Being a crafter it is fun stumbling upon items to use in artwork. When I saw some Christmas tree decorations for sale I knew they would come in handy even though I had no immediate plan to use them. Nearly one year on and as I was inking up a stamp from The Stampsmith’s Flappers #3 that day had arrived where at last the ornament would be of use.
The dramatic paper suited the elegance of this stamp just adding touches of sheet music.
The image was layered onto a large shipping tag which I’d covered with sheet music.
As for the ornament, it was painted with Antique Brown acrylic paint before it was coated with bronze and gold speciality paint.
The Stampsmith new look store makes it so much easier to not only place an order but also to source stamps. Estelle has also added some new stamp plates.
Wishes
Lynne
Music To Her Ears
15 Oct 2011 36 Comments
in Uncategorized Tags: cards, photo realistic stamps, Tag art, The Stampsmith, The Stampsmith (D.T. artwork)
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Oct 15, 2011 @ 21:02:32
Oh Bella, this is so beautiful ! the ornement looks wonderful painted up like that.
Just gorgeous!
Oct 15, 2011 @ 21:04:41
Such a brilliant idea Lynne and love how you’ve done it. I’ve got a wee challenge running on my blog. Check it out, x
Oct 15, 2011 @ 21:07:10
Really stunning card Lynne, all the elements work beautifully together, I’m amazed at how many fabulous projects you are making, I am such a slow crafter LOL. XX
Oct 15, 2011 @ 22:19:22
Gorgeous card Lynne! I love the bronze ornament – perfection! xxoo
Oct 15, 2011 @ 22:26:23
Stunning Lynne! The xmas ornament matches perfectly! Love the sheet music and “Overture” text and that background design is really rich and classy looking!
Oct 15, 2011 @ 22:41:29
Wot, no pink????? he, he.
Love the viola – well, I think it’s a viola 😉 Love the way you used the music paper too xxx
Oct 15, 2011 @ 22:49:14
what a gorgeous piece and who would have dared put a musical instument on like this…wow! I just cruised down your blog,,,you have been quite creative and industrious …was I really gone that long so I won´t bore you with my ooouuuuuhing and ahhhhhing on each post which is what I ´d have to do as all are stunning.
Hope you are having an enjoyable weekend. Take care,,,,,CYN
Oct 16, 2011 @ 00:05:52
Hi Lynne, Your card is beautiful, very clever use of the ornament, it’s just perfect.
Oct 16, 2011 @ 01:51:10
I love it too when I find something I can “re-use” It’s a beautiful piece. Love the background.
Oct 16, 2011 @ 03:08:39
lovely details!
Oct 16, 2011 @ 07:03:37
Everything about this piece is fabulous Lynne! The little instrument is the perfect finishing touch! x
Oct 16, 2011 @ 08:05:43
Lovely piece Lynne, love the violin. I have some, too, but don’t know where they are….Valerie
Oct 16, 2011 @ 08:52:14
Everything has it’s place eventually Lynne and your violin was just waiting for this elegant flapper stamp, the sheet music adorns it beautifully.
Hugs Shirley x x
Oct 16, 2011 @ 08:59:29
Oh yes Lynne, now THIS is how I would like to see official concert tickets!! Gorgeous gorgeous my friend, love the instrument and the colours, the image is fantastic! Hugs, Ira
Oct 16, 2011 @ 14:08:50
This is super gorgeous Lynne! I love things with music as the theme. Just beautiful xx
Oct 16, 2011 @ 14:23:49
Love this Lynne! The ornament is perfect with this card! I have this stamp too! Beautiful design!
Debbie
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Oct 16, 2011 @ 14:31:41
A lovely design Lynne and a great use for the musical ornament.
Oct 16, 2011 @ 15:14:40
Gorgeous, the musical intrument is a super embellishment, it matches the theme of your piece so well. Yvonne x
Oct 16, 2011 @ 15:17:37
A beautiful card Lynne – I think the violin was made for the card.
xxx Hazel.
Oct 16, 2011 @ 16:47:58
Absolutely brilliant! I am most certainly a music lover, and all of the elements put together in this piece positively sing. Gorgeous work, as always, and such a clever use of the ornament. 🙂
Oct 16, 2011 @ 17:41:41
Beautiful beautiful card Lynne, I love that little violin too its so fabulous
Hugs June xxxxx
Oct 16, 2011 @ 18:11:58
Just beautiful! I love your painted element and image. Kim
Oct 16, 2011 @ 19:24:43
Hi dear-
Your card is fabolous, Lynne- the beautiful background paper,looks fantastic together with the music paper and the sweet musician girl, have won the most gorgeous instrument- wonderful painted!
Hugs and love, Dorthe
Oct 16, 2011 @ 19:36:50
Gorgeous card Lynne and what a great idea to use Christmas ornaments on your cards. This is the perfect embellishment for the lovely image.
Oct 16, 2011 @ 20:09:26
Once again you’ve created a fantastic card.
Oct 16, 2011 @ 21:01:12
Hi Lynne, Thank you for stopping by my blog today. Gorgeous card. Love the backing paper. Great use of the christmas decoration.
Regards Florence x
Oct 16, 2011 @ 23:04:18
This is so beautiful, Lynne. I love the bit of lace across the tag and your instrument is a wonderful touch. Isn’t it great when you have just the right piece and then can actually remember *where* it is after all that time?
Oct 17, 2011 @ 01:46:58
Lynne,
This is just gorgeous!
Oct 17, 2011 @ 04:58:09
what a wonderful use of the ornament! absolutely perfect. everything holds together in harmony. happy new week! xo
Oct 17, 2011 @ 06:37:36
This is gorgeous,Lynne and a wonderful use of the ornament!! Just perfect.
Have a wonderful start of the week.
Hugs,
Marie
Oct 17, 2011 @ 07:55:51
So beautiful, Lynne. It looks really dramatic. Beautiful ornament and image.
Chris x
Oct 17, 2011 @ 12:00:21
Really like this hun lovely work ;0)
Oct 17, 2011 @ 13:36:44
Love it, love it, love it, Lynne!
Big Hugs,
DebbieK
Oct 17, 2011 @ 18:52:58
Beautiful card, and what a great use for a Christmas ornament. xx
Oct 18, 2011 @ 23:50:08
Stunning, beautiful, breath taking…what more can I say.
Love it, sorry it took so long for me to catch up with your amazing creations. take care dearie, gerri
Oct 23, 2011 @ 10:28:08
Wonderful way to embellish the image – I love the black and white flourish paper combined with the music; truly gorgeous! And always fun to see a reason to keep hoarding, or I should say collecting 🙂