Good morning, it's time for a new challenge at Sweet Stampin'.
The theme this fortnight is
'MAKE YOUR OWN BACKGROUND'
So I had a little play with Distress Oxide Inks, a sunray stencil and a lovely Nuvo Mica Mist spray- wish the shimmer and sparkle showed up in the photo!
I let the background dry thoroughly (not easy for me...I'm too impatient!) and then stamped the beautiful seahorse (Lavinia Stamps) using a dark green Versafine Clair ink. I used a clear glitter pen to pick out some of the scales and the tendrils (again not showing in photo- but it does look pretty IRL).
I finished the edges with some Frantage crushed glass glitter.
It's well worth paying a visit to Sweet Stampin' challenge blog just to see the beautiful cards my lovely and talented teamies have produced this week- we'd love to see what you make of this challenge theme too, so why not play along this fortnight?
Thanks for visiting
Chris
x
Challenge entries:
LTCCB#60
creativecrafters #42
craftycreations #423
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ReplyDeleteI enlarged your card Chris, the shimmer effect is stunning, love the background, the sunray stencil and frantage are beautiful
ReplyDeleteA cute and adorable card, love your gorgeous finish.. xx
ReplyDeleteHi Chris, this is stunning, the shimmer is beautiful.xxxx
ReplyDeleteHi Chris, still think it's a fabulous card! Such a shame that shimmers never come across well in photos, wish I knew a trick to fix it as I have the same problem.
ReplyDeleteSarah
I love this, Chris! The inked background is stunning xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous background Chris and lovely image. Have a good weekend.
ReplyDeletePat xx
WOWOW! What a gorgeous background you achieved, Chris! I especially like that muted use of the stencil. Genius! That sea horse is one of my all time favorite images since beginning to stamp back in 1989. You've given him a wonderful place to live. The glitter, of course, always is eye catching. I've not tried the crushed glass before, so that is something with extra texture! Love your card, Chris. hugs, de
ReplyDeleteI love this card Chris your background is amazing hugs Sue x
ReplyDeleteFABulous! I LOve your colours and this every so pretty image Chris.
ReplyDeleteYour glitter glass is just perfect!
Chrissyxx
Gorgeous work Chris!! The background with the soft stenciling and the muted wording is so pretty. What a detailed seahorse image with the addition of the glitter and the crushed glass border is the perfect finish!
ReplyDeleteOh my what a beautiful creation Chris I love how you have created the background it is perfect for that amazing image, superb card
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lorraine x
Beautiful shimmery background Chris, love the colours, and Sebastian is wonderful..gorgeous card..
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx
Such a stunning card Chris, I absolutely LOVE this hun!! That stamp is beautiful and so is your gorgeous background. Exquisite! Hugs, Wends xoxo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, I love the ethereal quality of this!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us this month at We Love 2 Create With Polkadoodles! Jane (DT) Paper, Pencils & Pretty Things xxx
Beautiful creation Chris! Thank you for sharing with us over at The Creative Crafters. We hope to see you again.
ReplyDelete~ Sherry DT/Admin xx
Oh that is super gorgeous. Love the sparkle round the edges and your background has come out so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour background is gorgeous and so is the seahorse and sentiment. Thank you so much for joining us in our challenge at 2 Crafty Critter Crazies this week. Good Luck and I’m looking forward to seeing you again in our next challenge.
ReplyDeleteFaith A DT