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Sunday, 26 February 2012

For a child

Over at the href=http://fashionablestampingchallenges.cottagecrafts.ie/>fashionablestampingchallenges the theme is "for a child" You can find some amazing samples on the blog
I made this for my nephew's third birthday and thought I would join the challenge this week
It was an alternative to a birthday card. I covered the letter in light blue acrylic paint and decoupages a paper serviette over it. Highlighted some of the wrinkles with gold and edged with dark blue chalk ink. The little stamped image is from a dutch stamp company. I stamped it on white card, cut it out and coloured with water soluble pencils. Then further embellished with some little collage bits from my stash and a few pearls.
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13 comments:

  1. Mau xx26 February 2012 at 11:25

    B is for Beautiful Astrid, I love it xx The colours are gorgeous and love the idea, so different. xxxxx

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  2. Silvia(Barnie)26 February 2012 at 11:38

    Such a wonderful altered "B", looks really great.
    Thanks for joining us on FSC this forthnight.

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  3. Meggymay26 February 2012 at 12:38

    Wow, a gorgeous altered letter. Love how you covered it. Thankyou for joining us at FSC this time.
    Yvonne

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  4. Crafty Loops26 February 2012 at 14:14

    This is amazing work. What a clever idea and a great alternative to a card. Love it. Lee x

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  5. Sandy26 February 2012 at 16:31

    Oh Astrid this is beautiful.
    Amazing work. Love the blue. xoxo

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  6. Cindy Adkins26 February 2012 at 16:42

    Oh WOW, Astrid, this is completely gorgeous--I love it!!!
    XO
    Cindy

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  7. fairyrocks26 February 2012 at 17:12

    Love your new header and this baby letter. Lovely gift idea

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  8. Jann26 February 2012 at 17:54

    I love your altered letter--it's fantastic!

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  9. Heather Jacob26 February 2012 at 19:50

    sooooooooooooooooooo gorgeous .. full of magic and whimsy !!!! just adore this Astrid .. loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee it .. the colors the texture everything , a fabulous idea and you are full of awesome ideas ... hugz x

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  10. Marina26 February 2012 at 20:10

    What a stunner!

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  11. Ephemera26 February 2012 at 22:12

    Hi Astrid, this is stunning, what a great idea and so beautifully made. Lovely to see you at Fashionable Stamping Challenges. xx

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  12. Fliss29 February 2012 at 10:15

    This is absolutely beautiful Astrid. Love all the textures and beautiful colours achieved and the little image is so cute.
    Thanks for joining in with this fortnight's challenge at FSC.
    Fliss x

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  13. Mrs.B2 March 2012 at 13:01

    Stunning altered 'B' and a perfect keepsake. Gorgeous image and lots texture of lovely teture, I'm sure it will be treasured.
    Thanks for sharing with us at FSC
    Avril

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