I First stamped the Elephant (from the African Animals plate by Rubber Dance) with black dye ink and used masking fluid to protect it.
Then I over stamped and embossed a small diamonds texture (also Rubber Dance) with Vanilla EP (WOW).
The texture under its feet is from the Toxic set by Stampendous, chosen because it reminded me of parched earth.
For colours I used 3 shades of Brushos at the top, graduating from Orange to Lemon via Yellow, going the full Autumnal colour scheme... For the ground, I used Infusion in Golden Sands and a little bit of Moss Green Brushos.
I coloured the elephant with watercolour pencils (Derwent) and a water brush.
I then had an irresistible urge to add this tree silhouette (Flonzcraft) and partially stamped it with dye ink, dragging some of that ink with a wet brush to create a hill for it to "live" on.
As usual, letter and definition complete the page.
Once in a blue moon, a creation turns out the way I saw it in my mind and, luckily, this is one of those times... so I'm quite pleased with it!
Whether my vision was any good is another matter.... perhaps YOU can tell me...
I am also entering the Rubber Dance, Inkychicks, Penny Black and more, Stamping Sensations and Craft Stamper TIMI challenges.
Fabulous. Lovely background with the brusho colours patterns and textures.
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Flo x
Good masking fluid technique! Not to mention a lovely card! Thank you for entering the Craft Barn Alpha challenge xx
ReplyDeleteYES, I can tell you that the vision you had in your mind was AWESOME! This really turned out great and you should be very proud, my dear. LOVE the way the grey elephant stands out from the colourful background. The crackle ground looks great, and I really like how you made that hill for the tree.
ReplyDeleteThank you for entering your lovely make to our October challenge at Rubber Dance and for using our Elephant and Diamonds stamps ♥
This is probably my all time fave of your makes Christine. Don't you just love it when the idea you have in your head pops onto the page exactly as you envisioned. Totally stunning.
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It's so nice when you know in your mind what you want to create and it all comes together so beautifully Christine, it's a real beauty. And it's a great take on our Autumnal themes, many thanks for joining us again at Penny Black and More and Stamping Sensations challenges.
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Such a wonderful stamp and you have used it so well
ReplyDeleteLove Chrissie xx
Oooo what a stunning African scene, it transports me back 19 years to when i travelled from Nairobi to Victoria Falls on an overland safari, thank you for the memories, also thanks for joining us at Penny Black & More this month, Luv Sam x
ReplyDeleteAwwww!!! Stunning. Everything is on the right place, the colours are perfect... I LOVE it! It's so beautiful! Thank you for joining the Rubber Dance challenge. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteFantastic elephant stamp....very realistic. And I love your hot background colours. Elaine x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Thanks for joining us at the challenge of Inky Chicks. DT Veronique
ReplyDeleteFabulous, lovely page. I love elephants and used them for my entry as well.
ReplyDeleteI love this page. The combination of the Brusho and Infusions is perfect for the background, especially with the walnut in the Infusions. I've got an elephant stamp I'm planning to use...just need to get round to it!
ReplyDeleteHe is truly splendid - and I can really feel the heat of the sunshine in the great scene you've created for him. Love that cracked earth effect - very clever.
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This is wonderful! Fantastic background and the elephant is fab! Thanks for sharing it with us at Stamping Sensations.
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Gorgeous card ... what a fab image and I love the background. Thank you for playing along with the Craft Stamper challenge xx
ReplyDeleteThat is a superb elephant stamp and what a lovely background you have created with the brushos and infusions. The additional stamping to add the texture is fab.
ReplyDeleteI really like how you used the tree to give the spread perspective. It made it so authentic and fluid, rather than static and flat. It's a beautiful entry, including the gorgeous elephant.
ReplyDeleteGreat page! Lovely background and a fab elephant stamp! Love the tree also! xx
ReplyDeleteA fabulous page with lots of lovely colour and texture. I especially like the parched earth.
ReplyDeleteHi Miss Field, I've found you at last. Gorgeous page and look forward to seeing more of your lovely work. Happy crafting,
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P.S. joined your followers too. Angela x
ReplyDeleteI love the background colours on this - it shows off the main image beautifully.
ReplyDeleteA huge amount of work but so worth it. Love the 'parched earth'. Just fabulous x
ReplyDeleteThis is really lovely Thanks so much for entering the Craft Stamper Challenge Good Luck & hope to see you again soon xx
ReplyDeleteC'est juste super beau, j'adore!!!
ReplyDeleteBises, et je continue encore un peu ma balade, un vrai plaisir ce soir ! ça me fait oublier mon mal de dos :)
A very delicate autumn and alphabet card, a lovely idea. Thank you for sharing it with us on Rubber Dance Challenge. Hugs
ReplyDeleteLove the background. Beautiful scene with those pretty white diamonds adding interest. Love that elephant. Thanks for joining the Rubber Dance challenge. Hugz
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