Monday 20 September 2010

Paris Inspired

This month's altered tag swap at UKS has famous landmarks and cities as it's theme. Well I couldn't pass up the opportunity to feature a bit of Paris........
I used some acrylic paint to paint the background and stamped a few leaves and of course the Eiffel tower, a paperartsy mini. I stamped a few extra leaves on some inked book pages and cut them out. When I visited Paris it was Autumn and there were lots of leaves on the pavements from the trees surrounding the Eiffel tower that's why I thought I'd add them to my tag.


I managed to fit in a trip to Le Temple Du Scrap and even made a layout dedicated to it. There was lots of map studying before I went so I could figure out where I needed to go........... quite a few stops on the Metro but I got there. 
........and fear not I didn't waste a trip to Paris without going to the top of the Eiffel Tower
.....a bit windswept when I got there but at least I'm smiling.

9 comments:

ForgedinPaper said...

I'm so pleased one of them is winging my way this month. Love it!

kjjc said...

lovely tag Amanda and glad you managed a trip to Le Temple-hope you didn't spend too much-it's not cheap is it?lol.

alexa said...

Love how you interpreted that photo, Amanda! The leaves are a great touch ... Never been to the Temple du Scrap (my Paris visits a while ago now) - love the name though!

Winnie said...

Love the tag! One day I hope to visit Paris too!

Sian said...

Oh, I'd love to go there. I haven't been to Paris since an exchange trip when I was 14 - it looks as if Autumn would be a nice time to go.

Fab tag :)

Sandra said...

Loving the tag and layout ... and look at you :) Not surprised you're smiling, such a beautiful city.

Louise said...

Oh bother! I dont think I'm in group 2 for this swap - this tag is gorgeous!
I did Paris for my tags too - I think it will be a popular city to feature!

Alana said...

Your tag is gorgeous. It's been a while since I have been there but it's lovely at any time of the year isn't it.

Anonymous said...

Oh I love these...........don't think I'm in group 2 though :-( I did Paris for mine too! S x