'What you do speaks so loudly, I can't hear what you say.'
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Saturday 1 December 2012

I love trees and skies and have been playing a little with inks and stamps.  Sunsets at this time of year are particularly stunning and especially after a clear day such as those we’re having at the moment.

trees

This one was made after watching one of the Stampscapes videos on You tube

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A scrapling in pink and black …

pink and black

… and aged poppies.

aged poppies

The poppies are a mask, not stamps –I love poppies but why do they lend themselves so well to ageing?

I used Brilliance inks and love the effect.  Here’s a close up of the crackle effect.

crackles

See you soon!

xxx

23 very kind comments from lovely people:

Scrumplescrunch said...

All are just stunning in their own way. You have a wonderful talent for creating movement in your work, every card is inked up beautifully.
Smiles:)
Sue

Deborah said...

Wonderful cards! I've never actually used my stampscape set in the way they suggest - you have done it brilliantly. And I love the trees on the first one.

Karin said...

wow fabulous creations!

Chris said...

Fabulous cards, Cath. Love the stampscape one especially.

Have a great weekend. xx

Helen said...

The top one is my favourite, the trees are fantastic, but the colours - oh, that is a beautiful card. I have been enjoying the stampscapes videos too, need to catch up with some more! Have a great weekend.

Ann B said...

Another set of beauties but have to admit I'd give a great big WOW! to the first card, so dramatic and vibrant; I love the colours.

Ann B
xx

Inkypinkycraft said...

Some gorgeous makes trace x

sam21ski said...

These are all fabulous makes again Cath. I'm so pleased you've found your mojo again.

Sam xxx

froebelsternchen said...

I can not decide which card I like best. I am fascinated by all!
have a good weekend Cath!

Von said...

What a fabulous skies !
Von ♥

Rosie said...

Very beautiful cards, Cath.

Janny Jager said...

Very very beautiful cads again.
Love them.
Greetings Janny

Alie Hoogenboezem-de Vries said...

Great cards Cath, the one with the trees is amazing with your colourscheme...love it...
And the poppies...wauw, so cute

have a nice weekend, Alie :-)

Brenda Brown said...

Wonderful creations Cath, love them all.
Hugs Brenda xxx

Paul B said...

Oh Wow!!! You have been a busy gal. These are all superb and in particular I love, ,love, love the stampscapes card you've made. Such a beautiful design you've created and how you've coloured it. Pxx

Sally H said...

All really beautiful, but I bet you can guess my favourite! That tree one is wonderful! I LOVE it! I had forgotten I have that stamp - think I bought it from you about 10 years ago at Leeds!

Marja's Stamp Addiction en Marja's Creativity said...

Marvelous creations you have made Cath. Fantastic. Number one is my favorite with these trees and the beautidul background.
lovely greet
Marja

Silvia(Barnie) said...

All of these cards are beautiful.

Sandy said...

Cath your lastest stamping work is fantastic:
So many different designs.
Love them all.
xoxo

hazel said...

Wow! What beautiful cards Cath, I love the second one.
xxx Hazel.

Unknown said...

Still love Stampscapes stamps. Really must hunt them out and start using them again!

Anonymous said...

Cath these are just absolutely stunning. I agree, the sunsets have been spectacular - when I've had time to see them, LOL. xx

Anonymous said...

Completely breathtaking pieces!