Saturday, March 9, 2013

Mask

It is time to post another another dictionary page.  The Craft Barn has chosen the letter M but with a twist.  This time it is "Ma through Me".  I chose the word MASK.


The dictionary I am using is so old that the paper is very fragile -- I have to be careful and they really want to curl up thus the clothes pins on the four corners.  I tried a metal clip but they tend to tear the paper.



I used a digital stamp called MIDNIGHT WARRIOR by the artist Sara Burrier.  I think she is gorgeous. So she became the inspiration for my work mask.   Please visit the Craft Barn to see all the wonderful dictionary pages.

Challenge entered -  The Craft Barn Alpha Challenge - the letter M - Ma through M

I have to admit I love these pages - learned a lot and especially what not to do !   I really appreciate you taking the time to visit my creative endeavors and all your comments make my heart smile (well as long as they are nice!)
Sandy

71 comments:

Caroline said...

Sandy this is gorgoeus I just love everything about it xxx

Stamps and Paper said...

Wow Sandy this is gorgeous just love your great image and wonderful colours

Anne

Kathy said...

This is really pretty Sandy. Love the image and the colors. What a cool project, too. I have never seen this done, it's so neat!

Unknown said...

Wow Sandy this is gorgeous! Hugs! Leah Ann

Redanne said...

Hi Sandy, your dictionary pages are fabulous, what a wonderful image and your background is just amazing! Absolutely brilliant..... Hugs, Anne x

cathylynn said...

Fabulous Sandy!! You're right, she is beautiful and you colored her to perfection. Hey I think great minds think alike! LOL!
Hugs, Cathy

Annie said...

Sandy, that is most certainly a gorgeous stamp. Perfect for MASK! And making her the moonlight warrior adds to her beauty and mysteriousness. Your dictionary does look somewhat fragile...all the better, I think!

Sarn said...

Oh Sandy, this is TOTALLY FABULOUS. What a great image. Beautifully done.

Hugs
Sarn xxx

Marilyn said...

Oh wow Sandy... this is stunning! Fabulous colouring on this pretty image. I can't believe you were able to cut this out like you did... man, those twigs must have taken forever. Very cool how you left the 'mask' on the page uncoloured and outlined. I love this!

cheryl said...

oh wow Hun,this is totally fantastic,just love this to bits hun its just amazing love that stamp very creative,

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Christina C. said...

WOW, WOW, WOW.....I'm in complete awe, Sandy!!!!!! Looooove what you did with the page....outstanding job!
Phenomenal coloring of the beautiful digital stamp....she is stunning!

Carla S. said...

This is really stunning, Sandy! Gorgeous image and fabulous coloring!

Danielle Champagne said...

WOW WOW WOW. I am in love with this digital stamp! Wonderful coloring Sandy, and beautiful layout too. I love the full moon! Fabulous page. Hugs.

Cat's sCrap said...

Magnificent realization ! Beautiful composition. Bravo ! Always so original !

Hugs from France.
Catherine.

Kelly said...

OK So you live way up in those Mountains and I still have not gotten the email that you posted!! Why didn't you tell me, huh!!
I am stunned by the beauty of your warrior and her mask! I love it and her colors are divine! Oh my you are right look at the gorgeous skin tones you did!!! I love her I am so proud of you, that is great coloring.
I love the simplicity of the pages because you are immediately drawn to her and the mask. This is my favorite all time page you did! Bravo!!
Just Love you a ton,
Kelly

Linda Palmer said...

Sandy, this is gorgeous! I love these pages. This is my favorite one that you've done but then I've said that about each of them. Great job and that image is beautiful. I may have to go get her. Beautiful colors and beautiful design. Your work is fabulous!

May said...

WOW, WOW, WOW... Breathtaking beauty.. Love the colours, Fantastic idea to use the work mask...The image is amazing... did you use mod podge to adhere the image? Stunning work Sandy... Love it all... Hugs May x x x

Netty said...

Love love Love how you've designed these pages Sandy, and terrific word choice and loving your digital stamp, coloured so beautifully. Happy Mothers Day, hugs Annette x

Lisa Minckler said...

I am looking at the detail on this image and I am impressed with all the cutting of this you did and the beautiful night sky with the full moon shining on her. The eyes are gorgeous with the black lines of the mask and the colors of her skin and shadows. What a terrific and unique word to choose and the two pair perfectly together. Another great dictionary page Sandy!!

Patricia St Martin said...

Stunning!!!! Sandy, Love your image and you colored her just beautiful. your dictionary is really going to be something when you are done. A real piece of ART...
Hugs, Patricia

Myrna said...

LOVE IT Sandy! Awesome image and coloring!

Jayne A said...

Another set of totally gorgeous pages Sandy.
Hugs
Jayne

Scrapmate said...

Wow, wow, wow! This image is simply stunning. What an amazing DPS.

Bonnie Irvine said...

This is gorgeous, Sandy. I love your colouring of that fabulous stamp. It's beautiful and depicts the theme so well. The layout of this spread is wonderful...so striking. Great use of negative space and background colour. You inspired me to play along this week :) Thanks.

MaryH said...

Wow! This is a show-stopper. This is going to be one stunning dictionary when you finish it, and an heirloom to pass along. What do you use for coloring the stamped image? You definitely carried out your Mask theme. TFS

Lori said...

This is amazing! What a gorgeous image which you colored beautifully!

Candy said...

Beautiful page, Sandy.
Wonderful colouring and great choice of word.
Love the really old books with their thin and fragile paper. Think things look better on it than a new book.
Big hugs, Candy

Shannon White said...

Wowie!!! This is Gorgeous Sandy!! Love your Fabulous dictionary page!! The image is incredible and so wonderfully colored too! You're sure going to have one amazing dictionary when you are finished Lady!! Love this! 8-)

Hugs
Shannon

JansArtyJunk said...

Stunning pages Sandy...beautifully coloured..which must have been difficult on such fragile paper...and what a cool digi stamp..Love it all!

Anonymous said...

I LOVE your pages! Beautiful!

Anonymous said...

WOW this is so cool!!!!! Your making me want to try this :-) Happy Monday sweet friend!

Rosmarie said...

Wow, Sandy! You move really well in your dictionary! Your pages are magnificently illustrated and you amaze me with each new word! This page is simply stunning!

Rosi x

Michelle Webb said...

This is amazing Sandy, love the dictionary pages. She is wonderful. Michelle x

Dawn said...

Gorgeous pages Sandy, what a stunning image too.
Hugs x

Words and Pictures said...

She is beautiful, Sandy, as are your pages... I love that shade of blue, so subtle and mysterious, and the masked moon is a gorgeous touch!
Alison x

Shelby said...

ooohlala this is amazing work! I love the blues you've used and your coloring looks just wonderful.

Shelby

SanDee1899 said...

Oh wow this is such a great work! Oustanding - amazing
XOXO SanDee

Elaine said...

What a great image and I love the atmospheric feel to your pages!

Becky said...

What a stunning image, great page.

Maggie said...

Super pages and a very pretty lady in a mask

MaggieH

Sylvia said...

Fabulous pages, love the digi image and the wonderfull colouring.

Sylv xx

Valerie-Jael said...

This is totally beautiful, and I love the digi stamp you have used! Mask is a great choice of word, too! Valerie

Karen said...

Totally gorgeous and sooo different Sandy! Thank you for joining in again over at The Craft Barn x

Terry said...

Such the lovely image! Gorgeous page and fabulous design! Enjoy the day!

Dortesjs said...

This is a fantastic, do love your art

lena-dailyscrap said...

Great idea! Love that masked face!

Scrap Affair said...

WOW!!! SANDY!!! This one is my favorite, colors, and the mist and the image-EVERYTHING!!!
Hugs
Nadia

Sandra said...

Sandy, your pages are getting more beautiful by the minute! Love the gorgeous stamp! You're so good at coloring those in! Hugs, Sandra

Alice said...

love the night sky and beautiful image. gorgeous page, Sandy!

Unknown said...

Hi Sandy fab work here ...I went to join your blog but it appears I am already a member...xx

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Anonymous said...

beautiful interpretation
Thanks for playing with us at the Craft Barn.
Izzy

Anonymous said...

Oh Sandy, such a beautiful page. I love your Warrior girl but I can't believe you fussy cut her out! I think I would have lost the twigs at the top of her head! Talk about adding another string to your bow, you're totally rocking this challenge!

Hugs
Brenda

~Tammy~ said...

This is so cool!

Maria said...

Wow! You decorated the midnight warrior perfectly! What a creative beautiful page, Sandy! How creative...love it! You take care, hugs!

Craftychris said...

ooh this is awesome! It makes my 'mess' page look a mess!!! Thank you for following me, I am following you too - your work is fabulous! xx

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

Wowzer Sandy this is stunning. Your colouring is breathtaking my friend! What a lovely image and the whole way you have done the page is brilliant! Hugs Susan x

koala said...

Hello Sandy, this is very interesting again, and beautiful picture image and coloring !!! (^o^)/""" Thank you for visiting my blog and sweet comment also !!! i am getting busier for moving to the states, butsometimes I still would love to visit and catch up your blog also..!!!(^.^)v"""

Unknown said...

Hi Sandy, thanks for joining my blog and leaving your wonderful comments. I have joined your merry band as well - so many familiar faces here. Love what you did with your dictionary page. I'm in love with old books! hugs, Donna

1CardCreator said...

What a beautiful page, so well done! Thanks for stopping by my blog too, I'm your newest follower. ~Diane

Susan said...

Beautiful page!!!!

Julia S-W said...

Hi Sandy, thanks so much for your lovely comments on my Craft Barn post - you made me smile!
Your pages are lovely and that digi stamp is stunning!
I've now become your latest follower too - thanks for your support!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Juliax

Payne Holler Cards said...

Omg how in love with this am I ...this is just the clever most stunning unique creation I've seen in a very long time!
You nailed this one BIG time!
Hugs
Linda

coldwaters2 said...

Hi Sandy I am in awe of this absolutely stunning work, wow, that image is so beautiful a truly awesome piece of work.
hugs
lorraine x

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

Fabulous...oh the moon! She is stunning!

Silvia(Barnie) said...

A wonderful page, great image.

Tan's Hobbies said...

WOW!! This craft is sooo artistic!! Amazing how you used the old paper as the background and the image is absolutely stunning!! Great coloring, brilliant cutting, beautiful background design!!

Lau W said...

A piece of art !! Love to see your pages ! My God, the colouring of the image is divine ! Congrats my dear friend !
Bisous !!!

sara j said...

This is AWESOME....just great. I think your 21 Secrets experiments will be just fine!

Anne-Elise said...

Wow, gorgeous work, Sandy! A real piece of art! Hugs

sally said...

This is absolutely gorgeous artwork, I've also just been through some more recent posts & love your "menagerie" that puppy of yours is so cool ( I have a 2year old Golden Retriever) and I bet you get a lot of laughs with Flip & Flop :-). Off to look at more of your work....

Sally