Jean is our hostess for the first Tickle a Teapotter challenge of 2019 and you can find out all about her challenge HERE.
I had a ton of ideas for it. As I was thinking about the term organic architecture and buildings that fit their environment, it occured to me that the Sydney Opera House was probably a good example - so I pulled out this set which I certainly hadn't been thinking of using.
The background is DOX on glossy photo paper, with some of it scratched off on the sea. I used weathered wood and pine needles for the sea part, and the top is a mix of wild honey, abandoned coral, mustard seed and wilted violet.
After stamping the cityscape I sponged the clock with spiced marmalade and then rubbed microglaze over it. Then I stencilled some of a map into the sky area. Added the sentiment and a little compass rose stamped first in black and then in gold.
Date: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 GMT Views: 1052
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Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50467
Tue, Jan 29, 2019 @ 5:40 AM
WOW this is stunning Sabrina! That Sydney cityscape is fabulous and the Opera house is perfect for this challenge. Your bg is awesome...love the stenciled map part. Very cool!
Sorry you've been sick...rest up...and feel better xo
Registered: February 27, 2007 Location: LaCrosse, Wisconsin Posts: 39274
Tue, Jan 29, 2019 @ 5:57 AM
I've never seen this stamp before....awesome. i love creating a cool background and then simple stamping on top. you are wonderful and your card is wonderful too (almost as wonderful as you).
------------------------------ Jean Bean the Dancing Queen "You can play a shoestring if you're sincere." -John Coltrane
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Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 51844
Tue, Jan 29, 2019 @ 1:05 PM
I don't know where to start....your background is a jaw dropper Sabrina. I love all the stencilling and colour! I had no idea there was a Cityscape stamp of Sydney. The Sydney Harbour bridge fits this challenge as much as the Opera House. I can't wait for Sydney Sue to see this. FABULOUS!
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Registered: June 3, 2016 Location: France Posts: 59762
Tue, Jan 29, 2019 @ 1:13 PM
Wow Sabrina your background is a real eye catcher on this architectural card, love the set you've used and once more glad you were able to finish these beauties!!
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105027
Tue, Jan 29, 2019 @ 1:34 PM
This is a work of art, and I hope the person who receives this gorgeous card will frame it!! I would certainly add it to the ones I have framed in my craft room! Amazing colors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Registered: January 8, 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 40326
Tue, Jan 29, 2019 @ 4:23 PM
Sabrina, this looks stunning! Your bgs are always a work of art and just perfect to showcase Sydney Harbour with the bridge and Opera House. I love my city and there is nothing more jaw dropping than to come out of the Opera House at night, after a concert, by the harbour! Beautiful! I spent many years working in the building closest to the Opera House with a stunning view.
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Registered: October 21, 2010 Location: in the okanagan in b.c. canada Posts: 13012
Tue, Jan 29, 2019 @ 4:34 PM
That Opera house would be on my bucket list. I just bet the music there is Phenomenal, I cant even imagine. I love how you made the beautiful sky and waters around it...with all the pretty colors....I am so there...TFS..:0)
------------------------------ We as people are raindrops of colorful ink , falling down Crisp and Clear, each a different shade more vibrant then the last, but once we realize at the bottom of an endless abyss we all fall into the same inkpot forming one color, only then can we come together as one My son.