a yummy challenge for Mittwochstempler (WS) this week … and one of my favorite food groups too … CHOCOLATE
my arch began with a photograph of an old funky looking metal iron rest that I picked up with intentions of altering some day
I added the velvety flocked leaves as a finishing touch along with the recipe page from a 1953 Refrigerator Desserts booklet as a backdrop








39 responses so far ↓
jenxo // October 28, 2009 at 7:33 am
aaw nice Patty, great arch…jenxo
jean // October 28, 2009 at 7:54 am
ooo she’s very serious about her chocolate!! i really like the contrast in this one, the dark and the autumn colors really pop! sweet sweet card!! no pun intended of course….
Marlynn // October 28, 2009 at 8:54 am
I love your iron rest. . . who would have thought it as a background arch – oh yeah, you the artist! This creation is in the WOW designation.
Linda Richter // October 28, 2009 at 9:20 am
Girl, you gotta get an Etsy Shop!
Lennie // October 28, 2009 at 9:34 am
Well now, I think this is my favorite arch of all time , love that iron arch, how clever you are and what a fantastic creation you’ve put together with a chocolate theme, Love it!
caterina giglio // October 28, 2009 at 9:38 am
she is adorable… Patty! you gotta love a girl that knows the value of chocolate!
rein // October 28, 2009 at 9:44 am
Fabulous arch Patty, love this!
Terri @ Pringle Hill // October 28, 2009 at 10:20 am
Iron and chocolate – what a winning combo! This rocks, Patty! Hugs, Terri
herminesplace // October 28, 2009 at 10:23 am
Absolutely gorgeous, great take on the theme
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Mandy // October 28, 2009 at 11:05 am
love it patty! lol
johanna // October 28, 2009 at 11:18 am
hahaha, you gave me a loud laugh!! wonderful arch!
Bleubeard and Elizabeth // October 28, 2009 at 11:20 am
It’s always wonderful when you choose a background that goes so well with the images you choose. This iron holder is to die for, and you have altered it so well. I don’t think I’ve seen an arch I like better than this one. I really love the rubber stamp you used to frame the little girl. She has so much detail with all the added goodies, she’s sure to be a favorite of everyone.
Martina // October 28, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Simply amazing, Patty! Love your take on the theme. Just a delight!
Kimmie // October 28, 2009 at 12:42 pm
so sweet! I love how used parts and snippets of doily (the collar and the halo) …. no need to use perfectly precisely cut pieces of german foil …. the bandit mask really MAKES it!
KnutzEls // October 28, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Really sweet. Like the colors!
Sandy // October 28, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Wow your arch is fantastic.
Very deightful arch. Great job Patty.
Hanne // October 28, 2009 at 2:19 pm
This is just fantastic!
Hugs Hanne
katrin // October 28, 2009 at 2:41 pm
wow patty – what a gorgoeus work and choclate arch. whit chocolate all things goes better.
hughs
katrin
Janny // October 28, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Hmmm gorgeous piece;o)
peggy gatto // October 28, 2009 at 4:17 pm
Delightful, delicious art!!!!!!
margaret // October 28, 2009 at 5:26 pm
Your chocolate bandit is just the best, it looks like she really means business!! in the nicest possible way of course! Mx
Char // October 28, 2009 at 6:30 pm
This is a stunning Arch. Almost makes ironing worth while to get the metal rest. Your girl is a perfect bandit and the leaves are gorgeous.
Kath K // October 28, 2009 at 6:50 pm
lol.. know exactly how she feels.. no one touches the chocolate.. great card Patty…
Belinda // October 28, 2009 at 7:11 pm
hahaha very funny you’re chocolate bandita. love her!
having a {me} day // October 28, 2009 at 8:06 pm
Oh! This is such FUN! Love it! kxx
Lay Hoon // October 28, 2009 at 8:41 pm
Like always, you have created a gorgeous piece of arch !!
Amy // October 28, 2009 at 9:50 pm
wow!! fabulous chocolate…love her mask and the leaves are a fun added touch
Nathalie Thompson // October 28, 2009 at 10:11 pm
The velvety leaves MAKE this piece! Cute masked imp.
audrey meijs // October 29, 2009 at 3:04 am
love it!
~jjj~ // October 29, 2009 at 7:59 am
She looks so serious, almost like you’re saying it! I picked up a little hazelnuss something to appease you.
Jann // October 29, 2009 at 11:59 am
This is just wonderful, Patty–so much work and creativity went into your wonderful arch!
jeanie // October 29, 2009 at 12:02 pm
Divinely spooky. So, did you hand over the chocolate?!
Sandra Evertson // October 29, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Great image!
Sandra Evertson
froebelsternchen // October 30, 2009 at 5:40 am
wonderful piece!
Marva // October 30, 2009 at 10:41 am
I have one of those old iron things!!! Great idea! Your chocolate bandit piece is awesome!!! I love chocolate! It’s definitely my favorite food!
Autumn Clark // November 1, 2009 at 3:24 pm
This couldn’t BE any cuter! I love the metal piece, what a score. And the humor – FUN – NY! You are too cute, Patti!
xx,
Autumn Clark
http://autumnsantics.blogspot.com/
Catherine // November 2, 2009 at 10:25 am
“Hand over the chocolate…and no one gets hurt” – too funny! Oh, wise words for us all! Who could resist this little bandit beauty? Very, very cute. Using an old iron rest… what a great idea!
kotilaiska // November 2, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Very sweet!
Manja // November 3, 2009 at 6:28 am
funny idea, love your art work!!!