It's EONS since I managed to take part in the challenges at 'Less Is More' but I finally found some inspiration in the little grey cells to produce something that combines with their colour theme for this week of Dark Green and Rust.
I have been practicing using an acrylic block inked and spritzed with water - am still not very proficient but this piece used as the background was one that didn't end up in the bin! I either manage to press too hard, put too much water on or generally just make a splodgy mess! This effort I think is 'passable'! The ink is Shabby Shutters.
The Chloe stem die from Memory Box I have had for some time and this is the only second time I've used it... I inked some card with Rusty Hinge and then cut out two flower heads.
The tops of the heads I painted on some Dark Bronze Mica powder mixed with modelling paste. I do not use the mica powders enough - they very rarely get an outing as I hate using them up!
Randomly placed some bronze pearls on some of the tops and left the others - which are quite shiny IRL and the little bit of texture gives a some depth.
Just layered it onto some textured card and stamped on the sentiment.
Challenges -
Clear it Out - Thanks (and am using my powders reluctantly!)
Cuttlebug Mania - Back to Nature
PNDC - CAS
PB& More - Autumn Colours
Thanks for taking the time to look - am off now to finish a commissioned new baby card - but will have coffee and a trawl through blogland first! x
27 comments:
Love your spritzing Viv its makes a lovely background...great card
Anne
Beautiful card Viv I love the design!!
Kevin xx
I love the spritzing technique Viv and your card turned out beautiful. Great Autumnal colours.
Crafty hugs from Shirl x x
Absolutely gorgeous. Love the little pearl accents on the wild flowers.
Hugs
DesÃre
{Doing Life – my personal blog}
Beautiful!
This is gorgeous. I love the way you have inked the background and the MB die looks beautiful in the Rusty Hinge colour.
Sue xx
So beautiful Viv, love the fab design.
Wendy xx
Looks fabulous.
Kath x
This is really lovely Viv! Love the spritzed background and the mica dressed stem...very pretty!
Lizy xx
Viv, this is so beautiful, love the background effect.
Yvonne x
Hi Viv, Worked beautifully if you ask me :D I love the bronze pearls on the die, altogether a winner! Lovely to 'see' you again!!:D x
Absolutely beautiful Viv.
luv
Debby
A very elegant card Viv and very effective inking in the background.
Thanks so much for joining us at Penny Black and More challenge this month.
And welcome to the team at FVSC, looking forward to working with you.
B x
so gorgeous viv.the backgroud effect is fab and i love your design and colours ;D
xx coops xx
Really lovely card Viv. And I just spotted your comment over at Less Is More, well said! You summed up my feelings exactly.
Hugs, Di xx
This is beautiful Viv,lovely spritzing and I love these flowers in this colour combo too. So pleased the gift was well received also :) Viv xx
Doing the rounds Viv and love what I see. This is a lovely die and I use mine often but I sure love the spritzing you have added as well...great card.xxx
what a lovely creation ... thankyou for sharing with us over at the paper nest dolls x hugs jane x
Looks gorgeous! Thank you for joining our CAS Challenge at The Paper Nest Dolls.
Jasmina DT PND
love how you have used the die
Thanks for joining us this week
Jen x
"Less Is More"
This looks gorgeous!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"
Gorgeous creation, thanks for joining Penny Black & More @ Allsorts challenge, good luck.
Happy crafting
Tracy x
Tripple wow! It looks like a painting! It is gorgeous!!
Thank you for joining us at Cuttlebug Mania!
Cuttlebugs & Hugs
Jannie
I think the background is fantastic and I love the tips of the flowers. Thanks for playing along at Cuttlebug Mania this week x
Awesome card, love everything about it. Thanks for joining us at Clear it Out for the challenge.
This is fab Viv! Love your splattered background and the CAS style! Susan x
I so love this card hunni, its really beautiful...
hugs and xxx
Gemma
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