This week's Created Byhand Challenge is to use black and brown colors. Considering what an important day it is here in the US, I decided I would make something appropriate for how I'm feeling. I am so excited to vote today - my husband and I will be going with my daughter later this afternoon. It is her first time to vote and I am thrilled she will be participating in one of the most important elections of our lifetime.
Now, off my soapbox and onto the art! The base of this 4 x 4 is mat board that I've painted with black Distress Crackle paint. It cracked so perfectly! The 4 + piece is from a vintage flashcard - I have a bunch that, if I can ever get off my rear and get my Etsy store opened, I will be selling. I was thinking about using one in this way and finally had a reason to. The 'Vote' stamp is from Vickie Enkoff. I've always wanted to use this stamp and haven't had an opportunity to until now. It is part of a really cool set that Alluring Impressions is now selling. It's stamped on a wood circle that just happened to be the exact size. I love when that happens! The 'Hope' stamp is from Innovative Stamp Creations.
"The vote is the most powerful instrument ever devised by man for breaking down injustice and destroying the terrible walls which imprison men because they are different from other men."
Lyndon B. Johnson
great piece!
ReplyDeleteThis is a very strong iece for a very important day. We Canadians are watching anxiously too!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done! How exciting for you also to see your daughter make this first vote.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful piece for today, Shelly. Hope is the word I've been carrying around like a badge all day today, too. I woke up hopeful for our country, hopeful for our world - and was, too, excited to go and vote today. Am eagerly watching the results this night. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning piece on such a special day - well done
ReplyDeletex Hilda (UK)
wow this is beautiful! thanks for such kind words about the all things tim group. i'm glad to see that there's someone out there with the same opinions and hopes. your work is gorgeous. i will be stalking your blog often!! :)
ReplyDeleteNatalie
The textures and the theme are marvelous!
ReplyDeletevery good and very topical...hope whoever you voted for got in
ReplyDeleteI love this art piece...beautifully created! I must have missed it before..sorry I am late in my comment. Great work!
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