Saturday, 4 July 2015

American Summers


Hi Everyone n Welcome
Time to share my 'make' for this weeks Monday Challenge over at Simon Says Stamp .
The theme this week is Summer and for me Summer always makes me think of America as I used to pack my bags n head on over the pond to stay with my dear American friends. So my creation is inspired by those memories .

I used Tim Holtz 'Rays' embossing folder and Distress Inks (Fossilized amber,Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge, Chipped Sapphire and Black Soot ) for the background, spritzed with perfect pearls n dusted lightly with mica powder. (sadly the camera hasn't picked up the shimmer too well )

 I used Tim Holtz Rockstar and Americana Blueprint Stamp set for the Skylines and the Statue of Liberty. They were stamped using black archival and water coloured using Distress Inks- Hickory Smoke , Fossilized Amber , Weathered Wood and Black Soot.
All the stamped elements were cut out ready to assemble. The Statue was adhered using dimensional glue. I  adhered the skylines with foam mount of various thicknesses, placing one slightly lower than the other to create a sense of  depth and perspective to the city scene.  I then mounted it onto a black n white mounts as you can see from the photos.
The final touches I added were a very small Halogen lamp inked with butterscotch alcohol ink and some gold gilding wax applied to the spikes of the crown .
 

my nod to Summer n the good Ol' USA
I Would like to enter this into  
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Summer  
As my creation is related to travel I would also like to enter it into the following challenges
 That just leaves me to wish you all a great weekend making the most of  the Summer Sun
 and to all my American friends n followers I wish you a very Happy 4th of July Holiday weekend! 
Have fun and Enjoy 
Amanda x
Big thanks to you all for your visits and  your comments -they are always much appreciated.  
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20 comments:

  1. Ink Art Designs4 July 2015 at 23:22

    Hi Amanda,I love the dramatic effect that you have created here...an absolutely brilliant card!
    Dot x

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  2. Inkypinkycraft5 July 2015 at 11:09

    this looks great a powerful and striking composition! love the colours - a truly great make x trace x hugs x

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  3. Redanne5 July 2015 at 15:27

    Oh wow Amanda, this is absolutely superb! I love how you created the dramatic background and the buildings in the foreground look amazing. The Statue of Liberty holding the lamp is so clever and she stands out beautifully. A really stunning creation!

    Thanks for joining in our Destinations challenge at A Vintage Journey! Hugs, Anne xx

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  4. rachel5 July 2015 at 19:20

    Oh wow - this is absolutely amazing - I adore those light rays - they look so brilliant - an amazing piece and perfect for the challenge at Countryview crafts - thanks for joining us. Hugs rachel x

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  5. Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans5 July 2015 at 22:47

    Fantastic . The Rays in the backdrop are a fabulous touch and the Statue of Liberty looks brilliant against the buildings. Brilliant design. Tracy x x

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  6. Carol6 July 2015 at 10:10

    Striking composition xx Love all the layers and colours xx

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  7. Kay Wallace6 July 2015 at 13:59

    This is striking to say the least! It is a remarkable piece of art, Amanda. Very well done and with the utmost of respect!

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  8. Kay Wallace6 July 2015 at 14:00

    This is striking to say the least! An amazing piece of art done with the utmost of respect, Amanda!

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  9. Sam & Poppy7 July 2015 at 10:51

    Kay just said it all, it's a really striking piece. The background is awesome and the foreground is amazing!!! Big hugs to you xx

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  10. Amanda9 July 2015 at 22:21

    Absolutely love this, stunning!
    Love
    Amanda x

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  11. Gio10 July 2015 at 10:43

    Such inspired card! Gorgeous background, the focal image really pops-up.
    Thank you for joining us at the Craft Stamper Challenge :-)

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  12. Laurie Y10 July 2015 at 15:36

    I am absolutely in love with this piece - obsessed actually! So moody and beautiful. I love how you coloued the skylines. Thank you for sharing the inks you used, I am going to give it a go.You have inspired me!

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  13. Ellie Knol13 July 2015 at 14:22

    Happy you're with us in the TIMI challenge from the Craft Stamper. Gorgeous project!
    xxx Ellie Knol xxx

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  14. Linda13 July 2015 at 21:36

    This is so striking .... a fabulous project!! Thank you for joining in with the Craft Stamper Challenge .... good luck! Linda xx

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  15. Unknown14 July 2015 at 17:54

    I love that - its so striking and has such presence! Its great! Cx

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  16. Astrid Maclean20 July 2015 at 21:38

    Wow, this really rocks! I love how you used the stamps against that amazing background, just stunning, the images pop right of the page, I love it!!

    Thanks so much for adding it to our Destinations challenge at A Vintage Journey!!

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  17. Words and Pictures22 July 2015 at 13:14

    Another fantastic use of the rays folder - this is so dramatic. Love the golden glow over the city and the layers work so well to create depth and excitement. Amazing! Thanks so much for joining us on A Vintage Journey and playing along at Country View Challenges too.
    Alison x

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  18. shirley-bee27 July 2015 at 15:33

    This is wonderful - so dramatic! Thanks for playing along at Craft Stamper :)

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  19. Jenny Marples31 July 2015 at 20:37

    Absolutely LOVE the whole drama to this Amanda. Seriously, you are a queen of clever design. Thank you for joining us at A Vintage Journey. Jenny x

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  20. Terry1 August 2015 at 00:14

    Amanda, this just takes my breath away! All the layers and dimension is incredible and the Rays behind the Statue of Liberty, I just love it! Thank you for sharing this with A Vintage Journey! I am following you now, but honestly I thought I was!!! Happy Weekend!

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