Good morning all.
Still full of the cold here, although not feeling so yuk as I was on Tuesday, in fact from the neck down I'm fine! Sending hugs to those more in need of them than me.
Managed a quick card last night...well when I say quick it took all evening. I knew before I started what I was going to use, it seemed such a simple idea...SO why did it take several attempts to execute?? I don't even think I like the result!! I'm blaming the fuggy head!
Excuse the awful colours...I did get a light box off eldest for Christmas but haven't got around to working out how to use it, or finding somewhere to put it! Base card is a lovely plum colour. Stamps are from Stamplorations, all recent purchases and stamped for the first time with elderberry Memento ink. Shading has been done with milled lavender DI. Hello die is another new acquisition from Memory Box and I've cut it from the base first then inlaid a plain white one and layered up with the original one on top. A couple of gems finish things off.
Challenges entered:
CMCC #53 - Colour Me...monochromatic
Stamplorations - stamps and ink
Darnell's NBUS Challenge #3 - use new schtuff
oh adore this hun,just love the design works beautifully hugs Cherylxxx
ReplyDeleteWell it looks lovely to me Carol. A wonderful design and I'm loving your new stamps! Susan x
ReplyDeleteI think it's gorgeous Carol and I can see why it took so long - you have used lots of fab techniques. I will be interested to hear how you get on with your light box when you get it set up - have been thinking of adding one to my birthday list.
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This is lovely Carol! Fantastic layout and techniques! Hazel x
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Carol, I love the design and beautiful colours.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are feeling better soon.
Sue xx
Hi Carol, I hope you are feeling much better today. A beautiful card, love the layout and technique.
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Linda xxxx
Sometimes the simplest things are the hardest to execute! I like how you framed off that lily!
ReplyDeleteWell I love it, gorgeous design and colour carol. Snap on the cold front, been pretty lousy, just hate the stuffy nose but funny how it manages to continually need to grab the box of tissues lol! Carol xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Carol! sorry I have been MIA but hubby has picked up a nasty bug so I haven't hardly had time to craft or comment lots of huggles Sue xx
ReplyDeleteSo pretty Carol is your card..........hope your feeling better soon it seems to drag on for sometime hope it clears from you pretty soon xx
ReplyDeleteI think your card is stunning Carol, love the colours and design.
ReplyDeleteI hope your cold clears soon, hugs Kate x
I absolutely love your card, Carol. You managed to incorporate several techniques but it's still so clean and simple. It's beautiful! Hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteBRILLIANT Creation, wow love those papers, colours and design...xx :)
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Very lovely. I love the colors you used. Let me tell you how to make a cheap light box. I use two pieces of white tag board. I folded them in half and when I take pics I leave the front and top open. Then I place one piece on the bottom and left side. The other piece goes on the back and right side. I have a light shining over the top . It gets frustrating at times when the sides move but I could tape it but then it would not collapse for easy storage. It will do you until you get a light box and probably cost you two dollars!! Let me know if you have questions or need a pic!!
ReplyDeleteI think you are too hard on your pretty spotlight card, Carol! The colors are fabulous and you've managed the techniques so well! I still haven't tried the popped up camel flogged word and I can't wait to get to it. I love how it looks! Thank you so much for playing in my NBUS Challenge #3!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteLove your take on our sketch! Very stylish card, love the colours too. Great shading and use of the Boxed Blooms. Thanks for joining us at STAMPlorations. Good Luck! Monika
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Carol! I love the delicate outlined floral image and the sentiment works with it perfectly. Thanks for sharing your creation with us at CMCC!
ReplyDeleteI love your spotlightling and light touch of color! Thank you for joining us at Colour Me!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I love those delicate and almost invisible way the stamps play and give definition to the card.
ReplyDeleteSorry it wasn't as fun to create this as you had hoped, but the result is very striking! Thanks for joining us at STAMPlorations.
ReplyDeleteI like the soft pastel elegance of this card :) Thank you for sharing with STAMPlorations !
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