As I love to see flowers, this was my choice, but you could have trees, leaves, scenes, the choice is endless.
I've used the cone flower from Tim Holtz Flower Garden stamps on a blended Oxide background of Iced Spruce, Bundled Sage and Wild Honey. I've used embossing paste through a Wendy Vecchi stencil, and sprinkled on White EP, which was heat set when dry. The stems were stamped onto the card base and a few extra leaves added and highlighted with a white gel pen. Two of the flower heads were added with foam pads. The sentiment is from PaperArtsey (Jofy)
The rest of the team have some fabulous inspiration for you so please head over to the main blog where you will also find the challenge details.
I've scheduled this post as we're having a short break in Budapest, hopefully the internet will be good and I can catch up as I put my feet up after a days sightseeing.
Thanks for calling in.
Avril
Fantastic card Avril, love the delicate colours and the beautiful texture. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteA very beautiful card, Avril
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Avril. That stamp is actually sitting on my desk, waiting to be played with again, but I can't get to it... It's one of my favourites!
ReplyDeleteCath x
What a beautiful card! The background and cone flowers look stunning and I'm loving the quote you used too - perfect 😀. I hope you are having a lovely week, enjoy! J 😊 x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, I love the beautiful details. Take care :) x
ReplyDeleteThe flowers look beautiful. it is a fantastic card and that quote is a favourite of mine as well.
ReplyDeleteHope you hare having a good break.
Yvonne xx
Beautiful & very inspiring......I have a similar stamp that needs using! Hope you're enjoying your break x
ReplyDeleteLovely stencilled background Avril and I do love that flower stamp
ReplyDeleteJoan
Wow, this is so stunning!! I love the colors and texture!! The flowers look amazing!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
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Avril this is beautiful!
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Amanda x
Stunning card Avril love this beautiful stamp and colours used...xx 💖 [Aussie aNNie's Blog]
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful Avril, such a fabulous stamp and your background is fabulous. So much grace in the shape of a DL card.
ReplyDeleteHope your having a super time?
Hugs Tracey xx
A lovely card, gorgeous colours!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful in its simplicity! Pretty colours too :-)
ReplyDeleteSally xx
Another very pretty card! Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteA wonderful spring card. I love the interesting soft colored background, Perfect to let the flowers in it Pop up. The Quote is also Good and very true.
ReplyDeleteDear Greetings
Sabine xox
What a wonderful and pretty card - you always have such delightful pieces Avril! I hope you enjoy Budapest! I love this city!
ReplyDeleteoxo Susi
Avril, this really is such a beautiful and elegant card! Chrisx
ReplyDeleteA really beautiful card with a great quote
ReplyDeleteLove Chrissie xx
I think your choice of colors is a clever one, makes this card soft and delicate and the background is lovely too.
ReplyDeleteWow, so beautiful. Love you card.
ReplyDeleteHugs Carola
Gorgeous work with the wonderful coneflower stamp - and it works really well with the JOFY sentiment.
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Very pretty make and so full of the joys of Spring.
ReplyDeleteWarm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
ShirlsArtwork.
IO don't always comment but I try to look as much as possible.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!
Sandy xx