I started back with a very simple card using a scrap of mop up card from my bits box. I added some stamping with Distress Inks using a Creative Expressions Chicken Wire stamp and another little stamp from a Sheena set. I then inked the edges with Black Soot Distess Ink. I die cut one of the flowers from Sizzix Tim Holtz Wildflowers set both in black and white snippets of card then layered the white over the black to give a shadow effect then adhered to the panel. The sentiment is from PaperArtsy stamp set Jofy09 - its stamped in black on a scrap of white card then snipped into sections and glued to the panel. I nearly forgot! The little butterfly is cut using Butterfly Frenzy Strip Die by Sizzix. I used a square card base - job done!
I would like to enter the following challenges:
Pixie's Snippets Playground - Use Snippets
That's Crafty - Forever Floral.
Bizzy Becs - Anything Goes.
All of these are fab challenges!
Thank you again for visiting me! I really appreciate it - Take care - Christine xxx
Great background - the white elements really stand out and I love how you placed the sentiment.
ReplyDeleteA very classy card Chris and love the pops of white against your beautiful rich coloured background, so very striking.
ReplyDeleteGood to see you creating again, Fliss xx
Beautiful card, Chris. Brilliant background and I love the flower shape! Great shadow effects. Kisses, my friend.
ReplyDeleteA great creation using those mop ups, the die cut flowers look amazing against it's richness. It's looks like you have really enjoyed your craft time. Welcome back and Thank you for sharing your creativity with us over at That's Crafty. Best Wishes in the Floral Fancy Challenge. Hugs Tracey DT
ReplyDeleteWhat a great background to highlight your lovely focal elements...so glad you have managed a bit of crafting,it’s great therapy...getting creative love yourcard xxxx
ReplyDeleteI love your card Chris, love the colour and the background design.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are going well. Hugs Carol x
I just love those wildflower dies and that background you created for this one is beautiful. It is a very elegant card Chris and the words are just perfect! Hugs my friend, Anne xxx
ReplyDeleteWow this is beautiful. I love the background you've made Chris and the color is gorgeous. Barbxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colours and patterns on your background showcasing your die cut.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, Chris ... that delicate white silhouette is fabulous against the rich background ... perfect with the sentiment! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteI like the layering of white over black. It makes a change from the black silhouette I usually do.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Chris! Love the image and also the way you used the words - luscious background too! You're back in your craft room with a bang!!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Di xx
I love the dark red background with the white diecuts.
ReplyDeleteI'm pleased to hear you've been enjoying some crafty time Chris. This is lovely and doesn't look simple at all, the background is fab
ReplyDeleteAnne x
Welcome back, Chris! I'm sorry I'm so late stopping by to visit! I am so far behind, I was noticing yesterday just how big my rear-end is becoming!! I think starting out with a clean up of the Bits Box is a great way to ease back in - and very satisfying because that piece can no longer yell at you from inside the box and you've made a beautiful card!! Hugs, Darnell xxoo
ReplyDeleteVery beautifully coloured Chris, love it, well done. Am waaay behind any commenting too,
ReplyDeleteKeep creating dear friend, a great share! Hugs, Shaz.x
This is absolutely gorgeous, Chris! I love your beautiful background. And the white elements against it look fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI am sure blogger is eating my comments. This is another gorgeous card I have somehow managed to miss especially as it is pink. Love the starkness of the white flower. Just lovely. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteAh, another visit Chris ... this time with my DT hat on, love your colours you’ve used them very well,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing with us your great work in Bizzy Bec's Anything Goes Monthly challenge!!
Shaz in Oz.x
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Mm ditto eating comment my DT comment didn’t post. Maybe it’s me... not sure, but love your colours Chrts well done!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing with us your great work in Bizzy Bec's Anything Goes Monthly challenge!!
Shaz in Oz.x
{Bizzy Becs DT}
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