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Saturday, August 22, 2009

"Botanica"

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This week’s Sunday Postcard Art challenge was “Botanica.” If I understood the challenge correctly, it consists of three parts: the botanica feature image (I used a bird), the background it’s placed on (I used Old World maps), and finishing elements (I used stamps).

I used a vintage bird picture and created 20% of it, to make it complete. I created the magnifying glass and added a handle that I had to bend to make it fit around the arc. I then enlarged the portion of the image that was under the magnifying glass.
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35 comments:

  1. WillyAugust 22, 2009 at 8:08 PM

    Very beautiful piece, Anne!

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  2. JayneAugust 22, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    I love this,gorgeous!!

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  3. Lori SaulAugust 22, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    Beautiful postcard Anne- well designed and expressive!

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  4. Susie Campbell (Sue Smith)August 22, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    Stunning! You've incorporated all the elements together beautifully.

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  5. Lynn StevensAugust 22, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    This is really cool, great composition

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  6. semaAugust 22, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    beautiful composition

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  7. indybevAugust 22, 2009 at 10:22 PM

    This is exceptional, Anne. I appreciate the finesse necessary to create the magnifying glass! Your result is perfect. I love the use of the map as well. Great, great page!

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  8. AnonymousAugust 22, 2009 at 11:29 PM

    Lovely card!

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  9. Gayle Page-RobakAugust 22, 2009 at 11:34 PM

    Beautiful!

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  10. JudyAugust 22, 2009 at 11:43 PM

    Very creative card, Anne, great idea the magnifying glass!

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  11. BettyAugust 23, 2009 at 1:07 AM

    Gorgeous card, love the layout.

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  12. Mandy ChilversAugust 23, 2009 at 2:45 AM

    fabulous postcard Anne

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  13. AnonymousAugust 23, 2009 at 2:45 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous.

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  14. katrinAugust 23, 2009 at 3:59 AM

    fantastic card - and brilliant idea!!!

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  15. LimareaAugust 23, 2009 at 4:06 AM

    Love this one! Love how you put it all together :)

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  16. My Creative House August 23, 2009 at 4:10 AM

    What a beautiful postcard, wonderful idea to use old maps in the background.

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  17. MartinaAugust 23, 2009 at 4:25 AM

    Fantastic card. Love this.

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  18. JuneAugust 23, 2009 at 5:50 AM

    Fabulous work Ann, i really love how you did this piece
    hugs june xxx

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  19. Anne S.August 23, 2009 at 6:33 AM

    Just sooo great!!

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  20. DarleneAugust 23, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    Gorgeous postcard - I love the colors.

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  21. Dianne AdamsAugust 23, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    This is really nice. It's obvious you put alot of thought into the theme and it turned out beautifully.

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  22. OzstuffAugust 23, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    Beautifully crafted postcard, Anne. I love the magnifying glass. Wonderful, creative work.

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  23. TaluulaAugust 23, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    Oh woweee Anne this one takes the trophy, it is simply gorgeous.

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  24. Kris DickinsonAugust 23, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    WOW! Fantastic postcard!

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  25. kartikaAugust 23, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    I love your work! It is inspiring!
    Kartika

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  26. Sugar Lump StudiosAugust 23, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    Anne
    your piece is stunning! beautiful artwork!

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  27. ZoechaosAugust 23, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    WOW so much detail and a stunning piece.

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  28. libbyquilterAugust 23, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    excellent card~!!!~
    definately a favorite of mine~!!~

    :)
    libbyQ

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  29. RhondaAugust 23, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    This is perfection! Love this piece. Cheers!

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  30. Cindy McMathAugust 23, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    Anne, you've made a lovely card - very creative. I really like the way you've done the magnifying glass!

    Cindy :)

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  31. ~*~Magpie's NestAugust 24, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    Great card Anne, the 'looking glass' is a perfect touch along with all of the other interesting details!!!

    p.s. had to giggle, my word verification word is "saggie" :)

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  32. CathyAugust 24, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    wonderful composition

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  33. LivArtNowAugust 24, 2009 at 3:17 PM

    Gorgeous postcard!!

    Linda

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  34. MeikoninginAugust 26, 2009 at 5:12 AM

    Very very very beautiful this ! Love how you put it all together :) Well done !!

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  35. MaryAugust 28, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    Ooh, this is absolutely incredible! What depth and wonder to this piece. Very creative.

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