It went to her head...

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Here's my creation for Mary Green's November Collage Challenge:
I used vintage wallpaper as a background; she's in her hotel room in Paris, taking in the view of a sparkling Le Tour Eiffel from her window (wasabi tape for a windowframe.)

It's always fun to see what people do with the same three images!  Take a look.

Comments

Becs said…
Laurie I love it! I love your idea and the images too! The others were all great. Keep it up girl. Becs
November 9, 2011 at 12:14 AM
Joanna said…
Great composition - love what you done with her flowery hat! Great idea to make it into a little scene like this with the Eiffel Tower as her view.
November 9, 2011 at 1:18 AM
Susan said…
I love how you made this a window view of Paris. The hat is great too!
November 9, 2011 at 6:27 AM
Kate Yetter said…
Love the window frame and lace curtain!
November 9, 2011 at 8:12 AM
Suz said…
Yes. Like it lots!
November 9, 2011 at 1:14 PM
Anonymous said…
So creative - I agree with everyone else, I like that window too! Great piece!
November 9, 2011 at 3:42 PM
Annette said…
Also loved what you did with the beautiful curtain. wonderful Idea. xo
November 9, 2011 at 5:36 PM
Anonymous said…
Oh Laurie, I LOVE it! How charming it is.
November 9, 2011 at 6:06 PM
Nancy said…
Love your challenge piece. It is nicely done.
November 9, 2011 at 7:31 PM
Anonymous said…
Hi Laurie,

I just drew #14 as the winner of the challenge ephemera prize, and that's you! I think I still have your address from the swap, so I'll pop it in the mail for you. Thanks for entering! Mary
November 9, 2011 at 9:14 PM
Pellie / Penny said…
Congratulations on winning the challenge. - your piece was wonderful.

Hugs,
Penny
November 10, 2011 at 2:26 AM
Sandi McLean said…
How sweet! And congratulations on the win :) Oh my not sure I should have come over to comment - I now have so many ideas for my buttons! More projects on my list.. Lovely, fun site. My maternal grandmother was from Colorado Springs, visiting you brought back some childhood memories.
November 11, 2011 at 10:35 AM
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