Wednesday, March 29, 2017

CCEE 1713 - Happy Birthday, Vincent!

The end of March brings my last week as hostess of the CCEE Stampers' March Challenges. Are you ready for something a little different? My final challenge for you is an inspiration challenge. March 30 is the birthday of Vincent Van Gogh. Today he would be 164 years old! Let the lyrics of Don McLean's time-honored classic, "Vincent," inspire your design today. Don McLean wrote this song in 1971 after reading a book about the artist's life.

 Vincent 

 by Don McLean

 Starry, starry night
Paint your palette blue and gray
Look out on a summer's day
With eyes that know the darkness in my soul
Shadows on the hills
Sketch the trees and the daffodils
Catch the breeze and the winter chills
In colors on the snowy linen land

 Now I understand
What you tried to say to me
How you suffered for your sanity
How you tried to set them free
They did not listen,
They did not know how
Perhaps they'll listen now

 Starry, starry night
Flaming flowers that brightly blaze
Swirling clouds in violet haze
Reflect in Vincent's eyes of china blue
Colors changing hue
Morning fields of amber grain
Weathered faces lined in pain
Are soothed beneath the artist's loving hand
I hope you choose to be inspired by Mr. McLean's beautiful words to create a card to honor Vincent Van Gogh and his contributions to the world.

 If you post to Splitcoaststampers or any other on-line gallery, please include keyword 1713

 My card has no stamping this week, only embossing and die cuts. The embossing folder is by the Paper Studio while the Shine Bright die is by Momenta. The star dies are by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps. I rubbed the embossed background with Pure Platinum Nuvo Embossing Mousse.

Linked below are the cards inspired by this wonderful song by Don McLean and the amazing artistic talents of Vincent Van Gogh.



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11 comments:

  1. StampOwlMarch 30, 2017 at 12:52 AM

    so pretty, love the glitter and sparkle

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  2. Vicky GouldMarch 30, 2017 at 5:40 AM

    Fantastic....you had the perfect EF for this challenge. Love the glitz and glamour!

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  3. Jeanette (Forest Ranger) March 30, 2017 at 6:08 AM

    Lynn, your card is so shimmery shiny and beautiful!

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  4. Liz WilliamsMarch 30, 2017 at 6:57 AM

    Capturing the glimmer of stars was a pretty take on this challenge. I love the pretty embossing.

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  5. *Vicki*March 30, 2017 at 7:52 AM

    WOW!! This is absolutely amazing Lynn!! I love the effect that the mousee gave to your background and how glimmery is makes your textured stars look!! This is really gorgeous my friend and what an inspirational theme too!! I love it and enjoyed reading that! Thanks for sharing! Hugs & Smiles - *Vicki*

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  6. LoisMarch 30, 2017 at 8:47 AM

    Beautiful interpretation of the "swirling clouds in violet haze." I love it!!!

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  7. jdmommy - Anne HarmonMarch 30, 2017 at 9:39 AM

    I love how you interpreted many parts of the song......a beautiful card!!!

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  8. jimlynnMarch 30, 2017 at 3:54 PM

    Beautiful words to that song - and your card is so beautiful and perfect! WOW!
    Lynn

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  9. Shelly SchmidtMarch 30, 2017 at 11:49 PM

    Love that song- 164- oh my back hurts thinking about it- LOL!!! Love the pretty embossing with the lovely silver stars. A wonderful tribute to a great artist!

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  10. MiamiKelMarch 31, 2017 at 7:54 AM

    Oh Lynn - such A different card than what I'm used to seeing on your blog but it is absolutely sensational ! As an art minor in undergrad college I can definitely see where you were inspired by van Gogh - love this <3

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  11. TammyMarch 31, 2017 at 9:13 AM

    WOW Lynn, this is stunning! I LOVE the colors and all of the shimmer, beautiful embossing too!
    Hugs, Tammy

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