Memories from my Travels (TSSC#8 Travel)

The Stampsmith Challenge is underway once again and for this challenge the theme is Travel.  I must remind you that if you participate in this particular challenge you must use at least 1 stamp from The Stampsmith.
The reason I picked Travel for this theme is because , for me, travel inspired artwork is one of my favourite themes, especially vintage travel. There are several stamps in The Stampsmith range suitable for this theme:- From Russia with Love, Ellis Island, Australiana, etc.  For my project I used my all time favourite Paris plate but remember it is how you interpretate the theme set.
I selected 3 stamps from the Paris plate for my B.I.A. Journal (Journal is approx 22cm x 14.5 cm). Making notebooks and Journals from scratch is a favourite of mine. As I wanted a shabby chic appearance to my Journal I stamped directly onto the painted (Camisole Pink emulsion paint – this is a heritage colour which is chalky in appearance) canvas sheet (I adhered artist sheet canvas to recycled notebook cover). This gives a lovely faded appearance to some of the stamping.  As you can see I layered some French text and then the stamped image takes centre stage. Lace added to top and bottom of the Journal and the stamped cancellation marks.
I made a dangle using pearls, crystal beads and an Eiffel Tower charm (from an old keyring) and further embellished the Journal with a fabric bloom and crinkle ribbon.
As with any challenge theme we want to see your interpretation. It doesn’t necessarily have to be a travel stamp, add your own twist to the stamped image to make it fit with this theme. The Stampsmith Challenge team look forward to seeing your creations. Good Luck. Lynne x