Thursday, 26 March 2015

Dreaming, just dreaming!

Toffee and lace….Mmmmmmmm! When I saw Julie-Ann's recipe this time at Dragons Dream TIO (Challenge 187) that's exactly what I thought! Couldn't get started straight away - appointments, meetings, outings….but when I finally got the time I couldn't find the stamp I wanted - Aaagh! what to use, rummaged and found this one - perfect!



I do love this image …….by Leonardo da Vinci …the stamp is one I bought at a show and have no idea whose! 
Painted my tag in Vintage Lace Fresco paint(how apt!)and masked her off, then dabbed Mocha Mousse(the nearest I have to toffee colour) through a TH stencil! The words - some from a sheet - Artistic Stamper I think, and then stamped up the Dictionary stamp and rubbed off the middle before stamping over the lighter words.
Inked the edges with was left on a sponge and added some vintage lace to make her shawl.
Thanks for a great recipe Julie Ann - I am putting this on view in my craft room to keep me calm!

Entering the Dragons Dream TIOT challenge 187 

Thanks for looking, Chris

19 comments:

  1. Beautiful Chris. So soft and serene, such a calming visual you have created! hugs :)

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  2. Your tag is lovely Chris, and such pretty lace at the bottom.
    Sue x

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  3. Beautiful piece, and I love the stamp of Leda, it is one of my fave pieces from Leonardo. Hugs, Valerie

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  4. Oh Chris this is beautiful! I love the neutral tones and beautiful photos!!! xx

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    1. Not sure why I said photo... funny brain moment - I meant image - hugs xx

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  5. It really is a beautiful and peaceful image and I love the lace you added at the bottom, it is lovely! Hugs, Anne xx

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  6. Lovely tag, Chris! The image looks just wonderful and I love the beautiful lace.
    Hugs, Mar

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  7. Beautiful vintage tag Chris, lovely details and colours.
    Yvonne xx

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  8. So beautiful, I love your image.
    Julie x

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  9. Can see why your Tag will go on display Chris, she exudes peace, calm and serenity.

    So very beautiful:-) xxx

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  10. It really is a beautiful image - definitely making me covetous! - and you've created a perfect setting for her - subtle, delicate and oh so lovely. A really gorgeous tag, Chris.
    Alison xx

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  11. This is beautiful Chris. The stamp image is lovely and you have done a great job on this tag.
    Hugs
    Cc

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  12. This is a wonderful tag Chris and a great image. thanks for joining us at Dragons Dream Tag It On for this challenge
    x catherine

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  13. What a gorgeous tag, Chris. I'm so glad that you found the recipe inspiring - that is so encouraging! I love this Leonardo image. It goes so well with those toffee tones and your is some of the prettiest I've ever seen. Thank You so much for dreaming with the Dragons. xxx

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  14. Sorry, I'm so tired - I mean to say 'Your lace is some of the prettiest I've seen.' xx

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  15. Yes, you're right, that's a wonderful image and also your tag looks fantastic. Thanks for dreaming with us over at Dragons Dream Tag It On.

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  16. Yep, I have stencil envy! And I have tag envy, too. You always make the most beautiful tags. This one is equally lovely, and the lace is gorgeous. Of course, I adore that Leonardo stamp. Lovely.

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  17. Oh Chris, this is so, so pretty, simply adorable tag! Wonderful...Ruth x

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  18. Absolutely beautiful. I love everything about it. I, too, have stencil envy and that stamp is just lovely. I can see why you like it so much. Lx

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