Sunday, 31 January 2016

Every Pawn is a Potential Queen

A quick one for The Craft Barn dictionary challenge.  I've had this stamp set quite a while and this was the perfect opportunity to use it...even if queen is somewhat predictable.


Do pop over to The Craft Barn blog to see what everyone else has come up with too.



Materials used:
Chocolate Baroque: the art of chess
Tando stencil: letters, distorted harlequin
PaperArtsy Fresco Finish paint: snowflake, chalk, Irish cream, mud splat, elephant
multi medium matte
Archival Ink: jet black
Distress Ink: vintage photo, walnut stain
Gelatos: iced chai, chocolate
Stabilo All pencil
Montana paint marker
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28 comments:

  1. Julia31 January 2016 at 21:02

    This is a really interesting scene. I like the chessboard within the chessboard and the colour scheme works so well. Lovely work.

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  2. Annie31 January 2016 at 21:20

    Queen might be somewhat predictable, but it's much too fun to pass up. I love what you've done! That's a very cool stamp set. I like the monochromatic colors for this. Nicely done!

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  3. Scrapmate1 February 2016 at 07:37

    The word may be predictable but your page is wonderfully unusual. A great take on the word .

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  4. Craftyfield1 February 2016 at 18:30

    You've combined the perfect stamp with other chess themed drawing /stencilling for a great result. Great page!

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  5. thassos4561 February 2016 at 20:27

    This is an awesome page. I love how all elements seem to fit perfectly together :)

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  6. ionabunny2 February 2016 at 18:27

    Cool stamps. Love this. The image in the window is an interesting addition. Hugz

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  7. Silvia(Barnie)3 February 2016 at 21:55

    A great creation, fabulous idea.

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  8. kaybee4 February 2016 at 08:04

    Love all the shapes in your page, fabulous composition and colour palette!

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  9. Anonymous4 February 2016 at 16:01

    Yor page is so elegant! love it!

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    1. Crafty Claire7 February 2016 at 22:51

      Thank you. It's funny how sometimes things done quickly work out better than the ones you plan in great detail!

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  10. buterfliecrafter5 February 2016 at 13:35

    a quick one? Love the faded background, and the fact that the chess board is repeated.

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    1. Crafty Claire7 February 2016 at 22:53

      Thank you. By quick I mean I didn't have it all planned out just went with what developed...took maybe 45mins...that's quick for me!

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  11. Bleubeard and Elizabeth6 February 2016 at 03:48

    I was most impressed by how textural this entry looked. Your did a fantastic job creating not one, but two chess boards. So clever and original.

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  12. Maggie7 February 2016 at 10:37

    Fabulous interpretation of Queen love the stamp set.

    MaggieH

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  13. WendyK7 February 2016 at 21:58

    Great page for your Q. I have those stamps and didn't think to use them.

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    1. Crafty Claire7 February 2016 at 22:54

      Thank you. I've had them for ages and not done anything with them. I might have to make a few cards now!

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  14. Gio9 February 2016 at 12:32

    Wow, such a gorgeous and brilliant composition, Claire! Thank you for your kind words on my blog, I will keep up.

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  15. gardenpinks9 February 2016 at 16:38

    A very unusual way to portray your chosen word and a fabulous piece of art.

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  16. maggie18 February 2016 at 08:16

    A fabulous page.

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