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
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19 comments:

  1. Pamellia26 March 2015 at 12:47:00 GMT

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

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  2. Zue26 March 2015 at 14:42:00 GMT

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

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  3. Valerie-Jael26 March 2015 at 15:53:00 GMT

    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. Unknown26 March 2015 at 21:08:00 GMT

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

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    1. Unknown26 March 2015 at 21:09:00 GMT

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

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  5. Redanne26 March 2015 at 21:15:00 GMT

    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. Margik26 March 2015 at 21:59:00 GMT

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

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  7. Meggymay26 March 2015 at 22:01:00 GMT

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

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  8. Juliz Design Post26 March 2015 at 22:37:00 GMT

    So beautiful, I love your image.
    Julie x

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  9. massofhair27 March 2015 at 01:32:00 GMT

    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. Words and Pictures27 March 2015 at 21:13:00 GMT

    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. Hettie27 March 2015 at 22:46:00 GMT

    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. catherine27 March 2015 at 22:50:00 GMT

    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. Julie Lee28 March 2015 at 01:48:00 GMT

    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. Julie Lee28 March 2015 at 01:49:00 GMT

    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. Silvia(Barnie)29 March 2015 at 12:12:00 BST

    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. Bleubeard and Elizabeth30 March 2015 at 08:20:00 BST

    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. Ruth30 March 2015 at 16:25:00 BST

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

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  18. Lauren Hatwell31 March 2015 at 21:29:00 BST

    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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