Happy First Day of Summer....finally!
I don't normally do blog challenges. However, Michael Strong of http://www.strongstamps.com posted this little doodle on his web page and blog. His May challenge was to do something with it using only black, white, and gray, with the additional option of silver! The doodle was susch a challenge, I carried a Xerox print around for several weeks before deciding I wanted 'to do something with it'.....the Kimono is the end result.
I used black satin ribbon with a silver edge, gray paper, and of course, Zerox copies of the doodle. It goes without saying I used Mike's Kimono die and pattern - even though using his stamps/dies/pattern was not a requirement in the challenge.
Happy to report I am one of the winners and will be receiving his new 'Hexagon' stamp! Woo Hoo! You can check out the other winning cards by clicking on 'Mike's Blog' on the left of his web page http://www.strongstamps.com .
Paper Hugs,
Jan
WOW I am impressed!!! This is a wonderful creation from the doodle!
ReplyDeleteoh well done Jan!! Five of these * * * * *! A great creative spark you showed.
ReplyDeleteYay, Jan! You do such nice work!
ReplyDeletethat's beautiful jJan! what tallent!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Jan!!! That was a very creative way of using the doodle in the kimono! Great card!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! You did a great job. Working in only black and white can be a challenge.
ReplyDeletebuona giornata...ciao
ReplyDeleteWow! This is beautiful! I love the black and white!!! Thanks for stopping by my blog! :)
ReplyDeleteWow,wow, WOW, JAN! This kimono is absolutely GORJUS! I had to stare and study it, click on the image to enlarge it and stare and study it some more...is that a tea-folding technique you used to put this kimono together? It really is stunning and you continue to amaze me with your awesome works of art!
ReplyDeleteThis is an iris folding technique...one of my favorites. Thank you all for the compliments...I blush!
DeleteJan
Another stunner from the Castle camp!Congratulations on winning, it is a most beautiful work of art!
ReplyDeleteGreat job Jan! And how fun to win something too!
ReplyDeletelove that Kimono and the IRIS folding technique is always one of my favorite ones...requires time though...I love Michael strong too...he comes to my area often and I can take his classes...he is so sweet...
ReplyDeleteyour card is lovely and elegant...
thanks for sharing
bibiana
We certainly are in God's country, Jan! Your Kimono card is just wonderful! Thanks for leaving me a comment.
ReplyDeleteLove this creation! Congrats on your win.
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