Hi there, my tag today is for the 'Secret Garden' Challenge at Dragon's Dream Tag It On. I've not been too well for the last few weeks and my mojo seems to have vanished but I couldn't resist getting my PanPastels out and playing along with this challenge
I've used stamps from Creative Expressions 'Lost Garden' stamps, I've added some colour with PanPastels as colouring really hurts my neck at the minute so I can't use pencils or promarkers. Trust me to get a pain in the neck lol. Anyway I was quite pleased with the detail I managed to create with a the dinky little socks that go with the sofft tools.
I wanted my Secret Garden to look a bit dark and spooky but light outside (I know what I mean lol) so I used much lighter PanPastels for the foreground and then added lots of black and blue PanPastel for the sky. I added some swirls of darkness creeping out of the garden with black PP. I splashed on some drops of silver firework ink for the stars and added some green ribbon and black lace to finish off. I'm also entering this tag in the following challenges:
I brake for challenges: anything but a card
Lawnscaping: Stamp a scene
Thanks for popping by
Claire xx
Love this tag Claire, very atmospheric. The dark sky with the stars is fabulous. I completely sympathise with using PPs because you hurt, my frozen shoulder got me like that a few weeks ago. They were brilliant for my backgrounds, as they require much less effort. Look after yourself, hugs, Judith xx
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely Claire, I feel that I would like to take a peek through the gate into the secret garden to find out whats there.
ReplyDeleteSue x
Oh wow. It's an amazing scene. We'll have to start calling you the Pan Pastel Queen.
ReplyDeleteBeryl xx
this is so beautiful, I love the mystrious look, and the beautiful colour combo you used, thanks for shring at TIO
ReplyDeleteHi Claire, despite your lack of mojo and feeling not to well you really did make a beautiful tag! Great night sky and I did buy some Pan Pastels today so must soon have a play,hope you will soon feel better! warm greet Mirandax
ReplyDeleteClaire this is absolutely gorgeous, you can see the dimension, and feel the atmosphere of your 'dark' garden. I think Pan Pastels are going to take over the crafting world lol. Thank you so much for dreaming with us this time at TIO, and I hope you are feeling better very soon x
ReplyDeleteWow, your tag looks wonderful, great take on this theme. Thanks for dreaming with us on TIO this fortnight.
ReplyDeleteClaire, this is STUNNING! Your garden is absolutely amazing!!!! Breathtaking even! So glad you joined us at Lawnscaping!
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful, a Stunning take on the theme.. thanks for sharing at TIO, I hope your next is better soon! May x
ReplyDeleteGosh! If this is what you do without your mojo...! Love the whole piece and the sky is incredibly atmospheric! Thanks for TIO this time, I've loved visiting!
ReplyDeleteGreat tag Claire, me thinks the mojo is back, thanks for sharing at Dragons Dream TIO. Love Elizabeth x
ReplyDeleteThis is truly a work of art! Thanks for joining us at Lawnscaping! :)
ReplyDeleteI think it is just perfect. You have really captured the feel of the book. Sorry you've not been well, but hope you are on the mend now.
ReplyDeleteI hope your neck is feeling better, I understand! Your tag is gorgeous! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :)
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