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Thursday 6 September 2018

a moment in time



Hi, I've created a card inspired by the sketch at this month's challenge at Aurora Wings
At the moment  time passing is very much on my mind with my beautiful granddaughters growing up so fast. It seems like yesterday they were babies and this week the eldest started at Grammar school whilst the youngest had her first day at school.., a whole new chapter in both of their young lives. Hence the steampunk style card, to me it symbolises  time and the passing of time.
The image is of course from Aurora Wings, it's called Unless, and is one of my favourites. I cropped the image (don't you just love digis?!!) to fit with the sketch. 
I coloured the cropped image with my copics and fussy cut. She's placed inside the clock (Tim Holtz) die cut and embellished with die cut cogs. The background was created using my gel plate and distress inks, a bit of stencilling and embossed stamping.
Thanks for taking the time to visit and for any comments you might leave, always very much appreciated!
Chris
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17 comments:

aussie aNNie said...

FABULOUS Chris, you have used this image, cropped beautifully, so well and the additional dies to suite your theme. Your colouring is AMAZING.X
Gelli plate came out today but then had to go out so hopefully weekend will give me time.. x

Janette said...

Chris this is a gorgeous card and so is the thought behind it, time does seemingly fly, it's the Grandkiddos that do it you know...!!!!haha

Doreen said...

This is gorgeous,such a lovely image and details.xxx

Jo said...

So beautiful Chris, that's a gorgeous image & the sentiment is lovely too......it's so important to cherish the moments x

Mia said...

Gorgeous design, Chris. I LOVE your card. Hugs, my friend.

Chrissy said...

She is perfect Chris..stunning colouring and card design..beautiful.

Luv CHRISSYxx

Lisa said...

Wow, this is so stunning, Chris!! You colored the image perfectly - you brought her to life!! I love the design and all of the details!! So, so gorgeous!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Kathleen said...

Not my thing, but it is a really lovely card.

Kath x

Lisa Lynn said...

Just gorgeous.

meg said...

love the card style and beautifully coloured image

Tinstar said...

Wow, love your steampunk card. Great colouring. Thanks for joining in the fun at the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge this week.

DonnaMundinger said...

Love, love, LOVE the way you've cropped and colored her, Chris! Fabulous take on the sketch and such a sweet inspiration and sentiment. Truly gorgeous work! Thanks so much for joining our Sketch Challenge at Aurora Wings. xxD

Donna said...

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh you've done an amazing steampunky job with this card!!!
Love love love it!!
Thanks for colouring with the crew from SHOPPING OUR STASH!

Gail said...

Love all the details you've used! The gelli printed background, stencilling and the die-cut gears all combine beautifully. Thanks for joining us at Watercooler Wednesday.

Dawn Sirdefield said...

Great job Chris, love how you have cropped the image. Brilliant take on the sketch too, love all those cogs. Thanks for joining in with our Sketch challenge at Aurora Wings. Good luck.
Dawn DT xx

Mitzi Sato-Wiuff said...

What a fab steampunk take on the sketch, Chris! I love the use of a cropped image here. Adore the girl's red hair and green hat! Thank you for joining our sketch challenge at Aurora Wings. Mitzi xx

EdenLand Designs said...

Love how you've cropped this image in order to implement it perfectly with the sketch! The pop of green from her hat is in perfect contrast with the more earthy steampunk tones on the rest of the card. Love this!!!! Thanks for playing along with our sketch challenge at Aurora Wings!
Susan xx