Thursday, 16 April 2015

English Tea Party

Quintessentially English is the theme at The Craft Barn this week and I had plenty of choice!

I decided on my subject after going through my stamps and seeing a set (magazine freebie) that I had never used before. At last, its 15mns of fame are up...

I stamped the images using masks to create my afternoon spread and used watercolour pencils and a wet brush for the colouring.
As it is such a delicate and feminine image, I decided to use this soft palette proposed by Tando Creative.





I teamed the stamped image with Core'dination Whitewash, which I embossed and sanded, including a faux line of stitching around my base panel (X-Cut die).
And finally I broke in my canvas pack and cut a piece to stamp my British flag (I know the colours aren't proper...). At least, now I have a sheet that has already been cut into, I will be less scared to use it!

Thanks for coming by,

Also entering the Inkychicks challenge.
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12 comments:

  1. arrowenn16 April 2015 at 20:37

    bah dis donc c'est une manie anglaise ces tasses empilées en équilibre ,mdr

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  2. massofhair16 April 2015 at 22:41

    You've gone all pink white and blue pastel for your quintessentially challenge. Really love how feminine your card is and i don't do feminine or pink... LOVING your card very much :-) xxx

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  3. Helen17 April 2015 at 06:24

    very English, quite fancy a tea party now...

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  4. chrissie17 April 2015 at 07:21

    Beautiful colors and a wonderful tea time image

    Love Chrissie xx

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  5. Gio17 April 2015 at 23:31

    Your card is so pretty and lovely. More than 15min of celebrity!

    Yes, I'm on the other side of the world, for a while, but always super connected :-)

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  6. kaybee18 April 2015 at 08:24

    Great soft colours and reminds me of a typical sunny English day taking tea with friends in the garden (though we didn't have any bunting!).

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  7. Cocofolies18 April 2015 at 14:51

    Ta carte est absolument adorable, bravo Christine!!! Bon week-end, bisous

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  8. Unknown19 April 2015 at 10:54

    I do love a tea party.

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    1. Craftyfield19 April 2015 at 11:22

      Went to see your beach huts and they exude the heat of a summer's day.... now you have me dreaming of a holiday.

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  9. Shirley19 April 2015 at 18:37

    This is definitely quintessentially English Christine a beautiful card full of amazing pieces. Can't stand tea myself I am a coffee drinker!!! Not your typical Brit eh.

    Warm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
    ShirlsCards.

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  10. Jane19 April 2015 at 21:34

    Tea, roses, cakes, Union Jacks how more English can you get! Thank you for joining in The Craft Barn Challenge.
    Jane x

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  11. maggie20 April 2015 at 08:06

    I'll pass on the cup of tea but the cakes look scrummy! Love the soft colour palette you have chosen to make your lovely card.

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