Good morning, last weekend of October, the clocks go back and the days will seem so much shorter. My husband is always pleased to have the lighter mornings as he likes to be out with Marvin as early as possible- even with his flashing collar (dog-not husband) it's not a good idea to try to walk around woodland in the dark!
A new challenge starts today over at Sweet Stampin', the theme is
HALLOWEEN/ HALLOWEEN COLOURS.
I took the opportunity to give this beautiful Pink Ink stamp another airing, I wanted it to have a mystical, dreamy look so thought I'd try out some new-to- me techniques I'd picked up from watching some U-tube tutorials, sorry can't tell you who the tutorials were made by as I spent a whole afternoon watching various different talented ladies demonstrating their stamping and inking techniques, but whoever they were, thank you for the inspiration.
First I smooshed some light coloured Distress Oxides onto a piece of white card, selected the part I wanted to use and cut a rectangle. I stamped the witch directly onto it then used diluted DIs to colour her dress and hat. I masked her off to stencil the background using a tree stencil (Memory Box) and a cobweb stencil (Aall & Create). I distressed the edges of the panel and mounted it onto a larger rectangle of design paper which I had distressed with ink and embossing powder.
We'd love to have you join in with our challenge this fortnight- don't worry if you don't 'do' Halloween, there is the option of using the colours, so as long as you remember to stamp something (real stamp or digital) you can enter with that.
Thanks for visiting
have a great weekend
Chris
x
Challenge entries:
craftrocket #119
craftygalscorner #260
addictedtostamps #479
TIOT Halloween
mmm #237
conjurerofdreams - witch wisdom
do-allkreatives #94
morgansartworld October Challenge
23 comments:
I love this image Chris, I very nearly selected it with my recent win then the thought of colouring in changed my mind, you've showcased it beautifully.
B x
A beautiful Halloween card I love the soft tones Ginny x
This is beautiful Chris, I am surprised you felt the need to watch a tute on anything remotely like this though, I find your colouring and blending is perfect anyway, we never believe in ourselves do we.
I actually like the clocks going back, always loved the thought of the extra hour, haha, the kids didn't quite get it but that was ok, happy days. xx
Fabulous card and image-love the background and embossed background-can you believe it November next week!!!
Carol x
Your image and background are absolutely stunning Chris,a fabulous card
Your mystical, dreamy card is enchanting! The Pink Ink stamp and new techniques you’ve tried out create such a captivating look. Love the combination of Distress Oxides, stenciling, and the distressed edges—truly a beautiful piece!
Absolutely beautiful Chris, love the pretty witch and gorgeous background, so soft and lovely..
Luv CHRISSYxx
Chris, this is a gorgeous witch stamp and the dreamy oxide smooshing and stencilling give her a lovely background.
Thank you for sharing your project with us at the Conjurer of Dreams “Anything Goes” Challenge.
Good luck and we hope to see you again soon!
Carole at Craftilicious Creations
Another great card, Chris. Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Make My Monday and please join us again soon. Have a blessed and creative week.
So pretty! Thanks for playing at Addicted to Stamps and more
Absolutely beautiful!!!! Thank you for sharing your project with us at the Conjurer of Dreams “Anything Goes” Challenge. Good luck and we hope to see you again soon!
You've created a BEAutiful scene Chris.
FABulous colours too.
I LOve the lighter mornings!
Chrissyxx
Beautiful! Jo x
A really pretty witch image. thank you for sharing your Halloween card with us at TioT's.
Yvonne
What an absolutely gorgeous card Chris, the colours are so beautiful, the image is fabulous and such a great design.
Pat xx
I agree with Janette, you definitely have a natural colouring talent Chris and a real eye for putting your cards together. This is a magical beauty!
I have this stamp and I really like it. And I really like how you used. That's a great background and the witch blends right in. How cool. Thanks for sharing this with us at Try It on Tuesday. hugs-Erika
ha ha, just laughing at the possibility of your hubby with a flashing collar! Anyway, this is a great card and I love that image which you've coloured beautifully and great sentiment.
Gorgeous card. I love the main image and the brighter colors you chose for the embellishments on her hat. The background you created is stunning. Thanks for joining us at Addicted to Stamps and More!
sue n.
Beautiful card.
Thanks for joining us at the DAK Challenge.
Greetings Andrea
Beautiful card. Looks so cool!
Thank you for joining us at Addicted to Stamps and More challenge.
Happy crafting!
Catherine x DT
It's very pretty, the magical atmosphere is superb
Thank you for sharing your card with us at Make My Monday
Fabulous creation! Thanks for sharing with us at Crafty Gals Corner!
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