Pages

▼

Friday 1 July 2016

Moments Make Memories


 HAPPY CANADA DAY!

So happy to have some time to play today.  Playing with some sunny, bright colours hoping that the sun will come out and shine on all the Canada day festivities.

Not long ago, I picked up this pretty stencil from STAMPlorations and wanted to play with it.
I laid it onto my paper and rubbed Spiced Marmalade, Ripe Persimmon, Mustard Seed and Mowed Lawn Distress ink over the top with an applicator tool.  
To add more interest to the flowers, I splattered some black acrylic paint over the flower centers.  I think it helped the flowers 'pop' a bit and helped make them more of a focal point.
When that was dry, I took a piece of drywall tape and randomly stenciled in the background.  Sponged the edges lightly with more orange then stamped the sentiment.



Adding my card to these challenges:

Simon Says- ANYTHING GOES

Shopping Our Stash- HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW? 

Use Your Stuff- GOOD THINGS IN 3's

Just Add Ink- JUST ADD 'S'
(stencil)

Craft Stamper- ANYTHING GOES

STAMPlorations- NEVER ENDING


Enjoy your weekend and thanks so much for taking a look.


Supplies:  stamp- STAMPlorations/ stencil- STAMPlorations/ ink- Distress, Memento/ bl acylic paint/ drywall tape/ applicator tool/ paint brush
at

28 comments:

  1. Diane Jaquay1 July 2016 at 11:07

    So pretty, love these colors and the interest you've added to your card with the stencil background and splatters!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Gabi MeWi1 July 2016 at 11:47

    Summercolors...I love your card.

    ReplyDelete
  3. nancy littrell1 July 2016 at 12:01

    Gorgeous sunny stenciling, Karen. I love hope your splatters, dry wall stenciling and sponged edge add so much depth to your beautifully stenciled Happy Flowers. TFS and enjoy your holiday :-) We celebrate our 4th of July on Monday :-) Hugs, Nancy

    ReplyDelete
  4. Caryn1 July 2016 at 12:23

    Karen this is just beautiful.. I love the warm colours - stunning.
    Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.
    Hugs,
    Caryn xxx

    ReplyDelete
  5. SD pooja1 July 2016 at 12:59

    So bright n beautiful !! Loved the background too :)

    ReplyDelete
  6. Verna Angerhofer1 July 2016 at 13:02

    Wonderful design and colors. This is gorgeous!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Bobby1 July 2016 at 14:10

    I would never have guessed that this is a stencil, Karen. It's beautiful.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Loll1 July 2016 at 14:42

    Definitely sunny and bright ... and a great way to celebration the nation's birthday. Love the small touches of black ... and your drywall tape stenciling. Awesome card, my friend. Happy Canada Day! xx

    ReplyDelete
  9. JenniferE1 July 2016 at 15:04

    so pretty!! love the black splatters!!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Nstiz1 July 2016 at 15:20

    Gorgeous summer colors and the spatter does pop your colors! Love the soft and airy look of this, Karen! This is so beautifully done!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Princess Judy Palmer1 July 2016 at 17:19

    So bright and hot! Very wonderful and to think it's a stencil!

    ReplyDelete
  12. Marie-Louise1 July 2016 at 17:39

    Hi Karen. Another super card. Such a cheerful colour.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Davi1 July 2016 at 20:44

    Very pretty, with the sunny colors and I like the little bit of splatter :)

    ReplyDelete
  14. Greta1 July 2016 at 22:35

    Wow, Karen--what an incredible use of a stencil! Love the black splatters & stamping with drywall tape--brilliant! Thanks so much for picking my card as one of the highlights at OLS--such a surprise & honor!

    ReplyDelete
  15. Shirl2 July 2016 at 06:37

    Wow that is just gorgeous... totally love the colours so bright and cheery. This card just makes you smile! Thanks for playing along with us over at UYS - DT Shirl

    ReplyDelete
  16. SweetScraps2 July 2016 at 10:18

    Thanks for joining in on the Good Things in 3's challenge at Use Your Stuff!

    ReplyDelete
  17. Mimi3 July 2016 at 00:22

    Wow, so fun and bright! I love the way you added the speckles to the flowers! It reminds me of when pollen gets shaken loose! And also excellent use of your stash by using the mesh tape! Speaking of stash, thanks for sharing at SOS!

    ReplyDelete
  18. missgailly3 July 2016 at 08:31

    These flowers are FANTASTIC! Beautiful card. Thanks for playing along at USE YOUR STUFF - Gail

    ReplyDelete
  19. Lori3 July 2016 at 09:23

    This card is gorgeous! Love the bright colors! Thanks so much for joining us at Use Your Stuff!

    ReplyDelete
  20. Maria Rodriguez3 July 2016 at 10:49

    Awesome card, so bright and fun, it shouts Summer!! loud and clear!!!
    Fabulous way to use your stash, love the mesh tape effect.
    Thanks for sharing at Shopping Our Stash, hope to see you in the gallery again soon.
    Hugs,
    Maria Rodriguez.DT

    ReplyDelete
  21. lauren bergold3 July 2016 at 14:32

    what a fabulously artsy and beautiful card, it is a ray of sunshine! thanks for SHOPPING YOUR (garden) STASH with us this week! ♥

    ReplyDelete
  22. Anke4 July 2016 at 01:58

    Stunning card, wonderful colours.

    ReplyDelete
  23. Chana Malkah4 July 2016 at 17:47

    Very Bright and Sunny design! Thanks for sharing with us this week at Shopping Our Stash!
    Hugz,
    Chana, DT

    ReplyDelete
  24. Beth McCullough4 July 2016 at 18:30

    This is such a beautiful card! Congrats on being a "Highlight" on Use Your Stuff challenge blog this week!

    ReplyDelete
  25. Lisa Lara5 July 2016 at 02:09

    SQUEE! Did you hear me squeal? This is amazing. I love the color!

    ReplyDelete
  26. CherylQuilts8 July 2016 at 16:59

    Oh, Karen, I LOVE this card, and I know I commented on SCS, but I just had to leave some love here too! Obviously, I'm not the only one who is crazy over it! WOW! Beautiful colors and wonderful design!! Hugs, sweet friend!

    ReplyDelete
  27. Linda14 July 2016 at 06:02

    Love this! The colours look fab and I like the stenciled background. Thanks for playing along with the Craft Stamper challenge xx

    ReplyDelete
  28. Ellie Knol14 July 2016 at 10:36

    LOVE your project for the Craft Stamper this month
    xxx Ellie Knol xxx

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for looking at my blog today, your comments are greatly appreciated.

In line with new Data Protection legislation (GDPR) by commenting you do so in the knowledge that your name & comment are visible to all who visit this blog and thereby consent to the use of that personal information for that specific purpose.