Thursday 28 October 2010
Gothic Arches Challenge *Text*
This arch has been made for the new *text* challenge from Gothic arches. I have used an old photo of my great aunt, which was taken in 1918. I have printed the picture onto an overhead transparency, cut it into an arch, and mounted it onto different arches. The first arch has been cut from a sheet of floral paper on which I printed part of an old document from the family of my great aunt's husband. The same text is printed onto the last arch, too. I found the documents, some of which go back to the year 1701, in the dustbin after she died! The flower has been die cut with TH *Tattered Florals*. The third arch has been cut from some metallic paper, and the lace doiley I found in my stash. To carry on the text theme, I placed the arch on an old book of ladies' magazines from 1901. I found the combination of text and arches very interesting, and I am sure I will try some more variations of this theme. Thanks for looking!
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Fascinating background to this Val and a simply stunning arch. Love it!
ReplyDeleteSue xx
Thanks Sue, I had fun creating it!
ReplyDeleteLovely work again, and your great aunt was a beautiful woman! Hugs, Sarah
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah, she really was a lovely lady in all respects.
ReplyDeleteIngenius techniques Val and brilliant to use your family in this terrific arch. Love it. Annette x
ReplyDeleteThanks Netty!
ReplyDeletelove them val, well done with trying new techinques...
ReplyDeletemaria x
Thanks a lot Maria!
ReplyDeleteOhh so pretty... the flower is perfect!! Love your arch!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning work Valerie!
ReplyDeleteSue x
Thanks ladies!
ReplyDeleteGreat arch - I like the way you combined the image and text.
ReplyDeleteThanks Michelle!
ReplyDeleteI just love your mist of words! Fab idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for your nice comment!
ReplyDeleteWow- I love the effect of this x
ReplyDeleteThanks Debbi1
ReplyDeleteOh my your back is great, it inspired me,,,,,yeahhhhh
ReplyDeleteNice to hear it!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the effect you've achieved here with the layering. Beautiful arch and a beautiful woman!
ReplyDeleteThank you! My great Aunt really was pretty, even as old lady she was very special.
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