Age of Aquarius Swap #01

This sounded interesting especially as I had already bought a set of Zodiac Signs stamps cos they were small enough to use on my ATCs.

This is the first of four related swaps.

I stamped out the Signs on several card bases ready........ I was then ill for some weeks ....... forgot all about this swap.
Once I was up and about, clearing the olde deske, I found these cards at the bottom of the 'pile'.  I rushed to get them all finished, I knew basically what I wanted to do.

I had saved several internet images in my file so altered them to fit the card.  The idea was to use these images as silhouettes and paint round them.  That was the idea!
What really happened was ......

I didn't like the initial stamping so restamped the cards using the images as borders.  Then I attached the fussy cut internet designs and used them as silhouettes.  
So far so good!
I used Distress Oxides to paint the cards but then did not continue doing anything more as I felt they were complete.
I was left with the mask from the cutting out so decided to make another set.
This time I used watercolour paper and filled in the silhouettes with Distress Oxides as I was merely playing around now.  I used various brushes, sponges, dried babywipes....... just playing.....
I had to decide which cards to send now as I was getting close to posting date, if not past it, so I decided to send these cards.

They are my original idea although I am not sure it works across all three, I outlined the designs with a fine black pen...... never mind, time for lots of practice as there are another nine cards to complete yet!!  
I finished these cards and posted them off, cutting it fine but we wait to see........  

The cards made it in time for the closing date and I received the following cards by return.




Great hand drawn Ram with the Greek title for Aries.  Love it.
Thank you Ladyshadows.

This Taurus card has a lot of work on it to depict the stars.  Love all the stitching and sequins - even a small gold heart!

Thank you Wizardscard.

The split personality of Gemini is very well depicted on this card.  Devil or Angel ..... even the writing changes colour.

Thank you Scaritt.

Must start work on the next set now, the closing date is not until May but ..... stamp while the ink is wet .... or something like that!

PS    The typing and photos are mine, the haphazard layout belongs to Blogger - my layout is beautiful!  lol