Monday, 21 January 2013

Continent


Here's my ATC for The Craft Barn's Alpha Challenge where the letter this fortnight is C.


I was hoping to carry on the alliteration from last time with a colour and an object starting with the same letter eg claret clematis but clematis wasn't in my dictionary.  Then thought of Christmas but decided to save that for X.   So I've gone with CONTINENT as I have this lovely Hero Arts Vintage Map stamp.

I've stamped the map in Jet Black Archival, watercoloured it and tore the edges to leave the Continent of Europe!   The background is, yes you've guessed it, Salty Ocean Distress Ink with some Faded Jeans spritzed through a Studio Calico zig-zag mask to create waves.  It's just finished with the dictionary definition and the letter C.  I found a set of white vinyl Thickers in my stash so decided to use those on all my ATCs and colour match them with alcohol inks.

I've added a V to my last ATC and managed to take a better photo showing the number plate.  It's HERE if you want to look.   I'm beginning to wish I'd chosen a bigger format but it seems we are allowed multiple entries so I may well get a dictionary to stamp in as well.

Anyway I'm off to see everyone else's creations.  Many thanks for your comments and words of encouragement - always appreciated!

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  1. Anonymous21 January 2013 at 15:59

    Love this, you've defined continent perfectly. x

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  2. Laura21 January 2013 at 16:20

    Love this, the colours are gorgeous.
    How about cerulean continent?
    (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerulean)
    Laura
    :)

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    1. Elaine21 January 2013 at 18:24

      Good idea!! Cerulean isn't in my dictionary either but at least I've used the right colours!!

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  3. BJ21 January 2013 at 16:30

    Oh Continent, what a great choice. Love the background and the colouring of the "C" too. Please don't get me thinking of "X" just yet, going to cross that bridge when I get to it!

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  4. paulaexuk21 January 2013 at 16:36

    I too looked at continent but changed my mind at the last minute, so glad I did. Your spread is great, love that stamp. I agree with Laura a gorgeous colour.

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  5. Sylvia21 January 2013 at 16:48

    Good word to pick and great interpretation, love the colours.

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  6. Gio21 January 2013 at 18:08

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  7. Gio21 January 2013 at 18:10

    I love your turquoise entry, Elaine (sorry for the mistake).
    It's nice that you 're thinking about a dictionary too. Just try!!
    Ah the X is a big dilemma even for me, no words in Italian!
    Thanks for playing with us at CraftBarn:-)

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  8. Jenny Marples21 January 2013 at 20:01

    Another fantastic entry for this inspired challenge Elaine. The prefect choice of colour for this one. Hugs, Jenny x

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  9. Redanne21 January 2013 at 21:28

    Hi Elaine, the V looks wonderful on your previous entry. Love the continent word too, great colours and so much detail in such a small area. I am enjoying seeing what people come up with for this challenge. Hugs, Anne x

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  10. LindaS22 January 2013 at 01:57

    WOW I really like the map and how you colored it. Perfect with the teared part from the dictionary. Great take on the challenge.

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  11. JansArtyJunk22 January 2013 at 14:03

    Great word...and what a fab stamp..beautifully coloured...dreading 'x'...I've got no idea where to start with that letter LOL ;)

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  12. Karen22 January 2013 at 15:24

    Brilliant word to choose Elaine! Thank you for playing along again with us at The Craft Barn x

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  13. Maggie22 January 2013 at 15:53

    Lovely ATC great choice

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  14. sparklygirl-Tina22 January 2013 at 16:55

    Hi Elaine

    Thank you for your lovelycomment on my blog! I love what you've done with your ATC its fab!

    Tina
    X

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  15. Sandra22 January 2013 at 18:02

    Beautiful colours and fab details on your ATC :)

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  16. lena-dailyscrap22 January 2013 at 18:23

    What a great idea! Love the colours and details!

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  17. TwinkleToes2day23 January 2013 at 20:25

    Visiting from the Alpha Challenge - Great idea & beautiful colours :0) Mo

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  18. Dawn23 January 2013 at 20:39

    Great work Elaine, love your word choice. Lol not jealous at all of your map stamps, what a find!!
    Hugs x

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  19. Scrapmate23 January 2013 at 21:52

    Brilliant choice of word and I love how you've depicted it.

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  20. Mrs A.23 January 2013 at 22:41

    Another great choice of word for the leter C. I hink this is going to be a fun challenge. Hugs Mrs A.

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  21. Silvia(Barnie)25 January 2013 at 13:21

    A great page, love the stamping.

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  22. Isabelle Norris25 January 2013 at 13:36

    The most beautiful continent of them all ;)
    Great ATC Elaine,
    Thanks for playing with us again this week
    Izzy

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  23. Anonymous27 January 2013 at 10:42

    Wow, this is lovely ... before I read your entry I actually thought that it was pattern paper ... your stamping and colouring is so professional ... :)

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  24. LindaS1 February 2013 at 06:47

    Wonderful colors and coloring. I really like the letter Cmof yours.

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  25. ionabunny2 February 2013 at 18:11

    Love that colour. Excellent interpretation. Great work with the alcohol inks. Lovely ATC

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