Sunday, 29 March 2009

Arch of Friendship


Here is my arch for my friend Cynthia's challenge as Guest Designer at Gothic Arches.(Click on the photo for a better view - it's not as dark as that in real life)

The challenge( in her words) was " ‘Inspired by the Rainbow’ Take only two colours from the rainbow (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo and Violet), two rubber stamps and a Word of Inspiration’ and create something wonderful in your arch."

I took as my two colours Violet and Indigo. The base card is violet distressed slightly with Distress Ink 'weathered wood' and the stamps used were from a collage set by Butterfly Kisses stamped using Versafine 'Majestic Blue'.

I tinted the rose with a Copic marker and used a Spica pen to put a little glitter on the butterfly wings. The arch was finished off with two torn pieces of iridescent violet vellum and several violet gems. 



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25 comments:

  1. Ann Whitfield29 March 2009 at 09:06

    Gosh you were quick Ali!! Stunning arch
    Ann x

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  2. Rainbow Lady29 March 2009 at 09:50

    Yes I notice they give a clue earlier in the week now on the GA site Ali so well done for getting in early. This is fabulous and of course just my colours. Thanks for playing Love Cynthia x

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  3. Sandy29 March 2009 at 10:37

    Wow your arch is beautiful.
    Fantastic color.

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  4. Martina29 March 2009 at 11:55

    Wonderful arch. Violet ist my favourite color.

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  5. Sally29 March 2009 at 12:03

    Beautiful arch, wonderful colour!

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  6. Femmy29 March 2009 at 12:09

    gorgeous arch!!!

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  7. Beryl K29 March 2009 at 12:15

    Just beautiful Ali
    Beryl x

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  8. Silvia(Barnie)29 March 2009 at 12:32

    Great colour choice and shape.

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  9. Olde Dame Penniwig29 March 2009 at 14:09

    Of course I love the little gems on yer gem of a card.

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  10. Gayle Page-Robak29 March 2009 at 14:16

    Beautiful arch art....gorgeous color choice!

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  11. Lynn Stevens29 March 2009 at 16:06

    Ali, This is Wonderful, the gems are a perfect touch!

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  12. Kristen H29 March 2009 at 16:12

    Very excellent outcome, especially with the limited tools you were allowed.

    xxx

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  13. Anonymous29 March 2009 at 16:39

    Pretty purples!

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  14. ~*~Patty S29 March 2009 at 17:05

    Lovely colors and shape, great quote too!

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  15. Unknown29 March 2009 at 17:53

    beautiful purple card. I love that.

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  16. coldwaters229 March 2009 at 18:00

    Gorgeous Ali love the colour.

    Lorraine x

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  17. Buffy29 March 2009 at 18:07

    Such a gorgeous color. Gorgeous arch!

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  18. Shelly Hickox29 March 2009 at 19:43

    Ooooooh, these are fantastic colors! I need to try more purple - I am totally inspired by this piece!

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  19. Judy29 March 2009 at 20:33

    Fabulous arch, Ali, love the stamp!
    JudyNZ

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  20. Evelyn S.29 March 2009 at 20:38

    Beautiful...and my favorite color!

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  21. Faye30 March 2009 at 00:50

    Ali, the arch shape is fantastic and so very beautiful. I love your violet and indigo, and the quote is wonderful. What a perfect saying.

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  22. LynnF30 March 2009 at 01:16

    Beautiful work, Ali! Striking colors! Lynn F.

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  23. Catherine30 March 2009 at 02:30

    Your choice of images and colors are beautiful, Ali. Love the violet and indigo together!

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  24. aino31 March 2009 at 13:20

    What a beautiful shape and colour.

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  25. Aileen1 April 2009 at 16:41

    Striking arch Ali nicely done!
    Happy Creating,
    Aileen~
    otm@outsidethemargins.com
    http://aileensmusings.blogspot.com

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Thanks for taking the time to look at my blog. I do appreciate your comments (usually!)
Ali xx

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