Thursday 18 March 2021

Flower

We have had very misty mornings the last couple of days but eventually late afternoon the sun has come through and cheered me up! It's still not very warm but everything look so much better under blue skies.

This was another 'Had To Have' stamp! Crafty Individuals CI-560 and is simply called 'Flower'.
I have made a couple of cards with it which no doubt will appear on the blog soon!
After stamping the flower, I started my background blending Picked Raspberry/Scattered Straw/Tea Dye.

A thin layer of texture paste through the 'Vintage Diamond' mini stencil and once dry blended a little Dried Marigold over it. I used Black Soot (very lightly) through the circle and line stencil and then just added a few odd grungy stamps randomly.

Stamped the flower head again and watercoloured, then fussy cut it before sticking it back on the base card.

The word 'flower' is a Visible Image stamp.

I didn't want a stark white card base so just used some inks and the stencils to give a better background to mount the finished panel on.

This card was 'Pick Of The Week' over at the Crafty Individuals Group Facebook page! Couldn't believe it and now I have the happy (but difficult) problem of choosing another stamp for my prize!

Sharing over at
TIOT- Use a Stencil or Two
A2S+M - Make your Mark
Daisy Chain - Flowers

24 comments:

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

A gorgeous card Viv and I love the colours that you’ve used. I also really like your subtle stencilling in the background, it works really well. Congratulations on your win too x

Carole said...

Well done you! fabulous arty card with your textured an dinky background and lovely stamp. xx

HilaryJane said...

Lucky you, congrats on your win and prize. This is so good, I love the colours the added texture and the continuation of the stencils in paler more muted colours on your base card. Very effective xx

Aquarius said...

I can quite see why this stamp was a 'must have'. It's gorgeous and you've used it in an amazing way. Congratulations on your win - lots of super stamps from which to choose.



Liz said...

Wonderful card, Viv. I love the design. xx

Kathleen said...

Stunning background, love the mix of colours and a great image.

Kath x

crafty-stamper said...

Fabulous card and background-love the texture and beautiful watercoloured stamp
Carol x

Mrs.B said...

A gorgeous card Viv, gorgeous colours too.
Congratulations on your win.
Avril x

Mac Mable said...

Viv this flower stamp is fabulous and I love it too x. The colours of the contemporary flower are so pretty and your background enhances it. Such a stunning card and congratulations with the pick of the week Viv x.

Brenda in IN said...

I see why this was pick of the week, it is lovely. The colors are so pretty and I like the stenciling for the background. Beautiful coloring of the flower and it is a great stamp.

Darnell said...

Of course you didn't want a plain ol' white background, Viv, so you simply played around with stencils and color and created something FABULOUS! You make it sound so easy! I love how you have wrapped that cool flower in brilliant warm tones! Hugs, Darnell

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

Oh wow beautiful Viv, I love the stamp and the colours you've used for it too.

Sue xx

Helen said...

Gorgeous card! LOVE your stenciled background and of course that awesome flower! Thanks for joining us at Try it on Tuesday!

Loll said...

LOVE this mixed media card Viv! So many amazing elements that all come together into a beautiful design. Of course, I LOVE the colours too! :) xx

Bonnie said...

What a good problem to have, Viv! I don't think you'll have a big problem picking your prize! Love this card with all the mixed media and beautiful flower!

Sarn said...

That’s really lovely Viv, no wonder it was picked and you won a prize.
Hugs, Sarn xxx

Stamps and Paper said...

Fabulous card Viv the colours are gorgeous...I can see why you loved the stamp...congratulations on your win...

Anne

Ros Crawford said...

Terrific! Love the result of all the techniques and the fussy cut flower looks fabulous!

Ellen said...

Very lovely card and the background is really great!
Thanks for joining us at Daisy Chain Challenges.

groetjes, Ellen

TK said...

I absolutely LOVE this card, Viv! Pretty flower, and such a lovely, artsy base -- it's wonderful

Katrina Bufton said...

Gorgeous card, I love the colours on the flower and your background is fab.
Katrina x

Sally H said...

I LOVE this! So very beautiful!

Aileen said...

So beautiful Viv, a favourite I think, love the whole design xx

Pat said...

No wonder this was chosen as the pick of the week over at the CI Facebook Group as it is really beautiful Viv and love the colours and texture of the stencilling and the dimension of the fussy cut and added flower head, and the extra stamping has added to the pretty ink blended background. x