Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Kisses on the Praire wind

The color challenge at Gingersnap Creations this week is Denim, Rust and Dust (Tan) GC104 continuing with the month of May's "Wild West" theme. Mosie on down and join in the fun. Please check out the other Design team members delightful creations too. So, can you image a world before  phones  and just how precious receiving a letter would be. Having to wait for it would have been so hard, but finally getting it would have been ecstasy and that's what this week story is about.

My design team project started with the image of our cowgirl writing a letter to her sweetheart. I took the color challenge literally..... using real denim fabric and rusted metal stars and wire. For the tan color,  I used the leather embossed printed paper background. The metal wire is twisted and tied with navy ribbon to look like barbed wire, but a "sweet" barbed wire. Detailed her vest with color and rhinestones and finally, added the phrase  "I think of you and send you kisses on the prairie wind."

Send someone you love kisses this week.
Artfully yours, gerri
"I think of you and send you kisses on the prairie wind."

"Prairie details"
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19 comments:

  1. LisaMay 25, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    That is so cool! I love how you come up with these great lines & to go with the graphics. Too fun! I'm loving the rhinestones too--what a fabulous look with all the elements. The denim is Perfect, with the stars & that great barbed wire look! I had to keep going back to look again to make sure I didn't miss anything. =)
    Thank you for your comments on my blog--I just love that you're a Chai T girl too. =) And I'd be thrilled for some fun rosettes--I just love a good yard sale with unfound treasures errupting. Sounds like you've found a few good ones yourself!
    btw-blogger is acting weird and it keeps saying I'm anonymous...LOL. Just in case...this is Lisa =)

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  2. Valerie-JaelMay 25, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    Love this one, really romantic and cool! Hugs, Valerie

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  3. UnknownMay 25, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    Great choice of materials for this wonderful graphic, Gerri. Love the sentiment you gave it .. very romantic. Have a great day and take care. Donna

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  4. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    Beautiful work Gerri, i love this heart melting beautiful piece ... love the way it tells a story
    hugs June xxxx

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  5. Art From The heartMay 25, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Really beautiful work Gerri,love the colors. Looks just like the olde west.
    Hugs, Amy

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  6. 1CardCreatorMay 25, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Love this piece Gerri, those rusted stars are precious, the denim and leather give it so much authenticity. Your art is truly growing.

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  7. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    As usual Gerri the inspiration begins on reading the title of your posts. This couldn't be improved upon, it is perfection in every way.
    Astonishing artwork.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  8. HeatherMay 25, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Love your card Gerri! Great image...and love the denim..and rusty stars! So fun! Hugs!

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  9. judyjstamperMay 25, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Gerri~this is just so perfect. I've been transported and sitting with her in the prairie as she is writing her letter to her loved one! very sweet.

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  10. JingleMay 25, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    This is fantastic!

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  11. BirgitMay 25, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Oh Gerri -- this piece of art is exactly my cup of tea! :) I love all things Old West, so, yes, this collage (and the blog title) got my attention immediately. What a great composition!

    Happy creating,
    Birgit

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  12. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    This is beautiful, fun and warm. I love it.

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  13. Cindy AdkinsMay 25, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Oh my gosh, Gerri, this is amazing!!! What a gorgeous creation AND I love those stars--woo hoo!!!

    Thank you so much for reading the interview...I had forgotten to announce it on my blog, but I thought it would be fun for people to read because it's so hard to really get to know people on here because we really are more than our art, know what I mean?
    XO
    Cindy

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  14. 2amscrapperMay 25, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    so amazing--love the story--beautiful techniques and lovely "barbed" wire!

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  15. Janna WernerMay 26, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Thanks so much for sharing! I really enjoyed this piece of art :) Janna

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  16. Dolly DaydreamsMay 26, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    What a great use for denim, love this and all the fab texture and blueness going on.

    Marie

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  17. trisha tooMay 26, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Another great Wild West piece, Gerri!

    :)

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  18. Mixed Media/ Altered CraftsMay 26, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Fun & Beautiful Piece! Love your creation! Hugs,Tee

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  19. Silvia(Barnie)May 27, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Fabulous piece, love the texture on it.

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