The theme this fortnight over at Fashionable Stamping Challenges is 'Any Capital City'. If you follow the blog, you will have seen the sneak peaks posted this last week - did you guess the challenge?
(When Blogger decided to do his 'thing' with followers, FSC lost all its followers because its a Wordpress blog - so you may need to follow with Mr. Linky - thay way you will be kept up to date with Winners and Top 3 as well as the 'Spotlight' entries and the sneak peaks)
This challenge can of course be your own capital, but unfortunately, I didn't have any London stamps, although there are some fabulous ones available, so I opted for Paris. There are some fabulous and very original creations from the rest of the DT, so please pop over to the blog and take a look. We are as usual sponsored by Marina of Cottage Crafts with a €7 Voucher to spend in the shop.
For my card I started off by inking the background with Dusty Concord, Worn Lipstick, Spun Sugar Bundled Sage and Evergreen Bough Distress Inks. I then stamped Tim Holtz Papillion Script in Worn Lipstick, the postmark, Paris and flourish were Stamped in Black Memento. The main image is Stampendous, again sponged with the same DI's, plus Tumbled Glass. Flowers were colours with Worn Lipstick DI.
I am entering this card in:
Rogue Redhead - Spring Colours
Polkadoodles - Distressing
DutchDare - Spring has Sprung
Crafts & Me - Favourite colours
By the Cute & Girly - Spring
Thats it for now, and I hope you all enjoy the Bank Holiday weekend.
Avril xx
ooh la la Avril.. C'est magnifique est tres chic!
ReplyDelete(I realise now i didn't do French A level for nothing lol!)
LOve the shabby chic style
Lisa x
This is just gorgeous Avril. I love that Stampendous stamp. Paris is one of my favourite places, hope to get back there soon. Have a lovely Bank Holiday. Happy crafting, Linda xx
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous ,love the image and fabulous background.xxx
ReplyDeleteA real stunner Avril. Loving the pretty pastel colours and Paris theme which I was tempted by too (really want to go there!).
ReplyDeleteThanks too for entering your gorgeous creation in Polka Doodles distressing challenge and it's lovely to see you there.
Hugs, Fliss xx
Gorgeous romantic feel to your card Avril with all my fave colours. I want that stamp.
ReplyDeleteHugs Shirley x x
Gorgeous card, love the parisian feel...
ReplyDeleteFabulous Avril, love the romantic look of your card, its a great stamp.
ReplyDeleteYvonne x
Gorgeous card Avril, the colours are stunning and that stamp is a real show stopper.
ReplyDeleteClaire xx
A wonderful card, great colors and a fantastic image.
ReplyDeleteHi Avril, I think I would love Paris in the spring time too, and the summer, and the autumn and the winter...lol. But what I love the most about this card is all the inking and stamping that you have done!! The romance and fun of Paris really shine through.
ReplyDeleteDot x
This is just gorgeous Avril. I love the colour scheme and that is one of my favourite stamps (reminds me of my trip there in March).
ReplyDeleteHave a great BH Sunday.
hugs {brenda} xox
Beautiful card Avril. Hugs, Claire x
ReplyDeleteStunning card Avril! I am really drawn to this Eiffel tower image. Your distressing is masterful. Have a fabulous week. Best, Yvonne
ReplyDeleteHi Avril
ReplyDeleteStylish and such elegance. I love that touch of the shabby pink bow.
Beautiful, distressed colours.
Wishes
Lynne
Beautiful card Avril, the colours are lovely and the stamp you've used is one of my fave's! Sue C x
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks for entering the DDCC!
Hannelie
Beautiful card Avril! This stamp is my ultimate favourite and whenever I see it I am bound to fall in love with the items that features it :-). Enjoy your Sunday! hugs xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Avril love the sponging and image x
ReplyDeleteOh, I LOVE this!!! I'll have to have a go at CASEing this if you don't mind. GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeletexx
love that background stamp it is the perfect backdrop for your image - fabulous card x
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful, gorgeous card Avril. I love the colours, the image and your composition.
ReplyDeleteJuliaxx
LOVE your DT piece, nice collage of stamps and colors!
ReplyDeletexxx Ellie xxx
fab card, love the gorgeous image
ReplyDeletethanks for playing with us at BTC&G this month
hugs
céline
Lovely card, the main image is beautiful and I love the background you created. Jean x
ReplyDeleteAvril, your card is absolutely beautiful. I love the wonderful colours and the image is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteDebbie x
Hi Avril, was sure I'd left a comment (must be an age thing LOL!) this is absolutely gorgeous, love your beautifully blended background, such pretty colours and adore that stamp. Have a lovely day. XX
ReplyDeleteVery elegant and stylish, you really do make gorgeous cards Avril, Jo x
ReplyDeleteWow, that's beautiful Avril, gorgeous muted colours!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card, Arvil! Love the Paris theme and the colors are so classy! Have fun!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love how you brought all the elements together! Thanks for playing the Spring Colors Rebel Challenge at RRD!
ReplyDeleteMy kinda card Avril, just gorgeous love the stamps you've used and super inky background. Thanks for playing along at BTC&G. Carolxxc
ReplyDeleteLOVE the image!! :) and great colours.....
ReplyDeletethanks for joining in with BTC&G this month.... :) x