I thought I'd pop in with a make I just finished (and I mean just... The glue isn't dry yet!), which was inspired by the current challenge over at As You Like It.
The theme is "Your favourite flower", and as soon as I saw Sarah's gorgeous card (because I am totally with her on the sunflowers), I knew I wanted to squeeze in a little time to play along.
I also happened to have a piece of card on my desk, which I had used to swipe up some leftover Distress paints from my craft sheet a little while ago, which I figured would make a lovely background for something. As the colours were yellow, green and purple, I figured this was it!
So I got to work, and mounted everything on a piece of thin wood that will be the front of a mini album one day. This is what I ended up with:
I really had some fun with my distress inks, stains and paints. I did originally have different, more realistic, leaves on there, but I decided that I didn't like them, so changed them for some of the tattered leaves I cut with the Sizzix dies instead.
It's quite funny how sunflowers have come to be my favourites, because before I started crafting, I hated them! I think the G45 French Country papers are to blame. That pad was so gorgeous I just fell in love with them. Now I just love to have sunflowers around me whenever possible. They bring a touch of warmth to the day, and frankly... Here in Leeds we need all the warmth we can get!
Anyways, that be my contribution to the challenge. I just love that even when Mr Mojo is doing his best to hide, AYLI can usually kickstart the creativity. Nothing like being encouraged to play around with your favourite things, I guess.
Right, I must be getting ready to go to choir practice, but I shall do some visiting tomorrow.
Have a fantabulous one!
Sammy-x
13 comments:
Beautiful sunflower card Sammy.
Hugs Veerle
Sunflowers are always such happy flowers Sammy and this is a lovely card.
B x
This is WONDERFUL Sammy and will make a fabulous journal cover or actually I think I'd attach it to a canvas or frame it and hang it on the wall!! So glad that the other AYLI girls and I inspire you!! Good Luck!! xx
Oh my goodness it’s a work of art, Sammy! Stunning!!! You can tell you had fun making it! xxx
Sure is a gorgeous work of art....love it.xx{aNNie My Personal Blog}
Gorgeous Sammy! The deep rich tones perfectly compliment your sunflower and I love the little fence you added. hugs :)
A beautiful bright sunflower........ perfect for a summer's day! A gorgeous card hon...
Hugs
Christine x
this is gorgeous love the colours
hugs Kate xx
Stunning card Sammy huggles Sue xx
Another stunning piece full of texture and colour and of course, the gorgeous sunflower focal point - so sunny and lovely :-)
I have 2 giant(ish) sunflowers in my garden that a friend gave us as tiny seedlings and I have to say I am very excited to see them flower! At least your favourite flower is available to craft with...ever seen an astrantia stamp/die?!
Big hugs, Kat xx
This is gorgeous Sammy, a fabulous inked background and great texture and details - Graphic 45 have a lot to answer for don't they!
Pauline
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Hi,Sammy. Love the card. I'm sond of sunflowers too, and like you I never really cottoned to them before. Funny how tastes change....
Waw this looks absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for joining us at As You Lie It. Hugs! Mojca
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