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We're making it easy this month, simply make something using your favorite stamps! You may use any brand of stamps just be sure to remember that hand stamping does need to be the focal point of your creation.
I have so many favorite stamps, in fact I can say that most of my Penny Black stamps are favorites and it's really hard to choose, so I decided to go with my first Penny Black stamp, the one that made me fall in love with the Penny Black company - Poppy Field. I paired the cutie with another Penny Black stamp - Dainty Whispers, which is a newer addition, and then a sentiment from the Penny Black set Friendship which I do use fairly often.
After stamping the image using Versafine Clair Nocturne ink on Bristol Vellum paper and heat embossed, I colored the image using Copic markers. Then I did a watercolor wash on the background using diluted distress inks from the ink pads (regular not oxides) and a watercolor brush.When the card was completely dry, I stamped Dainty Whispers using Versafine Clair Nocturne ink and heat embossed, then added the gingham bow (options). I found this pinkish -red piece of pattern paper in my box of scraps and thought the color was a great match to the poppies and I added it behind the sentiment panel. Adhered to a white card base to finish if off.
I'm linking up with these challenges:
Crafty Calendar - Flowers // Just Add Ink - Just Add "F" (Flowers) // Art Impressions Stamp Challenge - Animals and Nature // Aud Sentiments Challenge - Flowers // Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Use PB stamps
Cute card! love the little hedgehog
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Marilyn❤
Well, like Brenda, if there's poppies on there....... I'm in!!!! A super cute design Ellie, love it! xxxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a good idea to go with your first ever PB stamp Ellie and as it's Poppies of course I love it. I figure they are out on our verges now and I am so missing not being able to see them.
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Love love love this! LOVING that hedgehog and the sentiment!
ReplyDeleteA really gorgeous card Ellie, xxx
ReplyDeleteIt's a gorgeous stamp and I love the way you used it.
ReplyDeleteA really great choice of image and a really great card, love everything about it.
ReplyDeleteKath x
Thank you for joining in at Crafty Calendar with this gorgeous Penny Black stamp, the flowers are beauties
ReplyDeleteFabulous and sweet card;-))m
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous card Ellie - love how you have combined the images, and the sentiment is wonderful. The piece of paper behind it really takes the eye to it, yet fits in beautifully with the overall design'
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Blessings
Maxine
Your little hedge hog is adorabl!
ReplyDeleteA very sweet card - I love how you have co-ordinated the stamps together. Chantell Just Add Ink
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet card!
ReplyDeleteThank you for playing along with us at Aud Sentiments!
Good luck with the challenge, and we hope to see you back soon!
HandmadeByTasha DT
www.handmadebytasha.co.uk
Very cute hedgehog, he's adorable! Great colouring. Thank you for sharing with us at Just Add Ink x
ReplyDeleteSo cute. Cute hedgehog and fun colors. Thanks for sharing over at Aud Sentiments.
ReplyDeleteA fabulous card, and a very cute hedgy
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Lorraine x
Adorable!!
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