Hi there. I have been having a bit of a break this last week or two. Hubby and I had a week away in Cornwall which we thoroughly enjoyed and I did manage to do some commenting and anyone I missed I think I have visited since, but if I have missed you I do apologise. Since we have been back for the last week I have done nothing so for now here is a card I made a little while ago which I haven't got around to showing here, using one of my favourite silhouette flower images by Chocolate Baroque from the
Rose Set. I needed a quick card and I made a background using my gelli plate and Broken China and Dusty Concord Distress Inks brayered on to the plate and spritzed with water to help mix them before printing. I also spritzed with a bit more water to get the splattered effect, before stamping the silhouette rose over the top using my Misti and Dusty Concord Distress Ink, inking it and stamping several times to get good strong colour. All it needed then was a sentiment which I stamped on to a banner shape using Versafine Imperial Purple ink. I finished by adding this to a 6" square white card.
I adore my cardmaking, but have felt a little burned out recently, and there are challenges that I was thinking of entering this month, but time is getting short and maybe I will have to leave them this time. Thank you for taking a look at my blog today and I'll see you again soon.
I am entering the following challenges:
Stamping Sensations September Challenge - Anything Goes with Flowers.
The Flower Challenge No. 36 - Anything Goes.
Seize the Birthday No. 174 Anything Goes Birthday.
15 comments:
Beautiful card Pat, I love the colours and the gorgeous rose image. fabulous background too.
I know what you mean, I've lost a bit of enthusiasm for crafting at the moment too, but sometimes it is good to have a break away from it too. Pleased you had a good holiday, Cornwall is such a beautiful place, Kate x
Such a pretty card Pat, gorgeous background. Things have been hectic here too, so not always finding my card hobby as relaxing as it was. Your holiday sounds lovely, hope you feel refreshed, Cathy x
What a fabulous colour combination and love seeing the silhouette rose in the dusty concord. The gelli plate background looks wonderful too x. Sounds like you had a lovely time away and it's good to relax and get away from time to time x. Time just flies by and I know what you mean about missing challenges x.
An absolutely gorgeous card, Pat! So Elegant! It would be perfect for our flowers theme at stamping sensation if you get the chance to add a link. Good to hear you had a lovely holiday. Big crafty hugs xxx
That's just beautiful, Pat, in such lovely colours. The misty background perfectly complements the gorgeous image. Thank you for sharing it with us for our flowers challenge at Stamping Sensations, and hope to see you again next month.
Lynne
Lovely rose image against that lovely bg - Thanks for joining in at STB
Fabulous card, Pat. I love the colours and the delicate effect of the beautiful stamped flower. xx
The Gelli Plate background came out beautifully Pat, a perfect blend of dusky hues and the CB Rose is one of my favourites from recent releases, many thanks for joining in with our 'Flowers' theme at Stamping Sensations challenge.
B x
So nice to take a break now and then, glad to hear you enjoyed it! Beautiful card in ton sur ton, love it! Hope you will get your mojo back soon.
So glad you had a good time in one of my favourite places! Your card is beautiful... Lovely stamp and against that Bg it looks amazing. Sometimes it does one good to step back and rest...
That's a beautiful bluish purple card! The splatter effect of the background makes the card much more artistic! Hope you get your mojo back soon, Pat!
Such a beaufiful card, thanks for sharing with us over at 'The Flower Challenge' ;) Viv DT xx
I love the colour combination of your background and the rose stamp is beautiful. I think we all have times when we feel a little burned out but I'm sure your enthusiasm will soon return Pat. I'm pleased to read that you enjoyed you break. I've never been to Cornwall but it looks beautiful x
That is such an awesome background, Pat and the beautiful rose looks beautiful on it. So glad you enjoyed your holiday.
Hugs
Carol x
very pretty card...
x Karen
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