I went to the craft show at Newbury Racecourse on Saturday. It was quite bijou...not having been before I had nothing to compare it with, but there was an announcement over the PA apologising for the lack of exhibitors! Some internal problem apparently. Having said all that I did get some good things that I was pleased with.
This card was made with couple of the things... the flower stamp from Impression Obsession and the Cuttlebug embossing folder...which was A BARGAIN...it has a border folder included and cost the grand sum of £2!
The stem of this flower is really straight, but being a cling stamp I could bend it a little on the acrylic block. I coloured it with a variety of Distress inks and SU Marker pens and added a little spritz of water before stamping. In fact there was a trace of some Gelato colour in a crevice from a previous experiment, which was obviously activated by the water. I rather like the mix of colour it gave.
The sentiment is from Clearly Besotted.
I noticed on my bloggy friend Vicki's blog, that there is a challenge called AAA cards where they have the focus of watercolours. I have been playing around with loads of different techniques, so this is another among many!
Can't believe I'm leaving a comment on your blog as part of the DT at AAA Cards - I'm the one usually entering your challenges! Loving the embossed background and as always your card is stunningly CAS. So pleased you played at AAA Cards this week.
ReplyDeleteHa ha so Bijou is posh for not much there then?
ReplyDeleteSorry Chrissie, couldn`t resist. You did get s fabby stamp there though and what a gorgeous card you`ve made with it.
Lynne xxx
Was there on Sunday and stunned by the lack of exhibitors but heard the announcement too. I had also heard that Artstamps had experienced some internal upheaval so I guess it all tallies.
ReplyDeleteI looked at that exact stamp and ever so nearly bought it - now wishing I had - lovely job you've made with it too.
Kathyk
This is so lovely. I'm loving the watercolor stamp techniques and this stamp is perfect for it.
ReplyDeleteLovely flower for the spritzing technique! Bummer about the show.. thanks for the shout out and joining in at AAA!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and the bargains are awesome too! ~Diane
ReplyDeleteGreat card, beautiful image. Newbury is only 40ish minutes from me, I wish I'd known about a spending opportunity!!
ReplyDeleteElaine
Beautiful card, such a pretty stamp.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Chrissie. Loads of background texture yet still lovely and CAS. Love the colour you chose for your bloom x
ReplyDeleteLovely card! Jo x
ReplyDeleteStunning card - lovely and simple xx
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card Chrissie. I've been to the Newbury show for years and it's always really good. Usually the first floor is fairly full of retailers as well but his management company let him down badly so hopefully they will be back to normal next year.
ReplyDeleteCool! a crafting deal! I think we all love those. Beautifully done card, the flower is a lovely accent. Thank you for playing along with us and we hope you continue to visit. Cheers, Victoria Lavender, AAA Cards
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful CAS card! Margaret
ReplyDeleteBeautifully elegant! I love that delicate flower.
ReplyDeletePatti