Hello crafting friends!
No more designer paper! That has been my mantra for a long time as I have so many papers. But the In Good Taste papers from the new Stampin' Up catalogue were irresistible and I succumbed! Come and see what I've made with them:
The papers are photo-realistic - all natural textures and patterns based on wood, tile, plaster, brick and fabric. I used a plank of one of the woodgrains as a ground and cut pots out of two of the other patterns.
The pots were given 'earth' using bits of vellum, coloured at the back with a grey marker and I planted them up with leaves from Fall Foliage by Reverse Confetti. I coloured the plants with water-based markers because I didn't want the ink to show through the card base.
The card was finished with a sentiment from Uniko's Simply Said Blocks and I added a sprinkling of sequins.
CHALLENGES
I absolutely loved the photo inspiration at Just Add Ink and took it quite literally! I'm also joining in with Watercooler Wednesday where it's All About Occasions and I'll link up at NBUS Challenge where the brief is to use your Never Before Used Schtuff – I'm showcasing my new papers!
AND IN OTHER NEWS
The heatwave has continued here and Eva's getting her main walk early and by the river so she can dip in and out to keep herself cool. For two pins I would have joined her today!
Here she is panting gently. "Cor, it's hot isn't it mum? Got any snacks? That might help!"
No more designer paper! That has been my mantra for a long time as I have so many papers. But the In Good Taste papers from the new Stampin' Up catalogue were irresistible and I succumbed! Come and see what I've made with them:
The papers are photo-realistic - all natural textures and patterns based on wood, tile, plaster, brick and fabric. I used a plank of one of the woodgrains as a ground and cut pots out of two of the other patterns.
The pots were given 'earth' using bits of vellum, coloured at the back with a grey marker and I planted them up with leaves from Fall Foliage by Reverse Confetti. I coloured the plants with water-based markers because I didn't want the ink to show through the card base.
The card was finished with a sentiment from Uniko's Simply Said Blocks and I added a sprinkling of sequins.
CHALLENGES
I absolutely loved the photo inspiration at Just Add Ink and took it quite literally! I'm also joining in with Watercooler Wednesday where it's All About Occasions and I'll link up at NBUS Challenge where the brief is to use your Never Before Used Schtuff – I'm showcasing my new papers!
AND IN OTHER NEWS
The heatwave has continued here and Eva's getting her main walk early and by the river so she can dip in and out to keep herself cool. For two pins I would have joined her today!
Here she is panting gently. "Cor, it's hot isn't it mum? Got any snacks? That might help!"
What do you have lined up for the weekend? With all this wonderful weather it is easy for us to visit people safely in their gardens so I've been a bit of a social butterfly just lately. The numbers of infections and fatalities in the UK continue to fall despite all the group gatherings and protests - it is baffling.
Hugs,
A great design and some lovely shades of green, those papers look fab.
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It takes a lot to overturn my paper rule Kath! x
DeleteThis is gorgoeus Vicky, such a lovely design with the plants and those super papers. Great photo of Eva and I'm definitely with you on the water dipping... just off to have another splash under the shower! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference a day makes Andrea - a lot of rain here today and much cooler! xx
DeleteNice paper! Love those potted plants!
ReplyDeleteThose papers will come in very useful I know!
DeleteWhat a lovely card design Vicky. Rain again this weekend, so at least I have an excuse for not doing yard work.
ReplyDeleteHugs Diane
Rain here too Diane - crafting weather!
DeleteOh, bless, Eva really does look warm, poor love. I hope it cools off for all of you soon! I think you just sold a bunch of that sensational SU paper with your post, Vicky. I love the look of it and how you used it in your wonderful fresh greenery thank you card! Keep cool and safe and thank you for sharing again at NBUS! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteYes, that was just a little TOO hot for her but hey ho, rain today - that's living in Britain for you!
DeleteAnother beauty Vicky, I really do like the cool colour palette, despite what my Gran always said, blue and green DO go together.
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Such an odd saying isn't it? I can think of few colours that work better together than blue and green! I'm loving the browns too. x
DeleteLove what you've created here Vicky. Nice grounding. I succumbed to some SU papers too - but only the 6x6 Subtles standard pack.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear you've been out and about socially in the good weather.
Hug xxx
I bet you had used yours up hadn't you?! Missing that warm weather today...!
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Erm, YES . . . I had! Thought that would be an end to it . . . no more paper . . . but then decided that it's actually USEFUL to have SOME matching DSP around! LOL!
DeleteLovely card Vicki. I stopped using papers a while ago and (smugly polishes halo)have not bought ANY papers for the last 3 years... so far!!
ReplyDeleteI don't use papers much either but it is nice to have some. These are just texture really and will come in very handy I think.
DeleteA lovely card, Vicki! Great use of the papers in your little scene! Thanks so much for joining us at Watercooler Wednesday Challenge this month! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Helen - and for the fun challenge :)
DeleteHi! terrific card ~ love the paper! I'm with Eva it's hot ~ My walks are early too and I've taken to wearing a skirted bathing suit bottom instead of shorts and It's much more comfortable :) I'm glad your getting to socialize outdoors, we are here too and have gone out to eat as well. Enjoy the weekend!
ReplyDeleteThe skirted bathing suit bottom sounds like a game changer Karen! I have loose linen shorts which I wear with a sort of flowing sleeveless top and that is comfortable. Definitely not brave enough for a restaurant yet but I did go into a clothes store briefly!!
DeleteWOW! your details from paper? wonderful work Vicky, it's a fabulouis card.
ReplyDeleteTake care
Faith x
They are amazing papers Faith! x
DeleteDarn I was trying to avoid buying more DSP too but after seeing how you used these papers I might be swayed! Thanks for joining us at the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge this week. Tristan DT.
ReplyDeleteOoops! Am I being an enabler?! Thanks for the fun challenge Tristan.
Deletewhat a stunning card. Thanks for joining us at Watercooler Wednesday this week.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dawn :)
DeleteGreat card, Vicky xoxo
ReplyDeleteCheers Em xx
DeleteI love how you transformed the paper into such wonderful pots and filled them with vellum soil for your 'plants'- so very effective and creative Vicki! Thanks for joining us at Just Add Ink this week. Kim
ReplyDeleteThanks Kim - the textures on those papers is so real!
DeleteWow - that's really clever use of the DSP Vicky and a great way to use up smaller pieces too. Chantell Just Add Ink
ReplyDeleteLOL, I cut into a whole sheet for this Chantell! Felt like such a rebel!
DeleteI'm a sucker for woodgrain papers myself, Vicky, so I can see why you succumbed! Love the way you used the vellum for the soil and those RC leaves are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteChica empathizes with Eva. She's currently sprawled on our bed right under the ceiling fan!
I have a feeling a ceiling fan would freak Eva right out!
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