Having not had a proper holiday since pre-Covid and as this year was our 25th wedding anniversary we sat down and talked about what we wanted to do. Other half wanted a lazy beach holiday and I wanted the trip of a lifetime!
If we have learnt anything in the last 25 years or so it is how to compromise - so a beach holiday was duly booked for this year and my dream trip booked for next!
It was a lovely relaxing break and the weather was fantastic. I have lounged about, been waited on hand and foot by the amazing staff at the Asimina Suites and was sorry to come home.
So I apologise for not visiting you all the last 3 weeks but now I have sorted out the washing and ironing I will rectify that and come and see you!
It's not surprising given the date that our challenge at Try It On Tuesday for the next 2 weeks is called 'Halloween'!
I started by stamping the smallest pumpkin from Lavinia and masked it before stamping 'Pumpkin Lodge'.
This was also masked before I stamped the Fairy Crook.
The 'evil' pumpkin was then stamped to hang from it (I actually think it's quite cute with it's smiley face and not at all scary!)
This was one of the few times I did the stamping before the ink blending. I left the masks in place and used Spectrum Noir Midnight, D.Ox Chipped Sapphire, Villainous Potion, Mowed Lawn and Peeled Paint.
Did a bit of shading, highlighting and colouring with Aquarelle Pencils, glittery Poscas and a white Posca pen.
The two dangly spiders are from Card-io.
Hope you can join our challenge this time round and please do stop by the BLOG and see what the rest of the DT have done!
Thanks for stopping by. x
11 comments:
Glad you enjoyed your relaxing break, I don't do Halloween either but love your non-scary , stamped scene card.
Carol x
So pleased to hear that you've had a lovely holiday. For someone who doesn't 'do' Halloween you've made a grand job of this scene and I think the 'scary' pumpkin is smiling too - not scary at all. I must say I'd not looked at the Halloween offerings from Lavinia so that gorgeous pumpkin lodge passed me by 🙄. Maybe I should take a look to see what else I may have missed 🤣
Sounds like you had a fantastic trip Viv, and I can't wait to see what your trip of a lifetime will be next year. I love your pumpkin how, and the jack-o-lantern hanging in the air does have a bit of a scary face. Scary enough for me that is. Have a super week ahead. hugs-Erika
Such a beautiful card! I don't really do Halloween either but like the cutie side of it and I'm loving the pumpkin house with the jack-o'-lantern - perfect 😊. Happy wishes! Hugs, Jo x
Love that rich dark sky. Very atmospheric. I am glad you have enjoyed a restful holiday. What bliss xx
A fantastic fun Halloween card, super images to use and that little pumpkin didn't look evil to me either.
Glad you enjoyed your holiday and it sounds like you have a special one to look forward to next year.
Yvonne
So pleased you have had a lovely relaxing break and I am very envious as it looks beautiful in the photos I found...sorry I was curious where it was, and it looks like the perfect place for a holiday this time of year. I love your cute pumpkin house and what a fabulous scene you added around it and in the perfect colours Viv..a gorgeous card! x
wow, beautiful pumpkin scene ♥
It's a fabulous scene and your background looks very atmospheric, love the pumpkin house with it's hanging pumpkin.
Sounds like a lovely relaxing holiday.
Avril xx
Great card Viv.I don't do Halloween but this card is very classic and subtle as regards it. Brilliant blending and stamping. Glad you have had a nice rest. Take care xx
I’m not a Halloween fan really but your pumpkin scene is definitely a fun scene, I love it!
Joan x
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