Thursday, April 7, 2011

Explore

With spring almost here I was reminded of a time when my son would
venture out into the yard to Explore all nature had to offer, collecting bugs in his bug house, gathering feathers and twigs, all those things little boys do.That was my inspiration for this Explore card.
Using the images from the newest plates from
Artistic Outpost  Huck Finn.
I stamped the main image on a scrap of muslin, added some twine and feathers and
mounted all to a torn book page.  Not to worry it wasn't a Huck Finn book!
I hope your spring is full of new adventures!
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39 comments:

  1. Carol W.April 7, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Beautiful card, TFS

    BTW - I received my box and I LOVE IT!! Fantastic job! Thank you again!!

    ~Carol

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  2. SarahApril 7, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    This is the perfect little boy collection. It brings back memories of the treasures that my son would bring home, too. I love this!!

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  3. UnknownApril 7, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Oh, Lynn,melt one's heart ... how darling a memory & creation.

    Have a beautiful weekend ~
    TTFN ~
    Marydon

    FUN GIVEAWAY ENDS 4/10

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  4. Sonya BadgleyApril 7, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Hi Lynn,
    This is just wonderful, it brings back memories of when my boys did that too. "sigh"...those were the good ol' days.
    Enjoy your day.
    Hugs,
    Sonya

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  5. JoApril 7, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    awe, what wonderful memories ... i love that your memories have inspired this card. beautiful!!!

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  6. Lynne MoncrieffApril 7, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    You created such a great story in this piece of art.
    You never cease to amaze me with your creations.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  7. DianeApril 7, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    I love this one Lynn. I love the little stories that one can tell with their art. Are you going to give that to your son or participate in a challenge? Have a great day. Diane

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  8. Marie Lost Bird StudioApril 7, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Hi Lynne,
    simply beautiful and perfect:)
    Have a wonderful weekend.
    Hugs,
    Marie

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  9. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansApril 7, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Fab piece Lynn, love the stamped image on muslin and that bug is the perfect touch for this image, boys will be boys LOL. Take care, Tracy x

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  10. ZoechaosApril 7, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Fantastic piece love the bright coloured bug and the muslin stamping looks great. XOXO Zoe

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  11. JingleApril 7, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    This is so fantastic! Beautiful!

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  12. Kathy EddyApril 7, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Love this one girlfriend!

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  13. UnknownApril 7, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    I love the idea of a stamp on muslin. Huck Fin is pretty neat too. You did a great job making memories!!

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  14. TerryApril 7, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Love that image stamped on muslin! Wonderful texture and elements as always! Beautiful, Lynn!

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  15. misteejayApril 7, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    What a lovely piece of work Lynn.

    Here in the UK (South East) we have just had two beautiful days - fingers crossed the weather holds for the weekend.

    Toni xx

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  16. Evelyn S.April 7, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Oh..this is so wonderful, Lynn! My boys chased butterflies....and then captured water snakes and brought them home. I drew the line when they brought a big rubber boa home, put him in a glass bowl, and he escaped during the night. We NEVER found that snake...and he did NOT die in the house!

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  17. Sharne GregoryApril 7, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    A lovely card for a boy!

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  18. NettyApril 7, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Totally perfect Lynn, love the natural fibres. Annette x

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  19. Jean Franks BeckApril 7, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Loooooove it!

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  20. MarleneApril 7, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Very artistic! Love it!

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  21. CarolynApril 7, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Fun memories and a great card.

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  22. PetraBApril 7, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    A wonderful piece, it brings back memories ....

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  23. AnonymousApril 7, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    fabulous Lynn
    it brings back
    memories of when
    my boy had all
    this stuff stuck
    in pockets and
    drawers...
    hard to believe
    he turned 43 this
    week...
    perfect little boy
    collection :D
    BEAR HUGS
    ~victoria~

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  24. LoriApril 7, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Well, I love anything nature related, so I LOVE this! Very cool!

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  25. Chris ArlingtonApril 7, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    This is perfect! I love the layers and embellishments. Love your little story post too.

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  26. UnknownApril 7, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    The bug is kinda yucky but love the rest of it. Thats a great stamp!

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  27. Gerri HerbstApril 7, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    another inspired piece.very sweet boy image. you never disappoint!take care,gerri

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  28. UnknownApril 7, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    What a great card.. Love how you stamped on fabric.. Looks great..

    Hugs, Linda

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  29. cherylApril 8, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    oh hun,this is just brilliant,what an amazing idea,so creative hun,wonderful,such a great keepsake,hugs cheryl xxxxx

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  30. JocelynApril 8, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Loving this....those layers are just awesome!!!!!

    Wishing you a great one...hope you are well!!!

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  31. Healing WomanApril 8, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    I have to repeat what others are saying...it does bring back memories of when my sons were young. This is such an awesome way to celebrate memories of early spring. Thanks so much Lynn.

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  32. Folk HeartApril 8, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    I just HAD to tell you how happy this post made me. My "little" boys are 30 and 32, and I have saved nearly every twig and bug they ever presented me. Now I am inspired to create with them.

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  33. Kim BApril 8, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    I have fond memories of my boys handing me a handful of bugs...
    Have a great weekend, fantastic card. Hugs, Kim

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  34. debbiekApril 8, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Beautiful card, Lynn. It's a shame that we don't have more male images to work but you perfected this!

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  35. AnonymousApril 9, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    Breathtaking!

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  36. SuzApril 10, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    That is really clever, Lynn, and quite poignant. As the mother of a daughter, I remember all of the rodent funerals. How do you think that would look on a card...haha!

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  37. MartinaApril 10, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Dear Lynn,your creation is really special! Absolutely adorable!!!! Love the muslin stamping! Very pretty!

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  38. Suzanne CApril 10, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Love when you stamp on the muslin. It always looks so fantastic. This is wonderful and perfect with the huck finn image!

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  39. Deb (dcorder)April 11, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    I have to admit...I LOVE THE BUG! :D

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