I have been having a little play with distress inks - I was lucky enough to win some blog candy offered by fellow crafter Sylvia-Anne and I used the voucher to buy some DI's in colours I didn't have (amongst a few other things!! LOL).
So armed with the newly acquired 'Squeezed Lemonade' and a combo of other older inks (!!), I made this quick CAS card for a relative of mine who has been having a worrying time just lately.
Basic bright white cardstock with a column masked using torn post it notes.
Sponged Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmalade, Dried Marigold inks onto the panel, then after removing the mask, stamped one of my very fave and very old Agapanthus stamps on top.
Popped on a couple of pearls and a wee bit of sparkly on a couple of the flower heads, then layered onto black cardstock then onto white.
The sentiment stamp I really like - and I thought it made a change from the usual 'Thinking of You'.
Challenges -
Oldie but Goodie - In the Garden
Shopping our Stash - Summer Colours
Crafters Cafe - Anything Goes
Paper Minutes - Anything Goes
Emergency Crafters - Summer Days
Crafting Cafe - Summer's Here
Off to enjoy the sunshine - hope you are too! x
19 comments:
Ooo loving this Viv what striking colour just beautiful
jacqui xx
Truly beautiful hunni...
hugs and xxx
Gemma
Fabulous card Viv, love the simplicity of it.
Hugs
Caz x
Love your CAS card Viv, hugs Annette x
Such a beautiful card. I love the way you have added just a touch of sparkle and the colours are wonderful.
Sue xx
It looks fabulous Viv!Love the stamp too! Susan x
It's very pretty! Thanks for joining at Oldie but a Goodie: In The Garden
Hugs
Dewi
Beautiful card, love the colours.
Yvonne x
Great stamping Viv, love the splash of gorgeous colour and great sentiment. xx Flora
Love your card VIv! Warms summer colours & a great image!
Thanks for sharing with us at The Crafting Cafe this time!
Good Luck
Hugs
Dawn xx
Sorry to say that I am praying for cooler weather, me and the heat just do not mix!
What a beautiful card. Every now and again I have a try at this kind of card and they always end up in the bin! :o)
Jackie xx
Love the card and sentiment Viv - orange is such a happy shade too! X
Glad y'all are having some awesome summer weather. I think I get a little depressed for y'all when I hear about all of the rain you get:) Anyhoo, love how you've created such an eye catching CAS design and the inking is perfect.
Shelby
Simply stunning, I love the vibrant splash of colour x
Thank you for joining us at the Crafting Café, good luck x
I love CAS cards. You did a great job in doing one. So glad you played along with us at The Crafting Café challenge.
xx Ria
Gorgeous- love the orangey color with the white and black! Thanks for joining us at Shopping Our Stash!
This is just FABULOUS. Love the summery colours and the inky strip. That stamp is a fave too.
Hugs
Sarn xxx
Absolutely beautiful Viv.
Wendy xx
Wow, this is so graphic and clean yet with still plenty of color and texture (sparkle and pearls!). I also forget about this torn paper/sponging technique and really love it - thanks for reminding me with this beautiful creation!
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