Monday, July 8, 2019

Flight Across Africa


Hello!  I had fun with the latest challenge at The Library Challenge which features the book Five Weeks in a Balloon.  I was not familiar with the story but did some research and learned it was about
"a scholar and explorer, Dr. Samuel Fergusson, accompanied by his manservant Joe and his friend professional hunter Richard "Dick" Kennedy, who set out to explore and travel across the African continent  in a balloon."   I took inspiration from the colors and layout of the cover but added reference to the story by including a map of their travel in Africa. 
Supplies used:  Balloon stamp from Repeat Impressions; Memento Toffee Crunch Ink;   Copics for coloring; Distress Oxide Ink Broken China for Water Coloring the Sky; Cloud EF from Darice; Explore sticker from stash;  Aqua and White Card Stock; Map printed from Internet; Foam.

Challenges:
CRAFT Challenge: #520 Inspired by a Film.  There was also a film "Five Weeks in a Balloon" directed by Irwin Allen and starring Red Buttons, Fabian, Barbara Eden, Sir Cedric Hardwicke, Peter Lorre, Richard Haydn, Barbara Luna
The Library Challenge: #37 Five Weeks in a Balloon



Have a great day! I love reading your comments. Theresa

5 comments:

  1. Wonderful rendition of the book cover and I love the map that you used below. Neat!

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  2. Very imaginative rendition of the theme. Very nice greeting card. Martina - Visiting Librarian

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  3. I love the combination of the embossed clouds and the map paper. This card is so perfect for the book. Thanks for joining The Library.

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  4. Love the embossed clouds. Your design is perfect for that image.
    Thanks for joining us at CRAFT this week.
    Hugs Sheryl xx

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  5. This has been featured as a ‘Librarian’s Choice’. Thank you for sharing it at The Library.

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