Saturday, 9 January 2016

Smile ...

My blog seems to be very quiet at the moment ... I don't seem to be getting many visitors ... I guess I need to be more inspiring with my posts!  Hopefully as the weeks go by (and it stops raining!) I might get more creative!  I have quite a few projects on the go at the moment and I'm trying to spend time trying out and learning new skills.  I've enrolled on an on-line art course 'Wanderlust 2016' - a mixed media and art journalling course - it is definitely outside of my comfort zone but hopefully will inspire me!

 Today I've done more sorting and tidying than I have creating - unfortunately housework and shopping need finishing on a Saturday before crafting can begin!  I have managed to create a card for this week's challenge at "Less is More" - it is One Layer week with the theme of "Flourish".


I simple card with masking, ink blending and stamping.

 I used:
Stampin Up - Everything Eleanor
Uniko - All Occasion Sentiments
Distress Inks - Squeezed Lemonade, Dried Marigold and Spiced Marmalade
Versafine Onyx Black

 Enjoy!
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13 comments:

  1. Marina9 January 2016 at 17:55

    I love how you've made your background out of squares - a great idea and a fabulous effect.

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  2. Sharon Traynor Designs9 January 2016 at 18:16

    Happy to visit your blog Elaine. Great card. The colours are so up-beat and sunny!

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  3. Canonbury creations9 January 2016 at 18:44

    Great layout Elaine, love those blocks of colour the flourish really pops against them!
    Val x

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  4. Stephanie Lanzalotto9 January 2016 at 18:46

    I love this - the blocks and swirls go together beautifully. Fantastic creation!

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  5. Sarah G9 January 2016 at 20:14

    This looks fab, Elaine! I love the idea of using the blocks to feature the flourish. Good luck with the art journaling and mixed media...it is something I would like to try :)

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  6. Kathyk9 January 2016 at 22:34

    Love the use of those bold colours with your bold flourish, a perfect combination

    Kathyk

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  7. gail9 January 2016 at 22:44

    love how you have used the colour blocks with your flourish. great cardxx

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  8. Carole9 January 2016 at 23:07

    Brilliant card with a fab flourish and lovely bright colours.

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  9. Chrissie10 January 2016 at 11:19

    What beautifully crisp stamping Elaine, that flourish looks amazing over the blocks of bold colour!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  10. Darnell10 January 2016 at 17:06

    This is a great card for the flourish challenge, Elaine! I love color blocking on a card, especially in these bold and bright colors that really do make me smile!! Hugs, Darnell

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  11. Sazzle Dazzle10 January 2016 at 19:18

    Totally clean and simple Elaine, perfect stamping and flourishing beautifully against those vibrant squares! Love it and thanks so much for playing along this week!
    Sarah xx
    Less is More

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  12. Anne10 January 2016 at 19:37

    Very stylish Elaine, love your vibrant colours behind the flourish!
    Thank you so much for your entry
    Anne
    "Less is More"

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  13. Neets B17 January 2016 at 10:41

    Love those happy blocks of colour behind your flourish, such a cheery creation. I know what you mean, Saturday is my day of catching up with everything I can't do when I'm at work. My crafting has to be squeezed in afterwards. Keep buying those lottery tickets, eh!
    Sorry I'm so late visiting!
    Thanks for sharing with us.
    Anita x
    Less is More

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