This week has flown and tomorrow will be time for my launch card for the new challenge at CAS Mix Up - but a quick share from me today.
I simply HAD to have this stencil from Sweet Poppy - we have lots of Highland cattle in the fields around us and quite simply I think they're cute- (particularly when they're babies!)
So 'Isla the Highland Cow' found her way into my shopping basket and I have made about 6 cards so far including a couple of Christmas cards after being inspired by blogging buddy Linda.
All of them quick one layer makes and great for just swelling the stash for those hard to do 'man' cards.
I have used different sentiments on the birthday cards like 'Did Someone Say Cake?' and 'You are as perfect as me'!
I bought some cheapie make up blending brushes from Amazon and they work a treat for ink blending - I am quite impressed considering how much they were! They give great coverage.
For 'Isla' cards I used shades of Distress Inks in Tea Dye, Vintage Photo and Old Paper.
Thanks for looking today - hope you will come back soon! x
Sharing Isl
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AAA Birthday - Critters/Animals
AAA Card - One layer
Creative Craft Cottage - Add an Animal
My goodness she is adorable, I can see why you had to have the stencil
ReplyDeleteAhhh what a fabby Coo!!! How sweet is it!! I love seeing highland cattle. Its only cows in the field next to my folks!!! Hope alls well, Hazelxx
ReplyDeleteI love this card Viv. One of the next stamp sets on my crafty wish list is the Highland cow set from Hobby Art. Every time I see a card made with it, I think ‘’ I so need that stamp’ lol! Great work with your stencil x
ReplyDeleteLove your gorgeous card,what a fabulous stencil.xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is great, love the colours and that expression. Wonderful splatters too xx
ReplyDeleteOooh, I love this stencil Viv, they looks so cuddly, but would rather stay clear of their rather large horns..lol. It has such an expressive face, and love the simple treatment you have given it with just some splattering in the background. I know a lot of people have been buying sponge appplicators with handles, but don't know if these are they or actual brushes, but glad they work well. x
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun image rally made me smile, no laugh, actually. Love it.
ReplyDeleteKath x
Love your card, Isla is one amazing Highland cow :)
ReplyDeleteStunning card . Thank you for joining us at Creative Craft Cottage challenge good luck Ginny DT for Creative Craft Cottage
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Great card Viv I can see why you liked the stencil
ReplyDeleteAnne
What a fantastic stencil, love his gentle face and your gorgeous colours. Thanks for playing at AAA Cards and AAA Birthday, hope to see you join in with future challenges too. Stay safe and keep crafting!
ReplyDeleteIsla looks amazing .... so glad you love the stencil. It's such a fun design and as you said perfect for those mens designs. Thanks for the shout out hun xx
ReplyDeleteIsla is simply adorable, and a great use! Clearly she can make any man-card great
ReplyDeleteWow! This is awesome, Viv!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cool design! Thanks for playing along with us at AAA Birthday Challenge. Looking forward to seeing your creative projects in the future galleries again.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun card and I love Isla too x.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card. Thanks for joining us at the Creative Craft Cottage.
ReplyDeleteHugs Ilonka DT
Love that sweet face! And great job on a masculine card too. Thanks for playing along the AAA Birthday Challenge. Hope to see you again in October!
ReplyDeleteThis is the sweetest cow! Love it! Thank you for joining us at AAA Birthday challenge, hope to see you join again. Tina DT
ReplyDeleteHe is sooo cute! What a fabulous card!
ReplyDeleteGreat CAS card and I love this fabulous stencil
ReplyDeleteCarol x