My challenge this week is a simple one, but requires a bit of research on your part. Just as many of the Stampotique Originals' artists design stamps that might be described as a bit "quirky," so, too, was Edgar Allan Poe a bit quirky. He is a well-known author and poet, living from 1809-1849. His quotes range from the romantic to the melancholy, from the thoughtful to the murderous! The choice is yours. Combine a quote from Edgar Allan Poe with one or more stamped images to create something unique!
For my piece this week, I have chosen one of Poe's more thoughtful quotes: "Years of love have been forgot, In the hatred of a minute." This quote stands out from all the rest for me, and carries a life lesson for us all.
It's a postcard from me for this challenge. I was able to print both the quote and the author's name directly onto my postcard by attaching my postcard to an 8-1/2 x 11" sheet of printer paper (using washi tape) and running it through my computer.
I also used my stamp positioner to perfectly place my image over the author's name. It was easy to do after watching France Papillon's video tutorial on how to use it! You can find it here.
Stampotique Originals stamps I have used are:
Tree by Daniel Torrente
Tinglyitchiness by Daniel Torrente
Thanks for stopping by today and for taking a moment to leave a comment. Both are appreciated! It's not always easy to find time for creating in our busy lives, but I hope you will do that this week. Rules for submission of your art for this challenge can be found here. At the end of the month, two names will be randomly drawn from all submissions and each will receive a $30 gift certificate for anything in the Stampotique "store."
Cheers!
P.S. I have been invited to submit my work here to the "Quote the Raven" website! Check out the link here.
This is a great great quote... a meaningful one as well as your challenge my dear Kay. I would have loved joinnig you especially!!! But I'm soooo busy this week again, will never find enough time to create something you could love in your honour.
ReplyDeleteAnd ooh.. Fabulous card and technique, I adore it!! Mwah! Bisous... Coco
I love this Kay and love the quote you chose.The stamps you chose to use are perfect as well. Wonderful creation!!
ReplyDeleteI have really enjoyed your challenge Kay. I was in need of some education, lol... Love your postcard, great "Kay" colours and that quite is perfect !
ReplyDeleteCorrie x
sadly this quote is all too true. I love your creation and the reminder to remember love.
ReplyDeleteKay, it is a fabulous postcard, love the quote that you chose and I thought first I will need to begin by the optician tomorrow morning looking at the Tree, you just did it perfectly and you know what I mean :-)
ReplyDeleteWonderful post card with a phrase that really makes you stop and think!
ReplyDeleteLove this post card Kay.
ReplyDeleteLove this challenge. Your postcard is great and the stamp and quote were meant for each other.
ReplyDeleteFabulous postcard - your stamping works perfectly with that wonderful, thought provoking, quote! xxx
ReplyDeleteGreat postcard with a super quote Kay!! Happy Thanksgiving! xo
ReplyDeleteGreat quote and so fittng for a life lesson. Stamp positionee, who new. Nice inspiration! xox
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely Kay and so very true! This challenged me, so thank you for that!! xx
ReplyDeleteWho better to represent Poe than Tinglyitchiness he is perfect Kay and my favourite Stampotique character. Your quote is thought provoking and a definite life lesson, what a great challenge this week, will try to play along :-) xxx
ReplyDeleteThis quote is one I have known for years and the first I came up with, but now you used it so beautifully, I'll look for another... Sometimes even blogfriends think alike... Have a good week, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteWhat a great challenge Kay. I do love his quotes and the one you used with those images is perfect. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. Mwah
ReplyDeleteI love the neutrality of this Kay, beautifully done :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for a wonderful challenge lovely lady, mwah xx
What a brilliant challenge theme, Kay, and a wonderful postcard. Perfect marriage of words and pictures - love that tree!!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
That's wonderful and I luv your little stamped guy there :-) Thank you for coming over to play at QUOTH THE RAVEN.
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Thank you Kay for such a fabulous challenge
ReplyDeleteI love your postcard such a brilliant idea, and thank you for the top tip in printing
The quote is amazing and Tingleitchiness is perfect
Such beautiful vintage colours
Jools x
What a fun challenge. Not totally convinced this will be easy but I am sure it will be fun. Love your postcard. Great quote, very striking. Love how you positioned your stamps. Hope I get a chance to join in. Off to look for an inspiring Poeism. Hugz
ReplyDeleteGreat challenge & I love your card. One of my sons is a big Poe fan so this should be fun.
ReplyDeleteHi Kay, thanks for the info re the Quoth the Raven blog,much appreciated:)
ReplyDeleteAll your Stampotique creations are always wonderful as usual
Big hugs
Donna xxx
oh I love this. The stamps are wonderful and the quote is so true,thank you for the display of France's beautiful technique your piece is stunning! Beautiful.
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susan s
I love this Kay, the quote is just perfect. I've really enjoyed this challenge and looking through the Poe quotes, so thank you so much for this xx
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful post card Kay. The tone of the design compliments the quote nicely.
ReplyDeleteFabulous, Kay! Love the tree and the white surrounding it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link to the "Quote the raven challenge"I linked my card... Have a good and inky week... Hugs, Gerrina
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