Saturday 29 June 2013

Been busy...

Hi There! Well, this week reached Friday and I hadn't been near my craft table once, so I got inky for a couple of hours to make up for it! Here are the results.
 For this one I used Daydreamer and Delicate Vines stamps from Inkylicious, creating the background with my ink dusters and dye inks. The base card was stamped and dusted with big and juicy soothing sunset. Next I went for some more subdued colours...
For the base card I stamped the skeleton leaf with Memento Desert Sand and Adirondack Aqua. I then dusted the main panel with the same colours but with a little water on the dusters which gives a slightly streaked effect. The stamps I used were All about Allium and Wild Meadow. I used frosted lace stickles on the flower heads.
We have now had our HMI visit and I am pleased to say they won't be back for a while. Also I finished my reports this morning, so things should get back to normal now for a while. I have still not played with some stash that I bought at Doncaster, so I am due some serious crafting time!
Thanks for looking and hopefully I will catch up with you very soon!

13 comments:

Lynne K said...

Absolutely gorgeous! I love the colours on both of them. Glad the inspection went ok, hope you have chance to relax a bit now. x

maria's knutselplezier said...

You are a real Artist I really injoy your beautiful work, these two cards are again amazing !! Great work of ART , Thanks for sharing!!

Greetings
Maria

Paula Whittaker said...

truly gorgeous inking/stamp work...always admire your work.

Doreen said...

These are gorgeous Sally.xxx

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

Two stunning cards Sally, I love the sunset of the first, and the more muted tones of the second.

Sue x

Paula (PEP) said...

I especially like that first one - looks like you should be doing that too! The little black detail around the edge of your scene are a delight & utterly effective & I love your idea of the repeat stamping around the edge of the base card. The little touch of sparkle on your second adds a lovely touch of sophistication too.
Paula (PEP)

Tracy Harris said...

Great cards Sally - I have decided that I am just not cut out for this working stuff anymore it just gets in the way tooooo much of the good things I would like to be doing. At least you have the summer holidays to look forward to eh!!! Hope that everything calms down soon x keep up the inspiartional work x

Helen J said...

Beautiful cards, they really are works of art.

Canonbury creations said...

Absolutely amazing colouring Sally, the blending is gorgeous, love your cards:)
Val x

Dora said...

beautiful!!!!

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

OMWord Sally - your cards are stunningly beautiful. LOVE LOVE LOVE the first one - those shades of soft pink are simply fabulous - a true work of art. (I would frame that,and display it for everyone to see)!
The second card is fabulous too - you really know how to work those Ink Dusters!
Not long to school hols. now Sally - bet you can't wait!
Sorry for the lack of Facebook commenting - I haven't got to grips with it yet!
Have a happy week - Hugs, Sylvia xx

Sandy said...

This is so pretty - I try to believe everyday!
Sandy

Sandy said...

Your daydreamer card is gorgeous - I love it!!!
Sandy