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Monday, 2 July 2012

In Bloom

When I saw the theme for Allsorts this week I was quite pleased, as I had this card nearly finished. After my trip to Doncaster, where I bought this beautiful Hydrangea stamp from Inkylicious, I have been itching to have a go at a background dusted on linen look card stock with my ink dusters. I got out the Spring distress inks (LOVE these colours!) and made the background, adding a little detail with the text stamp and some sequin waste. I stamped the Hydrangea in black and added a line of white gel pen around the edge. I saw one of Deby's cards where she had done this and loved how it made the image pop. I added an embossed panel, some ribbon, some flowers and leaves cut with a Marianne Designs die, and a few spots of diamond Stickles. All stamps are from Inkylicious. I'd also like to enter this into the challenge at Penny Black and More where the theme is Summer blooms. Thanks for looking!
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19 comments:

  1. Anonymous3 July 2012 at 02:58

    beautiful! i love the colours, flowers and die cut leaves and the oh so pretty image really pops with the white outline. thank you so much for joining us at penny black and more this month for our summer blooms theme.
    linda

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  2. brenda3 July 2012 at 07:26

    Totally lovely Sal.

    Those two colours do compliment each other perfectly don't they, then H2365 creates a perfect background for that hydrangea stamp. And yes, the white gel pen really does add to the interest of the card.

    Thanks so much for sharing you lovely work and joining our 'Summer Blooms' theme at Penny Black and More.

    B x

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  3. brenda3 July 2012 at 07:27

    Looks like it's gonna be one of those days Sal, totally forgot to also say thank you for joining in at Allsorts this week.

    B x

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  4. Lisa Jane3 July 2012 at 08:01

    ooh yes that white gel pen really does make it pop... and gorgeous colours
    Lisa x

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  5. SYLVIA-ANNE3 July 2012 at 08:04

    Fabulous colouring Sally, and the white gel pen really does make the image "pop". The flowers and the background embossing are totally lush!
    Sylvia x

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  6. Victoria3 July 2012 at 08:37

    Wow, the difference the white gel pen makes is incredible. It really does pop! These colours are so dreamy... perfect for a midsummer's night eve (minus the rain please!)

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  7. Paula (PEP)3 July 2012 at 10:37

    Love the way the yellow on those rolled flowers picks out the Lemonade you used for the background. The ink dusters have really come out beautifully on the linen cardstock & your sequin waster 7 script really add interest. As for the gel pen technique - brilliant, i've often used it to tidy up a stamped image on white card but never thought of this.
    Paula (PEP)

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  8. Mrs A.3 July 2012 at 11:31

    I love the background on this card and how the stamped flower seems to come forward into the embellished flowers. Very crafty effect. Your trip to the National Park in September sounds like fun. Isn't it strange that every day things (like Tesco, jam & cream scones,brass band) should turn out to be such a treat for our foreign visitors. See you later in the playground. Might be able to rustle up a few scones to bring too.
    Hugs Mrs A.

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  9. Linby3 July 2012 at 15:11

    Beautiful effect you achieved Sally, I must try that white gel pen technique as it certainly does make the image pop. Just love the colours you used.
    Thanks for joining us at Penny Black & More @ Allsorts this month too.
    Lynn x

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  10. Anonymous3 July 2012 at 20:40

    Sally this is beautiful, the stamp the colours your design , just breathtaking, I love it.

    Marie

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  11. Sue4 July 2012 at 11:23

    This is beautiful Sally, such gorgeous colours that go perfectly with your stamps x

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  12. Anonymous4 July 2012 at 19:14

    Absolutely beautiful Sally! Love the colours you've used and the white pen really makes the image pop - must try that!
    xxx

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  13. Vicky Hayes5 July 2012 at 11:58

    Oh I love this Sally - the deep bluey greens are wonderful with the touches of purple. Vicky x

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  14. Jodie5 July 2012 at 16:59

    WOW Sally! This card is beautiful:)Thanks for following me as well!:-)
    From
    Jodie:)

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  15. Lynne K5 July 2012 at 17:51

    Absolutely gorgeous! I do love those colours. Must try the white gel pen idea, it's very effective. x

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  16. Debbie6 July 2012 at 14:06

    Gorgeous! love the colors and all the details. That white gel pen idea is fantastic, thanks for sharing. will definitely try that one :)

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  17. Kay Carley8 July 2012 at 11:31

    I love these colours too Sally. Just fab!! xxx

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  18. susiestacey25 July 2012 at 21:56

    Gorgeous card - love all the details and the flower stamp is beautiful - love the gel pen idea. Thank you for joining the Summer Blooms challenges over at Penny Black and More @ Allsorts and good luck x Susan x

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  19. Tracy30 July 2012 at 22:06

    Beautiful colours and inking. Thanks for joining Penny Black & More @ allsorts challenge with this great entry, good luck.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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