It is so quick and easy to make these kind of scenes and it looks as if you've spent ages over them! I sponged Pool Party ink over the top of damp watercolour paper and Wild Wasabi and Lucky Limeade inks over the bottom. The Pocket Silhouettes stamps were stamped over the top of this and then the edges of the card stock were sponged with darker inks.
This little cluster is a mixture of stamped and fussy-cut images, and a punched leaf, stapled to the sponged background and tied up with a piece of linen thread.
The sentiment is from Teeny Tiny Wishes and is stamped into a frame in the Little Additions set. You can also see in this photo that I set the sponged scene inside a frame scored with my Simply Scored board which makes this kind of accuracy SO easy!
Here's what you'll need to make today's card:
Stamps: Pocket Silhouettes, Nature Walk, Autumn Days, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Little Additions
Ink: Basic Black, Pool Party, Wild Wasabi, Lucky Limeade, Always Artichoke, Soft Suede, Not Quite Navy
Card stock: Very Vanilla, Naturals Ivory, Whisper White, Watercolour paper, Always Artichoke
Other: Markers, small oval punch, two step bird punch, stapler, linen thread, paper snips, stamp-a-majig, Simply Scored
I'd be delighted to order any of these items for you and can have them delivered to your address in the UK. I'm committed to providing excellent customer service and am always happy to offer help and advice. To place your order, just send me an email or give me a call on 01280 820593.
Today's card reminds me of the first time we went camping. We'd practised putting the tent up at home so were pretty confident, but found that when it came to it, the tent had no desire to sit nicely on the pitch but preferred to lurch drunkenly into the hedge where there was a fine crop of stinging nettles! We had a lovely time though and I remember the children spent all evening quietly collecting grass seeds in bowls!
Happy Monday!
Happy Monday!
I don't often make scenery cards, but this looks lovely so I might go and have a play. Thanks for the inspiration! Helen (Sydney)
ReplyDeleteAs usual it's absolutely gorgeous and very inspiring! TFS My faves file is full of your wonderful creations!
ReplyDeleteThis is so fabulous, Vicky! I love the cluster of details and especially the way they're all held together with a staple!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Vicky. The background is so soft and I love your separation of the bunch of flowers/grasses at the front.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to creating something for this challenge.
Hugs, Buttons x
I adore your skills, Vicky. Do you ever paint on a big canvas? I could imagine how beautiful it would be. Hugs Janna
ReplyDeleteGorgeous scenic card Vicky
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Morning Vicky, This is a lovely grasses scene, I love it... I struggled, my mojos off somewher in the ether! has been for quite a while :(
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suzi b xx
Just fabulous Vicky! And, did you hear my cheer all the way from Spain over your 'Yellow' LIM show casing? Di xx
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ReplyDeleteGorgeous card ..... Love this look you are soooo good at it
Hugs Sylvie xxx
One word Vicky - STUNNING !! I learned this technique from you and just love it but mine never turn out as well as yours ! I love Jannna's idea from above; it would be spectacular !
ReplyDeleteJane x
A beautiful card Vicky - my garden looks a bit like this now after all the rain we have had - Jacqueline xx
ReplyDeleteVERY pretty. Great inking! xxx
ReplyDeleteHello Vicky
ReplyDeleteI adore your card, the scene is gorgeous with
stunning colours.
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irene
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I always love to see your inky meadow scenes Vicky and I love how you've added the grasses and flowers right in the foreground for this card :0)
ReplyDeleteAh he's camping is never tha same out in the wild , for real....... Much cosier in the garden ;0)
Jenny x
Beautiful card Vicki. I love the way you have added the extra flowers to the front.
ReplyDeleteValxx
Vicky this scene is so tranquil and relaxing, I'd love to just sit there with a nice glass of Pimms.
ReplyDeleteI'm getting my latest stamps you ordered for me from Jacqueline tomorrow so I hope my mojo can come up with something using them.Anyway, Thank You
Bev.x
Fabulous Vicky, the colours are beautiful and I love the extra grasses etc popped on the front. I hope I bought enough grasses at Ally Pally to do this challenge :)
ReplyDeleteVal x
So pretty, Vicky!
ReplyDeleteCheers, Karen
You totally rocked this challenge again ! I knew you would when I saw the theme your stamping and sponging is amazing such a pretty picture.
ReplyDeleteMarie
A stunning card Vicky. Your inky background is fabulous and the stamped grasses look amazing. Love the added stamped embellishment too.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Fliss xx
Just WOW! I wish I'd done it!
ReplyDeleteLouise x
Gorgeous Vicky! I regulary put a 'wash' of colour from ink pads or paints across some wet watercolour paper blending two/three colours. Once dry I stamp with foliage, flowers and grasses -I end up with a masterboard than I cut down and add to when I feel like it - this reminds me of that hugs Karen x
ReplyDeleteQuick and easy to do? I don't think so, it would take me days and lots of throw outs, but I LOVE it.
ReplyDeleteStunning card Vicky - thanks so much for your comments - appreciate it. Doubt I'd ever manage something like this - I really like the extra grasses you've popped on the front too. x
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning, Vicky! I ADORE all the different sets you used--and your sponging and coloring is beautiful! Fabulous to have you as our guest DT this month--can't wait to see your card for next week! :)
ReplyDeleteLovely card Vicky reminds me of a summer meadow Luv Sue x
ReplyDeleteI love your stamped scenes and the grasses look fab, especially with the bouquet of fussy cut grasses. x
ReplyDeleteWow, I saw this beauty on MIM and was blown away. What a gorgeous scene! Beautifully done!!
ReplyDeleteYou are a wonderful GDT - your work is always so beautiful. The stamping and colouring on this card is exceptional. Suzanne x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful scene Vicky, really lovely.
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