Dashing off for yet more fun with my niece and nephew! I have to jam-pack in as much as possible before they're back to the routine of school and after-school activities tomorrow and my departure on Tuesday (insert incredibly sad face!). Before I go, though...a card I made, early last week...
My big stenciled peony (STAMPlorations Peony #2 and sentiment from Blooming Buds) was inspired by the colours found in Michelle's beauty over at MUSE Challenge #205. I tried to replicate those with Salted Ocean, Peacock Feathers and Picked Pistachio distress inks. Yes the peony appears 'blurry in the photo, because its wearing a shimmery coat of Perfect Pearls! You should see the glimmer in the sunlight!
NOTE: Honoured and thrilled to be one of four Featured Members at MUSE Challenge #205! THANK YOU!
Also heading off to:
TIME OUT Challenge~Love/Friendship Such a fun 3rd birthday celebration going on over there!
STAMPlorations Theme & Sketch Challenge~Stamps and Spring
Thank you for dropping in; your visit brings me joy! And yes, I'm behind in commenting and YES, I will catch up!
Fab fab card, Carol! Love your soft stenciling and the frame really makes the card adding lots of interest. By the way I think this would be perfect for current Less Is More challenge. Thanks for joining our birthday party at TIME OUT!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning Carol ! I love this big flower and moreover in this colour ! Simply gorgeous and so CAS ! And what a beautiful sentiment, perfect for Time OUT challenge ! Thanks for sharing and for inspiring.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, your flower is so pretty :)
ReplyDeleteLove that stencil - the scale of the flower is perfect and your blending is beautiful! Enjoy your time with your niece and nephew! Thanks for joining us at Muse this week, Carol!
ReplyDeleteJust so beautiful Carol...your flower is stunning!
ReplyDeletebeautiful!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stenciled peony. Gorgeous blending.
ReplyDeleteLove the color and your flawless inking! A simple sentiment was all that this card needed to make it PERFECT!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! The colors are perfect and the flower is awesome!!
ReplyDeleteBeeeeeeeeeeutiful cas card. Lovely choice of colours. Thanks for sharing at STAMPlorations CAS Challenge this month.
ReplyDeleteAhhh...you absolutely rocked this stencil. So soft and beautiful! Gorgeous take on the MUSE challenge and of course we're so happy to have you celebrate with us at Time Out!
ReplyDeleteYou are so enjoying yourself, so sad it has to end soon. Love this flower, the colours Aileen wonderful together. Im still sitting here thinking of what I want to do, cant make up my mind..maybe I should go play for a while first..
ReplyDeleteYour flower as the focal image is just stunning, also I love the ombré effect on it.
ReplyDeleteOh, my, that flower is simply stunning, Carol!!!!! WOW, love the colours and it must be so beautiful IRL with all the shimmer!!! Such a fabulous card, my friend!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!!!
Hugz
Gorgeous card, Carol. Fabulous colors blended so beautifully together. How shimmery it must look in real life. Wow!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully blended flower! What a great idea to add Perfect Pearls! Why do I never think of that?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sponged background with those beautiful colours!
ReplyDeleteThose stinkin' elusive perfect pearls! This is such a pretty design. That turquoise just pops! Thank you for playing along at STAMPlorations Theme & Sketch Challenge.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty, Carol ... the soft blending on that gorgeous peony is just lovely ... I'm imagining the shimmer! Thanks so much for joining in with our 3rd birthday party at Time Out! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteLove the inking of that stencil, such a pretty colour Carol. I trust you had a fab trip to see your niece and nephew.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at STAMPlorations before you left! :)
Oh I love it--so very pretty!
ReplyDeleteLuscious, Carol. Wonderful ink blending.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely, gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteEthereal, light, beautiful! Awesome CASE!
ReplyDeleteThis is so gorgeous!! Loved your use of the stencil! Thank you so much for playing along with us at STAMPlorations this month! :)
ReplyDeleteSuchi- DT xx