Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Artistic Outpost May 2012 Release - Kudzu Kafe

Today is the May release day for Artistic Outpost!  The new set being released is called Kudzu Kafe.
The new plate includes nostalgic images featuring a roadside cafe, children from the early 1900's,
and Thoreau sentiments  which work beautifully with so many of the
other collections.


I was inspired by the Kudzu Kafe stamp shape to create a mini book:


The book partially opened to the center:


The first two pages:


I used the birds from the Bluebird set along with the Kudzu Kafe images. I added a little banner along the side from the Country Life plate.



The images and backgrounds are from Bluebird, The Flower Market and Kudzu Kafe.
 
The last two pages on the inside use The Outpost, The Flower Market, and the Bluebird set. 

 

The back cover is from The Outpost and I  love the contrast from the store to the scenery.

For more inspiration and fabulous creations take a peek at what the rest of the DT has created!

Thanks for stopping by! 

Suzz
Posted by Suzanne C at 11:59 PM
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21 comments:

  1. Yvonne GarnerMay 23, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    Hi Suzz! Your mini book is just so creative and a fabulous use of so many of AO's stamp images. Bravo! Yvonne

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  2. Dawn TMay 23, 2012 at 1:35 AM

    what an incredible mini book. Very beautifully done.

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  3. HettyMay 23, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    AWESOME booklet! so many beautiful details! Great new stamps.

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  4. Shelly HickoxMay 23, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    This is incredible, Suzz!! I saw it in the AO gallery and had to hurry over here in hopes you had posted it. More than any other stamper, you inspire me - you are so, so talented. Your stuff is just amazing.

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  5. Basement StamperMay 23, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    Your book is AWESOME!! Love how this turned out.

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  6. RosMay 23, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    Once again you make my jaw drop ... fabulous book Suzz!

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  7. Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkieMay 23, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    I think I just froze when I saw this in the gallery for the first time. I absolutely blew me away! You have created an incredible work of art with just stamps. No gimmicks, gadgets, embellishments - just artwork, rubber and ink. The concept is exciting and I really love how you used so many of the wonderful Artistic Outpost sets to create scenery and backgrounds. You really knocked this one out of the park!

    Hugs,
    Linda

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  8. Karenliz HendersonMay 23, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    WOW Gorgeous! I love your mini book. I think I have a rug burn on my jaw when it hit the floor!

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  9. Kara LynneMay 23, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    It's always a treat to come here and see what you're up to. Your book is remarkable! I can't get over all the detail.

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  10. Lisa SomervilleMay 23, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    Stunning book using the Kafe as your shape! Love all the added combinations of images to finish out your book! Fab coloring!

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  11. Carol QMay 23, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    your imagination is fab Suzz. you always come up with an innovative idea. this is gorgeous. what a great way to advertise the new stamps.

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  12. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansMay 23, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    Such a creative way to showcase the images Suzz, I love love the house shaped book and the images are used to perfection, beautiful colouring too. Everyone has said it, a wonderful creative piece. Tracy x

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  13. Anita Houston The Artful MavenMay 23, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    This book is to CRAFT FOR!!! WOW!!! Not only time worthy but ultra gorgeous work!!! Love the vivid colors!

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  14. LinMay 23, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    As always, Sue, beautifully done and flawlessly crafted.....you are such an inspiration! Love all the blues!

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  15. suzieq23May 23, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    Love your little book! I have to order this new set right now! thanks for the inspiration.

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  16. ElaineMay 24, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    I love how you have used these stamps, the house shaped book works brillantly and I love those words! Elaine x

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  17. UnknownMay 26, 2012 at 2:07 AM

    Everything about this mini book is fabulous.. I LOVE it!!

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  18. Karen DunbrookMay 26, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    How fabulous is this~~~!!!!!

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  19. Candy CMay 28, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    This is so wonderful! I love your little book! I love the stamp set and I love how you adapted it to make such a wonderful little piece of art! <3 Candy

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  20. craftimammaMay 29, 2012 at 2:55 AM

    Wow Sue! What a fabulous little piece of art so beautifully put together. I love how you've coloured the images and each page is an inspiration. Gorgeous, gorgeous work!

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  21. febeJuly 24, 2012 at 9:42 PM

    Very creative especially on the colors :)

    SEO in Surrey

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