Hi everyone. Happy Tuesday. Since it's Tuesday it's time for a new challenge over at Try It on Tuesday.
Thank you everyone who joined our Pretty Papers challenge. There were lots of pretty papers which I enjoyed seeing. (And of course, lots of great creations from those papers too.) ❤
For the next 2 weeks our challenge is Animals (Real or Imaginary). I had a hard time deciding what animal or animals to pick, but then I thought I'd go with something a little different and chose turtles.
I was inspired by this old Hero Arts turtle stamp since he's carrying the world on his back.
I started by gluing down some scraps of paper, and then using some turquoise ink and this interesting background stamp I finished my background. I stamped, colored and fussy cut the turtle. It's a great image, and I believe many native North American cultures believe that a turtle created the world. I would imagine there are some other cultures that believe that also, but I'm not a world mythology specialist so I don't know off the top of my head.
I added a couple of turtle stickers, as well as a piece of a navigation map. I framed the map using a cardboard frame I also used a bit scrap trim off my work table down on the bottom right. Then I finished my page with a quote off the same Hero Arts stamp set that the turtle came from.
And don't forget to stop by and check the design teams blogs too. There are so many animals out there that there is almost an unlimited choice of topics.
I'm looking forward to seeing your creations and seeing what animals people pick for their entry(ies).
17 comments:
A lovely collage creation Erika, the greens and teals work well with the darker shades.
It's a glorious sunny day here, even warm'ish, so off with camera and girls for a wander round the paddocks.
B x
,,,this hasn't been a good year for seeing turtles, thanks for yours!
It's wonderful you chose turtles for your animals. These are brilliant.
Lovely choice of animals
I really like your turtle piece. It has a wonderful feel to it.
Beautiful colors. I'm always struck by how awesome the browns looks with the turquoise and aqua. Great color combo.
Your collage with the turtles and the amazing background is so sweet! Great work.
Hugs, Elke
Of course this wonderful piece of work reminds me of the stories in various cultures about the 'turtles all the way down.'
I do like your turtles.
All the best Jan
The turtles are beautiful, esp. the 2nd one!
Carrying the world sure is a tough job. Love your page and the colors! Very sweet, hugs!
Its a fantastic page Erika and the quote you chose to add, had me thinking about how heavy the shell would weigh for the turtle to carry around.
As always I'm catching up and also enjoying the posts about your trip away.
Erika. I love the turtles. This past summer there was a big honkin' one under the stairs and I loved seeing the turtle. Even snagged a few shots. So fun. Great art Happy Week! Cheers, Ivy
Fabulous page! Loving all those turtles against the sea of blue/green background 😊. Wishing you a very happy October ❤️. Hugs, Jo x
Beautiful colours on the background for your turtles, such lovely creatures. Fabulous page. Hugs Wendy.
Absolutely brilliant page with such a fascinating animal! Your background is just perfect, Hugs, Chrisx
Great choice of animal Erika, love your page background too
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