Sunday 24 April 2011

THIS JOYFUL EASTERTIDE ..!

I love the images by Artchix and use them a lot in my journal pages, and Helga was kind enough to send me a parcel of goodies from the shop to play with! You can imagine how thrilled I was when this package of loveliness arrived ...

I particularly like the eco products, so set to work on an Eco Shrine (see below) as an Easter gift for a very dear friend. There are three in a package, and Helga sent me other sizes, so expect to see more of these! This one is approximately 5.5" square, so just a nice size to sit on your desk or a windowsill.
Anyway, I was in full "vintage" mode - although I do love colour, sometimes these shades of browns and blacks just speak to me, and when you add the GOLD of the German scrap, it really zings!
The central image is one I particularly like - someone took the face from the Turin shroud and gave it colour and life, which makes it even more powerful. It really speaks to me, and I find it rather special and somehow moving. Its the absolute serenity of it I think? I do know of course that we can't know what Jesus looks like but .... this is NOT a graven image or anything!
And of course, I had to decorate the back as well - just very simply to keep things neat! How do you like my new stamp?? My friend should have received it now, so I hope she likes it. A very joyful Easter to all my readers!

5 comments:

JaneH said...

All I can say is...WOW! That's truly gorgeous, Rosie.

Julia Dunnit said...

100% fab is what I think! Love the new stamp too. How like you to share your bounty with a friend.

Jacqueline said...

Hi rosie - Happy Easter, hope you are well. - Jacqueline xx.

alexa said...

Beautifully and thoughtfully made:). Love that stamping - looks like fabric!

sandra de said...

So fabulous love the stamps and images.