A little trade with an online ATC group I'm associated with is complete. The theme is *Gypsy*. I remember the first time I saw a troupe of gypsies. I was 18 and traveling through Spain. We were on a country road heading to Asturias. And suddenly there they were. A caravan of gypsies . . . looking exactly as you can imagine. Wagons. Horses. Some of them walking.
Not sure where they were headed but I do remember being completely enamored with them. What a way to travel! All the time in the world to discover anything and everything you wanted.
Sigh.
A few years later, I went on my first camping trip.
And that's when I discovered that maybe the gypsy life was not for me. I preferred indoor plumbing. Hot water. A fully equipped kitchen.
Today, my gypsy life means staying in a hotel with no room service.
This ATC is an altered photo. I added white glaze pen markings to her fringe, pink wings and sparkles on the flowers she's trying to sell. Coins from various European countries overlap the German scrap paper border.
Still working on the re-do 12x12 scrapbook page. I'm now on version 237! (not really)
PS: Entering the gypsy into the Simon Says Stamp & Show challenge this week. Haven't played over there for a while and just love the samples and entries they get each week. Really inspiring!
Nancy...Hey girl! I am so excited to hear from you and see your work on the challenge. Love these ATCs. Loved your story about the gypsies in Spain! And I can sooo relate to how we like to lead the "gypsy life". haha This ATC is lovely. I love everything about it...from the text background to the Dresden trim. Thanks so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show! <3 Candy
Posted by: Candy | September 24, 2012 at 07:13 AM
Soooo very beautiful, love it
Posted by: Rosie | September 24, 2012 at 07:46 AM
Hi Nancy, thrilled to see you participating in the challenge with these beauties. Wonderful images and I love the wings especially when showcased with the butterflies. Beautiful and the Dresden trim is a lovely touch . Thanks so much forjoining in the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge Nancy. Tracy x
Posted by: Tracy Evans | September 24, 2012 at 08:33 AM
Such Lovely Work!!! Thanks for joining us over at Simon Says Stamp and Show this week! - Ashli :)
Posted by: soapHOUSEmama | September 26, 2012 at 08:24 PM