Hi again, for some reason blogger didn't post this earlier today so my posts are like buses ... none for ages and then two at once lol. I was delighted to be invited to be Guest Designer over at Indigo Blu Challenge where the challenge theme is 'A touch of red'. There is lots of inspiration from the talented DT over on the challenge blog and some gorgeous goodies for the lucky winner so its well worth a visit
This challenge was a great excuse to use some of my favourite Indigo Blu stamps too. I began by stamping the A6 Poppy Heart stamp with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and coloured the image with Graph'It markers before distressing the edges with my craft knife and matting on black card. I created a background with the gorgeous English Flourish stamp, using black archival ink on white card. The next layer was made using the A6 Harlequin stamp, again with black archival ink on white card. I've used black card to mat and layer and then added some lace, ribbon and a little paper poppy.
I'm entering this card in the following challenges:
Artistic Inspirations: anything goes with twist: hearts
Craft Hoarders Anonymous: how I love thee (hoarded item: paper poppy)
Crafting for all seasons: have a heart
Crafty Cardmakers: love
Deep Ocean: love is all around
Loves rubber stamps: show us some red
Ooh La La: love
Papertake weekly: hearts and flowers
Thanks for popping by
Claire xx
This is so lovely, Claire! That pop of red, and all the gorgeous detailed stamping are fantastic....as is the lace! Great make - thanks for the inspiration! xx Lynn
ReplyDeleteLovely romantic card. I admire your colouring on the poppies and the lace(s) is gorgeous. Congrats on winning a guest DT appearance!
ReplyDeleteStunning card and love that floral heart! TFS
ReplyDeleteLovely card thanks for joining us at Artistic inspirations. Louise x
ReplyDeleteYour card is stunning! I love the black, white and red color combo you chose and that lace is wonderful! Thanks for joining us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card, the colouring is fabulous. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Ooh La La Creations. Michelle x
ReplyDeleteWow Claire, this is breathtaking! Love the splash of red, it really pops against the black and white! Thank you for joining us at Crafty Cardmakers and More for our 'Love, Love, Love' challenge! Hugs, Pamellia DT :)
ReplyDeleteSo very Beautiful! I just love that poppy heart and the background images you have used! Thanks for joining us this week at Loves Rubberstamps! Rebecca
ReplyDeleteWowzer!!!! Love this xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love the floral heart arrangements and your coloring. Thanks for sharing with Craft Hoarders Anonymous.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Thanks for joining our challenge over at Loves Rubberstamps!
ReplyDeleteThis is a fabulous card, such beautiful image and wonderful design.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Crafting for all seasons.
Pauline
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This is stunning, gorgeous image and coloured so beautifully. Thank you for sharing with us at Crafty Cardmakers Challenge. Marlene DT
ReplyDeleteStunning card! Thanks for joining us at Crafting For All Seasons challenge blog.
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Fiona DT xx
Oh this is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card! Thanks for joining us at Crafty Cardmakers and More...
ReplyDeleteBec
Oh.my.word! Your coloring is BEYOND amazing! Great card layout, too! Love the shabby feel. Thanks for joining us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous Challenge!
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