Sunday 6 June 2021

Chaos Kindness

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

22 comments:

Marlies said...

A beautiful stylish and elegant card Viv. Marlies

Mac Mable said...

What a kind friend Viv. Such a beautiful card x. I love how you did the creative background and what lovely colours x.

Stamps and Paper said...

Great card Viv, love your background it really makes your black and white image pop out...

Anne

Ros Crawford said...

How kind of your friend and what a wonderful creation. I love the BG and the splatters!

Aquarius said...

Always a happy day when something crafty pops through the letter box!! Love what you've done with these flowers.

Sarn said...

Top job mate. Lovely looking card. I like the blended background and the abstract lines. Thanks for the shout-out! Bless ya.

Hugs, Sarnie xxx

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

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

crafty-stamper said...

Beautiful 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!!!
Carol x

Mrs.B said...

A lovely card Viv - and one of my favourite images. Looks stunning against the soft background.
Avril xx

Dawn Phillips said...

You certainly put the image and mask to good use. This is lovely. Thanks for joining us at The Alphabet Challenge. Love Dawn x

HilaryJane said...

This is gorgeous, I love that you have left the flower white and added the decoration to the background, so stylish xx

meg said...

Love the soft colours in your background,the uncoloured stamp looks amazing against it,thank you for joining in at the Alphabet Challenge

Joan said...

Lucky you iv, what a lovely friend. You have made a fab card with the image


Joan x

Christine Alexander said...

aren't stamping buddies great :) I love the line stenciling background you created for this beautiful flower.

craftycreationsbydebbie said...

Such a beautiful card, those white flowers just make the card pop with that inky background.

Debbie x

Bonnie said...

Aren't crafting friends the best, Viv? You've done an awesome job with this artsy flower and beautiful geometric background!

Jules said...

Hi Viv

A great finished card!

Love the background you have created for those gorgeous flowers.

Love Jules xx

TK said...

Beautiful, Viv, that background technique is fabulous with your silhouette image

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

Such a gorgeous card Viv and I love the background that you've made for this one.

Sue xx

Deborah Wheeler said...

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

Sally H said...

Beautiful background for that wonderful stamp! love it!

Karen Dunbrook said...

beautiful...one of my fav stamps
xx Karen