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Monday, 11 February 2008

Valentine Gothic Arch


Our theme for the Gothic Arches challenge this week is of course Valentine. Great, as I already had the fabric/paper collaged background to use as a base. You will recognize it from earlier post. On the background I had used stamps from a variety of sources, among them Alphastamps.

I added two transparencies from Alphastamps Kisses Sheet. I did some hand stitching in gold, to outline the various heart shapes in the background and added some golden kisses in the form of cross stitches. Before I sewed on the backing watercolour paper I also added 2 red German scrap wings. On top I added the text Love with Wings which I rubbed with a pink rub-on. Two shining self-adhesive hearts (from Paperchase) formed the final touch.

I just adore love and romance so this was an arch after my own heart!
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12 comments:

  1. Sandy11 February 2008 at 12:41

    This is really stunning. So gorgeous.

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  2. Hermine11 February 2008 at 13:57

    its fabulous and perfekt.

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  3. Rosie11 February 2008 at 15:50

    So much beautiful work added to your blog since my last visit - stunning pieces. I love the addition of the wings to your arch - that's inspired!
    Finally, I have bought some fabric... we shall see what develops!! :D

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  4. Anonymous11 February 2008 at 16:10

    How fantastic, love your idea, putting the wings to your arch.

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  5. carylsrealm11 February 2008 at 16:32

    Wow! Just gorgeous!

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  6. Femmy11 February 2008 at 18:49

    gorgeous arch!!!

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  7. Jacqueline11 February 2008 at 19:18

    Very passionate!

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  8. Lorraine11 February 2008 at 19:35

    Absolutely beautiful!!

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  9. Anonymous11 February 2008 at 19:48

    what a beautiful romantic arch!

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  10. Anonymous11 February 2008 at 20:39

    Very beautiful arch about Valentine and i'm enjoy that you like photo of Corsica

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  11. Rosalie11 February 2008 at 21:37

    Love your arch, the wings are great.
    Rosalie

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  12. Debby12 February 2008 at 15:06

    Gorgeous, gorgeous work. Love this arch.
    DEbby

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