Wednesday, July 14, 2010

The Three Muses Challenge - Magic Carpet Ride

I think we all take off on flights of fancy once in a while to escape the humdrum of everyday life.  I have used a collection of background papers by Vera Lim for the background (layered over newspaper) and the "buildings" and the carpet.  The dreamer is by me except for the face which is a freebie from Ali Mayes at Flickr and the Blog.  Thanks Ali!!

28 comments:

  1. GRRREAT, Marie! Love your carpet, your village, your traveler....love it all! As always, meticulously done!

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  2. I'd gladly take a ride on your magic carpet. I love your picture. Kind of zetti!

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  3. Just right for the theme! Your little town and dreamer are adorable. Love all the layers.

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  4. love this one.. its very comforting and optimistic looking. and fun.. (as well as exceptionally well done.. )

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  5. love seeing all the details!!!
    fun!

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  6. this does feel like a magic carpet ride!! Love it

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  7. Love this...the colors and design are great.Love the little houses!

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  8. As soon as I saw your beautiful little girl riding the magic carpet, the old Steppenwolf song with the words, "Why don't you come with me, little girl, on a magic carpet ride" flashed through my mind. Love this piece and your interpretation, Marie! And what a beautiful color scheme too. Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  9. Oh Marie,
    I LOVE this! It's fantastic! The colors are so beautiful and I love the girl Truly magical piece. The houses and flowers are precious too!
    Hugs,
    Cindy

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  10. Hi Marie!!!! you always out do your self each week!!! this is wonderful and I love the colours and textures!!! wow!!!!

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  11. Fabulous, Marie! Love the colour combinations too!

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  12. WOW WOW WOW Marie absolutely stunning, great work.

    Anke

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  13. wonderful colors in your composition! and the quote is so true!

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  14. I just love your magic carpet ride.
    Wonderful work Marie.xx

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  15. The colours are scrumptious, Marie, love the 'you' on the carpet, hope you don't come 'down to earth' with too much of a bump!

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  16. Marie, I don't know how you do it, but your style is mouthwateringly gorgeous. So much to look at and enjoy, the layered newspaper and the houses made from backgrounds, and the colours and the quote. This has to be up there as one of your most wonderful creations. Standing O from my corner.

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  17. This is fab. Those litle houses and background are so cuty and your fling lady just a doll! Great stuff Marie.

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  18. Wonderful Marie!!
    Thankyou for the lovely comment on my blog,much appreciated!!

    Jayne:-)

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  19. Marie, this is gorgeous in color and layout design. I love the statement you've used. And your wonderful drawing! Please keep doing that. It's such a special touch.

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  20. Fantastic! This is so whimsical. I love the simple shapes of the houses and flowers. I wish I could be sitting on that carpet with her!

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  21. Marie ~
    I love your carpet creation! The person, the legs, the carpet colors all add up to sensational!!!

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  22. Beautiful! Love the colours and the newspaper background.

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  23. I love the simplicty of your piece, Marie, although I'm sure it wasn't that simple to put togther.
    And, what a great quote!

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  24. Wow! Wow! Wow! It's stunning!!!! I love love love this!

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  25. I love the background, the colors, and the printed papers. It makes for a cohesive and moving piece.

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  26. hi marie :)
    this is a beautiful piece! it's whimsical and filled with childlike innocence :) i love the caption and i think it's so very true! imagination is the key to a different world :)

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  27. Beautiful! I like the colours and that scratched background. And the quote is great, too.

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