Hello my lovelies, hope you're having a good weekend so far. I've been gardening and crafting so I'm a happy bunny lol. We've got a new challenge over at Fashionable Stamping Challenges and this time our theme, chosen by the lovely Yvonne is 'Like Clockwork'. As always there is a fab prize of a $20 voucher from our generous sponsor Flonzcraft so don't miss out on your chance to win. Don't forget we're a stamping challenge though so you need to make sure that stamping is the focal point of your project.
I've made a card using one of my new Flonzcraft stamps, I just adore this little boy laid in the grass watching the birds, he's adorable. I took my inspiration from the fact that time flies when you're lazing around outside and found the perfect stamps for my background - these dandelion clocks from Chocolate Baroque were just the job. I made an inky background using Bundled Sage, Faded Jeans and Tea Dye distress ink and overstamped the dandelion clocks with Vintage photo, adding glossy accents to the clock faces and stamping some stitched around the edges
The image has been coloured with pencils and again has stamped stitching around the edges
I've added a sentiment from Chocolate Baroque, stamped on scraps of my background. The sizzix die cuts have been coloured with PanPastels and I've added a little gold embossing powder to the clock. To finish off I've added some burlap from the Funky Junkie and some gingham ribbon topped with a little wooden button and a twine bow.
I'm entering this card in the following challenges:
Allsorts: for the guys
Charisma Cardz: Fathers Day
Crafting for all Seasons: boys
Creative Card Crew: shabby chic/vintage
Fussy and Fancy: outdoors
Paper Shelter: manly
Shopping our Stash: stamp your background
Simply Create Too: Fathers Day/For a male
Whimsy Inspiration: 2 or more die cuts
thanks so much for visiting, if you've got a minute pop over and check out my lovely DT sisters amazing projects, they're sure to give you lots of crafty ideas
Claire xx
Once again fabulous.
ReplyDeleteJenny x
love all the natural elements on this Claire - beautiful xx
ReplyDeleteThis card is gorgeous! So vintage and elegant :) Thank you for joining us at Creative Card Crew this fortnight!
ReplyDeleteAnother fabulous I another fabulous image the lad looks so happy relaxing on the grass I'm sure the time will fly
ReplyDeleteJackie x
Gorgeous card Claire, love your take on the theme. Great background for that lovely image.
ReplyDeleteAvril xx
A stunning masculine card Claire and so tactile, thanks so much for sharing with us at Allsorts this week.
ReplyDeleteB x
This is wonderful..... love everything about it.... thank you for joining us at The Paper Shelter challenge... xo Nikki
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Claire, love the layers and wonderful image.
ReplyDeleteYvonne
Wow! Stunning card. Love the image and all the added layers that you used. Thanks for joining us at Creative Card Crew. Good luck. Maggie DT
ReplyDeleteReally great card. I adore that image. It is so perfect for this time of year.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Creative Card Crew.
Mari
Gorgeous card, love the beautiful image and wonderful lookin diecuts. Thank you for joining Charisma Cardz, good luck.
ReplyDeleteI am in awe of you Claire I just don't know how you can create such stunning pieces every single time. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWarm hugs from Shirl x x
Hi Claire, this is to reminiscent of many lazy afternoons as a kid...such a great idea and a perfect sentiment! You have such a beautiful style Claire.
ReplyDeleteDot x
Ohhhhhhhh loving those dandelion clocks!!! Thanks for playing along with us at Shopping Our Stash for the "Background Check" challenge!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful coloured image and I love how the clock just sets off the whole piece.
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Amanda x
fantastic idea!!! wonderful color!!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully! Love this card! Wonderful details and colors ..
ReplyDeleteThank you for participating in The Paper Shelter Challenge this week! Good Luck!
Hug Lena
Gorgeous card! Love the vintage feel to your design. Thank you for joining this months Challenge at Whimsy.
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Ruza's Craft Corner
A great card, lots of gorgeous details.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with Allsorts 'For The Guys' challenge and good luck x Susan x
Fab masculine creation, thanks for joining Allsorts challenge, good luck.
ReplyDeleteHappy crafting
Tracy x