Friday, May 13, 2011

A Little Shadowplay...

An evening curtsey to all,
 Just in from work, and as thankful as I am for an income, I must say it was minute by minute countdown to off-duty status. Just calling by with my tag which is my take on Grungy Monday at Linda's where we're playing with an Old Festive technique. A faded and slightly forlorn blue mood was the way to go for me...

Just letting the tones, textures and image have all the space. Had help from the aptly named Cloudy Blue dabber and Stormy Sky ink. I just love how this little girl is totally content to play with her own shadow...know that feeling.The evening sunlight in my attic was also in the same mood.
 Two simple words tell a bigger story and a rusty old butterfly feels right at home among the splatters.

A blast of red paint followed by a few scraps of string, ribbon and wire and I'm happy to let her be.




This one feels just right and that's all I ask for today.

See you soon,

Sarah.
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22 comments:

  1. Gillian ....May 12, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Hi Sarah, the tones & textures definitley speak to me, love the splash of red over the blue background, gorgeous make:)

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  2. GabrielleMay 12, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    I love this too! The red is a great contrast - and I really want that butterfly!

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  3. inkyfingersMay 12, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Sarah, it's beautiful, has a very serene feel to it.

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  4. Kaz May 13, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    sarah this is a corker!! At first when I saw it I thought it was painted corrogated card as the paint and ink give that effect.....its stunning!!
    love the colours too

    hugs
    kazxx

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  5. Gillian ....May 13, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Sarah, this tag really speaks to me, love love love the colour tones, especially the splash of red across the blue background, fab work as always.

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  6. donnaMay 14, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    Your tag speaks WOW to me. I love the child playing with her shadow and how individual your tag is. Thanks for your comments on my blog. ..Donna

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  7. GabrielleMay 14, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Grrr... Naughty Mr Blogger ate my comment. In summary this is fabulous! Truly fab.

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  8. Scrappy~SarahMay 14, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    great work

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  9. Lucy EdmondsonMay 14, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    This is great!

    Lucy x

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  10. AnonymousMay 14, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    You are truely an inspired artist. I am humbled by the beauty of your work. It's amazing. I even love how it's displayed.

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  11. Candy CMay 14, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Sarah...this is just beautiful! LOVE the background colors you got and the "BE DIFFERENT" theme. <3 Candy

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  12. DragonMay 15, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    It IS just right... simple, elegant and "fitting" I'd say... I love your work. Thanks for the visit today - yes the hands are brilliant now, but my ickle bug has laid me low since I made that last piece... why can't we just always fire on all cylinders!!?
    Frankie
    xx

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  13. france papillonMay 15, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    i love the grungyness of your tag! you totally mastered the technique on this one! love it!

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  14. Jennie AtkinsonMay 15, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Such a beautiful tag. I just love the colours.

    Thank you too for visiting my blog and leaving tips re dabbers. It really was much appreciated and I shall be investigating!

    Thanks Again. Jennie

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  15. Siobhan BrignullMay 15, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    I wish id looked around before doing mine, yours looks ab fab :)

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  16. CarrieMay 15, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Such a wonderful tag Sara...I am really pleased I popped by to see what you have been up to. Thank you so much for swinging by my blog and for your lovely comment.
    Hugs
    Carrie
    xxx

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  17. HettieMay 15, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    This is full of lovliness!! FAB!!

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  18. Robyn OliverMay 15, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Hi Sara,thanks for checking out my cards ...so I thought I'd take a peek at your work - WOW, it's gorgeous, I love your style

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  19. Gerri HerbstMay 16, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Magnificent tag. You really perfected the technique...love yr color choice too. thanks for visiting. gerri :)

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  20. Linda LedbetterMay 16, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    What a gorgeous and unique work of art, Sarah! You used the GM06 technique brilliantly and chose a great color palette. The shadow stamp is lovely, and the sentiment is PERFECT! I love this-- it's "the blues" done beautifully!

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  21. The Craft Cupboard Under the StairsMay 16, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    Truly wonderful

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  22. Crafting QueenMay 16, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    What a great tag, the background is super!!

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