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Sunday 11 September 2011

Sunday Stamper 9/11

I have been very moved by a number of tributes that have been created in remembrance of 9/11 that I just had to join in. For me it became quite important to start and finish it actually on 9/11, not that this really matters.


There are some Tim Holtz stamps that fit the bill rather well but I had already seen these used for 9/11 so wanted to use something different. I trawled through my stamps and came up with these Paper Artsy stamps. However I used the Rays at the top to try and lighten the whole look and create a sense of heaven? We all wish our loved ones to be in a happier place than us.

I got out my heat tool, that is like a teeny tiny iron, and burnt all the edges. I added measuring tape ribbon to show 9/11 and even found a price tag in the Salvage stickers that said 9/11. I hung the numbers at the bottom by sandwiching paper clips on to the numbers and hanging from Tim Holtz studs. A few kisses at the top to hang by as well as a piece of charcoal to represent all the burning at the scene.

The main stamp at the bottom has a skyline in the background that looks like a tumbling city and the woman with the rays reminded me of the Statue of Liberty as well as someone's lost love.

Thank you Hel's and the Sunday Stamper for such a poignant challenge that is so so apt and so current and truly a Time to Remember.

9 comments:

Hels Sheridan said...

Wow Laura, this is amzing and I can see how much you have put into this beautiful remembrance... thanks for joining in with the Sunday Stamper x

Helen said...

WOW! this is very poignant. I have been quite amazed almost, at how affected I have felt this year, maybe it is all the tributes and documentaries that have been on.
Thanks for stopping by my blog too.

Artyjen said...

It so evokes the feeling of the day. I will never forget where I was and who was there with me!
xoxo Sioux

Lesley Edmonds said...

Very poignant this Laura.
x

Anonymous said...

Beautiful and haunting. Wonderfully done!

Lynn Stevens said...

Laura, What a fabulous tribute to 9-11, May we never forget those who gave so much!
hugs Lynn

Silvia(Barnie) said...

Wonderful tribute to 9/11.

Ali Manning said...

I love your tribute piece!

Terry said...

Laura, this is such a beautiful tribute! I love the placement of your stars and that sentiment gave me goosebumps! Wonderful use of images and great design!

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