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Sunday 23 September 2018

Messy Flowers!



Hello, I've like the Tim Holtz Flower Jar sets for quite a while and last week I 'gave in' and after my first little play, so pleased I did.

This card uses a watery Oxide mop up, I've added white texture paste, which has stayed white - I sometimes find with Oxide inks they bleed into the white paste.  I scribbled distress markers over the stamped images before cutting out with the dies so there are no white edges.  The sentiment, which is from Visible Image was stamped and heat set with clear EP.  A bit 'tongue in cheek' I added a 'fallen' flower to match in with  the sentiment.

I think there will be a stamping and die cutting session soon so that I have lots of these little flowers nice and fresh for the perfect moment.

I am entering this at Penny Black and More - Make it Feminine

Thanks for calling in,
Avril xx





19 comments:

brenda said...

It looks so dimensional Avril, the flowers really pop and such a nice idea adding the fallen flower. Great card for our theme at Penny Black and More, thanks so much for joinins us.

B x

Meggymay said...

This looks a really beautiful card Avril and you found a perfect quote to use. The jar of flowers is so pretty.
Yvonne xx

aussie aNNie said...

It is a lovely stamp set and beautifully designed here Avril.xx

Tracey@Hotchpotchcreations said...

Each time I see this set of stamps and dies, I sigh and wonder why I never purchased them << Sigh!! What a stunning card, from the stencilled edge to those amazing words I adore everything about this Avril.
I may just have to give in with this set but i'm hanging on just a little longer.
Hug for a super week ahead Tracey xx

Janette said...

I know what you mean about that stamp set Avril, it looks gorgeous doesn't it, and I love the pretty colour you choose for the flowers.xx

My name is Erika. said...

Nice Avril. I love the quote you chose. And it works perfect a=on that pretty piece. Hugs-Erika

pearshapedcrafting said...

This is such a beautiful card Avril and all the better for that fallen flower! I have been tempted by this set for a while too but with just returning from holiday and Happy Stampers coming up I will have to wait a bit!! Off to catch up now! Hugs, Chrisx

froebelsternchen said...

So elegant and perfect! BEAUTIFUL!
HUgs, Susi

Leanne Harris said...

Super make Avril, love the flowers and like Brenda said, how you've added the fallen one - nice idea! Many thanks for sharing this with us at Penny Black and More Challenges xxx

Judith said...

So pretty Avril, love your thinking in the design of this one. Sorry for not being around these past few months I've had a pretty scary time healthwise, but all is well and I'm so happy and greatful to be back hugs judith x : ) xx

Let's Art Journal said...

So beautiful! I love the white flowers stenciled in the upper corner and the TH Flower Jar set looks amazing with the wording that you used - perfect 😁. Happy Friday and wishing you a wonderful weekend too! J 😊 x

Mrs A. said...

Luv a duck I must get this set. Off to the NEC shortly and this is top of my list Your card is great and love the fallen flower. hug Mrs A.

chrissie said...

A very beautiful project Avril. Your art is always so neat and well thought out.

Thank you for commenting at Jumbled Crafts

Love Chrissie xx

Words and Pictures said...

I love your delicate little flower stems in the jar, and the soft watery background is perfect to allow them to shine.
Alison x

Caty said...
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Caty said...

Your card is Wonderful Avril !! I love the this texture, and the so sweety background. The flowers in the jar are lovely, and the fallen flower too. So beautiful sentiment!! Congrats!
I would be very glad if could have your blog in my sidebar, with other blog that inspire me and that I like to visit, hope you accept, thank you.
I wish you a very nice day, big hugs, Caty

Daniela said...

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

Sandy said...

Fabulous!!
Sandy xx

Lisa said...

Hello, my friend!! I'm back from vacation and catching up on all I've missed!! This is so gorgeous!! I love the colors of the background and the stenciling!! The flowers are beautiful!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
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