Friday, August 21, 2009

Thank God it's Friday - Banners/pennants

There is a story to my banner. In mediaeval times a young woman would have no portrait to remember her loved one when he was away at the wars. She would have had to make do with a stylised banner, faded with age.
Background papers by Irene Alexeeva, image a Suzee Que free to use photo on Flickr, other elements my Tangie Baxter/de Crow Designs.
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21 comments:

  1. Brunis AllerleiAugust 21, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    Auch eine super Idee,und sehr toll geworden

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  2. TineAugust 21, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    fantastic work!
    Tine

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  3. indybevAugust 21, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    Oh dang! I think I exited out too soon and lost my comment, so here goes again....
    Thanks for sharing the story of the banner. I hadn't heard that one. I love your girl in blue, and the banner is beautiful!

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  4. Fraenzi FirlefanzAugust 21, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    Really beautiful !!!

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  5. FemmyAugust 21, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    beautiful banner!!!

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  6. MartinaAugust 21, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    Marie, the elements in your work are so beautifully and uniquely. It's always a pleasure to visit your blog and see what you've been creating.

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  7. SandyAugust 21, 2009 at 6:27 PM

    Wow what a wondeful and unique banner.
    Fantastic elements. I love the design.

    Thanks Marie for your wonderful banner to TGiF.

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  8. Terri KahrsAugust 21, 2009 at 8:47 PM

    Simply stunning, Marie. And thank you for the history tidbit too. Beautiful! Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  9. ChristineAugust 21, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    Great work

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  10. TaluulaAugust 21, 2009 at 9:57 PM

    Oh Marie this one takes the trophy, it is stunningly beautiful.

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  11. Astrid MacleanAugust 21, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    Wow Marie, this is absolutely stunning, I love the way you have put the banner theme in this medeaval context, it really suits the theme. Standing ovation from me!

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  12. Anne (cornucopia)August 21, 2009 at 10:12 PM

    Wow, Marie! This is stunning, beautiful, and amazing. You've blown me away with your artwork. Great design!

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  13. vintage wilAugust 21, 2009 at 10:42 PM

    Beautiful as always!!

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  14. CharAugust 21, 2009 at 11:46 PM

    Fabulous. Love the theme you chose.

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  15. Willkommen auf meiner Kreativseite.August 22, 2009 at 1:01 AM

    Als Mittelalterfan gefällt mir dieser Wimpel besonders gut!

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  16. AmyAugust 22, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    cute that you put the banner inside the image...clever so clever!!

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  17. Tumble Fish StudioAugust 22, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    Gorgeous! I love the way you designed the whole piece! So real, like we could just step in and take a closer look.

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  18. RosieAugust 22, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    Lovely story and a beautiful banner Marie! =)

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  19. froebelsternchenAugust 22, 2009 at 9:19 PM

    beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!

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  20. LivArtNowAugust 23, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    Gorgeous piece!! Love your interpretation and your layout! Wonderful colours as well!!!

    Linda

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  21. ainoAugust 24, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    Oh! What's a fabulous work. I love it. Colours, theme and so on, so cool. Fine work and touching.

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