Saturday, January 05, 2008

Kicking off, suprisingly, with an arch.

First post of the year. Happy New Year all...

Have been really busy with real life and looking forward to mid week next week when both the boys are back at school and we can get into some routine, so blog posts have been few. Have been creating behind the scenes but cant show those just yet, so I thought I'd see what this weeks Wednesday Stamper was.

Arches arent usually my thing as I feel recently they've been a little over worked since being first highlighted by the very inspirational mixed media artist Beryl Taylor a couple of years ago(which can be seen on the cover of Cloth Paper Scissors (Winter 2005) and in her book 'Mixed Media Explorations', but I thought I'd give the challenge a go.

I used a combination of background stamps, die cuts, spray inks and ribbon. The colour is a little 'out'- its a dark day and avoiding flash glare as well as keeping the colour true is a challenge in its self lol

Thanks for dropping by.


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35 comments:

  1. Anonymous5 January 2008 at 11:36

    What a wonderful arch Jo, love it!

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  2. Emma5 January 2008 at 11:48

    This is stunning Jo absolutely love it!! :o)

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  3. Liesbeth Fidder5 January 2008 at 12:00

    Wow, very wonderful !!

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  4. Kaz5 January 2008 at 12:44

    this is gorgeous, love it, that image is beautiful, she's so pretty. love the black swirly scrolly thing at the left side too. beautiful arch.
    off to read up on Beryl taylor.....

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  5. Angelina5 January 2008 at 13:48

    Beautiful!

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  6. Patti G.5 January 2008 at 14:04

    Hi Jo doll, Ohhhhh this is beautiful! I love it!!!!!!!
    Wishing you a wonderful New Year and I am happy to drop by to see what you are up to and creating! Just wwwwwonderful as always!
    Hugs,Patti

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  7. Seona5 January 2008 at 15:01

    This is stunning Jo - love the way you used the ribbon. Gorgeous colours too! :o)

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  8. Anonymous5 January 2008 at 15:14

    Wow! Jo, this is gorgeous and that trim is stunning.

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  9. Sandy5 January 2008 at 15:22

    Wow this is STUNNING. Very lovely.

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  10. Anonymous5 January 2008 at 15:39

    Its gorgeous!!

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  11. Anonymous5 January 2008 at 15:57

    Really a fantastic arch. Love the black swirl and the gold ribbon.

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  12. Andrea,5 January 2008 at 17:43

    Stunning arch, love all the different elements

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  13. Paula J Atkinson5 January 2008 at 18:03

    Very pretty arch.
    I love to look at otehrs but Im not sure if I'll make many as I found mine fiddly!

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  14. Barbara5 January 2008 at 19:28

    wonderful arch.

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  15. Sanja5 January 2008 at 20:25

    amazing arch,Jo!!:-)

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  16. joanne wardle5 January 2008 at 20:32

    Jo, it's beautiful!! I love the detail around the edges.

    and I know what you mean about the photos at this time of year. takes longer to photograph the pieces than make them sometimes.

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  17. Dymphie5 January 2008 at 20:32

    Wow gorgeous work! Love the lace ribbon edge.
    Happy new Year!

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  18. Isabelle Norris5 January 2008 at 20:43

    lovely arch Jo !! and Happy New year to you too ..
    as for arches, I'm sure we could go back to roman or greek times and find out who started them off LOLOL;
    anyway emailing you now
    hoping to see you soon
    isa xxx

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  19. Gillian ....5 January 2008 at 21:47

    Fabulous arch Jo, so much detail to take in, love the way you have used the ribbon on the border, and the background work is awesome . off to read up on Beryl Taylor :)

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  20. Anonymous5 January 2008 at 22:36

    Love the arch and the trim. I especially like the colors.

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  21. Caroline Moore6 January 2008 at 10:06

    I love this Jo - you have something special when you create, your work is always amazing.

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  22. Debby6 January 2008 at 12:03

    Gorgeous arch JO.
    Debby

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  23. Anonymous6 January 2008 at 12:16

    soooo beautiful - love it

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  24. Audrey7 January 2008 at 22:35

    I love it Jo - its just so pretty.

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  25. moi7 January 2008 at 23:34

    great start to the new year. love the bold colors.

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  26. deb8 January 2008 at 16:53

    Gorgeous arch Jo, love the trim you've used and the background is stunning.

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  27. Sija8 January 2008 at 22:36

    Gorgeous Jo! Happy new year to you too!

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  28. Barbara Hagerty9 January 2008 at 06:09

    Splendid arch!

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  29. Kaz9 January 2008 at 12:52

    Jo You Make My Day :))

    (details on my blog. lol)

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  30. Emma9 January 2008 at 13:33

    Yep.. what she said :o)

    sorry for being a copycat rofl

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  31. Zuzu's Blog10 January 2008 at 15:02

    Gorgeous Arch as ever Jo

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  32. Viola 10 January 2008 at 19:35

    Gorgeous arch, Jo!!

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  33. Anonymous11 January 2008 at 23:44

    so gorgeous and lovely! Happy 2008 to you!

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  34. pchickki13 January 2008 at 21:46

    Found your blog through Vickie at Whispers of Inspiration.
    This arch is beautiful! What a wonderful idea. Can't wait to try it.
    Patti

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  35. Anonymous16 January 2008 at 02:17

    I really love your work. I got your link though Vickie at Whispers of Inspiration. She is my friend and is doing a swap for Valentines day. I have been swayed into participating and I am really getting excited about it. Your type of Mixed media work is lovely and is my taste. I hope to get more involved in this. (I have never done this before.)

    How do you and Vickie make the Arch? And make so glossy and smooth looking after putting your image on.

    Feel free to email me back. I would love for you to come and visit me too.

    Jeannene
    (Love Conquers All)

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