Friday, April 03, 2009

TGiF- The Secret Garden



Please click on the images for a better look.


I was very honoured to be asked by TGiF a little while ago to be guest artist for the challenge this week. The theme is The Secret Garden, and this was my result using the blossoms from Crafty Individuals (CI206). The branches are from part of a Stampers Anonymous stamp.

Photographing the acetate card was difficult as the light has been so poor recently so I came up with a few different settings.





Below is an passage taken from the book The Secret Garden which inspired the feel for the card.




I hope you find a little time to join in with the theme :0)))
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33 comments:

  1. Flippinpest3 April 2009 at 07:46

    Exquisite!

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  2. daisy3 April 2009 at 07:49

    Beautiful & elegant x

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  3. Anonymous3 April 2009 at 07:59

    A simple but quite atmospheric piece....love everything about it.
    And congrats on being the GA on TGIF x

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  4. deb3 April 2009 at 08:05

    Gorgeous card Jo, really is beautiful.

    Congrats on the guest host slot.

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  5. Sandy3 April 2009 at 08:54

    Jo this is unbelievable.
    Really romantic image. Love your wonderful work.

    Thanks for come to the secret garden as Guest-Designer for TGiF.

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  6. joanne wardle3 April 2009 at 09:29

    GORGEOUS!!
    I love it, it's just so romantic.

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  7. Galina Varese3 April 2009 at 13:16

    ah, how romantic and elegant, Jo!

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  8. Yvonne3 April 2009 at 13:55

    Absolutely stunning!

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  9. Sue3 April 2009 at 14:43

    Fabulous, love the serene calm feeling it gives off!!

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  10. Buffy3 April 2009 at 16:16

    Just beautiful,love the key and the flowers. Such an inspiration.

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  11. Amy3 April 2009 at 16:18

    Very inspirational! I love your artwork! You have a good taste for detail

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  12. Angelnorth3 April 2009 at 16:27

    Acetate cards are a swine to photograph, whatever the light is like! Love this piece Jo, very dreamy and atmospheric!

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  13. Rachel3 April 2009 at 16:31

    Beuatiful artwork.. Looks so serene!

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  14. Heavenly Anarchist3 April 2009 at 16:35

    Oh my! What a beautifully serene card.

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  15. Martina3 April 2009 at 17:17

    Lovely work, I do enjoy seeing your artwork!

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  16. Gillian ....3 April 2009 at 19:02

    This piece gives off such a magical and romantic feel all in one, fab design Jo:)

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  17. lottie3 April 2009 at 19:13

    Oh my goodness, this is awesome, and as Gillian said - totally magical - sigh.

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  18. Siobhan Brignull3 April 2009 at 19:17

    Jo, this piece or art is just gorgeous and what an inspired subject, I love the Secret Garden from when i was a kid, there was a show I think on tv, whenever i see a tall brick wall with a wooden door it makes me think secret garden, have a good weekend Siobhan

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  19. Karin3 April 2009 at 20:28

    Beautiful and elegant, Jo.

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  20. Kris Dickinson3 April 2009 at 23:34

    I love this elegant and lovely piece Jo!

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  21. Isabelle Norris4 April 2009 at 01:28

    This is stunning !!!
    isax

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  22. Lynn Stevens4 April 2009 at 05:09

    I have admired your work for quite some time, Very inspiritional. This is quite stunning!

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  23. Odetta4 April 2009 at 14:37

    This is very romantic! I love it.

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  24. Janny4 April 2009 at 16:05

    It's gorgeous!

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  25. Claireabelle4 April 2009 at 21:52

    Fabulous card Jo
    x

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  26. Louise (KardKrazy)4 April 2009 at 22:33

    Spectacular! I couldn't tell on the challenge site it was acetate, but this looks fabulous the way you can see through it. Very creative, Jo!

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  27. Susie Jefferson5 April 2009 at 10:59

    Very nicely done - and you did a brilliant job of the photography too (I know just how difficult acetate is). Lovely jubbly!

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  28. Simone5 April 2009 at 15:57

    So gorgeous and romantic and wonderful! I love this card, Jo!!!
    Simone

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  29. Anonymous5 April 2009 at 21:36

    Just love all the details in this piece! It's wonderful.

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  30. Tassy6 April 2009 at 11:23

    Hi,I just found your blog today and both this one and your outdoor blog is fantastic. This piece of work here is everything I like in a card..the key is so symbolical, the woman is beautiful.I would give anything to get this card, lol! I am loving your blog and I hope you don't mind me linking to yours on mine as everyone should see your beautiful work.I know a lot of people do, but how come I didn't? lol
    Take care
    Tassy
    Hugs
    x

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  31. Carol Q6 April 2009 at 19:46

    Love this Jo. It's beautiful, particularly the setting you chose for the second pic. Very classy and timeless.

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  32. x12 April 2009 at 11:10

    absolutely gorgeous...so romantic...love it...;-)

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  33. Audrey13 April 2009 at 23:28

    this is really beautiful Jo

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