Watercoloured You've Got This......

 

I've been playing with my new favourite set.....You've Got This. 

 

I did a different style of card this time.... orientation, colour palette and style.

 

Here 'tis.....

 

I've watercoloured the flower quite extensively, using watercolour paper, aqua painter and ink.  I've also added a touch more colour to the stem, this time just picking up a little of the Cucumber Crush ink and quickly applying it inside the already green outline of the stem and leaves.

 

I've also backed the Dotted Lace Trim Ribbon with Whisper White cardstock, to allow the colour to stand out against the darker background card.

 

Here's a close up of the watercoloured flower.  All done using Watermelon Wonder ink picked up from the lid of the ink pad.  I've added the colour to the stamens (I think that's what you call them - but I am generally horticultural-ly challenged) using the Stamp'n'Write marker.

 

Colours: Whisper White, Watermelon Wonder, Cucumber Crush, Delightful Dijon, Tip Top Taupe.

Stamps: Petite Pairs, You've Got This

Other: Watercolour paper, aqua painter, basic rhinestones, Watermelon Wonder Dotted Lace Trim Ribbon

 

Happy Stamping.....Manda

You've got.....In Colours!!

 

I've finally had an opportunity to play with my new toys..... new In Colours (ink and ribbon....and card stock) and the new amazingly versatile stamp set....You've Got This.

 

Here is a quick and  CAS set that I whipped up in about 3o minutes tonight.....mainly took this long cause I had to keep cleaning the stamps to change colour!!!

 

So.....without further ado.....let me introduce you to the 2015-2017 In Colours....

 

Cucumber Crush (my favourite)

 

Delightful Dijon

 

Mint Macaron

 

Tip Top Taupe

 

Watermelon Wonder

 

Colours: Whisper White and colours listed above.

Stamps: You've Got This

Other: 2015 In Colour Dotted Lace Trim Ribbon

 

Happy Stamping....Manda xxx

Floral Birthday Wishes....

 

I saw the colour palette at this weeks Fusion challenge and loved it.....so decided to play along.

 

 

 

I decided to combine the photo inspiration with the sketch challenge over at CAS(E) this Sketch #128

 

 

So....here's the card.....

 

 

 

 

I've used the new Banner Triple punch to make by banner strip, and extended it over the edge of my card base for interest.  I've also created the background DSP.....not sure if it's got a 'proper' name or not, but I really like the effect.  Here are two close ups....

 

 

Colours: Daffodil Delight, Perfect Plum, Rose Red, Calypso Coral, Pacific Point, Black

Stamps: Flower Shop, Build a Birthday

Other: Shimmer White Cardstock, Crystal Effects, Sponge Daubers, Basic Rhinestones

 

Happy Stamping....Manda xx

CAS(E) this Sketch #127.....Take 2

 

I decided to make another set of A7 note cards, and I've again used the sketch from CAS(E) this Sketch #127 for inspiration.   Here's the sketch to remind you....

 

 

 

And here is my card.....

 

And the full set.....basically all the same, with slight variations in the pattern of the DSP (from my stash) and with 3 different sentiments.

 

Colours:  Whisper White, Cucumber Crush

Stamp Set: Papillion Potpourri, Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Other: random DSP page, green pearl (both from the stash)

 

Happy Stamping.....Manda xx

CAS(E) this Sketch #127

 

This is my entry into CAS(E) this Sketch #127, and also my first play with the new Bohemian DSP.

 

I'm in need of some masculine cards to add to my collection......hopefully this one fits the bill!! 

 

Colours: Delightful Dijon, Bermuda Bay, Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla

Stamps: Tag Talk, Gorgeous Grunge

Other: Bohemian DSP, Corner Rounder Punch.

 

Happy Stamping....Manda xx

Happy Birthday Mr S ......

 

Today is my husband's birthday, so this is the card that I made for him last night. 

 

I'm entering it into TGIF Challenges #07, which is a sketch challenge.

 

Colours: Tip Top Taupe, Mint Macaron, Whisper White

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Sentiments, Four Feathers

Other: Silver Bakers Twine, Chevron Embossing Folder.

 

Happy Stamping..... Manda xx

Pool Party Butterfly....

 

This card was created to enter the Colour Q Challenge #294, using the colours in the graphic below.

 

 

I am really enjoying creating with Butterfly Basics at the moment. 

 

 

I particularly like the background block that I've stamped with So Saffron.....then lots of layered stamping with the other images from the set.  It's almost hard to believe that the card is all one layer, except for the butterfly!!    I have also added a little more Pool Party colour to the flower.

 

Ink Colours: Pool Party, So Saffron, Hello Honey, Soft Suede

Cardstock: Shimmery White

Stamps: Butterfly Basics

 

Happy Stamping....Manda  xx