Sorry for the lack of blogging but I've been invigilating in the exams at the local school and inspiration deserted me. However I have managed to do my 10th postcard for The Craft Barn's Quotes and Lyrics Challenge - this time the words are PASSION and/or MUSIC.
To be honest nothing I read popped an image into my head until I saw this one by Thomas Carlyle which made me think of Scottish marching bands etc. Unfortunately I don't have a Scottish piper or drummer stamp so used the Toy Soldiers Blueprint stamp from Tim Holtz. The background is a swooshy mix of Tumbled Glass and Salty Ocean Distress overstamped with Tim Holtz's Music stamp and the World Map from Darkroom Door.
I got all my postcards out to see what colour scheme to use and here they all are together.......an eclectic mix!! Think I need to use reds and oranges next time!!
Many thanks for looking and any comments you leave - they are very much appreciated!
Great quote, love the soldiers against the blue background with the map and music. The postcards look fabulous together, great combination of colours.
ReplyDeleteSylv xx
Another great card, love your choice of images brought together for this quote.
ReplyDeleteFabulous postcard - love the toy soldiers.
ReplyDeleteI love the quote and using the soldiers was a brilliant improvisation! Anne xx
ReplyDeleteExcellent Elaine. The colours are lovely. I really like the background and your collection is awesome :-D
ReplyDeleteFab postcard. Love the background and the toy soldiers. Your collection of postcards are brilliant :)
ReplyDeleteYou are building up a great collection - I think Tim's toy soldier is perfect for this one, great choice of quote and I love how you've executed the postcard.
ReplyDeleteLove it and I could so have done with that map stamp too. Your postcards do look so good together
ReplyDeleteA great quote and a fantastic page - wonderful details.
ReplyDeleteA great page - the red & blue contrast so well together.
ReplyDeleteFantastic looking collection Elaine! You have used the toy soldiers and quote to perfection:-) xxx
ReplyDeleteLovely card, gorgeous stamp and a great quote!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful composition Elaine, also love your postcards. Flora xx
ReplyDeleteGreat quote Elaine and I love the soldiers! Super background too:)
ReplyDeleteVal x
Love it. Very good.
ReplyDeleteActually, I thought the toy soldiers were perfect for the quote. I really enjoyed seeing all the postcards lined up together, too. I'm running late because of my continued internet woes. My apologies for being so far behind.
ReplyDeleteVery cool postcard Elaine and the toy soldiers look perfect. Isn't it strange how you need the right quote to get the inspiration going. I am trying to catch up on the two words I have missed because I did enjoy this fortnights challenge.
ReplyDeleteA fabulous postcard and just love the map image. Lovely quote. Isn't it lovely to look back over our pieces of art?
ReplyDeleteGreat postcard, love the soldiers and quote! Your postcards all look great together, I love all the different colours xx
ReplyDeleteHi Elaine
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on winning the Q & L Challenge. Can you please let me have you e mail so I can arrange for your £20 voucher to be sent sharon@thecraftbarn.com Regards
Sharon :-}
The soldiers work fantastically for this quote Elaine. Very imaginative. Jenny x
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