Sunday, 6 April 2014

Spring Colours

Hi Folks, it's been a while since I last posted anything on my blog, I have been crafting a little but just not had an opportunity to share any projects with you.

So, today I thought it was about time to post up something new.  Today's project was inspired by this month's Lavinia Stamps Challenge, which has the theme 'Spring Colours with the stipulation that only Lavinia stamps be used.

When I think of Spring colours I imagine yellows and greens, with just a hint of pinks and mauves as various wildflowers begin to bloom, so I have used these colours on my entry for this month' challenge.

 
I created the background using Distress Inks and overstamped various Lavinia images using black Archival ink.  I used a water brush to lift out a little of the colour in front of the Fairy Houses, among the trees and on parts of the stone path to create the impression of light and contours.  I also used the same water brush technique to create a horizon.

As a finishing touch I scattered Shabby White Frantage Emboss Enamel over the image and heated from underneath to melt it.

I'm enjoying playing with Distress Inks at the moment and having great fun !

Thanks so much for dropping by to check out today's project, hope you enjoyed your visit.
at

10 comments:

  1. Patricia6 April 2014 at 21:54

    Good evening, great to see you posting again.
    Love this darling picture it is just brilliant.

    Patricia xx

    ReplyDelete
  2. Debs M6 April 2014 at 21:58

    This is fabulous - love those houses x

    ReplyDelete
  3. Kathyk6 April 2014 at 22:10

    Delightful card - nice touch with the frontage

    Kathyk

    ReplyDelete
  4. Clare Lloyd7 April 2014 at 06:15

    It's beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Lauren Hatwell7 April 2014 at 11:00

    It's gorgeous! The frantage looks just like all the blossom we've got falling from our big old pear tree. Just glorious! Good luck with the challenge. Lx

    ReplyDelete
  6. Karen7 April 2014 at 21:47

    Lovely card Wynneth, lovely colours. Thanks for entering the Lavinia Stamps Challenge and good luck. Kx DT member

    ReplyDelete
  7. Mindful craft8 April 2014 at 08:31

    Great card Wynneth, the frantage is like blossom from the trees. Thanks for entering the Lavinia challenge and good luck Karen (DT) xx

    ReplyDelete
  8. Anja v K@@rten13 April 2014 at 23:02

    Oh yeeeaH, I was very happy to see your creation :-) Beautiful!!! Groetjes, Anja

    ReplyDelete
  9. Eileen15 April 2014 at 07:08

    This is clever and very pretty Wynneth... love it Thank you and good luck with your entry into our Lavinia Stamps challenge

    ReplyDelete
  10. Unknown17 April 2014 at 10:36

    Love this card!! very beautifully done. Many thanks for joining the Lavinia Stamps challenge and good luck!!! Melissa (DT)

    ReplyDelete

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave me a lovely comment, I really appreciate it. It's nice to hear what you think about my crafty bits and pieces and I'm always amazed by how many lovely crafters drop by my blog each day to check out my projects. Thank you all so much.
hugs wynneth x