Hello crafting friends!
In an effort to get my youngest son off his electronics and into the fresh air, I've enlisted his help in the garden. I've cunningly given him all the creative jobs to do while I stick to the dull weeding and clipping - but every chore is made more fun when you can chat about Star Wars, am I right?! Anyway, the gardening has eaten into crafting time so this is a very quick and simple card:
I started off with a card panel cut out of watercolour paper. I wet it down and stamped the wisteria outline from Stampin' Up's Soft Spring a couple of times. It immediately spread and blurred and looked a mess, just as I'd hoped it would! I added touches of wet purple ink and then left it to dry while my son and I coaxed the garden to be neat and tidy.
When he'd finished discussing the finer points of The Mandalorian with me, he disappeared to plug himself into something and I went back to my card panel. Now it was dry, I could stamp the wisteria again, using a darker green ink. I filled in the flowers with purple ink and a paintbrush and added detail with a darker purple marker.
The panel was attached to a card base I added a block sentiment by Uniko, which was popped up on dimensionals. I dug out my Wink of Stella pen to give the flowers a lovely sparkle but sadly you can hardly see it in the photos.
EDITED TO ADD AN AWARD
So proud this card was showcased at Less is More!
CHALLENGES
I made this card for the current Less is More Out of Focus challenge.
AND IN OTHER NEWS
An unfortunate thing happened when I was walking Eva today. I had crossed the stream on my way back into the fields at the back of our house and passed (at a safe distance) a couple who were also doing their exercise for the day. "Good morning!" I called cheerily - after all, a bit of friendliness costs nothing :) As my mouth opened, I must have breathed in a bit of pollen or dust or something because I was taken with a fit of dry coughing which made the couple move rather faster than they had been previously! It's not funny of course but I had to laugh.
In an effort to get my youngest son off his electronics and into the fresh air, I've enlisted his help in the garden. I've cunningly given him all the creative jobs to do while I stick to the dull weeding and clipping - but every chore is made more fun when you can chat about Star Wars, am I right?! Anyway, the gardening has eaten into crafting time so this is a very quick and simple card:
I started off with a card panel cut out of watercolour paper. I wet it down and stamped the wisteria outline from Stampin' Up's Soft Spring a couple of times. It immediately spread and blurred and looked a mess, just as I'd hoped it would! I added touches of wet purple ink and then left it to dry while my son and I coaxed the garden to be neat and tidy.
When he'd finished discussing the finer points of The Mandalorian with me, he disappeared to plug himself into something and I went back to my card panel. Now it was dry, I could stamp the wisteria again, using a darker green ink. I filled in the flowers with purple ink and a paintbrush and added detail with a darker purple marker.
The panel was attached to a card base I added a block sentiment by Uniko, which was popped up on dimensionals. I dug out my Wink of Stella pen to give the flowers a lovely sparkle but sadly you can hardly see it in the photos.
EDITED TO ADD AN AWARD
So proud this card was showcased at Less is More!
CHALLENGES
I made this card for the current Less is More Out of Focus challenge.
AND IN OTHER NEWS
An unfortunate thing happened when I was walking Eva today. I had crossed the stream on my way back into the fields at the back of our house and passed (at a safe distance) a couple who were also doing their exercise for the day. "Good morning!" I called cheerily - after all, a bit of friendliness costs nothing :) As my mouth opened, I must have breathed in a bit of pollen or dust or something because I was taken with a fit of dry coughing which made the couple move rather faster than they had been previously! It's not funny of course but I had to laugh.
Hugs,
I did the same thing to a neighbor! He started coughing and I stepped back even more ~ I was embarrassed by my reaction and wondered how long is it going to take when this ends to feel & be "normal" again? Terrific that you got your son to unplug and help out ~ nice! ~ Your wisteria is so pretty and I love how you added depth to the image ~ Enjoy your week!
ReplyDeleteAwful isn't it - we're all hyper sensitive and it's hard to imagine 'normal' :/ Yes, loving gardening with my son and he is really enjoying it. Enjoy your week too Karen :)
DeleteSo annoying those wink of stella pens that never show up on photo's,
ReplyDeleteLovely creation, as always, great colours and image.
Kath x
Well it is, but if they did they'd probably be over the top in real life. Swings and roundabouts! x
DeleteSuch a beautiful card Vicky, love how you "spread" the background and then stamped the wisteria, gorgeous colours too.
ReplyDeleteI did laugh at your little story (a lot) although in reality not so funny, I suppose, I'm still smiling though!
I wish I could get my son unplugged :)
Keep safe and well.
Faith x
I'd love to report that my son is still communing with nature but sadly the gardening bug has worn off :/
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Very cool, great interpretation of the LIM theme
ReplyDeleteKathyk
Thanks Kathy!
DeleteBeautiful wisteria, Vicky! Love that watery look!
ReplyDeleteI love it too but the trick is harnessing the action of the water - and I need a lot more practice!!
DeleteBeautiful card. As someone who deals with allergies year round, I'm making doubly sure I'm medicated on the rare occasions I'm on the other side of my front door!
ReplyDeleteWell stay safe Em! xx
DeleteFabulous card Vicky and such a coincidence as I was just looking at wisteria for my balcony after seeing it in a garden near home and then this beauty popped up. Love how you have only used the corner looks so delicious with all that white space.
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I've suddenly been seeing it coming out now as well Marie! Everything is so early this year. Lovely to see you out and about in Blogland :)
DeleteThis is super-stunning Clare! Love the contrast between the out of focus background and the gorgeous, crisp wisteria blooms in the forefront. Such pretty images on a great design. Thank you for sharing this one with us at Less is More xx
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind comment Sharon! It's Vicky by the way, apologies for the confusing blog title! xx
DeleteThis pretty wisteria is right up my street Vicky, and I had to laugh at the couple scurrying away after you had your fit of coughing! I did a bit of food shopping the other day and whilst in the shop I had that dry tickle that one gets sometimes, and had to keep swallowing to keep it at bay for fear of horrified looks..lol. x
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