Wednesday, 2 March 2011

WOYWW #91/WEDNESDAY STAMPER





Last week I was bemoaning the fact that I haven't bought any new stash for ages - nearly a year if not more - so today I thought I would go through my rubber and see what stamps I have that I've never used - it will feel like having something new - so my challenge to myself today is to do something with the above set - not maybe all together at the same time. To see what's on the other girls' desks check out Julias blog.


Wednesday Stamper has the challenging theme of Bohemia this week - at first glance I thought this wasn't for me but it stayed with me and I ended up doing two pieces:

The first is a nod to Queen and Bohemian Rhapsody - do you get it? In case you don't there's the original also.

The second is my interpretation of Carmen - the queen of Boho if ever there were one!



And speaking of Mezzo Sopranos - (do you like the link?) I'm listening to Joyce DiDonato at the moment - a fab mezzo I've only just found - if you like this type of singing check her out on you tube - she does a great duet with Renee Fleming from Cosi Fan Tutte - Ah Guarda La Sorella - I found her cause I'm learning this duet myself for an upcoming concert. What are you all listening to at the moment? I found a new group called Hem yesterday on Rebecca Sower's blog - she had done a playlist for us for music to listen to in the rain and I liked this group so much I went straight on to Amazon and bought a copy - a hard copy mind - not a download - I still like to have the CD in my hands!

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22 comments:

  1. Simple homemade living 2 March 2011 at 09:44

    Gorgeous stamps I look forward to seeing what you do with them x x

    Laura 66 x

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  2. Karen2 March 2011 at 09:59

    Lovely selection of stamps on your desk to play with :)
    Have a great WOYWW,
    Karen #68

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  3. Glenda2 March 2011 at 10:56

    I love the stamps you have out! Can't wait to see what you do with them...Your craftspace is wonderful!

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  4. Annie2 March 2011 at 12:08

    Have fun finding things you'd forgotten you'd got.
    Don't forget to pop over to our shop and put your name down in the next gift draw.
    http://sisterscraftycreations.blogspot.com/
    Hugs,
    A x

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  5. Dragon2 March 2011 at 14:31

    Hi Fiona... long time no see so it was great to get your lovely comment on my blog today... yes my stash is fab but I LOVE what you have here and will def trip back to see what you make of it!!!
    Frankie
    xx

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  6. Anonymous2 March 2011 at 16:27

    bravo bravo bravo! i totally love the queen tribute. how cool is that???? glad you played along and broke in some stamps

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  7. LivArtNow2 March 2011 at 17:35

    Wow, these are both too cool!! Love how you did the first one mimicking the photo and the second one is just sooo gorgeous!! Fantastic swirls and colours :) Bravo!!
    Hugs, smiles and applause,
    Linda

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  8. Twiglet2 March 2011 at 18:55

    Hi Fiona - thanks for calling into the blog shop giveaway. I am sure we could make a punch roll - would just need some dimensions as I am not a paper crafter. Great idea!

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  9. Hermine2 March 2011 at 19:11

    What a great take on the theme :o)

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  10. Marjo2 March 2011 at 20:28

    Wonderful projects. Great idea, money saver for sure...lol

    Thanks for the peek and sharing. Have a great WOYWW.

    Hugs, Marjo #5

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  11. Caroline Hallett2 March 2011 at 21:49

    happy woyww - loving the virgin stamps - have fun with them!

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  12. The Crafty Elf3 March 2011 at 00:41

    Really lovin Carmen she is gorgeous! Happy WOYWW

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  13. RosA3 March 2011 at 01:00

    That's a good idea to get out some unused stamps (or anything else nice) and pretend they are new!

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  14. okienurse3 March 2011 at 08:15

    Very nice! I love the nod to Queen! I have a daughter that is a mezzo soprano and wish she would sing more. but she tells me that is a thing of her youth! Thanks for sharing. Vickie #49

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  15. Julia Dunnit3 March 2011 at 12:31

    Lovely images you've (re) found! Love the sparkly Carmen tribute!

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  16. shazsilverwolf3 March 2011 at 17:29

    Love the stamps, and your interpretation of the themes! Shaz #125

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  17. Minxy3 March 2011 at 22:38

    I'd hate to think of all the stamps i have that haven't seen ink yet!!!
    Hope you had fun playing..
    Stay Inky
    hugs Minxy #11

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  18. sandra de4 March 2011 at 10:39

    I would hate to think what I would find at the back of my stash. Lovely carmen tag. Thanks for stopping by and saying hello.

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  19. Mrs A.5 March 2011 at 03:36

    Love the look of the large head stamp. Look forward to seeing whtat you do with that one. I have two cd's by Hem which I bought some years ago but never tire of playing them.
    Hugs Mrs A. #76

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  20. Rosie5 March 2011 at 17:06

    I like the play on words and your artstamps are making me crave some more Cherry Pie!!
    I love the Queen homage and that Carmen piece - well! Beautiful blues!
    I'd love to hear you sing Fi - won't you do some Youtubing? xoxoxo

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  21. voodoo vixen7 March 2011 at 04:54

    I think that is why stamps are a good investment... you can change how you use them and they are like new stash!! Love your interpretation of Bohemian Rhapsody!!

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  22. K J D9 March 2011 at 16:35

    You are so on a roll!!!

    I need you to flick some inspiration powder my way!!!

    I love both these pieces... but especially Carmen. You know I am a fan.

    What have I been listening too?

    Die Fledermaus.... Woody and I are thinking of going..... would you recommend it? Its at the Mayflower WNO (if the tickets are still available that is - as always i think about everything for yonks!

    Love Karenx

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