Full Bloom Christmas
3 hours ago
Tuesday, 12 March 2019
I'm having to really rush this because there's only 25 mins before the challenge closes, but I so wanted to take part in Seize the Birthday's 'Make us Laugh' challenge - I love humorous cards!
So, my CAS background with a bit of stencilling plan was rushed and I had to resort to one of my pre prepared backgrounds - made with Oxides. I love this sentiment, though the person you use it for would have to be a really good friend, so you'd know they wouldn't be offended...😉
I'll be back in a moment to edit this and to add another card, but I need to get it linked before the challenge ends... all done 😀
I wanted to join in the challenges at both Stamping Sensations and Penny Black and More, so I cheated and combined them on one card.
I made an Oxide rainbow background, stamped the flowers, then took off some colour by spraying water through a circles stencil, à la Dyan Reavely. I'd already stamped the flowers and leaves on text and dictionary pages, so I just cut them out and attached them, adding a touch of toning colour (Posca) to the inside circles of the flowers, matching the rainbow background behind. Just to make sure I had enough circles for the PB & More challenge, I added a touch of circle stamping in Moonlight White Brilliance ink, though it's not instantly visible.
Here's another card I made earlier... just a try out, using primary colours and some Paperartsy flowers, which don't really work well on cards, but they were what I picked up.
This is a card I made for my Swiss friend in France, Cathy, whose favourite flowers are Sweet Peas. They're also her daughter-in-law's favourites and for their wedding, Cathy and I went to pick a couple of baskets full of them from a nursery, then made table decorations with them for the wedding - it was a nightmare sticking them in oasis because the stems are so flimsy and fragile, but it was fun!
I really regret colouring one red - it didn't work - but it always surprises me when I see one or two deep red/plum flowers amongst all the other pretty paler colours, so I wanted to make them more realistic. I won't bother next time, lol. Lesson learned.
I bought these stamps especially to use for Cathy, so I'm linking to the Make My Monday Challenge, which is 'Something New' and the Flower Challenge's ATG.
That's it for now.. thank you so much for calling in.
Hopefully, I'll be back soon
Cath
xxx
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25 very kind comments from lovely people:
Wisdom and Grace and a good splurge of inspiration is just what I need right now Cath, so much DT work to do and so little time and not much mojo to be had but saw this pop up so wanted to take a peek at your inkiness, all lovely of course.
B x
A lovely bright creation here using beautiful colours and circular flowers, such a "happy" card! Many thanks for joining in this month for our going round in circles theme at Penny Black and More Challenges xxxx
Great cards and I love the sweet peas and the colors you used. The sentiment is also great! Thanks for playing along with us at The Flower Challenge.
I love your quirky flowers against that beautiful rainbow background and the text in the background of the flowers looks great. Thank you for joining us in our 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow' challenge at Stamping Sensations and good luck. Sandra x
These are all simply wonderful! I adore your quirky flowers cards and this birthday card with the animals is simply a WOWser!!!And not to forget this elegant last one! You are so busy and such a card queen for me!
Happy eveniong Cath! Hugs, Susi
Wow, they are all gorgeous. I do love the sweet peas though. Thanks for joining us at Make my Monday. Love Dawn x
A gorgeous collection of cards, Cath! I love your wonderful rainbow creation! Perfect for our challenge. Thanks so much for joining us at Stamping Sensations this month and good luck!
Fabulous cards Cath, the text flowers work so well with the rainbow background. The sweet peas look stunning against the white. Great fun card, the images are fab.
Avril xx
Fabulous set, Cath! You've really risen to our challenge with your gorgeous rainbow card. I love the quirky flowers! Thanks for sharing it with us at Stamping Sensations.
Lynne
Fabulous cards Cath. I am laughing at the first one and wondering which one these animals is making me smile the most, I guess its both of them. Great words you added.
Yvonne xx
Fabulous cards Cath the first one is brilliant and great sentiment-love the paper pieced flowers and fabulous backgrounds
Carol x
oops missed the last beautiful one I absolutely love sweet peas
carol x
Your cards are always so happy Cath. I love the animals in the first one. I need to get myself those stamps and I love them every time you use them. And you also, like me, love those bright happy colors. Hugs-Erika
And being in such a rush I totally missed you links to Stamping Sensations and Penny Black and More so failed to thank you for joining in - forgive!!
B x
If I was picking winners this would be in our lineup! Cool background and great sentiment! I love it! I sure hope you join us at Seize the Birthday again soon!
Such wonderful and colourful art Cath, and I love your humorous card!
Alison xx
Gorgeous cards Cath, I love the sweet peas and the first one made me smile.
xxx Hazel.
Ooh Cath, I don't know, I like the pop of red with those sweet peas - a gorgeous card.
Love the funny one at the beginning, so you with those animals but my favourite has to be the rainbow background with the DI Oxides - what a gorgeous background.
Hugs, Neet xx
A beautiful floral card in such vibrant colours, thank you for joining in at MMM.
These cards are wonderful Cath !! Love the first one, it´s so funny ! Love the so beautiful backgrounds you have created, and the great flowers. Great !
I wish you a very happy weekend,
Big hugs, Caty
Wow, what amazing makes! I love love love your rainbow page with those beautiful book page stamped flowers - stunning 😁. Thanks for the inspiration and wishing you a happy Friday and Weekend! J 😊 x
Gorgeous, gorgeous cards.. love them all.. the second one you mention "I added a touch of circle stamping in Moonlight White Brilliance ink", must be a stamp from Magenta?? (if it is : my design.. love seeing people use it!) And the third one with the text in the background : what brand is that text?
A gorgeous card, adore sweet peas and you have coloured them perfectly. Thanks for joining us at Make My Monday, we greatly appreciate your interest in our challenge. Caz. DT.
What a great range of styles Cath! Love those sweet peas - Oh! to smell some now! Hugs, Chrisx
Wow, wonderful cards! Thanks for joining us at Penny Black and More Challenge.
x Daniela
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