I added a die-cut flower (Sketch Daisy from Memory Box - retired), cut from pieces of mixed media paper that was sponged with Aged Mahogany distress ink and Old Olive dye ink (SU!). The sentiment is also from Memory Box (Watching Bloom - retired).
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I hope you'll check out the challenge blog to see the reminder cards from our DT. And I hope you'll join us for this fun challenge. Still over one week before it closes on the 24th.
I'm sending this card over to Seize the Birthday #240 - Use Your Favourite Technique. I love using my stencils because they are so versatile. :)
Thanks for stopping by!
Ink: Distress Inks: Aged Mahogany, Squeezed Lemonade (Tim Holtz); Old Olive ink (SU!)
Accessories: water mister, Flourish stencil (Tim Holtz), Crackle Paste (DecoArt), palette knife, Sketch Daisy die - retired (Memory Box), sponges
Challenges:
CAS Mix Up June Reminder - Pastes / Gels
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Stamps: Watching Bloom - retired (Memory Box)0
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media paper (Strathmore 140 lb.)Ink: Distress Inks: Aged Mahogany, Squeezed Lemonade (Tim Holtz); Old Olive ink (SU!)
Accessories: water mister, Flourish stencil (Tim Holtz), Crackle Paste (DecoArt), palette knife, Sketch Daisy die - retired (Memory Box), sponges
Challenges:
CAS Mix Up June Reminder - Pastes / Gels
Yes, I recognised that background straight away, it's fabulous and that perfect little flower enhances it beautifully and does nothing to detract from the background. Great card, as always xx
ReplyDeleteI love the texture and die Loll, very beauitful.
ReplyDeleteFaith x
WOW! Love this and absolutely love the texture and composition! what a fabulous design, Loll. It's unique and imaginative and love the soft, pastel background!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card Loll - the lovely flower pops off your crackled background. x
ReplyDeleteI recognized your background right away using your banner scrap Lolly. So awesome seeing a finished card with the beautiful crackle paste with your stencil. Love the watercolored die cut flower too. I think I have that die..must look...See, you have inspired me again, my dear creative friend. TFS... Love and Hugs..Nancy
ReplyDeleteThis is an awesome background, Lolly! Love, love, love the colors and the crackle paste! The sweet flower is a perfect match with the coloring! This is definitely one I want to CASE!
ReplyDeleteI love the soft colors with the crackle over it, Loll. So pretty. No wonder you used it as your banner.
ReplyDeleteLove the pop of color from the bloom and leaves against the pastel textured background! This is lovely, Loll!
ReplyDeleteA fabulous card Loll, the crackle paste background is prefect for the die cut flower with the deep contract colours, a wonderful CAS design, hugs Robyn
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Loll, I've always loved your blog header and now to see a card. The crackle paste has so much texture ♥
ReplyDeleteYou had me with the crackle Loll - you know I love that stuff and yes I think most of us would have recognized it as your header. Your little die cut flower is gorgeous in my favourite SU colour. Love it.
ReplyDeleteI thought I recognised the background panel when I saw it over at CAS Mix up! Such a pretty effect, I must get hold of some of that crackle paste! You are such an inspirational maker Loll. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Loll and love the crackle paste flourishes over the softly coloured washy background, and the white die cut flower stem with the bright and pretty deep red and green coordinates beautifully. x
ReplyDeleteThis is a GORGEOUS card Loll!! Your background is SO pretty, and yes, I recognized it right away as your blog header!! The simple little die cut flower is the perfect addition to this lovely, lovely card, and will definitely make the birthday recipient smile!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteSo delightful Loll, love every design element of your gorgeous card.
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning! I love the layers, and the pretty flower. I did recognize it as your blog b/g, and as wonderful as it is, it makes a great card
ReplyDeleteThe crackle paste gives such a great look to your background. The flower is lovely with the dark petals and really stands out.
ReplyDeleteOMGosh Loll, I love your card and how cool that you matched it to your header! The daisy die is so pretty in those darker inks, love how it pops off your amazing background! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteOh, my, this is so beautiful! I love the crackle paste. I bought some years ago and it promptly dried out after using a couple of times. Such a pretty flower die standing out pertly against the background!
ReplyDeleteLove this Loll - the rich colours of the flower against the soft colours of the background (which I recognised) are stunning
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Maxine
Love the contrast between the soft colours of the background and the brighter colours of the die cut! The crackle paste is fabulous. A beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteso gorgeous mf.
ReplyDeletehope you are well.
xx Karen
The crackle looks amazing with the flourish stencil Loll, and the colours are gorgeous (as is your blog header!), love the sketchy daisy too, the bright colours pop against the pretty background. Thankyou too for playing along at Seize the Birthday, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteYes, I recognized this background, Loll! Love your gorgeous blog header and the background of this card with the wonderful crackle paste texture over the smooshed soft colors!! The vivid die-cut flowers stand out beautifully!
ReplyDeleteHideko xx
p.s. I must get a jar of crackle paste! ;-)
Ha ha! I knew I'd seen it before! Such a stunning way to use the paste! Very inspiring Loll:)
ReplyDeleteI love every single thing about this card, Loll! It is perfection! The crackled background looks so cool with the simple floral. Thanks for joining us at Seize the Birthday! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI knew I'd seen this somewhere before!
ReplyDeleteI do love the colour combination and the crackle looks amazing. Perfect background for the pretty die cut xx
So pretty. Wow to that amazing background!
ReplyDeleteOh Loll this is precious. I love all that yummy texture and the soft pastels for this simply daisy. Beautiful xx
ReplyDeleteLove your textured background! Made for a beautiful card - Thanks for joining in at STB
ReplyDeleteLove the background and the simple but bold die cut is perfect.
ReplyDeleteThe background is amazing, the more special it is because it relates to your blog. I love cracking paste and lovely pastel colors. Another unique and so beautiful card, Loll.
ReplyDeletexx