Our new challenge starts today at Country View Challenges and this time the theme has been chosen by teamie Jane, Summer Garden.
Not a keen gardener myself, I'm more attracted to wild flowers in the countryside and this is what I tried to render in my make.
The background is the result of an experiment with Distress Oxides and photo paper. I kept adding layers of Oxides to get the colours I wanted and although there is a layer of "chalk" coming up to the surface I liked the effect.
If you've never used D.O with photo paper, be aware that the opaque part of the ink sits on the surface after drying and can easily be wiped away, even by just handling it, so a light spray of varnish or pastel fix might be in order.
To stamp my wild flowers/grasses (PapertreyInk: Larger Than Life Stamp Set) I first tried using water, then Versamark. Neither method managed to lift enough of the Oxide to reveal a darker layer underneath so I over-stamped with Memento black ink, which looks grey on the photo because the dye sort of sinks into the Distress Oxides.
To finish I added a word cut out of glitter paper (Vacation words Thinlits from Sizzix), a layered butterfly die-cut (Impression Obsession DIE-008) and a piece of twine.
Join us this July and create a garden inspired make for your chance to win a £20 voucher to spend at Country View. For more inspiration check out what the rest of the team has created for the Country View Challenge
I will be back mid month for my second inspiration piece, in the meantime, enjoy your summer!
I am entering the SSS Wednesday Challenge, Paperbabe, Stamping Sensations, Penny Black and more challenges.
A great canvas Christine, the chalky background works so well with your pretty flowers.Happy July! xx
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous Christine, I like the chalky finish too, it gives it a heat hazy effect. Have a very happy July, Sue xx
ReplyDeleteWow, that's great Christine!!! You also chose wildflowers :-) Your DOX background is amazing!!! Beautiful project!!! Have a lovely July!!! xx
ReplyDeleteI love it ! It is gorgeous !
ReplyDeleteCorrie x
Beautiful work Christine - this is gorgeous! Hugs rachel x
ReplyDeleteGreat work Christine - love it!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful canvas Christine, the misty hue of the blues and touches of yellow give the feel of a warm summers evening. Many thanks for joining in with our June themes at Stamping Sensations and Penny Black and More challenges.
ReplyDeleteB x
I said canvas, but re-reading maybe not so, but nevertheless lovely.
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This is gorgeous Christine. I love your Oxide background and the silhouette flowers look superb against it. The flowers and butterfly make your summer scene just perfect. Thank you for sharing this with us at Stamping Sensations and good luck. Sandra x
ReplyDeleteI love your chalky background with the wild flowers on it! The threat ring looks great too!
ReplyDeletexx Evelyn
Superbe carte, et essais de DO sur papier photo !!!
ReplyDeleteMerci Christine... Je vais encore garder ça dans un petit coin de ma tête, pour tester à mon tour un peu plus tard.
Bises
Wonderful canvas Christine! The colours and flowers look so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
Mandy xx
Lovely take on our theme this month. Beautiful colours! Thanks for joining us at Stamping Sensations.
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Very effective technique - love the subtle colours.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing with us at Penny Black & More.
Lynn x
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Such a pretty design showing the true beauty of the wildflowers. Thank you so much for sharing with us over on the Paperbabe Challenge Blog.
ReplyDeleteCreative Wishes Tracey DT
An amazing creation with the pretty flowers, thank you so much for joining us this month at Penny Black and More challenge!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Christine. I love the shadow stamping and the lovely butterfly, reminds me of the hot sultry days we've been having recently. Have a great week, Angela xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing looking card, I love the shadows of the flowers and the grass in the background. The pop of color you used with including the butterfly really ties it all together, thanks for the share.
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Great canvas - thank you for the tips with photo paper and TH Oxides Have a lovely weekend xx
ReplyDeleteA very clever make Christine another technique I will be trying.
ReplyDeleteWarm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
ShirlsArtwork.
Im with you on wildflowers even in my garden! love the colours in your the oxide background and it works well with the flowers. Thanks for your visit and comment x Amanda
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