I see the sea

Hello

Back to card making this week with a card for the #TagAlongCIC card inspiration challenge with Isa.

The challenge was to follow a layout by group member Sylvie Collet and incorporate the mood board colours and sea themes.

I started by stamping and embossing a seascape using stamps from a lot of different sets. I used liquid watercolour and actually was quite happy with the result, however that's not really in keeping with the mixed media style of the group.

After some stamping and splattering this is my version...

 I managed to include the mood board colours, lighthouse, house and the button.

Thank you for stopping by. Have a lovely week xx

More plant play

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I've been experimenting again with some new and old stencils designed by Giovanna Zara.

I started by tracing the shapes with a black Stabilo All pencil which is water soluble.

I used liquid watercolour to build up the layers.

With a few Posca paint spatters to finish.

I really love how this turned out and will be experimenting with different compositions. I'd love to hear what you think.

Thank you for taking the time to visit. Have a lovely day xx

Plant play

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Recently I had a wonderful parcel of stencils from Giovanna Zara including her designs for GelliArts.

I thought Brusho would be good for a first play.

I layered the images using both the stencils and the masks, starting with the palest colour lemon yellow and then working through leaf green, sea green and violet.

 I love the texture you can get with Brusho when you control the amount of water

Lots of fun and lots of inky fingers by the end. I've lots of ideas for these so watch this space...

Thank you for stopping by xx

75 years of the NHS

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Today I'm giving a big shout out to all the amazing people I work alongside in the NHS.

  

Thank you for your support, hard work and dedication xxx

The birds

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I'm back after a bit of a break. This time of year gets very busy with lots of family celebrations, but hopefully there will be a bit more crafting time on the horizon. Today I'm sharing a card made for the TAWI challenge back in April. The challenge was to make a trifold card with the spring mood board colours.

 

 

The birds and flowers are from a Hobby Art stamp set and the trellis was from a magazine.

This card has now gone to a good home!

Thank you for stopping by. Have a lovely week xx

Make art and you will have wings to fly

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A quick one today sharing the tag made with the left over card from the previous post.

The tag is for the #tagalongwith Isa challenge on FB. This month it had to include the mood board ideas and arrows.

Dare I say it but I'm not a big fan of these warm colour palettes...looking forward to something bluer and cooler!

Thank you for stopping by. Your comments are always appreciated and I will endeavour to visit your blogs as well. xx

Bee-u-tiful day

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Finally it feels as if summer could actually be here! Today I'm sharing a card made for the craft group hosted by Isa on FB.

I had to try and follow a sketch layout, include the moodboard colours and images and have string and a double or triple layer. Quite a challenge!

I started by smooshing card through Distress Ink spritzed with water. I did enough to make at least two cards and a tag (will need that later for another project).

 I cut two small tags, smooshed with Distress Ink, before adding some stamping and stencilling.

Next I rummaged through my stash of stamps from Creative Stamping magazine to find some summery images and used watercolour pencils to colour them.

All set for a summer birthday...there are quite a few in my family and it's good to be prepared for once!

I hope the sun is smiling on you and you have a lovely day. Thanks for stopping by xxx