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Wednesday, 23 October 2013

Tuesday Trigger, Blog Friends and Apologies to FLW


I know. I said I was done with fall leaves, but a perfect storm of events put me temporarily back in the mood.

1) This week's Tuesday Trigger has those beautiful pink leaves (we have a few of them around our neighbourhood). Against the dark wood bowl and the lighter table, the colours really captured my imagination.



2) I received a package of this die cut from Joyce. When she made this card, I loved it so much, I went right to the Lil Inkers website to order it  but it was sold out (it's now back in stock, of course!). When I mentioned this to Joyce, she immediately (and very generously) cut a bunch of them in white (so I could colour them) and sent them to me in the mail. Thank you Joyce!

3) As I started to play with one of them, it reminded me of Frank Lloyd Wright's Trees of Life stained glass design:



This design was really my first introduction to FLW many, many years ago. Even then, I was attracted to graphic, geometric design. Since then I've been to Taliesin (Wisconsin), Taliesin West (Arizona) and Robie House (Chicago) - still a few to go!






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28 comments:

  1. Anonymous23 October 2013 at 16:03

    Oh, Ardyth, that FLW window is stunning ... as is your inspired card. The delicate shading on the pieced chevrons is just gorgeous ... and perfect against the kraft background. YUM! Anita :)

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  2. Jacquie Southas23 October 2013 at 16:05

    Love the way you used this die - stunning card!

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  3. Benzi23 October 2013 at 16:20

    This is gorgeous, Ardyth, with the wonderful blending of fabulous colors. I'm sure no apology needed.

    We have a FLW house in our city:
    http://www.wrightinalabama.com/index.html

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  4. Marianne23 October 2013 at 16:32

    Wow, simply stunning, Ardyth. Love the fabulous shading.

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  5. Unknown23 October 2013 at 16:42

    So incredible...LOVE!!!

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  6. Deepti23 October 2013 at 17:39

    Wow , I love the way you were inspired. Awesome coloring!!

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  7. shirley-bee23 October 2013 at 17:48

    Oh, this is just fabulous!

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  8. My Paper Epiphany23 October 2013 at 18:21

    Brilliant ombre - it really does glow like a stained glass window!

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  9. Lynn23 October 2013 at 18:50

    Well I'm thrilled that you went back to fall colors as this is absolutely amazing!

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  10. Susanne Vargas23 October 2013 at 21:46

    The colors and the shading a just gorgeous! And the way you used the die... It reminds me of stalks of grain!

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  11. Tanvi23 October 2013 at 22:10

    This is stunning.

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  12. Tenia Nelson23 October 2013 at 23:42

    AMAZING!!

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  13. Gabby24 October 2013 at 00:23

    Great design and use of color, Ardyth! A decade ago, when I was looking for a different home, I looked at a Frank Lloyd Wright inspired home that was in a neighboring city. It was built in 1916 and inspired by his Prairie designs. It was an amazing home. I was impressed at the "cubical" design. I didn't buy it because I didn't like the lot it was on and there weren't enough s.f. for my needs. The tour via a very informed agent, however, was very enlightening and interesting. :)

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  14. Barb Ghig24 October 2013 at 00:48

    Absolutely stunning card, Ardyth! How wonderful that you were inspired FLW and the changing of the seasons to create this beautiful card! I love how you blended the colors, too!

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  15. Helen F.24 October 2013 at 00:54

    The Autumn colors are beautiful on your card. This die cut is awesome, Ardyth.

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  16. Hannelie24 October 2013 at 02:43

    ... I can't stop looking.

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  17. Brandi24 October 2013 at 08:53

    So neat! I have been to Taliesi West too. It was amazing!

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  18. Darnell24 October 2013 at 11:18

    Wowza, and who has always said you should be a stained-glass designer, hmmm? I'm not surprised to hear where you got your influence! You do FLW proud!! Hugs, Darnell

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  19. Joni Andaya24 October 2013 at 12:04

    So Cool! Your design is fantastic :) Love it!

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  20. Geri24 October 2013 at 12:47

    You are the Master when it comes to finding inspiration in absolutely everything you see...I love how your mind works (wish I had some of that ability!).

    Beautiful shaded colors perfect for the changing of the seasons! The graphic design is stunning!

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  21. Kim Heggins24 October 2013 at 23:31

    Wow...this is one stunner of a card! Your colors are so vivid and rich. Love your design as well, just fabulous.

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  22. Joyce24 October 2013 at 23:42

    What a stunning card. I am so glad that my little die cuts made their way all the way north to Canada. And, I knew that I would received some fabulous inspiration, too. I never would have thought to use the die this way, and it is just wonderful.

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  23. Bellaidea26 October 2013 at 23:52

    very nice card!

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  24. Anonymous27 October 2013 at 08:59

    Amazing card!!!

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  25. Cris G.28 October 2013 at 09:01

    Wow! This is stunning, Ardyth. Very Art Deco, and perfectly executed.

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  26. Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking Editor28 October 2013 at 10:50

    Hey Ardyth! Thanks for linking this up to this week's Tuesday Trigger in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)

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  27. Unknown29 October 2013 at 18:30

    Ah, I'm crazy for Frank Lloyd Wright, too! Have been to his home and studio in Oak Park, and am dying to go to Falling Water.

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  28. Kim S31 October 2013 at 16:34

    I love stained glass and it absolutely glows!

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