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Thursday 22 March 2012

House and Home at Rainbow Lady's Challenge Blog

Hi there folks, this week seems to be flying by doesn't it? I can't believe its Thursday already but it is and that means its time for  new challenge at Rainbow Lady's Challenge and this time around our theme is 'House and Home'


I've used a shaped card blank from Crafty Boots and created a brick effect using a Crafters Workshop Template and distress inks. I'm really pleased with the effect of this but I'm still struggling with hubby's camera so its not a very good pic so you'll have to use your imagination a bit lol. I swiped pumice stone distress ink all over the card then added tea dye through the Crafters Workshop template, followed by a touch of vintage photo here and there. I die cut the window shape using one of the lovely new Lattice spellbinders dies. The scene in the background was stamped using stamps from Chocolate Baroque's Sunburst Scenes and Country Views and coloured with promarkers. I added a green gingham bow and some tiny paper roses around the window to finish off. 

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:

Crafts and Me: spring colours
Crazy 4 Challenges: use some green
Paper Pretties: new technique (brick background)
Scrapbook Sisters: Anything goes

. Its definitely starting to look like spring here in my little corner of the UK. I've got this week off work (well most of it) and for a change the weather is being kind to me so I should really drag myself out of my craftroom and tackle the weeds lol.
Thanks for calling by
Claire xx


15 comments:

  1. Gorgeous card Claire, fabulous colouring
    Beryl x

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  2. Very pretty scene Claire, the flowers are just perfect, sets it all off beautifully.

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  3. This is beautiful Claire, I really like the wall effect that you've made, and the flowers look great.

    Sue x

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  4. what a beautiful card Claire,just beautiful Dorothy

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  5. A fabulous scene, great coloring. Love all the flowers.

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  6. Beautiful card, its a lovely country scene.
    Yvonne x

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  7. What a fabulous effect you achieved with that brick wall Claire and all in a ll a stunning creation.

    Thanks so much for joining in our Springtime theme at Penny Black and More this month and good luck with all the great prizes on offer.

    B x

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  8. This is beautiful and I love the 3D effect with the outer brick layer, Claire!

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  9. A gorgeous card!

    Thanks for joining us at the Pretty Little Ribbon Shop challenge.

    Sarah x

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  10. Wow, such a pretty scene, love your brick wall and wonderfully coloured house! Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog, have a great weekend, Ira x

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  11. Fab Entry, thanks for joining Penny black & More @ Allsorts challenge, Good luck.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  12. It's a beautiful card, Claire. I love the peek-through hole in the brick wall.

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  13. What a brilliant effect you have achieved with the brick wall.
    Thanks for joining with us at Penny Black & More @ Allsorts this month.
    Lynn x
    DT

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  14. Oh my word, entirely stunning! Thanks for joining in with the Anything Goes fun with Scrapbook Sisters! Hope to see you again next challenge,Julie.x

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Thanks for taking the time to look at my blog, all your comments are really appreciated

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