
I was supposed to be working on a special project soon to be announced, but I found myself lost again looking through ephemera. Originally, I was in search of vintage Valentine cards, but then I stumbled upon this blond beauty. I know very little about this piece, I found her in the public domain as a publishers proof.
She had some slight damage, mainly from age and sat on a plain background with printers marks. I love the soft lines and muted tones. Although I could not let her be as she was. I cleaned up the imperfections slightly, enhanced the color and brightened up the image. I then started to layer the image with words, lace, and of course botanicals. I used my own watercolor and vintage items. I merged different images of paper to place under the address that I put in the corner.
Rose will end up somewhere in my house although I am running out of room ๐ If you would like Rose for your home or craft project feel free to download here.
What is your favorite thing to get lost in?
Have a beautiful week!
Much love,
Lisa
Beautiful, just beautiful. She looks like the early 1920’s, or even the teens. Her hair color is striking, as well as her eyes. I could look at her all day. What a find. You cleaned her up nicely. You always stun me with your creative eye.
I mainly get lost in the creative process of producing music & scripts. Hours get lost.
Hugs to you and Rose.
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Oh, thank you! She is so very striking and her eyes drew me right in. Dont you just love getting lost in the creative process. Producing music has to be incredible. Its definitely food for the soul. Big hugs and blessings back to you!
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She is gorgeous, nice job!
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Thank you! I enjoyed doing this so much.
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It shows!
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Lost in movies, books and hot chocolate…
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Ooh that sounds amazing!! Especially the chocolate part ๐๐
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Had ridiculous good hot chocolate on Saturday!
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The rabbit hole of ephemera…I know it well. This lady reminds me a bit of the Gibson Girls. She doesn’t have the big hair, but still, there are similarities. The cabbage roses are a perfect compliment to her rosebud lips. Just beautiful! ๐
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That is a rabbit hole I would dive into every time! ๐ Isnt it wonderful! She does have the Gibson Girl look. Thank you! I really enjoyed working on this piece. I have one more brunette to work on. Big hugs my friend!
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Big hugs back!
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Such a beautiful and delicate piece. The soft tones make this a very feminine piece and I’m drawn to your work as usual.
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Thank you ๐ I am so happy you like her. Hugs!
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Your image is beautiful. Yesterday I got lost in Sylvia Plathโs poetry. I have been having a tidy of my book shelves, which has led to a few re-discoveries. I had forgotten how well I know these poems, and became completely absorbed.
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Thank you ๐ Such a wonderful poet! I can see why you were completely absorbed. I love how books have the ability to close off the world for a little while. Beautiful!
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Thank you Lisa. Rose has had a truly beautiful makeover.
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Thank you! I really enjoyed working on it ๐๐
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Wow!! Gorgeous…I love everything and anything Vintage ๐
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Thank you!! Me, too! Makes me smile ๐๐
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Rose was quite a find, and I could absolutely see getting lost in her makeover. She’s a beauty! So many nuances of femininity and gentleness in this piece.
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Thank you!! I was so excited to find her. I love the feminine aspects. Any reason to add botanicals is wonderful!
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Just lovely; thanks Lisa!
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Thank you, Becky! ๐
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She is absolutely exquisite. Thank you for the download and she will be used with love.
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Thank you so much!! I am so happy you like her ๐
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This is a gorgeous portrait Lisa and you have worked wonders with it ๐ x
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Thank you, Darren! I really enjoyed working on this. Anything i can add flowers to is wonderful ๐๐ฟ๐ฑ
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You did a beautiful job, Lisa! What can be better than getting lost in your art?
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Thank you, Ann! It truly is so much fun ๐ฑ๐ฟ๐
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This looks lovely!! ๐
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Thank you!! ๐๐
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Wow,just beautiful!๐
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Thank you, Jen! ๐ You brought a smile to my face ๐
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Rose is beautiful. You did a wonderful job of restoring with this piece, Lisa. The roses are magnificent! I escape into writing, reading and creating ideas for our joint projects. Hugs.
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Thank you, Do! It was nice to escape for a bit to work on her. I love when you escape in our joint projects, it makes my heart full. Love and hugs sis!
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Ditto Lisa! ๐ xoxo
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Absolutely beautiful!โค๏ธโค๏ธ
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Thank you!! ๐
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So beautiful Lisa. So proud of my beautiful and talented daughter. Love all of your creations but this one is very special just like you.
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Thank you! Love you mom!! ๐๐๐๐
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That’s lovely.
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Thank you!! ๐
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Beautiful ๐
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๐ Thank you ๐
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Rose is exquisitely beautiful and your addings are just a perfect match for this lovely lady, Lisa! She reminds me a bit of a Jane Austen character, all big eyes and femininity. ๐๐
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Thank you, Sarah ๐ She does! I didn’t even think about that. I love her even more ๐๐
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Clever how you can fix things up, a skill I’ve yet to learn. I get lost in reading blogs ๐
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She’s beautiful! I love vintage ephemera.๐
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Thank you! It is really wonderful to make ephemera discoveries ๐
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So soft and delicate, like a rose…you did an amazing job…certainly frame worthy๐น
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