Spring is in full swing and my mind turns to thoughts of holidays and travel... Well, between Covid 19 and Brexit those trips, which so often includes our nearest country and gateway to Europe, have been put on the back burner.
Still... We will always have Paris!
And this is the theme I chose for our Country View Challenge, which this month I am hosting, so take me to Paris and show me the sights!
Don't worry, if you don't have any Paris themed supplies, you can use anything that says "France". Think fashion, wine, lavender fields of Provence, old adverts etc... Just make sure that the theme is obvious and not a tiny bit of French script or fleur de Lys lurking in a corner of your make.
To kick off the theme, I made a fictional scene where all the major Paris
Still... We will always have Paris!
And this is the theme I chose for our Country View Challenge, which this month I am hosting, so take me to Paris and show me the sights!
Don't worry, if you don't have any Paris themed supplies, you can use anything that says "France". Think fashion, wine, lavender fields of Provence, old adverts etc... Just make sure that the theme is obvious and not a tiny bit of French script or fleur de Lys lurking in a corner of your make.
To kick off the theme, I made a fictional scene where all the major Paris
landmarks feature together.
This is a Crafter's Companion stencil set, where you can use the 3 layers separately or together, but beware, if you want the front layer to be really in front you will need to mask areas or use an opaque medium. I used Distress Oxides for my front layer and regular Distress inks for the other 2. The landmarks are at the front are from left to right the Sacré Cœur, the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. In the next layers are the moulin rouge, the Invalides (that's my best guess), Monpartnasse, Notre Dame and the July column. The back layer...hmm I don't recognise the buildings but of course it's an artist impression not a photograph!Over to you now, have a look at what the DT made on the Country View Challenge blog - Spoiler alert - my DT mates rose up to the challenge brilliantly - and link up your project to the challenge for the chance to win a £20 voucher for the Country View Craft shop.
I will be back in 2 days to give you more inspiration...
Thanks for coming by,
[1] BTW this is a famous line from the 1942 movie Casablanca)
I love what you have made Christine, those stencils are amazing, and how you have used the different inks really creates a wonderful emotional piece filled with depth. Hugs Debs xx
ReplyDeleteAmazing use of the stencils, Christine!
ReplyDeleteYes, we all want to be able to travel again, but I fear, it will need some more time until we will be allowed to go where we want again.
Have a sunny May!
Evelyn xxx
Wow, this is so beautiful! I love how you layered the stencils over one another to create this Paris scene - amazing 😀. Thanks for choosing such a fabulous challenge theme for this month too! Happy May! Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteFantastic ! Love that you didn't use the traditional red-white-blue. Have a happy May ! X
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous Crafty, I love the colours that you've chosen for your stencilling. Take care and have a very happy May, Sue xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a great stencil set, Christine!!! All the buildings are recognizable!!! I love how you used the colours and the darker and lighter tones!!! Magnifique!!! Have a happy May!!! xx
ReplyDeleteA great make Christine and a great theme too - it really made me think! Thankyou! Big hugs rachel x
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful Christine, and such a wonderful topic too.
ReplyDeleteA great card Christine, yes I miss our trips too but hopefully things are looking up! xx
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