Monday, February 21, 2011

Clean & Simple weekly challange - Spring theme


Over that the "Less is More" weekly challenge blog the theme this week is 'Spring'.

Here is my card
I was given this UM rubber stamp (along with a few others that are similar) many years ago from a friend in US..(Thank you Lee if you are reading this) I have no idea what stamp company it is from I just love the image.

I stamped it using Tim Holtz Forest moss distress ink. I used a damp paint brush to colour in the leaves, a promarker (Putty) to lightly shade the flowers with a hint of pink then used a glue pen to stick some clear 'oil on water' effect foil for the wings. Here's a better view of the foil on the wings
I used a Martha stewart punch for the bottom edge.. rubber stamped the words again using the forest green ink... added the 2 types of ribbon plus a bow and mounted it all onto a white A5 card base.
I think it looks quite nice. :o)

I haven't had the chance to draw any freebies for a few weeks due to feeling poorly. I am enjoying making these cards in the mean time though.... I hope to be back to normal soon.

Thanks for visiting... your comments are always welcome.
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28 comments:

  1. SusanFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    I love that stamp....and you colored it so beautifully! Love the touch of shimmer on the wings!! Awesome card!

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  2. ChrissieFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Well I've never heard of 'Oil on water effect foil' but I certainly think I'm going to be looking for some. This is STUNNING!
    You have achieved a wonderful effect with the dragonflies and the whole card is simply beautiful!
    Thanks so much for joining us and we hope to see you again next week to share a little more of your creativity!
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  3. TAMFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    A fabulous card and the foil effect for the wings just takes it to another level

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  4. MandiFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Beautiful card Sylvie, just stunning
    Never head of that technique, sounds interesting
    Thanks again for playing along, means a lot
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  5. Stamps and PaperFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Simply stunning



    Anne

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  6. Eenzy BeenzyFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Beautiful card :)
    Love the colours!

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  7. CazroFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Wow! Sylvie, your card is tunning, now I ahve some of the 'oil on water' effect foil, why didn't I think of that? I so much love the way we crafters are so willing to share our craft knowledge. Thanks. Caz

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  8. Seafield JoFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous card. Beautiful image and I love the ribbon. Jo x

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  9. LynneFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    What a gorgeous stamp and what a fabulous card you`ve made with it.
    Lynne xxx

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  10. Shirley NFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    After I clicked your picture to enlarge, I was stunned by the beauty of your dragonflies! OMGosh your card is gorgeous!!!

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  11. m.e.r.o.February 21, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    You create again a beautiful card! I love the colours you used! And certainly, I love dragonflies!
    hugs,
    mero

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  12. GibmissFebruary 21, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Hi Sylvie
    Gorgeous card ....i have something for you on my Blog
    Hugs
    sylvie
    xxx

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  13. DianeFebruary 21, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Stunning card!!!! love it.
    Diane

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  14. SueFebruary 21, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Wow Just stunning.

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  15. Suze BainFebruary 21, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Wow, this is one gorgeous card.

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  16. Caroline HallettFebruary 21, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    hi Sylvie - I love what you have done to the dragonflies wings - thats brilliant! Thanks for sharing

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  17. Sally HFebruary 21, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Wow! This is stunning! I love the effect on the wings. I have only used foils with stamp and bond - never thought of using my glue pen. Thanks for Sharing!

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  18. AileenFebruary 21, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Your card is stunning. Brilliant effect on the dragonflies wings. It looks such a simple card but you can see that a lot of work has gone into it. x

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  19. AnnieFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    just beautiful
    ann xxx

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  20. PaulineFebruary 22, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    Stunning card, a beautiful effect.

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  21. Anna ~ FlatkattFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    A real eyecatcher! Love what you've done with the colours and techniques on the image. The two ribbons and border punch are also a wonderful combination to give your card that special finishing touch.

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  22. nickyFebruary 22, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    Just want to say thank you for the comment you left about my card and also to say I love your card,
    Nicky

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  23. JenFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    Love the colours and the technique.
    Beautiful
    jenjoy x

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  24. Deborah FringsFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Those dragonflies are totally amazing - so life-like!! Beautiful card.

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  25. Faith A at Daffodil CardsFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    What an amazing card, it is so beautiful, I lurve the colours too.

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  26. TamekoFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Absolutely stunning. You colored your image beautifully!

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  27. hoptownracer1February 27, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    What a beautiful card!!! Feel better soon! :)

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  28. Heather "Hev"March 3, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    Such beautiful work all through your blog :)

    Thank you for sharing your talents and your beautiful freebies :)

    Hugs Heather

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