Tuesday 8 January 2013

In need of inspiration!

For sometime I've been trying to make a card that pleased me and sadly falling short of the mark.This one is kind of alright but it's not wonderful.
I based it on this sketch from Freshly Made sketches

But sadly posted it too late for that challenge!

...took the theme from the Paper Players

and I used the colours from PPA
PPA150 Color Challenge
It's the first time that I have inked up this SU Apothecary Art stamp which was a gift from my lovely friend Mandi. I inked the stamp with a Basic Gray pad and then highlighted the flowers with the pink marker, dragging in the colour with a Blender pen once it was stamped.
The sentiment is from Kaisercraft.
I shall also include it in the CAS challenge from Hotshots.


This quick card was based on the colours from CAS Colours and Sketches.
It's in the style of Birgit an amazing Swedish crafter who never fails to inspire me!


23 comments:

  1. They are both beautiful cards, Chrissie. They look so simple and elegant.
    Chris
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  2. Love how you've pulled the colour in on the flowers Chrissie and how the texture of the card shows through those fabulous ferns! That apothecary stamp set is on my wish list:)
    Val x

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  3. The first card is just so sweet and feminine. Very, very, very pretty. The second one is lovely as well.
    Monica

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  4. Gorgeous! I have apothocary art and am going to try it in grey - it's a colour I would never have thought to ink it in but it looks amazing!
    Tara
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  5. Hi Chrissie, the first card is very pretty, I love the flowers, the colour is lovely. The second card is really striking!

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  6. Enjoy looking for inspiration on your blog as you have such great versatility,I too some days find myself teeming with ideas and then the next my minds a blank!x

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  7. Chrissie, I love your second card for our challenge. The mix of stamps used with our colours gives it a gorgeous earthy tone. Thanks for joining us at CAS- Colour and Sketches.

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  8. beautifully stylish card!! Hugs Juls

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  9. What a pretty card! I love the white background and your pretty coloring. Thanks for joining us at the Paper Player this week!

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  10. It's a beautiful card, Chrissie! I love the coloring on the stamped image and the trim is perfect. Thanks for joining us for the first 2013 PPA Challenge!

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  11. Both cards are absolutely clean and simple perfection! I love the border you created on the PPA card. Thanks for playing with the Pals at Pals Paper Arts!

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  12. These are both so pretty! I love the first one!

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  13. You have such high standards Chrissie - but that's what makes your cards so good! I think both these cards are stunning. Vicky x

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  14. Goodness me! Just absolutely stunning and beautiful use of our colours! Thanks so much for playing along at CAS - Colours and Sketches xx

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  15. I can see Birgit's influence in the second card, but I think you've made it your own too. Fab CAS design and great use of our colours at CAS Colours and Sketches. Thanks for joining in

    Louise xx

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  16. Oh both of these cards are gorgeous! I love your CAS style! The coloring on the flowers of the first one is just perfect! Great job with using the color challenge for the second card. Thanks for playing along with us at CAS Colours & Sketches!

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  17. Both cards are beautiful. Elizabeth xx

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  18. WOW is all I can say! I have been a square card-making kick myself! And I agree, Brigit's style is awesome and your second card is fabulous! But I do love the floral image on your first one too! I always shy away from that image....I should play with it more often! So glad you could join us at the Paper Players this week!

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  19. Both gorgeous cards Chrissie, not just alright ( what are you like )but fabulous as always :) Viv xx

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  20. Really, really beautiful cards. You have a wonderful style! Thanks for sharing with us at Pals Paper Arts this week!

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  21. I love the CAS design and the details are great! Thank you for playing along with the Paper Players this week! :-)

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  22. hi chrissie... I know what you mean about not liking your own cards... i love this one though!!

    So glad you joined us at the paper players
    Jen x

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  23. Watchu talkin' 'bout, Wilson? Your cards are sublime! I have pinned and am especially swooning over your take on Birgit's art. She would be very proud, Chrissie! I'm so happy that CAS C&S agreed with me and named you a Top Three!!Congratulations!

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Thank you so much for popping by, I appreciate your comments!
Thanks,
Chrissie