Henry is a wonderful linear argyle print! I've used my markers to colour the rubber before stamping and finished with a sentiment embellished with a little leaf. Here's a close up of the pattern:
The inspiration to make today's card came from three different sources: I've used the colour swatch from this week's wonderful ColourQ challenge...
And last but not least, I shall enter the card into the 'Make Your Mark' challenge at Addicted to Stamps where 'anything goes as long as markers are used on the creation'. This is a brand new challenge site in blogland, so do pop over and give the ladies your support.
Here's what you'll need to make today's card:
Stamps: Henry (builder wheel), Elegant Thank You, Lovely as a Tree
Ink: Island Indigo, Pool Party, More Mustard, Calypso Coral, Basic Black (all in marker form)
Card stock: Whisper White
Other: Stamp-a-majig
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At dinner yesterday evening, there was a football discussion and my husband asked the boys if they knew how to put their fingers in their mouths and give one of those piercing whistles to let the ref know you disapprove of his decision! (I know, I try my best to teach them table manners but what chance do I have?!) There then followed a lively practice session during which my youngest son blew his nose. "Oh that'll tell the ref!" said my daughter, adding in her best Victorian gentleman's voice: "I blow my nose at you sir!"
Have a lovely weekend won't you, and I'll see you soon.
Hugs,
At dinner yesterday evening, there was a football discussion and my husband asked the boys if they knew how to put their fingers in their mouths and give one of those piercing whistles to let the ref know you disapprove of his decision! (I know, I try my best to teach them table manners but what chance do I have?!) There then followed a lively practice session during which my youngest son blew his nose. "Oh that'll tell the ref!" said my daughter, adding in her best Victorian gentleman's voice: "I blow my nose at you sir!"
Have a lovely weekend won't you, and I'll see you soon.
Hugs,
Perfect stamping and perfect CAS card, Vicky x
ReplyDeleteYou're my little bit of inspiration every day Vicky - how I just love your style! I had overlooked ( or perhaps discounted?) this stamping wheel, but it's now on the list.
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A lovely CAS card Vicky...great colours
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It must have taken great patience to colour that stamp Vicky - well worth the effort thought as you card is beautiful. Thanks too for joining in at ATS this week - Jacqueline xx
ReplyDeleteI am NOT showing this post the my "girls"!
ReplyDeleteWheelie lovely card!!!! xxx
Fabulous card and matches the inspiration photo perfectly. I'm not sure I'm brave enough to dismantle my wheels though!
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This pattern is stunning and I love the sentiment incorporated into the colours like that. Thanks too for joining in with the first challenge at ATS!
ReplyDeleteThats genious Vicky, its great to think outside the box, or stamp in your case. And how close are you to the sketch... wow . Great card well done Hugs Elaine
ReplyDeleteYou have created a lovely argyle border, Vicky, the markers give it a soft pastel look.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card and thank you so much for the tip about the stamp wheels.
ReplyDeleteA brilliant card Vicky, I love the colours.
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Nice card! Like the stamp and colors, and the way you brought all three challenges together. :)
ReplyDeleteAnother super card Vicky, what great colours too. Your kids sound mad just like ours too :) Viv xx
ReplyDeleteWow, your kitchen inspiration has tied in so well! Great alternative use of your builder wheel stamp.
ReplyDeleteA fab card Vicky - thanks so much for joining us on our first weekly challenge over at Addicted to Stamps. Love the argyle pattern - so fresh. Had to laugh at the antics at the dinner table.... next time perhaps someone should remind your youngest to blow his nose before attempting the whistle!!! lol
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HI VICKY, how lovely to see you here at Addicted to Stamps for our first challenge and with such a beautiful and clever card. Great tip about the wheels as i have several of them and dont use them so much, to be honest am a little afraid that i might ruin them. Amazing doing all that colouring on your stamp with markers you must have the patience of a saint> The colours are so pretty and the leaf is a lovely touch. Thank you for sharing with us and good luck.
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clever designs... I like your card very much
ReplyDeleteCathi from Germany
Fab card Vicky, love the colours on the argyle pattern.
ReplyDeleteHmmmm, a great tip sbout the wheels. I may have to try that one lol. The end result is lovely. Great colouring on the pattern. I love CAS cards and this one is just wonderful. Thanks for playing along with us at ATS!
ReplyDeleteTerrific CAS card Vicky, and you obviously have the patience of a Saint to colour that bg stamp as you did.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining our first ever Addicted to Stamps challenge.
Fantastic coloring on that intricate stamp. What patience you must have!
ReplyDeleteI always forget about unmounting the wheels. I often see some wheels that I like and never get them because I think they're too much bother. I'll have to remember your tips for turning them into mounted stamps!
Well that was clever of you! What a fun stamp too. So many color combos you could do. Thanks for sharing this with us at the ColourQ this week.
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative card Vicky, that is thinking outside the 'wheel'.
ReplyDeleteNow this is a clever combination of challenges and stash, the argyle pattern looks brilliant on a one layer card because it gives the illusion of depth.
ReplyDeleteLoving the title of the post too, really caught my eye :0)
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Your card is lovely, Vicky, love its simplicity! As for table manners, when you have boys and girls it is almost impossible to keep peace much less manners! Thanks for joining us this week at the ColourQ and sharing your card.
ReplyDeleteMore ingenuity Vicky with such a brilliant result. Thanks for supporting our first challenge, much appreciated:)
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I can't believe you colored that image before you stamped. It's brilliant. Gorgeous card.
ReplyDeleteI love this types design. I appreciate this post. Thanks for sharing important post with us.
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