Good morning, our August challenge begins today at Stamping Sensations. The optional theme this month is Summer in the Garden.
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I spend a lot of my summer in the garden -weather permitting. There's nothing nicer than a good long read or chatting with friends outside in the sunshine. Our garden isn't a big one but we love it, there's plenty of flowers and shrubs, a few trees, a small lawn and a large patio and decking area. My husband is the gardener- not me, I help with the pots and a bit of weeding now and again- he does all the hard work! Funny thing is he rarely sits in the garden, that's my job - and I do it well :)
To make my card I've used a very old stamp from Little Claire Designs. I bought it at the very first Craft Show I ever went to, at Ally Pally at least 12 years ago. I've coloured the image with markers and used a stencil and Distress Inks to create and colour the background. The sentiments on the white frame are hand written because I didn't have the stamps I wanted.
There's loads to see over at the Challenge Blog, so please take the time to check it out.
Remember all of our challenges are Anything Goes- we just need to see at least one stamped element on the front of your entry.
Thanks for stopping by, have a good day.
Chris
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Challenge entries
allsorts 791/2
snarkystampers #253
TIOT In the garden
avenue613 - Easy Livin'
thefourseasons August Challenge
creativecrafters #78
I love the scene you have created fantastic card Ginny x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Chris and I love the handwritten circle, it adds a nice touch.
ReplyDeleteI am like you, I love to sit out and have a read and sometimes my lovely neighbours pop by to chat about all sorts, we could sort the whole country out apparently if we got the chance, hahaha. I hope to have more days in the sun before autumn don't you..xxx
FABulous fun card Chris.
ReplyDeleteLOve your design and colours.
Chrissyxx
That's just Me when I've finished all my gardening lol xx
Beautiful card, Chris. I love how you’ve written the sentiment around the frame.
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This is really lovely Chris, great stamp and stencilling, and I love how you have used the frame xx
ReplyDeletePerfect for our theme Chris, the mowing can wait, a hammock is much better option.
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This one made me smile instantly and definitely made me relax though our weather today is nothing but rain!! Your garden sounds idyllic Chris. It's great to have someone to do the heavy stuff so you can enjoy the fruits of their labour lol.
ReplyDeleteGreat card Chris, love your beautiful garden image and your hand written quote around the frame so nice. It's been a lovely week for relaxing and reading in the garden, today is very grey but still quite warm. Enjoy your day.
ReplyDeletePat xx
It's a wonderful colourful scene and the way you've framed it is just fabulous. How clever to write your own sentiment too - so neat.
ReplyDeleteGreat card, love the scene. Have a great Sunday. Anesha x
ReplyDeleteA wonderful summer themed card, thank you so much for joining us at Allsorts challenge!
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Ellibelle's Corner
I love the fact that you do sit in the garden well. LOL I love the rays of the sun continuing into the scene in the circle. Is that you in the hammock? I do love the card.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at The Creative Crafters, Arlene, DT
Fabulous card Chris, love the little scene in the frame, and how you've written the sentiment around it.
ReplyDeleteAvril xx
A fantastic garden scene,just the way it should be relaxing in the sunshine and ignoring the chores
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous garden scene! I love how you captured both yours and your hubbies jobs in the garden on this card ...lol 😊. Thanks so much for joining in the fun at Try it on Tuesday! Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteGreat scene!
ReplyDeleteLike the detail and the writing you did in the frame!
Thank you for joining us at Allsorts!
So pretty, lovely background and a gorgeous design x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Chris..Ilove sitting in the garden too but sadly this year I haven't done my hanging baskets and I miss them. Take care hugs Sue x
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! And exactly why we shouldn't be quick to toss supplies. This stamp is timeless and I love it. Thanks so much for playing with us at the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great summer scene. I love the lawn mower sitting there waiting to be used, while birthday guy is relaxing in the hammock listening to tunes. Great guy BD card. Thanks for playing with us at The Four Seasons Challenge.
ReplyDeleteOh, yes, he does look relaxed, great image, and fabulous colouring Chris..
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx
Love, love this fabulous card Chris great stencilling wonderful stamp and colouring a brilliant scene I love it thank you for joining us at Allsorts
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lolo x
Lovely lovely lovely! Thanks for celebrating summer with Edna and the sisterhood of snarky stampers!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and perfect Summer in the garden image, love the hand written circle frame. Thank you for you lovely comments-much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Looks like a well deserved rest! I love this little scene! Thanks for joining us at Try It On Tuesday, Chrisx
ReplyDeleteThe scene on this card is fantastic. Oh how I would love a beach vacation. It has been years since I have been to a beach. Your coloring is amazing.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful Thanks for sharing over at 613 Avenue Create this month, hope to see you in
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KraftiKards (my blog)
613 Avenue Create DT
Peace on Earth Christmas DT
Simply Clean and Simple DT
Awesome!!! Thanks so much for participating in our 613 AVENUE CREATE challenge!!! I appreciate that you play along and I enjoy visiting your blog!! Have a happy crafty day!! Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper
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