Sunday 7 October 2012

Autumn Leaves and Acorns

Greetings!  I want to begin by apologising to Carolyn for not posting a "clock" inspired tag last week.  I had 3 clock faces that I got from a friend that owns a thrift store, but never had the time to work on the tag or even take a look at my team members' work.

© Arnoldo L. Romero 2012
For this week's tag, I decided to focus on the leaves and acorns.  In my garden, there are a couple of beautiful live oak trees that are shedding acorns galore.  Although I don't like acorns falling into my swimming pool, I do appreciate their beauty.  Therefore, I took a few of them to use as subjects for a crayon drawing.  After I completed it, I scanned the piece and made a print to use in my tag design.  I began by trimming the top of the tag with some K&Company rub-ons.  I mounted my print under the latter.  Next, I made a label and used my calligraphic skills to write the word "Grow."  I believe this is a good word to remind whomever the recipient of this tag is, to "Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ," as stated in 2 Peter 3:18.  I finished the tag by distressing the edges and adding a simple strip of twine.

Once again, I apologise for my lack of participation last week.  I can't wait to see what everyone else created this week.  Blessings!

16 comments:

  1. I too was missing last week so we can sit on the naughty step together.
    Your acorns are very realistic. I can draw from a picture of an acorn but not still life so admire those that can. Mrs A.

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  2. Such a cool piece of art, as always Arnoldo. Thanks for being such a constant source of blessing and encouragement to us at Word Art Wednesday.
    Praying for you,
    Karen L

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  3. Very nice! And love your photography as always!

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  4. Great drawing and a really lovely sentiment!

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  5. Fabulous drawing, missed you last week, glad you're back! x

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  6. fabulous! I love your calligraphy too! Kim

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  7. Main thing is you are back this week! Valerie

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  8. Fabulous art work...the design & colours are just perfect... May x x x

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  9. Beautiful art as always Arnoldo. Your penmanship is fantastic too :0)

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  10. Great tag, Arnoldo! Carolyn x

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  11. Beautiful artwork and beautiful thought behind it. :o)

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  12. Stunning art work! Love your tag and the sentiment behind it.

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  13. Beautiful crayon drawing. Nice photo set up too.
    Jane x

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  14. Such a lovely tag - your drawing is beautiful and I really love the way you've displayed your tag to photograph.
    Have a great week.

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  15. Lovely contrast between the fresh green acorns and the russet borders, Jane xx

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  16. Arnoldo, fabulous tag!! I love the acorns, and your calligraphy. Wonderful!!!!
    Hugs,
    Ivy

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