Well, I have a different perspective than most people. After studying Urusenke for 3+ years (with my native-born Japanese sensei), I do not find 'simplicty' simple. Quite the opposite. To look at this photo and realize and, moreover, appreciate its stand-alone elegance is wonderful. An Asian style font, a few stamped branches and unadorned matting are inspired. Why bombard the page with superfluous embellishments? That is my ten second soapbox oratory!
I have been to Butchart Gardens....it is magical! We had tea there too.xxxx
OMGOSH!!! This is absolutely stunning. I really like the simplicity which draws the eye to the wonderful photo. I love trees - this is breathtaking. I love the stamping, inking, and the frog. Perfect....inspired me!! Ginger
This photo was taken in Buchart Gardens, Victoria. This tree was was so elegant with all of it's knots, twists and turns, that I had to scrapbook it. This LO is intentionally simple, as I didn't want to interfere with the beauty of the photo. In addition, Asian art is usually simple, yet elegant. I used three colors of Glimmer Mist to get the mottled effect on Bazzill cardstock and to color the frog closure. Using Fancy Pants "From the Garden", I stamped the background cardstock with Ranger Ink, then colored the white blossoms. The Chinese symbol means "WOOD'. The poem reads: "And see the peaceful trees extend their myriad leaves in leisured dance-they bear the weight of sky and cloud upon the fountain of their veins." by Kathleen Raine. TFL
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