Monday 4 August 2014

Cherish

 
Morning.  I am having so much fun stamping with my new stamp set from Altenew that I wanted to make another card...something sunny, summery.  This is what I came up with.
The hexagon background is a stamp from Hero Arts.  Love the graphic hexagons.  I inked it up with Distress inks (Mustard Seed, Squeezed Lemonade, Ripe Persimmon, Spiced Marmalade), sprayed with water and stamped.  I was left with a great blend of the colours. 
I wanted to highlight the sentiment, so I cut the bkg. piece and mounted it on either side of the sentiment.  The roses were stamped with the same orange shades of Distress inks and cut out then mounted with pop dots. 
 
I am also including my card in these challenges:
 
Seize the Birthday- SEEING YELLOW
 
Simon Says- ANYTHING GOES
 
Crafting When We Can- BRIGHT COLOURS
 
Fusion- BEACH HOUSE 
 
 
 
Thanks so much for coming by and taking a look.
 
Supplies:  stamps- Altenew, Technique Tuesday, Hero Arts/ Distress inks/ Memento bl/ pop dots/ Mini Mister

23 comments:

Deepti said...

This is beautiful :) you can share this at the Fusion card challenge too !

Virginia L. said...

Aren't those Painted Flowers something else? Your card is gorgeous, Karen! Love it!

Jingle said...

This is very pretty! The flowers look awesome! Thanks so much for playing along with the Anything Goes Challenge on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!

Lin said...

Oh what a beauty, Karen! Love, love, LOOOOOVE it!

Susanne Vargas said...

It is indeed a very sunny and summery card! Just beautiful with one of your fabulous backgrounds and those gorgeous flowers!

Unknown said...

Oh I love this card! Very fresh looking! Xx

SD pooja said...

Wow ,Its beautiful with lovely colors !

Gabi MeWi said...

What a sunny card and I love this background.

Lynn said...

I can see why you love those stamp - the flowers are stunning! Thanks so much for playing with us at Fusion!

Loll said...

Gorgeous card Karen. Love the bright and summery colors. And the design is fabulous with the recessed sentiment. Your painted flowers are beautiful! This works perfectly for the latest challenge at Mixed Media Card Challenge #2 - Summer. Loll xx

OH Babs said...

Just gorgeous!

CherylQuilts said...

Oh, Karen, this is gorgeous! I LOVE these flowers and need to try to use them myself...just love them! And your colors are gorgeous as is the beautiful layout! Hugs, GF!!

Julia Aston said...

Love the technique you used on your hexagon background Karen - great summer colors and blooms!

The Colour Press said...

So bright, warm and happy. Beautiful card. Thank you for joining us at the mixed media card challenge.

Nancy said...

Karen, Love the bright and cheerful colors. And your design is fabulous with the inlaid sentiment. Thanks for sharing it with us over at Seize the Birthday!

My Paper Epiphany said...

Hi Karen! The background is divine and very summery! I just received the paineed flowers and can't wait to play (although I think I might need a tutorial!) I'm so glad you came back to play at the MMCC!

Jodene said...

This is such a beautiful summery looking card Karen! Thanks for joining us at Seize The Birthday this week :)

wienerhoneymooners said...

Karen, your work ALWAYS inspired me!!!! Just amazing!!
Thanks so much for joining us at FUSION, sure hope that you are inspired to join us again!!!

Gibmiss said...

Hi Karen
Fabulous background.... Love the Flowers....
Hugs Sylvie xxx

Jacquel said...

Your card is so very beautiful! I love the bright & happy colors you used as well as the design!

Thanks so much for playing along with us @ Crafting When We Can & hope to see you back tomorrow for our Doodling challenge!!!!

sannalippert said...

this is really pretty! like this alot! thanks for playing along with us with all your lovely cards <3

Shery Russ said...

I love the colors on your card, Karen -- they give a real summer feel! Fantastic stamping and inking!

Elina Stromberg said...

The watercolor effect on the background texture looks amazing. And so do the little flowers. Beautiful!
Thanks for playing with us at MMCC. Hope to see you with us again in September!