Craft barn has issued its third challenge, which is Strong or Miss. I chose Strong as my prompt because it was the first good quote I could find that I had collage fodder that would fit. Granted, I considered Nietzsche's famous quote, "What does not destroy me, makes me strong," but decided I didn't have any collage fodder or even rubber stamps that would make an appropriate spread. When you have as few stamps as I have, it was easy to eliminate that choice. Instead, I went for
this quote by J.R.R. Tolkien. The entire piece is glued to a file folder that was larger than the scanner, so you can't see the "CB3" I wrote on the tab.
I have no idea what was on my scanner (could it be the woman I stamped in red last week?), because those red spots are NOT on my page, or on the woman I fussy cut from a collage sheet I won a few years ago, but never used.
In case you can't read the quote, which is also a poem:
"All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.”
Now I'm off to link up to the latest Craft Barn challenge, because I don't like being late to the party. And thanks to all who visited me last week. It's always fun to meet new friends and continue visiting others I've known for awhile.
Sunday, February 9, 2014
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31 thoughtful remarks:
Hello Elizabeth, GUESS WHAT??!!! My blog is working again, just like that without me doing anything to it. YAY!! I just posted and wanted to come by and tell you. I ran out of time though by making a post, will come back later or tomorrow to catch up on your posts.
YIPPEEE, I can join you for T on Tuesday again finally, SOOOO HAPPY!!!
HUGS and stay warm dear friend!
Love this page. It is very STRONG and I love Tolkein as well, so top marks to you, and .... If I clean up my studio, I won't be able to find anything, lol.
You certainly have created a Strong and powerful piece here (including your mystery red spots)...
I had not ever read that quote in its entirety ... a good one!
oxo
I feel like I walked into a Tolkien novel here...xox
great spread and love the quote/poem. Not done mine yet as I was out all day yesterday.
Visiting from The Craft Barn - Wow Elizabeth, what a spectacular spread! The woman fits just perfectly and the quote is fabulous :o) Mo
Love your piece (I did consider that quote but am going for a different one!). I've never done this type of collage before,and you have inspired me to give it a go some time!
A very Tolkeinesque piece & a great quote.
I like this, the girl and even the red splats look like they should be there. Great quote too, heard that one a long time ago. Beautiful page!
You did a great job with the challenge. I think the art work relates to the quote so well.
Darla
The images of nature are quite strong and powerful and the woman's figure nestled in among the winding roots give it nice balance and a feeling of belonging.
Good going!
~Dawn
This is such a thoughtful and evocative quote my dear. The totally stunning scenery is a perfect match for it too. Lovely work!
haha a 'whatsit' is just a thing that you can't think of a word for!!!!
HUGS xxx
I love this one so much! Both the quote and the clever collage work.
Oh, Elizabeth! Your colors are showing and they're wonderful!!! What a beautiful piece!!! It's been such a long time since my last visit. Life steered me away from my art and blogland for a while. It's so nice to reconnect with old friends!!! Thanks so much for your kind words and for your visit. Sending hugs! Terri ♥
Fabulous page Elizabeth, I love the imagery to go with that amazing quote, beautifully done sweetie. Lol I have given up at the moment, total mojo failure methinks ha ha ha!!!
Huge hugs x x x x
This is just breathtaking, and you are really fast at completing the challenge-I'm still thinking!
Wonderful and strongl pages for the quote. I like tolken and the Hobbitts too.
Love the feel of this with the forest and the tree roots. Stunning.
love your page, you have really captured Tolkien.
Fantastic Tolkien quote, beautiful page, love your background :-) xxx
Fabulous! Love the lady sitting among those roots! Chrisx
Love the collage style, I need to remind myself to do more of this style
Kiwi in Timbertown
Great collage and the young woman sitting in amongst the roots looks beautiful Rich colours
Nietsche must be very hard to "do". Great job with Tolkiens words!
Fabulous collage page and quote.
Sylv xx
Fantastic collage and it works beautifully with your quote. To be honest having less 'stuff' probably makes it easier than trying to track down the 'stuff' you think you have. Lol. Great page.
A gorgeous collage, great details and quote.
I Love the fabolous work page!
Fabulous quote and such a brilliant representation. MMx
Great quote and lovely pictures for your collage! xx
What a gorgeous collage, the TFOTR. My black pens seem to have been "born again" thankfully so I might go touchup my page! BJ
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