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Apr 1, 2026

Purple Delights at the Four Seasons Challenge

Hello everyone, it's a new month and that means the start of a new The Four Seasons challenge. It's all about Spring so come join us with your Spring themed creations. If you need a starting point then check out our wonderful moodboard for your inspiration. As always, the use of the mood board is totally optional as Anything Spring Goes.

Here is what I made following the overall color scheme of the mood board and the small blossoms on the top right. 


I was happy to use another one of my woodblock stamps for today's card. They get overlooked so easily because I keep them separate from my cling and clear stamps. This is a stamp by Penny Black Scented Message 4293K. 

After coloring the image using my Faber Castell Polychromos pencils I used a rectangle stencil/mask by My Favorite Things (no longer in business) for a purple border around the image, then I used the Plaid stencil set by Lawn Fawn to add a pattern to that border. Inks used for stenciling are Dusty Concord and Villainous Potion Distress inks/oxides. A white gel pen was used to add tiny dots around the flower centers.




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A tiny white silk bow finishes off the card along with a white card base.

I plan to share the card with these challenges:


The challenge runs until April 25th and I hope to see you there!
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19 comments:

  1. Darlene 07:36

    GORGEOUS! This is a beautiful stamp and you've showcased it brilliantly! LOVE your overall design! Well done my friend!

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  2. Diane08:12

    A beautiful floral card and perfect for Spring, a lovely design as well!

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  3. brenda09:41

    Just so beautiful in those rich deep colours Ellie.

    B x

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  4. Lisa Elton13:33

    I like your pretty stenciled boarder and those sweet flowers! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Just Us Girls!

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  5. Chrissy13:34

    Beautiful inspiration picture and a gorgeous card Ellie, loving the purple and text stamp..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  6. Barb Finnical23:14

    Ellie, you did an amazing job on this beautiful card! You really did a great job too with the inspiration of those tiny purple flowers. Your card looks just like them! I love the fact that you used a wooden stamp as well. They have a special place in my heart, as I’m sure they do for many stampers. Thanks so much for playing along with us at Word Art Wednesday. We appreciate your participation!

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  7. Pauline C02:34

    This is an absolutely beautiful stamp Ellie, and your colouring and stencilling are both fabulous making for an absolutely stunning card xx

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  8. Joanne 04:30

    That is gorgeous! The purple is so striking.

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  9. Karen Letchworth20:56

    This is beautiful, Ellie. I love the purples and I can certainly see how the Four Seasons image inspired you. Thanks so much for sharing your talents with us at Word Art Wednesday. I'm always super grateful to have you play along in our challenges. have a blessed and creative Easter and beyond. Hugs.

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  10. Tracey@Hotchpotchcreations00:44

    Such a lovely image, one that could be coloured in so many different ways so versatile. A beautiful display of Spring.
    Easter Blessings Tracey x

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  11. Creaellenknutselsite02:26

    What a beautiful card with the purple colors and the lovely stamp
    thanks for joining us at Kleuren met potloden
    xx Ellen DT

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  12. Helen15:37

    Beautiful card - love how you added the bow!
    Thanks for playing at the Penny Black Saturday Challenge!
    Helen x

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  13. Lisa04:24

    Your card is such a lovely celebration of spring. The deep purples feel so rich and elegant, and the way you brought that Penny Black image to life with pencils gives it so much warmth and dimension. The stenciled border adds a beautiful frame without overwhelming the artwork, and those tiny white accents around the blossoms pull everything together so delicately. The little silk bow is the perfect finishing touch.

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  14. Donna08:42

    Beautiful card, your coloring of this is fabulous!

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  15. Donna Walls20:55

    Absolutely beautiful, I love Purple! Thanks for joining us at The Beautiful Blossoms and Paper Funday Challenges. We look forward to seeing more of your lovely designs soon.
    Donna xx
    Beautiful Blossoms Challenge
    The Pick 3 Challenge
    Paper Funday Challenge
    Inspiration Station Challenge

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  16. Keep It Sweet and Simple04:45

    This is beautiful. I LOVE the purple. Your stencilling is stunning xxx

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  17. Crafting from the Art challenge06:34

    Such a stunning card Ellie! One of my favourite colours is purple! Thank you for sharing your project with us at the Crafting from the Art “Anything Goes” Challenge. Good luck and I hope to see you again next time! Hugs Zowie x

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  18. Sandra196807:26

    A great card and the colouring is beautiful!
    Thanks for joining the challenge at Kleuren met Potloden.

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  19. Josje15:36

    Lovely card thanks for joining us at kleuren met potloden ✏️
    Groetjes Josje

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