Monday 20 July 2015

Wildflowers

Yet another week passed and the only crafting I have done was to finish off a commissioned card and stamp up some images before setting off on the travels again. Spent a few days in Scotland again this last week - this time with the Under 25 (called Junior!!) Internationals. They made it 3 wins out of 3 for England in the Home Internationals Series so far - Senor men and women all winning earlier this season, now the under 25 women so the under 25 men have a tough act to follow in September!

Have a card to share done with some of my fave stamps.
Love the watercolor effect achieved with Rubbernecker stamps - so little effort on my part except to add the ink to the stamp!
I did a whole batch of cards with this stamp for my own stash box.
A few done in more muted pinks and lilacs as Sympathy and Get Well cards.
I have such little spare time at the mo and am seriously suffering crafting withdrawals and blogland absences!

 I also nearly missed claiming a prize I had won as I couldn't visit blogland every day either!

Back to the card. Basic bright white cardstock.
The stamps inked in Distress Inks - Barn Door, Seedless Preserve  and Peeled Paint.
Sentiment from the same stamp set.

Challenges -
Sweet Stampin - No Designer paper
Alphabet Challenge - K for Kind thoughts
4 Crafty Chicks - CAS
Fantasy Stampers - Pretty Petals
Aud Sentiments - Anything Goes with a sentiment
Quirky Crafts- White

Off away again tomorrow but home at the weekend for 3 whole days, maybe some crafting time????

Thanks for taking the time to keep visiting me - I am missing visiting you all as often as I used to but it's good to know you're all still there! x

39 comments:

Sue said...

This is gorgeous Viv, such a beautiful image and I love the colours.
Sue xx

Sally H said...

Simply stunning, Viv! A gorgeous card. Hope you get some crafting time at the weekend!

Jan said...

This card is lovely Viv xx Jan

Kathleen said...

This is a really lovely card and I like the fact that you have done a batch of them, great stamp, lovely colours.

Kath x

Meggymay said...

A beautiful card Viv, the stamps is great and it does look like a water colour painting.
Yvonne xx

Gibmiss said...

Hi Viv
Fabulous card... Love the Sentiment....
Hugs Sylvie xx
Enjoy your hols...

Mrs A. said...

Wow. This is gorgeous. Love the colours you have put together. Happy travels. Hugs Mrs A.

McCrafty's Cards said...

Beautiful card Viv, I love it!!
Kevin xx

Chris said...

Such a fabulous stamp! Love the CAS design and gorgeous colours! Thanks for joining us at Sweet Stampin' this week.
Chris
x

Irish Cherokee said...

Excellent design and color Viv. Amazing artwork.

Love, Hugs and Blessings
Jim

Cazro said...

Hi Viv, STill on the roads with the bowling I see. Hope life is good for you. Your card with the direct ink stamping is adorable, gorgeous, so elegant. A beautiful sentiment too. Thanks for sharing with us at Alphabet Challenges. Caz - Cazro

Moni said...

Gorgeous card!!! Come and join us at Quirky White Challenge.
http://quirkycrafts.blogspot.com/2015/07/challenge-15-quirky-white.html
Monica.- dt

Jackie said...

Superb CAS card, what a beautiful image.
Well done to the "Juniors" on their wins :o)
Jackie xx

Sarn said...

WOW - that is a BEAUTY Viv. Love the watercolour effect. Such pretty stamps.
Happy travelling. Congrats on all the wins.

Hugs, Sarn xxx

Suze Bain said...

Hi Viv, long time since I've popped in to see you. Haven't been blogging for a while (not sure if I'll actually start up again - just feel like I need a change!) but your beautiful card caught my eye, I really do love the watercolour flowers, would look lovely in a wee frame. Hope you are well. xx

An Occasional Genius said...

This is stunning Viv! I can see these being useful for so many occasions. Fingers crossed for some crafty time at the weekend. Hope you are well xx

Eve said...

Oh this is really beautiful Viv - love it!
xx

As.I.Do.Rodos. said...

this is so beautiful love the water colouring I would love to see you apply for a DT slot at Aud Sentiments, you have the kind of skills we are looking for!
.Thank you for joining us at Aud Sentiments challenge good luck Ginny ♥

Canonbury creations said...

Gorgeous card Viv, love that stamp!!! Glad to hear you're still enjoying your tour :0)
Val x

Jacee said...

Oh my, I do LOVE this card!! so very lovely Viv
hugs Jacee
Simply Paper Card Design

Basslady said...

this is so adorable!

thank you so much for playing along with us at alphabet challenge!

hugs and kisses from germany,
silvi xoxo

Lori Turner said...

OMGOSH...this is absolutely GORGEOUS!! Thanks so much for joining us at 4 Crafty Chicks this week xoxoxox

debby4000 said...

Fabulous and sooooo beautiful
luv
Debby

Laura said...

Beautiful card!

coops said...

so stunning viv.the flowers are really beautiful :D

xx coops xx

Pia S said...

It looks really beautiful. This image and card design can be used for any occasion, from birthdays to just because and with sympathy, it's all up to your choice of sentiment.

AO Creations said...

Super cute!!! Thank you for joining us at Aud Sentiments, good luck!!! Amy DT

Wendy Nicola Jackson said...

Viv this is so elegant and beautiful. I LOVE it! Perfect card design for our challenge this week. Thanks so much for joining in the fun with the Sweet Stamping crew. We love what you did for this challenge and hope to see you again soon. Hugs, Wends x Sweet Stampin' DT

Tracey T said...

Absolutely stunning, Viv. A truly beautiful card. Thank you for playing at Sweet Stampin' this week. Tracey x

Pat said...

This stamp and sentiment are so gorgeous Viv that it needs nothing more. I love the colours and the washy effect with the inks. x

Sammy said...

Oh this is super pretty. Love it! Thank you for joining us at Sweet Stampin' this week. Sammy-x

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

Wow, this is a fabulous card, Viv, beautiful stamping, I can't stop looking at it! Have a great weekend, sweetie.

Love and hugs
Maarit

scrappymo! said...

Love the effect you have created with these beautifully stamped flowers. This is a wonderful card.

aussie aNNie said...

This is one fabulous creation with the cutest image.xx
{aNNie My Personal Blog}

Carole said...

Absolutely gorgeous! xx

JayBe said...

This is a beautiful design, Viv - thanx for sharing with us at Fantasy Stampers.
Hugz, Jan (DT) xx

Helen said...

Absolutely beautiful and so elegant.

Thanks for joining us at Fantasy Stampers

Helen x

Moni said...

Congratulations, you have won third place on our Quirky White Challenge.
Monica.-dt
http://quirkycrafts.blogspot.com/2015/08/challenge-15-quirky-white-winners.html

ednamburgess said...

Love this card. What is the name of the stamp set? Would love to get one. Thanks. Edna Burgess