Hi Everyone, I hope you're all enjoying your new found freedom, BUT, carefully!
This is a picture heavy post, just a warning. 😉
My card today was made as I needed something bright and this helped a lot. My blog friend Shirley, who is so generous with her files, gave this out as a freebie. and as it was so different and pretty, I decided to use it for the base of my card.
I cut it out with my digital cutting machine and was going to just add the arrangement as a print and cut, which had been 3D'd layered, except I decided to add DI's to the card in the same colours, but went further and used a new stencil from my magazine with white ink through it.
I went further and splashed some clear sparkle ink on to it all and even through the stencil again. I don't usually "play" like that, I thought maybe it would be a mess, but ended up quite liking it. I stamped the sentiment and added a gold circle to the back of the scalloped circle. I wanted more! the next step was to add a gold glitter pen to the flowers and leaves.
For a playing around card it turned out OK. and I think suitable to send to someone I have in mind.
Your card is beautiful Faith, a lovely flower arrangement and pretty background.
ReplyDeleteNature certainly is incredible, I bet he will look great amongst the pretty things.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
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Wow, just wow! Your card is absolutely gorgeous with your 'playing' and your garden man is amazing! Yes, nature is awesome and he will look great with some hair! ;)
ReplyDeleteWonderful card, my friend, and such a fantastic 'new' friend rescued from the old friend you had to have cut down. I'd say serendipity that it wasn't a complete loss. :-D
ReplyDeleteOh your card is fabulous, Faith! Love ALL you did to it! I missed WHY y'all had to cut down the tree, was it ailing? My brother-in-law's pecan tree was hit by lightning this week and split in two. I would keep that tree face, too, might be the tree's spirit "animal" and thinks your garden is home! xoxo
ReplyDeleteFabulous card and love all the layering.Sorry you had to lose your tree but you gained a tree spirit
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Your card is beautifully designed Faith and I love your bright colours.
ReplyDeleteGosh how spooky, it looks like an alien skull, Kate x
Beautiful card Faith. Your playing around turned out gorgeous. So sorry you had to loose your tree but that's awesome mother supplied you with a spooky friend. Your lawn looks so lovely and green, bordered by beautiful plants. xx
ReplyDeleteThanks for changing your comments to a pop up box. Such a lovely bright floral card
ReplyDeleteCard looks beautiful Faith, love the colours. As for your tree face it reminded me of the painting The Scream, you must certainly keep him xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Faith, and I think your garden looks amazing, the tree 'face' is so incredible, only nature can create something so wonderful.xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful card filled with beautiful flowers! as for your tree, so sorry you had to have it removed but what a spooky looking piece was left behind! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder - I'm sure I'd have had the tree surgeon grind it up! It looks like it's in terrible pain?! LOL
ReplyDeleteStunning card Faith, I love the colours and the layers. Sometimes when we just play we get our best creations. You should keep your spooky friend and dress him up at Halloween and maybe at Christmas too! x Colette x
ReplyDeleteI'm all for a bit of 'less is more' usually Faith but you've proved that 'more is more' works too! Love your bright creation.
ReplyDeleteIt must have been hard to watch the tree come down, especially when you saw the 'creature'. When the tree at the entrance to my road came down in a storm, it lay there for a few days before the men came to cut it up and take it away. I felt so sad. Sending hugs, Vicky x
Oh, Faith, I absolutely love this card. You know me and blended backgrounds and yours is fabulous! I love the scallops! I have been looking at all my old Martha Stewart punches and I plan to start using them again.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and a magnificent garden. You Go Girl!
Hugz,
Chana
Yes nature is incredible Faith x. What a colourful and beautiful card. The flowers look fabulous and what wonderful stencilling too x.
ReplyDeleteWow absolutely beautiful love the flowers and beautiful background thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is just so pretty - I love the effect you've achieved. Sad about the tree but if needs must. We had some trees taken down the other week in the neighbours garden and when the surgeon lowered the trunk to the ground the whole house shook!
ReplyDeleteWow Faith card is fabulous and loving your new garden ornament lol hugs Sue x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Blessings.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your playing around card; it's amazing Faith! The layers, the shine, the colors...all of it! Wow, no words for the man in your tree; ha! But as for your gorgeous garden~wow wow. Lovely upkeep~
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Faith! Love the bright colors! The photos of your garden are wonderful. You really should have your hubby drill out your new friend and give him some hair!
ReplyDeleteYour card is absolutely gorgeous and wow love the incredible tree trunk.
ReplyDeleteHugs Diane
Oh, my! I am playing catch up here and I do apologize for being remiss on commenting! So happy to visit your blog today to see the lovely creations and your lovely garden! Your card is so pretty with the gorgeous flowers and background! Love the scallop borders, too! And, how interesting to see the
ReplyDelete"elephant man" shape from your tree, lol!
Wonderful card ~ such happy colors!
ReplyDeleteYour tree-man is a bit scary, but I'm sure he will be a great conversation piece, especially if you add a potted plant for hair ;-)
Lovely card & I'm sure your friend appreciated it, Faith! Glad you got something good out of loosing your tree! It IS amazing!
ReplyDeleteYour tree-man is incredible! Yes, a little bit scary but incredible still the same! How wonderful that you can keep a reminder of your much-loved tree!
ReplyDeleteAnd your card is stunning! From the wonderful base you were gifted from your blogging friend to the colours to the gorgeous flowers!! Just lovely!
We're still on lockdown here - with a (very) few lifts coming tomorrow. I'm really hoping that we'll have some opportunities to get out this summer. Stay safe!!