Now, not having children I don't have a lot of suitable young stamp images so I was properly stumped for a while.... then happened to spy a packet of stamps in a box - 'Dance' by Sioux Jenneys for the Artistic Stamper - and my story was chosen!!
I don't remember reading Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfield, but I certainly remember the impact of it in the film You've Got Mail with Meg Ryan - I love that film!
I decided on a card - and some masking. The ink is the shaded lilac distress ink.
I had to do lots of practising with my masking as it's been a while since I did any, and experimenting with the colour for the ballerinas too! I knew it had to be something soft, but the squeezed lemonade wasn't right. I used the same ink to softly blend the edges of the card too, before mounting it onto a card blank.
Hope you enjoy this theme and come and join in.... we'd love to see you.
14 comments:
I love how you have made this, it looks fantastic. I do not know this story, although I think I may have seen the film!
Dionne x
Stunning, love the ballet theme and perfect colour choice too. Take care Zo xx
You've never read the book? Oh my Helen, I'll have to dig out my copy and lend it to you! I thought it was part of the 'growing up law' for little girls! I LOVE your soft and beautiful dancers - it really does the book justice. Mwah x
It has been soooo long since I read this story and love your card. Once you have finished with Gabrielle@s book can you send it my way please?
xx
Just checked...it is on Kobo so will download it. It was also on TV a few years back so there must be a DVD of it available!
xx
I only know the book because of the film too and yes, I love the film. Though ssssh don't go spreading that around! I love what you did here - masking with stamps is a bit beyond me and am always fascinated when I see it done.
Lovely card Helen, love the subtle colour palette and your masking is great. Tracy x
This is stunning , love the colour and your fab masking.
Hugs Emma xx
Fantastic take on the challenge, Helen! Love it!
Love that stamp - fabulous work!
It's a big thrill to see you using my stamp design, great work with the masking ;) Loved the book...you need to read The Circus is Coming, which is also by Noel ;)
xoxo Sioux
This is gorgeous, love the subtle colour of the girls, fantastic work xx
This is gorgeous, love the subtle colour of the girls, fantastic work xx
Beautiful & very elegant.
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