This fortnight the stars have aligned and the letter chosen for the Dictionary Challenge on the Craft Barn blog is the same as the letter for this month's ATC challenge - R. Having completed my ATCs I wanted to find a different word for the dictionary challenge. I am using the same Heinemann dictionary that I used for the previous challenge in 2013 but this time I am enlarging and copying the definitions and using them on loose pages which I will bind into a book at the end of the year. I had a flick through the dictionary for inspiration and my eyes fell on Rani, an Indian Queen or Princess.
The paisley motif is a traditional Indian one, named after a town in Scotland which became well known for weaving the pattern into textiles. In India the shape is known as an almond or mango. I used a paisley embossing folder and a paisley stamp on the page. Traditionally in Mughal times ladies were kept hidden from view and it was the men who wore most of the amazing jewellery and the sumptuous fabrics.
Here's a pic showing some of the shine from the Twinkling H2Os:
Looking forward to seeing all the other entries this fortnight.
Liking this a lot. Great word to choose, great shine and I like how you've kept to the indian theme with your backgrounds too.
ReplyDeletethe Color choices are perfect for the theme.I love this. very different word and what a great stamp!
ReplyDeleteThat really is a great stamp. I love that you've given her all the beauty of color and glitz. You chose a great word to illustrate.
ReplyDeleteyou've managed to illustrate your word perfect, the stamp, the paisleys are all very Indian and the detail of the paper handmade in India, wonderful.
ReplyDeleteGood word, and fab illustration for it!
ReplyDeleteGreat choice of word, love the colouring of the image stamp depicting Rani.
ReplyDeleteSylv xx
A great word for the challenge, I love anything Indian.
ReplyDeleteLove how every element evokes India, including the paper made there. Superb!
ReplyDeleteA fabulous project. I love the shimmer. She really has an air of mystery x
ReplyDeleteGreat page and a lovely image! xx
ReplyDeleteSince I had never heard of Rani, I had to look her up on the internet. What an incredible and brave life she led. I'm sure her heroism in time of war made her an icon to India, too.
ReplyDeleteThank you for reminding me I need to get out my Twinks. It's been far too long and I love the shimmer you got from yours. This is a beautiful entry.
I forgot to mention that you can see a small portion of my rocking horses by going to a post I created this week:
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This certainly does have a strong Indian flavour. The rich colouring and the paisley pattern is just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI just read your question and comment about Rani and now I have egg on my face. I feel silly going to the internet, but this is what came up when I put Rani in my search engine:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.iloveindia.com/indian-heroes/rani-laxmibai.html
http://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/lakshmibai-the-warrior-queen-who-fought-british-rule-in-india
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rani_Lakshmibai
http://www.liveindia.com/freedomfighters/jhansi_ki_rani_laxmi_bai.html
http://jhansi.nic.in/rani.htm
I hope you can see why I thought this was the Rani you were talking about, not a generalized Indian female queen. Again, I feel foolish, but it was truly a lesson learned. And of course, I learned something about India's volatile history, which is always a good thing!
Please do not feel bad - that was not my intention at all - in fact you have brought a very interesting character in Indian history to my attention.
ReplyDeleteSee how fascinating this challenge is?? We also get a history lesson plus a chance to find out some very interesting information - thank you Rukhshana lol.
ReplyDeleteAs usual you have created a very beautiful piece; love the rich colours you have used and the gorgeous gold paper background. Thank you for reminding me about the Twinkling H2Os too! xx
Great ATC and fab word. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you. My pages for this challenge are 13 x 18cm.
DeleteFabulous ATC, nice word used, Wow 450 rocking horses!! Thank you for entering The Craft Barn's Challenge.
ReplyDeleteJane x
I think you have confused me with Bleubeard and Elizabeth. She is the one with the amazing rocking horse collection.
DeleteI like the way you have an Indian theme going throughout the page. The rich colours of the Twinkling H20's was a perfect choice for the jewellery. A great page.
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