Today's Teapot challenge inspiration was a wonderful castle teapot.
I was inspired by the castle walls and made this card using a fun mosac tile stamp from Starving Artists that I've had for ages but never inked up yet.(I say that about so many stamps!LOL!)
You ink the stamp with Versamark - then over stamp it in a color using a flower stamp (or whatever) then stamp it on card stock - and then clear emboss it. I love how it came out!
The window and sentiment are also from Starving Artist Stamps/Doodle Factory.
Hopefully this pretty wall will be inviting to people who walk by and they'll stop in for Rapunzle to cut their hair - ya think??
This also fits the Doubledog Dare challenge this week where jdmommy (Anne) challenged us to use some kind of frame on our card. I used a window frame!
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Tue, Jan 26, 2010 @ 6:53 PM
Way cool card!
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Tue, Jan 26, 2010 @ 8:30 PM
B E A U T I F U L castle!!! I have always wanted a vine to crawl up my front brick of my chimney. 20 years later, 3 different plants, my vine is still not as tall as me!!!
Your card is just beautiful. sounds like some work involved but I think I HAVE to give it a try with the hopes of some great results too. tfs,
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Tue, Jan 26, 2010 @ 10:24 PM
I think this is a great idea... very inviting indeed!
love your great colors and what a fun technique!
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Tue, Jan 26, 2010 @ 11:18 PM
Its the coolest Julia! Its very warm and inviting and I betcha it doesn't have a moat around it with moat monsters. Me thinks the teapotters should hitch a ride to your more pleasing castle to finish our tea! You up for that?
I love how you did that. It so looks like the walls of a castle and putting the window in was shere genius! I love this! Whoo Hoo, glad to have you again! I know you are so busy!