Saturday, June 4, 2011

Hero Arts Monthly Challenge - painting with distress inks

Making this was so much fun to do. I was inspired recently by a photo on the Moxie Fab blog of a Village, I believe in Italy. These villages are all over the place in Southern Europe and I love visiting them. We won't be going to our beloved Calella in Spain this year, but this card will give me memories of the beautiful village where we stay next to the Sea.


The Hero Arts Village Stamp has been stamped and colored and cut into two segments. The smaller segment has dimension and added two 'trees' from the acrylic leaf prints set behind the houses.
I used distress inks, diluted in water and added color with a paint brush.

Here is the inspiration photo:


This is a village next to the Sea too.

A wonderful weekend to you all! Announcing the winner tomorrow, via random org.
Jacqueline x
Posted by Jacqueline at 11:20 AM
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27 comments:

  1. Chris(craft) and Dave(photos) RichardsJune 4, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Oh Jacqueline this is exactly how i remember Italy, it brings back
    wonderful memories.....Thankyou so much for reminding me !Fab card !!!
    Still thinking of you !
    god bless
    chris richards
    xxx

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  2. Cynthia SchelzigJune 4, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    ooo this is nice with the village inside your wonderful frame...I think I "need" that frame:) and I like the use of leaves as trees...really nice.
    Have a good weekend.

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  3. BrendaJune 4, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Wow Jacqueline, you have picked up the colours perfectly! And I love the leaf trees you created, that is such a super idea! Oh Italy, I just watched "Under The Tuscan Sun" again and it made me long to go there! Thinking of you!

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  4. LinJune 4, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Love the village inside that frame, and the addition of the trees is wonderful! Beautiful colors! I enjoyed seeing your little village; it's a lovely place!

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  5. susanneJune 4, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    This is wonderful Jacqueline! I love the hand painted look here. Your photo reminds me of Porto in Portugal. I love how you have created your trees! (praying everything is going well)

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  6. PaulaJune 4, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    I love your card today! I have been debating on whether or not to get that stamp; it has been on my wish list for a long time. Your card reminds me of the lovely drive we took along the coast from Sorrento.

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  7. CinnamonSallyJune 4, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Jacqueline this is a stunning card and reminds me so much of my holiday last year in Italy. The little village near us called Cervo was just like that. I am also loving your use of the frame stamp, its definately on my wish list!!

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  8. GisèleJune 4, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Oh Jacqueline, this is absolutely GENIOUS !!! I just love, love, love that stamped frame and your leafy trees and the way it has the same feel than the inspirational photo...Wonderfully dreamy...

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  9. Virginia L.June 4, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Thanks for the inspiring photo!! You used The Village stamp so BEAUTIFULLY!! Love it!

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  10. RosJune 4, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    The photo and your card ... which is brilliant! ... remind me of Positano in Italy ... you did a fabulous job!

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  11. Nancy KJune 4, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Oh wow...you totally captured the charm of a seaside village! I love how you framed it with the Simple Frame and perfectly colored everything...so fabulous!
    hugs and prayers for you, sweet friend!

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  12. gaijinjoyJune 4, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Great card, Jacqueline! I wouldn't know what to do with this stamp. Hope you are feeling as well as possible.

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  13. AnonymousJune 4, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    You've captured this beautifully...it looks like a painting! I love it!

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  14. BarbJune 4, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    This is so lovely, Jacqueline! Your coloring is beautifully soft and perfect! Love the way you added the "trees!" I hope you have a nice, relaxing weekend, my friend! I think about you so often. . .hugs!

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  15. Dawn TJune 5, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    Fantastic Jacqueline... it reminds me too of our trip last year to Italy... seeing all the pretty coloured villages. You have done a superb job of watercolouring with the distress inks... my favouritest technique.

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  16. Linda W. (ScrappinBari)June 5, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    Such a pretty inspiration photo, Jacqueline, and I love how you recreated it with stamping!

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  17. susanneJune 5, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    Dear Jacqueline, I always enjoy your Bible quotes. I just wanted to thank you for that. :) I especially enjoyed today's quote 1 Peter 1 6-7 and will mark it in my Bible. Sending you a hug!

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  18. BarbaraJune 5, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    This card is wonderful and I want to visit some place that looks like it! I just finished Frances Mayes new book "Every day In Tuscany" and I would love to visit that area!!!! Hope you have a good weekend! Blessings!

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  19. Suzanne CJune 5, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    Jacqueline you make this stamp sing and I would never think of this as a jacqueline stamp. :) SO versatile. Beautiful!

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  20. Tiffany ErvinJune 5, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Gosh, this is so, so wonderful! You make this look so inviting, what warmth and charm to your little village, I love it!

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  21. Chris(craft) and Dave(photos) RichardsJune 5, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Hi Jacqueline, just sending kind thoughts and prayers your way !!
    love and hugs
    chris richards
    xxx

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  22. Petra TillmannJune 5, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    I love your village card, Jacqueline! It brings back memories!
    Have a good Sunday!

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  23. Louise (KardKrazy)June 5, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    How creative to create your little houses in that frame stamp you like so much! Very impressive!

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  24. JoanJune 5, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Wow, these are fabulous Jacqueline,love the colours, so "med"

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  25. slbt17June 5, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    love this ... this stamp has been on my wish list for a while now!
    Sandra ltb

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  26. Jean Franks BeckJune 6, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Beautiful! I want to visit that village. ;) Hope you are feeling well.

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  27. Anne GaalJune 6, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Hi, Jacqueline! What a terrific card! Love the way you gave the scene dimension and I especially love the leaves you added! :-)

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