Sunday, February 13, 2011

French Bonnets


Wouldn't it be fun to be able to wear the beautiful bonnets and dresses of Yesteryear. Well all except for the corsets. LOL This is a canvas I did.
I flipped it over and worked on the backside.
Using another New Release from Oxford Impressions 
Regency Fashion plate.
I thought how fun to include embellishments that a hat maker might use.
Vintage feathers and flowers and even some netting were a must for the well dressed woman of the day.
I colored the images using Watercolor markers technique from Technique Junkies.
Background paper from Graphics 45.
Its my entry
This week on The Play Date Cafe 
Challenge #68
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41 comments:

  1. Artfully MusingFebruary 13, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Love this! Laura

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  2. Riki SchumacherFebruary 13, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    I love it Lynn! So sweet, and yes, I would love to wear bonnets again! They are so feminine and great statements. Hugs, Riki

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  3. Tracy EvansFebruary 13, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Great idea working on the back of the canvas in fact you got me thinking this would make a great shrine mmmmm! Love love the canvas and all the embellishments and buttons. Wonderful take on the colour challenge. Tracy Evans x

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  4. misteejayFebruary 13, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Pretty bonnets would be lovely but I agree...no corsets LOL

    Beautiful piece of work.

    Toni xx

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  5. ZoechaosFebruary 13, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Do you sometimes think that you were born in the wrong time and on the wrong continent? LOL The period so suits your style XOXO Zoe

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  6. Valerie-JaelFebruary 13, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    This is gorgeous, but I am not so sure about the bonnets - I think they would not look so good on me!

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  7. Janet GhioFebruary 13, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    This is really nice and I love the embellishments you have chosen!

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  8. JacquelineFebruary 13, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    OH Lynn! What a beautiful card - absolutely LOVE this card! You are so so creative!

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  9. DanieleFebruary 13, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    lovely picture Lynn,so pretty with the added bits, I think I need a corset to hold all my love handles in, either that or I need to give up the chocolates

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  10. Louise (KardKrazy)February 13, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    The canvas is gorgeous...and the embellishments are perfection!
    (Love the stamps, but just know I wouldn't be able to pull off a bonnet:)

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  11. CuddlyBunnyFebruary 13, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Whew, if yesteryear's clothes and bonnets were as awesome as this creation ... I'd be happy to wear them (though I agree the corset would be miserable).

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  12. JoFebruary 13, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    i love how you used the other side of the canvas ... that was brilliant ... and oh yes, i wish i could get dressed up in the style of that day ... especially the bonnets!

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  13. MartinaFebruary 13, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Oh, Lynn what can I say but WOW!!!
    Your pieces are always sooo beautiful and these are just wonderful eye candy:-) You are sooooo talented!!

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  14. flutterbycrafterFebruary 13, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Gorgeous, very vintage, love the use of the back of the canvas

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  15. Gerri HerbstFebruary 13, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    So very lovely. Really like the depth and dimension you created. Beautiful color and images.

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  16. Silvia(Barnie)February 13, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    A fantastic canvas and great new images by Oxford Impressions.

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  17. cherylFebruary 13, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    oh wow I just adore this,could easily sit and admire this all day,brilliant hugs cheryl xxxxxx

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  18. NettyFebruary 13, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Its gorgeous Lynn and thank you for the tip about using the other side of the canvas. But no I wouldn't want to wear bonnets or those dresses, too much effort...lol Annette x

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  19. Kim BFebruary 13, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Very neat. A bonnet would be perfect for me right now since I am trying to grow out my hair from a short angled bob cut. Hope you have a very Happy Valentines Day!
    Hugs, Kim

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  20. Sherry GoodloeFebruary 13, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Very very nice Lynn :)

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  21. ImagiMeriFebruary 13, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Hi Lynn,

    So very pretty! I love Oxford Press stamps, but I had to stop buying them as it seems I was collecting them and not using them.....LOL Thank God for prolific crafters like you who make good use of them.

    I know you don't live out here, but if you wouldn't mind posting a button for my bloggers luncheon, I would appreciate it. You can find it on my current post.

    Have a great Valentine's Day!

    Hugs,
    Meri

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  22. LoriFebruary 13, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Truly gorgeous piece, Lynn..just love it!

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  23. Mona PendletonFebruary 13, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Gorgeous card! Love the Vintage image and all the beautiful details especially the buttons!

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  24. Shelly SchmidtFebruary 13, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Wow- what a cool piece of art- I love all of the embellishments too. i think it would be fun to wear the long dresses and all- but....they had no air conditioning in those days.......Yuck!

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  25. shariFebruary 13, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Lynn, Your canvas is just Beautiful!! I love how you used the back side. I'm following you now, I saw your post on ATT. Shari (cricutrookie)

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  26. Marie Lost Bird StudioFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    Hi Lynn,
    beautiful canvas and I love all the details.Happy Valentine's day.
    Hugs,
    Marie

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  27. Marva Plummer-BrunoFebruary 14, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Oh how cool! This is awesome!

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  28. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    This is gorgeous Lynn, love those ladies and the colours are great
    hugs June

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  29. Colleen DietrichFebruary 14, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Lynn, this is fascinating to look at! How beautiful. THanks for joining us at the Play Date Cafe this week. Hope to see you again soon!

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  30. UnknownFebruary 14, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    This is so Cute my friend. What a wonderful creation!!

    I do hope you have a happy Valentines day!!

    Hugs, Linda

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  31. trisha tooFebruary 14, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    This is charming--you are so right, by the way;
    bonnets and pretty skirts, yes.
    Corsets--NOT happening!

    :)

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  32. Carol SalisburyFebruary 14, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Great idea, flipping your canvas around. The shadowbox look, look's great! Love all the details! Wonderful!

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  33. janita mantelFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    What a beautiful card, i love it

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  34. Suzanne CFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    Beautiful. The touch of buttons is perfect.

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  35. glitterBugStudiosFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    Oh lynn it is so beautiful! Love all the accents too esp. the feather. Tracey

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  36. TerryFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    This is fabulous, Lynn! For sure no corsets, but I think I would just be too fussy with that much gear on!!! But to get dressed up like that for an hour and have a photo taken, too cool! Hope you had a wonderful Valentine's Day GF! Hugs!

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  37. SusanFebruary 15, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    amazing work, Lynn! I am so loving your boxes of late. And now off to OI for a look at those new stamps.

    As a side note, I still have my hats I've worn through the years, it is fun to take them out every now and then...

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  38. Jan HenningsFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    This is a GoRGeOus!! canvas :)

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  39. LorraineFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    lovely vintage lace pieces..I must say I am really impressed by your antler carving..superb

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  40. Jaclyn MillerFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    What a neat interpretation of this week's inspiration at the Play Date Cafe. Love how it is 3D.

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  41. Jean Franks BeckFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    Wow, incredibly beautiful! I looooove all the dressmaker's details (and the little label, too!), and the gorgeous coloring and collage work!

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