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Friday 21 February 2014

The Changing of the Seasons

Hi all, as promised when I first showed you Darcy's new stamps for PaperArtsy, you can now check out one of my favourite makes over on the PaperArtsy blog.

 When I started out, I only intended to make one tag but, as you'll see, it's one of those projects that had a mind of its own!


If you've time to hop over to PaperArtsy and take a look, that would be lovely.... and have a great weekend everyone.  I hope you get to spend some time doing whatever it is that brings you joy.  I hope to do some catching up in Craftyblogland, which always works for me!

Spring passes and one remembers one's innocence.
Summer passes and one remembers one's exuberance.
Autumn passes and one remembers one's reverence.
Winter passes and one remembers one's perseverance.
Yoko Ono

If you don't mind travelling to see it, I'd love to enter this over at Country View Challenges where the theme is Painty Pleasures - and all of this is pure Fresco paint - and was certainly a pleasure!
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47 comments:

  1. Fliss21 February 2014 at 21:31

    This looks very lovely Alison and off for a proper look at PA now.
    Have a lovely weekend.
    Fliss xx

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  2. Lisa Minckler21 February 2014 at 21:58

    Been over there and drooled! An exceptional array of the seasons. We have a family tradition of changing a picture in the hallway to correspond to the seasons. There's a song my father sings/hums each time too. He makes up the words each time so no one else really knows what he's saying..lol.
    Beautiful job on this tag project. :)
    hugs and happy weekend!
    Lisa x

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  3. Redanne21 February 2014 at 22:18

    Fantastic use of the stamp to do the whole four seasons Alison. Your tags are all wonderful. Anne x

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  4. Deborah21 February 2014 at 22:53

    Love your seasons tags, Alison. Autumn has be my favourite.

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  5. Meggymay21 February 2014 at 23:13

    This looks fantastic, off to see them all.
    Yvonne

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  6. Amanda21 February 2014 at 23:19

    Been and looked and commented, fabulous
    Love
    Amanda x

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  7. Brenda Brown21 February 2014 at 23:20

    Such a clever and artistic piece with the four tags depicting the changing seasons and I love the mood that each tag brings. Great job. Have a great weekend. xx

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  8. Anonymous21 February 2014 at 23:27

    I have always liked that sentiment.
    Your colours look so fabulously fresh-off for a peek.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  9. Julie Lee22 February 2014 at 00:12

    I just popped over from PA to say how lovely these tags look. Darcy's tree is so magical and your use of colour, crackle and fantastic attention to detail has really brought that magic to life. Julie Ann xxx

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  10. Marci22 February 2014 at 02:18

    All four are beautiful, nice to see all the seasons. I'm beginning to love that stamp with the little blooms. How ingenious to turn it upside down for grass! Great crackle, too.

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  11. Shilpa Nagaonkar22 February 2014 at 05:07

    Alison, love the way you have created different seasons with same stamp set! crackle effect background suits all tags, this is something new I learned here! And colors are soo..o pretty!

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  12. Chrissy22 February 2014 at 06:33

    Brilliant Alison..wonderful tags and to see the 4 seasons with one stamp set is fabulous..love the colours and what a great stamp set...not trusting that cat though..lol..

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  13. massofhair22 February 2014 at 08:14

    One of my favourite pieces of your ArT so far this year Alison.

    Exquisite & evocative, needs to be framed & looked at every day:-) xxx

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  14. Sophie22 February 2014 at 08:48

    Eine fantastische Karte, liebe Alison.
    Farblich perfekt, richtig Frühling.
    Und die neuen Stempel sind einfach klasse.
    Super gemacht.

    Liebe Grüße
    Sophie xx

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  15. May22 February 2014 at 09:17

    Hi Alison... Off for a closer look.... Hugs May x x x

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  16. chrissie22 February 2014 at 09:51

    Simply wonderful Alison-love everything on all of the tags and the way you have combined them on the corrugated background.

    Good quote by Yoko as well.

    Love Chrissie x

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  17. rachel22 February 2014 at 10:03

    wonderful piece Alison - it looks amazing xx

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  18. Lucy Edmondson22 February 2014 at 10:04

    Really, really clever, Alison!

    Lucy x

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  19. Evelyn Walter22 February 2014 at 10:25

    Very nice project, dear Alison! You brought these stamps to your "Alison-style", that I like so much!
    xxx Evelyn

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  20. Rita22 February 2014 at 10:43

    Beautiful tags Alison. Wonderfully created. Hugs Rita xxx

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  21. Silvia(Barnie)22 February 2014 at 11:51

    Wow, I've just taken a look. Such a wonderful piece of art - great inspiration. Love the crackled background and of course the images.

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  22. Cestina22 February 2014 at 14:26

    Fungi at last! Huzza....
    xx

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  23. Kay Wallace22 February 2014 at 14:34

    Just checked out the "big picture," Alison, and am so impressed. So much goodness, I can understand how you could not stop! A gorgeous way to showcase the four seasons! I like the quote, too...made me stop and think a bit!

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  24. Annie22 February 2014 at 18:31

    Very creative Alison and I love each one of the tags. Beautiful stamps in stunning colours. Definitely on my wish list

    Crafty hugs
    Annie x

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  25. Sandy22 February 2014 at 19:11

    Beautifully done Alison - what a smashing idea and you have given all the pieces continuity too.
    Sandy xx

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  26. froebelsternchen22 February 2014 at 19:17

    MASTERPIECES Alison... absolut gorgeous!!!!

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  27. cathylynn22 February 2014 at 19:21

    You've got me curious! Off for a look!
    Hugs, Cathy-Lynn

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  28. maj.22 February 2014 at 20:25

    Looks wonderful! Love all the texture!

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  29. Dianne 23 February 2014 at 00:06

    I was just over to see, the stamps I would know what to do with them, you being "THE BOMB" have created a Masterpiece with them, thanks for sharing hope your having a wonderful weekend..((( BIG HUGS)))...

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  30. Anonymous23 February 2014 at 00:23

    I was so impressed when I saw this on the PA blog last night. A great idea & it's beautiful.

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  31. Terry23 February 2014 at 01:37

    This is blooming wonderful, Alison! Love that sentiment and of course the crackle! Hugs!

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  32. Hettie23 February 2014 at 02:04

    These are gorgeous Alison. Love the effects you have on them.
    Hugs
    xx

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  33. Kelly 23 February 2014 at 02:31

    You just amaze me. What a really cool board of tags, and I love the trees!! So fun and the background is awesome too. You are having fun with this stamp set, I am being tempted but you would have to come over to my house and help me make this! Thanks!
    Hugs Kelly

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  34. Princess Judy Palmer23 February 2014 at 04:06

    Lovely project! I like your take on the four different seasons. One can see that you had a lot of fun creating this.

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  35. Cocofolies23 February 2014 at 08:50

    Oh, Alison...I've just admired all the details and read your post on PA, you have created a fabulous piece of ART once again with this!!! What could I say more? I love it!!!! Hugs, Coco xxx

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  36. Unknown23 February 2014 at 13:13

    This is wonderful! I always love seeing tree stamps used in four seasons and you've been so creative with it. I love the mushrooms, they are fab!

    Emma x

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  37. Martina23 February 2014 at 16:04


    You've made quite wonderful tags with the new stamps, dear Alsion! One is more beautiful than the other. Paper Artsy can be proud of such a good designer, as you are.

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  38. Julia23 February 2014 at 20:19

    I love this project. Such a great way to showcase those stamps and the finished project is amazing. Well done you. x

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  39. Sue23 February 2014 at 21:53

    This is wonderful as always Alison, I love how you've covered every season and the fabulous crackle background xx

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  40. Tincan Crafter23 February 2014 at 23:26

    Alison, whenever you swing by and say that you like something of mine - I get up and do such an exuberant happy dance! I am always so in awe of your work and talent so when you say something nice about mine it's like I have won the lottery but HEAPS better. Thank you for stopping by today. I am glad that you decided to make more than one tag - I am in love with your crackle technique - no one manages to get it down quite as awesome as you, and the stamps are just too cute!

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  41. Netty24 February 2014 at 14:53

    wow this is one of my favourite makes of yours........ooooh yeaaaa
    Hugs Annette x

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  42. Anita Houston The Artful Maven24 February 2014 at 18:35

    LOVE the new images...the flowers are so unique, whimsical and happy! Great make with a great quote! In invokes a very happy feeling!

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  43. Kjersti24 February 2014 at 21:52

    Gorgeous tags Alison, love the crackled background and how you catched the seasons!
    Have a nice day!
    Hugs Kjersti:)

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  44. Anke26 February 2014 at 08:46

    WOW WOW WOW Alison, great work, it looks amazing. I love your tags.

    Hugs
    Anke

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  45. Shirley27 February 2014 at 20:43

    Popped over and had a look first because you said it was one of your fave makes. No arguments from me I certainly agree with you the tags are stunning and so quirky especially the quote.


    Warm crafty hugs from Shirl x x

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  46. Kasia28 February 2014 at 13:56

    Oh WOW! Love these tags! So amazing project! These stamps are fabulous! :)

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  47. Kezzy10 March 2014 at 08:02

    Wow wow wow absolutely gorgeous stunning hanging. I really love how you have taken Darcys stamps and really thought out of the box, the seasons are represented perfectly and the colours are beautiful :-) Kezzy xxx

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Thank so much for taking the time to stop by. It's lovely to hear what you think - every comment is so much appreciated.