Saturday 9 March 2013

Postcard From Paris

I am travelling to Paris for this weeks DT creation for 100 Proof Press using the Eiffel Tower stamp and the Poscard Scroll stamp.
I used Dylusions ink sprays in the background adding sea salt to the wet background, I love the effect this gives.
I used the vintage globe die as my backdrop for the Eiffel Tower which I stamped with black archival ink, cut out and coloured with brushed corduroy Distress Ink. I added some card letters which I found in my stash.
The Postcard Scroll has been added to the top of the card along with more travel associated words. I have also added some random text in the background for a further layer of interest.
To complete I have added an Eiffel Tower brad and a jewellery piece which I found in the sales quite a while ago.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x x

18 comments:

cheryl said...

oh wow just adore this hun,stunning detail and love the paris theme hugs Cherylxxxx

Words and Pictures said...

Fabulous grungy globe and that salty background looks amazing - gotta give that a go sometime soon!
Alison x

Lynn Stevens said...

oh can I hitch a ride in your suitcase? LOL
Love how you used the globe with the Eiffel tower!
Hugs Lynn

...the yorkshire fox... said...

...a stunning piece of art Tracy, that background is jaw-dropping and the perfect backdrop for Paris and the world, awesome colours and creativity my eyes are smiling...Melx :)

Michelle said...

Awesome! The salt makes a cool effect. I love it! I never would've guessed that was how you did it.

Crafting Queen said...

Stunning card, love that background.

Carol Q said...

stunning Tracy - you've put that die to great effect!

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

Nothing like a sea salt distress! I need to use it more. Thanks for reminding me! Love the globe here! Fabulous postcard!!!

Brenda Brown said...

Fabulous Tracy, love the imagery and colours especially with that sea salt background.
hugs {brenda} x0x

Redanne said...

The sea salt background is so effective, love it. What a brilliant job you did cutting out that globe and I love the Eiffel tower embellishments - a wonderful make. Hugs, Anne x

Redanne said...

Apologies, I thought you had hand cut the globe, just read it again! A x

Martina said...

This is fantastic, Tracy! What a great inspiration piece!

Sue said...

This is gorgeous Tracy, full of wonderful details as always. Have a fab Sunday. Sue xx

Annie said...

Love the background Tracy and your use of the globe is fantastic.....inspirational too.

I love Paris

Hugs

Annie x

Kate Yetter said...

This is gorgeous! I love the background. The globe, Eiffel Tower and Paris theme is brilliant.

Suzanne C said...

Fantabulous background. This makes me want to get the salt out! I just love how this all comes together the use of the globe with the tower and the repeating towers are inspired!

hazel said...

A fabulous piece, I love the background.
xxx Hazel.

Michelle Webb said...

I love that sea salt effect too, I've been meaning to do something with it for ages. You've just inspired me to get on with it too. I love that globe die too. I think I need it in my life. It's gorgeous Tracy. Michelle x