Sunday, August 10, 2008

Vintage Glam 1942

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I discovered this great photo at a antique/junk shop a couple of years ago. I purchased a box full of photos and even some negatives. I scanned the original photo, dated November 1942, and printed it on vellum to create this collage. The collage is for Mixed Media Monday's "Fashion" challenge. I also used scrapbooking paper that I tore & pasted to create a border. I rubbed the paper doily with ink to keep the piece monochromatic. The tag was inked & stamped, with the word "Glam" added. I hope you enjoy this piece....thanks for stopping by. Comments are always welcomed & loved.

24 comments:

Beth said...

It's a wonderful photo. It works perfectly for the theme, and your overall layout is lovely.

Kris Dickinson said...

This is so rich and wonderful!

Rika said...

Wonderful fashion collage!

Anonymous said...

This is absolutely beautiful, Stacy! What a lucky find those photos were! Diane

K said...

beautiful!

Debbi Baker said...

A great piece, really nice!

Anonymous said...

Beautiul card.

RedLan said...

your artwork is quite different. it's antique! beautiful indeed!

Anonymous said...

Ooh - gorgeous piece. What a great story of how you picked up this particular image. I'd love to stumble upon a box of old photos!

Anonymous said...

Great work.

Karen Salva said...

What a fun treasure to work with on such a great theme. The monochromatic look really works! Great piece!

Anonymous said...

Wonderful card!

http://truutske.blogspot.com said...

Great idea and a wonderful collage.

Gillian .... said...

Beautifully created, love the vintage feel:)

Lisa said...

Stunning!! Perfect layout for the photo.

Dawn said...

Oh my word Stacy this is gorgeous and what an amazing photo to have - wonder what the lady's story is...
Stunning to look at!

Amy H. said...

I usually think doilies are a little too frou frou but what a differnce inking it made. That's my favorite detail but I adore the complete look. I love retro images. Fabulous!

Barbara Hagerty said...

I love the photo and the great monochromatic color scheme! Very lovely!

T.Allen said...

Very nice piece; you really worked the new elements in well and kept the aesthetic going.

Seona said...

This is stunning - love the photo and monochromatic effect!

Contessa Kris said...

This is just beautiful! I especially the doily in the top left corner. It's all just gorgeous!

Kaz said...

stunning collage, love every element of this one, gorgeous work.

SueHart said...

What an amazing photo. Really love what you've done with it!! x

Katie said...

This collage is gorgeous! I love the way you have used the doily, it's brilliant!

Katie
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