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Saturday, 16 June 2018

Blue and Simple

Hello,  I've just been buying Tim Holtz's  Glorious Bouquet, well it was on 'sale' so I couldn't resist, and although it's a very large stamp, it inks up beautifully and is so detailed.  I was a bit dubious because of all the colouring, but it colours up a dream - that one's to come later.

This one is so simple, I stamped in Denim Adirondack added a sentiment and heat embossed with Clear EP, there's some feint stamped crackle done with Tumbled Glass, which isn't showing much in the photo, as I wanted the look of old porcelain.  I matted onto cardstock inked with the Denim to keep the shades the same and a white base card.  I don't usually do 'clean'  (most of the time because I usually get a grubby finger mark on white) but I think this one works.

I am entering this at
  Artistic Stamper - Colour it Blue
  Stamping Sensations - Anything Goes
  Penny Black and More - In the Garden

Think you might be seeing a bit more of this stamp, but probably not so clean!

Have a great weekend,
Avril xx
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25 comments:

  1. Cath Wilson16 June 2018 at 13:33

    Haha, Avril... that sounds JUST like me and is the exact same reason I rarely do clean and simple! My workspace is rarely clean enough, either, even though I do wipe it all down when I'm putting things together.

    I love the clean design here - blue and white is always striking and I love off the edge stamping. Great buy! I look forward to seeing the coloured version/s...;-)

    Cath x

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  2. Valerie-Jael16 June 2018 at 14:27

    That's a great stamp, and stamped in blue it reminds me of Old Delft pottery, beautiful! Hugs, Valerie

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  3. brenda16 June 2018 at 15:31

    That sounds like a perfectly reasonable reason for buying those lovely stamps Avril!

    The flowers in the pretty shades of blues puts me in mind of some rather famous antique crockery and makes for a really lovely card. Perfect for our June themes at Stamping Sensations and Penny Black and More, many thanks for joining in at both.

    B x

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  4. Sandma's Handmade Cards16 June 2018 at 16:08

    This is gorgeous Avril. It's a great layout and you've definitely achieved the look of old porcelain, it looks great stamped in the Denim, which is still one of my most used ink pads. Have a great weekend, Sandra x

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  5. froebelsternchen16 June 2018 at 16:26

    The stamp is amazing and you used it beautifully here! A wonderful card Avril!
    Hugs, Susi

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  6. Amanda16 June 2018 at 17:13

    Looks beautiful
    Love
    Amanda x

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  7. Sandma's Handmade Cards16 June 2018 at 18:04

    I've just popped back again to say thank you for sharing this with us at Stamping Sensations and good luck. Sandra x

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  8. Mia16 June 2018 at 19:22

    Blue and beautiful!!!!!!!! Great card, Avril. Lovely stamp and gorgeous coloring. Kisses, my friend.

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  9. sally16 June 2018 at 21:17

    Beautiful Delft style CAS card šŸ’—šŸ’—šŸ’—!

    Sally xx

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  10. Meggymay16 June 2018 at 21:24

    It is a beautiful new stamp Avril and a fantastic card, you will enjoy using this one.
    Yvonne xx

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  11. Caro´s kreative Welt16 June 2018 at 22:41

    Wow, that looks great. Love it!
    Hugs Carola

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  12. Lisa17 June 2018 at 01:29

    Wow, Avril, it's so elegant and stunning!! I love the gorgeous bouquet!! You showcased it perfectly!! Love this!! Have a great weekend!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  13. Janette17 June 2018 at 12:53

    Looks stunning Avril, I have just bought an Indigo blu image very similar to this I think, was abit worried about colouring but now I have seen yours it has eased my mind abit...the things we do for craft...haha...enjoy your day..xx

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  14. My name is Erika.17 June 2018 at 14:19

    I think with all our bits and bobs we forget how stunning simplicity can be. This is gorgeous Avril. Hugs-Erika

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  15. Daniela17 June 2018 at 15:22

    Wonderful card! Thanks for joining us at Penny Black & More and good luck!
    x Daniela (DT)

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  16. pearshapedcrafting17 June 2018 at 21:01

    This is wonderful Avril! I know all about those grubby marks on cards! Hugs, Chrisx

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  17. aussie aNNie18 June 2018 at 01:34

    Beautiful stamp and card Avril, love the blue.xx

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  18. Leanne Harris18 June 2018 at 11:21

    Hey Avril!!!! How pleased I was to see you've joined us his month!!! I'm loving this Avril, although a simple make, it packs a punch doesn't it! Yes a large stamp but one colour is all it needs - something quite classy about this and I LOVE IT!!!!! Hope you are keeping well, I send you lots of love and thank you for joining us this month at Penny Black and More challenges xxxx

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  19. Linda20 June 2018 at 11:35

    This is simply beautiful xx

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  20. Lynne K21 June 2018 at 12:01

    That's an amazing stamp, Avril, and I love how you've stamped it all in blue, though I bet it will look equally fab coloured. I really like the elegant simplicity of the design. Thank you for sharing it with us at Stamping Sensations.

    Lynne

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  21. Aimeslee Winans24 June 2018 at 07:29

    Oh Avril, loved your TioT For the Boys collage. And this card is so pretty. You did so well not grunging it up lol. I am so paranoid about ink on my fingers so I chuckled good along with you. Something about Tim's blues that are so wonderful. xoxo

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  22. Tracy27 June 2018 at 11:54

    Gorgeous creation, thanks for joining Stamping Sensations, good luck.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  23. sarascloset29 June 2018 at 01:20

    This card takes my breath away, Avril! gorgeous colors and works so well with the fabric in your photo! Gorgeous!

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  24. Let's Art Journal30 June 2018 at 09:40

    Wow, that stamp is amazing! I love the way you coloured it and added the crackle background and blue frame - beautiful šŸ˜. Have a lovely day! J šŸ˜Š x

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  25. Gemma Hynes30 June 2018 at 17:32

    Beautiful card, thank you for joining the challenge on The Artistic Stampers blog.

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