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Friday 5 February 2021

Carousel Horses

Hi there everybody.  I decided to make a card for a couple of challenges and got out this Crafty Individuals Stamp called Happy Days Hooray with these beautiful carousel horses which remind me of rides on the carousel when the local fair visited...a long time ago now..lol.  The Less is More Challenge theme is In a Row, and Colour Hues Challenge is to use Red and Pink.

I started by stamping the horse using Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink three time on to a strip of card.  I started more or less in the centre with the first and then spaced the one either side.  The stamp is bigger but had to miss the top bit off to make it a CAS card.  I then coloured the horses using my set of Derwent Inktense Pencils taking the colour from the tip and painting with a waterbrush which I find makes the colour more controllable.  I used a Poppy Red and Fuschia and a bit of Charcoal Grey on the horses.  I finished by matting it on to black card and added a sentiment again using the Nocturne Ink heat embossed with WOW Clear Gloss Embossing Powder.

Thank you for visiting my blog today and I hope to see you again soon.






I am also entering the following challenges:

Watercooler Wednesday Challenge - No. 307 Anything Goes with a Feminine Twist.
Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge - No. 398 Birthdays.
Allsorts Challenge - Week 609 Our Four Legged Friends.

23 comments:

Christine Alexander said...

what a fun image Pat. I love the limited colours, the black and white is so dramatic :)

brenda said...

Great use of colour Pat, the red and pinks are so soft yet still draw the eye into the scene. I am pleased it's not just me who takes colour from the tip of the pencil, I know the colourists say you should not do that but as you say it gives far more control.

Many thanks for joining in our 'Four Legged Friends' theme at Allsorts challenge this week.

B x

Kathyk said...

What a great card, fabulous image too and loving your chosen colours - top job Pat

Happy Friday to you

Kathyk

Aquarius said...

Great carousel effect achieved here with the horses appearing to go around. Good colour scheme too

papierelle said...

Wow, what a beautiful image. Love your card and your coloring.

Mervi said...

Sweet stamp, nostalgic theme, lovely card Pat!
Thank you for sharing at Allsorts,
welcome again;-))m

cuilliesocks said...

What a stunning card Pat, I love the design with those wonderful carousel horses, love the subtle use of colour too, a super CAS design too, Kate x

Peanut said...

Lovely card, Pat. So classy. Thanks for playing along at ATSM.
x Asha

Loll said...

Lovely card Pat. So pretty done in red and pink. A wonderful CAS design! xx

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

Such a wonderful image, and I love the sparse coloring. Fabulous make for our "in a row" challenge at Less Is More. Thanks so much for playing with us.

Karen said...

Such a lovely image, and beautifully colored! I love the narrow black borders on the image. Thanks for joining us at Color Hues!

perfectly4med said...

Wow - I love the stamp and your colouring really makes the horses pop. A great card. Thanks for playing along with us at Less is More.

Neil

Darnell said...

I think this is beautiful, Pat! You brought back memories of many trips to a wonderful carousel in the woods we used to visit when Dan was young. In fact, taking him for his first ride was also my first ride and I was all grown up! (Well, you know, not mentally!) I love the design and how you added the color. That's my favorite way to use wc pencils, too. Take care and keep safe! Hugs, Darnell

Liz said...

Beautiful CAS card, Pat. I love the delicate colouring of the lovely images. xx

Sheri Gilson said...

Beautiful CAS card! Thank you so much for playing along with us at the Color Hues Challenge!

Ros Crawford said...

Beautiful pat, I love your colouring!

debby4000 said...

What a fabulous image makes a lovely card.
Luv
Debby

Marjan said...

A beautiful take on the challenge, Pat! Love the stamp and how you used it! Beautiful colouring! The black border sets it off beautifully, a lovely card!

Karen Brown said...

Beautiful card! I love your pattern stamping and limited coloration. Have a great week and thanks for joining us at Watercooler Wednesday. Karen

Mac Mable said...

What a fun carousal stamped image and the colours do look fabulous x. Wonderful CAS card, which is so beautiful Pat x.

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

This stamp is adorable and I love what you've done with it on this card Pat. You've really managed to capture the movement with those lovely carousel horses, I love it! x

Sally H said...

such a beautiful card, Pat! I love the colours you chose and the stamp works so well as a broad border. Love it!

foleysfriend said...

I like the way you stamped the carousel horses. It does feel like one is looking at a carousel in an amusement park. Great clean and simple card. Thanks for joining us at Addicted to Stamps and More!

sue n.