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Tuesday 4 September 2018

All About Childhood

Hello,  well it's back to normal after a holiday away, which is just as well as there's a new challenge at Try it on Tuesday and our theme this fortnight is Childhood.  

I've made a 'Starting School' card for DD's Goddaughter, but you could interpret this with childhood memories/nursery rhymes/fantasy stories or children's cards, it's up to you.

I stencilled an Oxide background with TH School House stencil and then used another piece to stamp my image which is from Artistic Outpost's Think and Wonder set.  I've also used an inky piece of card to die cut the TH Alphabet piece, backed with some navy paper, and added a  computer printed sentiment.

It's a good job this card was almost done before I went away, and now I just need to get Mr Mojo into gear and do some catching up!

Have a great day,
Avril xx

21 comments:

Janette said...

Hope you had a nice break Avril....
Love this back to scholl design it's so gorgeous and old worldly...xx

Rosie said...

I love this card, it's fantastic

froebelsternchen said...

I adore this vibrancy and the fabulous layering. A card after my taste! So beautiful how the black image stans out!
Happy Try It On Tuesday dear Avril!
Big hugs, Susi

brenda said...

Great use of colour and stenciling Avril, it really draws you into the focal element of the children.

B x

Let's Art Journal said...

Such a beautiful card! I love the colourful background that you created with the alphabets and numbers - fabulous 😁. I bet your granddaughter will love it! Wishing you a happy and creative week! J 😊 x

Meggymay said...

Its a great card Avril, the silhouette style stamps are fabulous. I think this card will be treasured as it celebrates such a special occasion in a childs journey through life.
Yvonne xx

Valerie-Jael said...

Gorgeous card, love that stamp! Hugs, Valerie

Lisa said...

This is so creative and beautiful!! I love the stenciling and the colors!! The image is so sweet!! Perfect sentiment, too!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Joan said...

Fab card Avril, what an adventure starting school, they all look so little when I see them going down to our village school,

Joan x

ps: Ilove your Christmas card below, I have searched all over for that stamp set but not found anywhere.

pearshapedcrafting said...

What a fabulous card for a little person about to start school! Love the bright encouraging colours! Hugs, Chrisx

aussie aNNie said...

Hi Avril, a bit lagging on my comments but love this project and of course the gorgeous one below appeals as well.xx

Linda said...

It is an adventure starting school ..... our little man has gone into Yr 3 this morning bless him. Your card is just perfect for the big day, love the stenciling in the background xx

Pia S said...

With all the colors and the letters on the background this card certainly has a back to school twist to it.

Marjut said...

Beautiful card with a great background colors.

Mia said...

Beautiful card, Avril. Happy September, my friend.

Little Artbee said...

The black motif, letters and numbers look great on that soft coloured background.
Hugs
Sabine

Tracey@Hotchpotchcreations said...

Those dark images and outlines really stand out amidst those colours Avril, what a lovely interpretation of Childhood. I'm sure it was adored and hope all went well with the start of a new school year.
Hope Mr Mojo comes out to play soon, my head is buzzing with ideas but have no where indoor to play atm..
Have a great weekend Hugs Tracey xx

Words and Pictures said...

I've always loved this little pair - must ink them up again some time - and the rainbow colours here are really uplifting. Lovely card for the theme.
Alison x

Anne said...

This is great, There have been so many cute back to school cards recently it's a refreshing change. That stamp is lovely, I've not seen it before
Anne x

Mrs A. said...

Fabulous card full of nostalgia for us oldies and a lovely card for just starting school. Hugs Mrs A.

Caty said...

Wooww Avril, this is so so GORGEOUS !! I love the children and behind the letters and numbers, what a great idea ! They have so much to learn ! Wonderful!
i wish you a very nice evening, big hugs, Caty