Sunday, 14 February 2016

Stamping CAS style

New letter, new word for this fortnight at the Craft Barn. This time we must add a heart!

I decide to follow a CAS approach to give my stamped image space to breathe.


I stamped 3 Hibiscus of various sizes (stamp sheet from Rubber Dance) with India ink markers (Faber Castell), although the little one (at the back) had some Spun sugar Distressed ink applied first to get a lighter colour.
It took me a while to find the perfect combination of paper (smooth stamping) and media (Big Brush pen) before achieving the depth of colour and the detailed effect I had in mind.

Since I had to include a heart I decided to use a felt shape as my base for the letter instead of a stamp die-cut as per my previous page. The letter is a die-cut from a very old Sizzix strip (Monde de Blonde) which I don't use very much because I can't get it to cut neatly in my machine. [I had to finish it with the craft knife]

Finally the dictionary definition of the word, very predictably, Flower!

Thanks for coming by,

Also entering the SSS Wednesday, Stamploration CAS and Stamploration Theme & Sketch challenges
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22 comments:

  1. Scrapmate14 February 2016 at 18:16

    Ooh that is just my favourite sort of stamped image, I love the loose watercolour effect you have achieved and the CAS design showcases the flower beautifully.

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  2. Shirley14 February 2016 at 21:15

    Love how you have created the flower and the colour combination is very striking.

    I too have trouble with some of my dies but after buying a metal shim my troublesome dies cut perfectly.

    I am definitely going to the Saturday craft show at Farnborough so hopefully we can meet up Christine. Farnborough also has an awesome craft shop called The Art Of Craft which is just down the road from the craft show.

    Metal Shim here

    Warm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
    ShirlsCards.

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  3. Pink Unicorn14 February 2016 at 21:36

    What a beautiful abstract flower and I love the stunning colours you have chosen. Thank you for playing along with the STAMPlorations CAS Challenge. We hope to see you back again soon! Karola, DT, InvisiblePinkCards

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  4. Annie15 February 2016 at 05:27

    Flower might be considered a predictable word choice, but your stamped flower is NOT predictable. It looks very cool. Love how you created it.

    With my dies that don't cut cleanly, I add a piece of card stock on the machine bed then put the sandwich on that and my dies then cut cleanly.

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  5. brenda15 February 2016 at 08:02

    A really stunning card Christine and such effective stamping of the floral images.

    I had some of the Sizzix strip letter and number dies and used to have the same problems, I remember once using them for some 21st Birthday invites and it took forever.

    B x

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  6. kaybee15 February 2016 at 08:16

    Love it! The simplicity of the overall shape is very appealing, and perfect colours!

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  7. Virginia L.15 February 2016 at 16:44

    So striking! Love the simplicity of this one layer with an impact! Well done! So glad that you join the fun over Simon Says Stamp Wednesday “One Layer” Challenge!

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  8. Silvia(Barnie)15 February 2016 at 20:26

    Wow, that's a great creation. Fantastic idea.

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  9. chrissie15 February 2016 at 21:54

    Beautiful colours and patters on the flowerandnice shaped corners

    Love Chrissie xx

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  10. Crafty Claire15 February 2016 at 22:30

    A lovely clean look with the contrasting white and bright colours xx

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  11. thassos45616 February 2016 at 19:46

    Very pretty flowers. I love the colours you've used :)

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  12. gardenpinks19 February 2016 at 13:27

    I do envy crafters who can do a beautiful CAS piece. This is beautiful and love the way the 'F' is embedded in the heart

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  13. Bibi Lindahl20 February 2016 at 14:40

    Very pretty. I don't think I have seen that many CAS cards from you, but you nailed this one. Lovely use of my Hibiscus stamps, too ♥

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  14. hazel21 February 2016 at 09:35

    This is beautiful, I love how you stamped the flower.
    xxx Hazel.

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  15. Bleubeard and Elizabeth21 February 2016 at 15:46

    I'm REALLY late and know it, but I simply had to visit, even though the next CB challenge has already been posted. The word might seem predictable, but the art is not. Your flower is wonderful.

    Too bad about your die cutter. I don't like to use a craft knife, so I applaud you with finishing in for the challenge!

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  16. Julia21 February 2016 at 17:36

    A very elegant card. The flower looks almost transparent, that is very clever. I love this.

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  17. buterfliecrafter22 February 2016 at 10:49

    lovely.

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  18. Julie B22 February 2016 at 11:16

    You are right about leaving the white to make the image shine, love the layout.
    So pleased to see you in the gallery at STAMPlorations. :)

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  19. Jane22 February 2016 at 15:53

    Oh my goodness, this is stunning, perfect for The Craft Barn Alpha/Dictionary Challenge, thank you for joining in!
    Jane x

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  20. Lesley25 February 2016 at 11:55

    Beautiful flower! xx

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  21. LauraJane:)26 February 2016 at 14:36

    LOVELY hand full of blooms:) Thanks for playing along at STAMPlorations!

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  22. maggie2 March 2016 at 08:23

    The stamps lend themselves to the CAS look and your chosen colour palette is perfect. A fabulous piece.

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