning work

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  48. ~magic-sparkles-of art~16 July 2007 at 20:50

    love your style

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  49. Anonymous17 July 2007 at 09:46

    Very beautiful !

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  50. Viola 17 July 2007 at 19:05

    Fantastic, Jo!!!

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  51. Anonymous17 July 2007 at 22:06

    Your art is so beautiful.

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  52. Sija18 July 2007 at 09:13

    Fabulous Jo!

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  53. Tania18 July 2007 at 11:42

    Wooow, this is really a great card! I can look for hours, and still discover new things!

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  54. Louly18 July 2007 at 20:07

    What a talented lady you are, I love everything in your blog. I'm impressed with the different effects you achieve with your stamping. 10/10

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  55. Debby20 July 2007 at 12:20

    Jo I simply adore this. Your background is incredible and the colors are awesome.

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  56. Anonymous9 August 2007 at 18:02

    I just love all of the detail on this, especially the added tag! The color combination is perfect with the images. It makes it look very old and vintage.

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  57. Gisele13 August 2007 at 11:34

    Jo...what can I say here that everyone else hasn't already mentioned, this piece is just fabulous!

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