Friday, October 02, 2009

Take a seat...oh, and a crown..

As promised a few days ago, here are some sneak peeks (no full shots permitted, sorry, magazine policy...booooo, what a rotten rule) of my part of Craft Stamper's Stamping Contrast contribution featured in this months magazine out today (November issue).

I was given Empty (the chair), Hole Punched (the film negative border)and Crown by Paperbag Studios and available from Wendy at The Stamp Attic here in the UK. The blue paper I used is just listed as 'Digi downloaded Splendour', but is infact Paperbag Studios Splendour which is Digi downloaded from the PBS site.

Here you can see how I used the crown by 'hanging' it onto the corner of the chair. This is a very large tag. The ribbon of this came out quite nicely too as I stamped the crown onto blue satin.





And here is a close up shot of the second piece which is a card.



As often happens, perhaps a stamp that you are not initially drawn to can so often turn into a favourite image with lots of milage (see previous post where I gave it a totally different look) and you find yourself using it all the time.

Thanks for stopping by- I hope you get an opportunity to get a look at the magazine too to see the three other artists work that took part in the challenge, Rachel Jackson, Sharon Neill and Sue Roddis, all of whose work I greatly admire.
The magazine is available online now from The Stamp Attic.

14 comments:

Sandy said...

Wooooooooooooooow. I´m impressed.
This is really unique.
Fantastic design and work. Love them.

lisa said...

This looks really intriguing Jo. I love the look of that crown. Will have to get my hands on CS as so as poss!

Lisax

Anonymous said...

Seen the article and admired everyone's work - a great stamping contrasts indeed!

Helen said...

Got my magazine the other day too, it looks fab!

Sue said...

Your samples look great Jo, what I can see of them, I agree stupid rule. Will have to wait till I get my mag to see them in all their glory, I am sure they re wonderful as always.
Sue

Anonymous said...

Nice design. It is very intriguing and I can see why they allow only a peek. I like this so much, I'll have to go buy the mag. By the way, love the spider on the all hallow's eve!

Hels Sheridan said...

I got my mag on Tuesday (!!!) so have been admiring this piece all week...I love it...love the theme, the stylee, the colours.....everything...hugs x

joanne wardle said...

just got my copy, and your work looks fab, I love how you found THE perfect quote as well!!!

Lynn Stevens said...

Congrats on being published again! Looks really cool, I may have to try and get this magazine! Lovin that chair!

cheryl said...

oh this is great such a brilliant design cant wait to get my magazine which i prescibe to as its the best mag out there love cheryl xxx

Roben-Marie said...

This is so clever, Jo! I love that little crown on the "throne!" :)

Anonymous said...

Just got my mag today! Fab card! I love the whole look and the crown is inspired.

Anonymous said...

Brilliant work Jo, love what you did and love what the other ladies also did. I agree, stupid rule, showing the work can only be a good thing in my book, sharing is what we are all about I thought? oh and your colour choice is my favourite, thank you for taking part.

elina said...

this looks soooo beautiful!! Can't wait to see all of it!!