This card however was speed crafting! One of the challenges I am entering involves speed stamping and after planning my card and getting everything I needed ready, it took me just a few seconds under ten minutes! I got carried away with the splattering and almost went over the time! Very close!
Its a one layer card so I worked directly on the card base.. I used a circle stencil and inked through it with Fired Brick, Spiced Marmalade and Peeled Paint Distress Oxides for an autumnal pallet then spritzed with water to give some texture and activate the lovely chalky look of the ink. The ink was quickly dried with my heat tool and I stamped, using my Misti and Black Versafine, the gorgeous flower and sentiment from Originally Organic by Uniko - I won this fabulous set along with the matching dies, thank you so much Bev at Uniko! Notice my sentiment is straight - that is because my fabby friend Di very kindly sent me a couple of acetate grids to use in my Misti for straight sentiments and spacing etc. - so awesome! Thank you Di!
There are some black spots in the image so I added some extra ones on the card to continue the theme using a black fine liner and also the faux stitching round the edge of the circle then used Spectrum Noir clear sparkle pen on the image for some sparkle. Finally, using the same inks mixed with water, I added the splatters - I think I got a bit carried away! A few seconds under ten minutes and all done! I think I will make some more like this as I really like the look! CAS and quick too!
I would like to enter the following challenges:
Uniko - Flowers
Time Out - Autumn with the Optional Twist of Speed Stamping - I used autumnal colours and speed stamping! Yay!
Stamping Sensations - Anything Goes
That's Crafty - Only Cards
Bizzy Becs - Anything Goes
Fabulous challenges, every one!
Thank you again for visiting me! Take care. Christine xxx
Looks amazing! Love how you've used the Originally Organic stamp. Thanks for playing at Uniko.
ReplyDeleteWell done for doing this under 10 mins and we are so pleased you took up our challenge! I love this design, love how the flower overlaps the sponged the circle. Gorgeous warm colours and blended perfectly. Thank you for your lovely comment on our main blog and joining us at Time Out x
ReplyDeleteA very beautiful card love the colours in the circle
ReplyDeleteChrissie xx
Wow Chris under 10 mins...it takes me longer than that to decide what colours to use....loving your design..oh how do you get your splatters to fall where you want them...mine end up in all the wrong bits of mycard.Have a lovely weekend xxx
ReplyDeleteI do so admire people who can do reasonably CAS cards, but to do one in 10 minutes - wow - I take my hat off to you! It is gorgeous - definitely not something I could ever re-create - I procrastinate far too much! Love the splatters and the faux stitching is just perfect. Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quote and lovely card, Sue. I love the small dots all around. Kisses, my friend.
ReplyDeleteGreat speed stamping and I think the extra time spent splattering was worth it!
ReplyDeleteA really striking CAS design Chris and the splatters carry the colours beautifully, many thanks for joining us at Stamping Sensations challenge.
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I love your colours Chris and the way you have stamped your card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work. Hugs Carol
I love all the splattering, it looks like happy colorful confetti but isn't too much. Great speed card. Remember that magazine "Take Ten"? Maybe it still exists, but it was showing cards and projects that took less than 10 minutes to make. In the beginning you truly felt that was true. As they evolved the projects got more and more elaborate and you just scoffed at the under 10 minute idea--maybe it everything was spread out before you and there was a prototype to follow, maybe then.
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely Chris, certainly doesn't look like a 10 minute card!
ReplyDeleteI like how you've added dimension to the one layer by taking the image out of the circle, the splattering is a nice finishing touch too
Anne x
Your OLC is so fabulous, Chris! I'm pinning this one as I love everything about it, including the (not too many) splatters and the fact that it is a QACAS card, too!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteI love this gorgeous Uniko image, Chris ... and you've showcased it beautifully here with those yummy colours and the sense of texture from the sponging and splatters! A simply delicious card ... and all the better that you made it within our 10 minute twist! Delighted to have you playing along with us at Time Out! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteLove this card Chris and made so quickly, amazing xx
ReplyDeleteLOVE your placement of the Originally Organic image and FAB splattering. Lovely to see you enjoying your Uniko stamps and joining in on the Uniko Challenge too. Hugs Bev x
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card. You are a good stamper to make this in under 10 minutes. I am in awe of you!
ReplyDeleteThe acetate sheets for the Misti interest me. How do you use them? Are the sold with the Misti and it's accessories?
What a lovely card in these style.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining at Stamping Sensations this month.
This is absolutely gorgeous. I really like the way you've framed this with the shaded circle. Great work. Thanks so much for playing along with Uniko this month. Deborah, DT.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing achievement in 10 minutes Chris, I struggle with CAS cards at the best of times. Love those splatters. Thank you for sharing with us and joining the *Only Cards* That's Crafty Blog Challenge. Best Wishes Tracey.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool Chris. Lovely colours and great CAS card altogether.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sarn xxx
I like the sound of this challenge. I spend far too long on some cards and then see all the mistakes. I think your way with this card is helped by good organization skills and then the seconds under the ten minutes is achievable.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!
What a gorgeous card, Chris! I love all of the wonderful details!!! Cool challenge, too!
ReplyDeleteWow, I would never be able to produce such a beautiful card like that in 10 minutes! I'm too messy for one thing .... Jx
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