Thursday 15 October 2020

A bit like buses....

A rare thing for me -  I'm back with my second post of the day - I am absent for 5 days then I post twice in the space of a few hours! But had to share - couldn't wait!
Before I do, just want to say thank you to everyone who tried to help regarding replying to a question left as a comment on a post. I still can't reply (Carol H - I am not ignoring you) despite trying several things suggested. If you e mail me (on my profile) I can answer.

So onto the card.
This stamp was designed by Sandra (Sandma's Cards) for Crafty Individuals. (CI- 552)
Be warned there's a few of them in Sandra's set and they're all wonderful!
(It would have been rude not support Sandra wouldn't it? - - - At least that's what I said to him indoors as I was clicking on BUY NOW   😉).

Used Arteza Waterbrush Pens to ink the bottom part of the stamp then some blendable pencils for the small riverbank in the background.

If you're like me, sometimes you look at stamps and think they need lots of inky backgrounds to make them work.
At first that's what I was going to do but changed my mind and am quite happy with how it turned out.

Sharing over at
MAWTT - Animals or Birds
Krafty Chicks - CAS

22 comments:

Brenda in IN said...

This looks great. The coloring is beautiful on the bird and you know what they say - less is more. That's all you needed for your background.

Glennis F said...

Love the result Viv

Pia S said...

Love how you managed to get so much color on the bird, really pretty.

Kathleen said...

A really lovely image and a great choice of colours, love the subtle background too. I am not at all like you, I look at a stamp and hope it doesn't need inky backgrounds! Yours turned out beautifully.

Kath x

Carole said...

This is super. love your watercolouring background and your beautiful kingfisher.Beautiful!! xx

aussie aNNie said...

Great post full of gorgeousness here. Have a lovely weekend. xx

Christine Alexander said...

wow Viv, amazing colouring of the image. That bird really pops :)

Doreen said...

This is gorgeous,love the Kingfisher.xxx

Anke said...

Wonderful card, I love your watercolouring and the beautiful bird.

papierelle said...

Wow, this card is amazing!!! The kingfisher is one of my favorite birds.

Meggymay said...

A beautiful card Viv and I can see why you were tempted to press the buy now button, its a lovely stamp.
Stay safe.
Yvonne xx

Ros Crawford said...

It's perfect just as it is... Love your painting and the framing makes it even more special.

Bunny said...

This looks like a beautiful kingfisher. What a great card. [Bunny]

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

Such a beautiful card Viv. I must admit to having bought this stamp along with the some of the others. I might have hidden them as they arrived today, will sneek them out when he goes out tomorrow.

Sue xx

Carole Pollard said...

So lovely the colours are fab Love and hugs CRole x

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

This is so beautiful Viv. I love the water colour effect and I really like that you've made it your own. I also like how you've just used a part of the stamp, showing that it doesn't have to be used just one way. Great stamping and superb colouring, it's a beauty. Thank you so much for your kind words and for your support, both are very much apprecieated. you're a star! x

Bonnie said...

This is beautiful, Viv! Love that bright bird!

crafty-stamper said...

Beautiful stamp and great watercolouring-I used to be able to reply to comments on my blog but the reply option has just vanished
Carol x

Mac Mable said...

I love the soft background, which enables that fabulous kingfisher to shine x.

TK said...

Wonderful card, and so glad you shared! As for the commenting, it can definitely be a struggle and frustrating! Hope you get it whipped into shape soon

Lori Turner said...

This is a very beautiful card! Thank you for joining us at Krafty Chicks Challenge this week xoxoox

Diane Louise J said...

Hello… Thanks for sharing your lovely card with Moving Along with the Times; it fits perfectly with our ‘Animals/Birds’ challenge theme. Hope you can join us next month for our new challenge. Diane Louise (Team Leader) xx