A couple of weeks back I got some surprise happy mail.
Knowing that I was coveting a certain stamp set a really kind blogging buddy (Thank you Sarn!x) sent me some stamped and embossed images - and also some masks 'just in case'!
Just a lovely gesture and I was really grateful.
Using the masks over the flower heads, I opted for an ink blended background using Salvaged Patina DI as a base (love this colour!).
Added some other colours and made an abstract design with the edge of some acetate blending outwards.
The 'create' word came from an old red rubber Typography set which I have had for an eternity!
A few flicks with a black Posca pen added some spatters.
Once the piece was matted, I went to put it on a white card base and didn't like it - so simply blended a little of the base colour onto the base card.
Sharing over at
Alphabet - E for Easy
Krafty Chicks - Stamp Act
We have had some glorious sunshine this week - summer finally arrived!
Thanks for visiting - hope the sun is shining wherever you are too! x
A beautiful stylish and elegant card Viv. Marlies
ReplyDeleteWhat a kind friend Viv. Such a beautiful card x. I love how you did the creative background and what lovely colours x.
ReplyDeleteGreat card Viv, love your background it really makes your black and white image pop out...
ReplyDeleteAnne
How kind of your friend and what a wonderful creation. I love the BG and the splatters!
ReplyDeleteAlways a happy day when something crafty pops through the letter box!! Love what you've done with these flowers.
ReplyDeleteTop job mate. Lovely looking card. I like the blended background and the abstract lines. Thanks for the shout-out! Bless ya.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sarnie xxx
You know how much I love these stamps Viv and this card is gorgeous. I really like how you've done the background and the colours are fabulous. How kind of Sarn to send you the images, crafty friends are the best! Enjoy the rest of your Sunday xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful background and love the flower-a very kind friend to have. Been sunny here too but quite cool now and raining with more rain forcast tomorrow!!!
ReplyDeleteCarol x
A lovely card Viv - and one of my favourite images. Looks stunning against the soft background.
ReplyDeleteAvril xx
You certainly put the image and mask to good use. This is lovely. Thanks for joining us at The Alphabet Challenge. Love Dawn x
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, I love that you have left the flower white and added the decoration to the background, so stylish xx
ReplyDeleteLove the soft colours in your background,the uncoloured stamp looks amazing against it,thank you for joining in at the Alphabet Challenge
ReplyDeleteLucky you iv, what a lovely friend. You have made a fab card with the image
ReplyDeleteJoan x
aren't stamping buddies great :) I love the line stenciling background you created for this beautiful flower.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card, those white flowers just make the card pop with that inky background.
ReplyDeleteDebbie x
Aren't crafting friends the best, Viv? You've done an awesome job with this artsy flower and beautiful geometric background!
ReplyDeleteHi Viv
ReplyDeleteA great finished card!
Love the background you have created for those gorgeous flowers.
Love Jules xx
Beautiful, Viv, that background technique is fabulous with your silhouette image
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous card Viv and I love the background that you've made for this one.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
This is beautiful and elegant. I agree with you - blending the ink onto the card just finishes it off. Thanks for joining us at the Alphabet challenge. Deborah x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful background for that wonderful stamp! love it!
ReplyDeletebeautiful...one of my fav stamps
ReplyDeletexx Karen