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Wednesday 6 July 2011

Shades of Blue

I'm loving the challenge from Less is More this week. It's Shades of Blue, and blue just happens to be my favourite colour! I was in a painting mood, so I painted a little landscape background and then stamped a few images on top. Shades of blue from navy right up to very pale - all done using just one Distress inkpad! The beauty of Distress ink is that it can be diluted with water but retains the colour integrity, in other words it just becomes a paler shade of the original according to how much water you add. I used Chipped Sapphire, my favourite of all the Distress colours.


The tree on its little mound with the grasses either side of it (all one stamp) is by Beeswax, all other stamps and the sentiment are by Hobby Art. There are some fantastic entries this week. I'm really enjoying looking at them all.
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24 comments:

  1. mamapez56 July 2011 at 19:05

    This is a beautiful card; so peaceful. Well done with your painting. Kate x

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  2. Linby6 July 2011 at 20:46

    oh wow- this is lovely, I wish I could paint.
    Linbyx

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  3. lisa6 July 2011 at 20:58

    We have so much in common, Lynne. Blue is my favourite colour and Chipped Sapphire is my fav DI at the minute too, although it does tend to change!!
    What a gorgeous card. I love your calm little scene. How clever you are to be able to freehand paint.
    The sentiment is beautiful too.
    Hope you are keeping well.
    Hugs Lisax

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  4. Kathyk6 July 2011 at 21:21

    Oh this is just lovely - so very elegant

    Kathyk

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  5. Sally H6 July 2011 at 21:52

    WOW! Absolutely Gorgeous! I love it! Such a wonderful scene, and the Buzzard is a fabulous addition.

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  6. Lynne6 July 2011 at 21:54

    Beautiful card.
    Lynne xxx

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  7. Mandi6 July 2011 at 22:01

    Stunning scene Lynn
    Wonderful card, love it!
    Thank you so much
    Diva LIM
    "Less is More"

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  8. Angela Weimer6 July 2011 at 22:19

    A beautiful card. Looks like something you would find in a shoppe So pretty and serene. You are very talented. Thanks for sharing and have a great day.

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  9. Netty6 July 2011 at 22:39

    Beautiful card Lynne and made more special because you painted it. Love the words as well. x

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  10. Lisa Jane6 July 2011 at 22:52

    oh wow stunning scene ..
    Lisa x

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  11. Jean6 July 2011 at 23:22

    Super card. Fabulous image and lovely sentiment too. Jean x

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  12. Anonymous6 July 2011 at 23:50

    Wow, wow, wow. This is absolutely stunning.

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  13. Fiona7 July 2011 at 00:08

    You are clever! Your serene scene is beautiful.

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  14. craftimamma7 July 2011 at 00:20

    Wow, this is stunning Lynne. A real little masterpiece so cleverly executed. I'm sure whoever is lucky enough to receive that card will want to frame it and have it on display.

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  15. judith@poppy cottage7 July 2011 at 09:04

    This is just beautiful Lynne. I love the sentiment, life is too busy for us normally, and that is just a lovely expression to go with your work of art. Blue is such a serene colour, and you have created a tranquil scene. Really lovely, hugs, Judith xx

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  16. Jenny7 July 2011 at 21:27

    A gorgeous card Lynne, the scene is magical. Love how you've used stamps on your own artwork too :)
    Jenny x

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  17. GinaA7 July 2011 at 21:42

    Great landscape, love the hovering bird over the water.

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  18. Stella7 July 2011 at 22:39

    Breathtaking..................

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  19. Susan8 July 2011 at 02:44

    Lynne, this card is stunning!! LOVE everything about it!!!
    My Card

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  20. Crafting Queen8 July 2011 at 14:20

    Wow, stunning work!

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  21. Kim Dellow8 July 2011 at 19:19

    Wow Lynne, that is beautiful. Gorgeous scene. Kim

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  22. Vicky Hayes8 July 2011 at 22:33

    Absolutely stunning!

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  23. Jules9 July 2011 at 11:41

    Hi Lynne

    This is simply amazing.

    Love what you have done here .. .. such a beautiful scene and gorgeous shades of blue!

    Your sentiment is just perfect alongside.

    Hope you have a good weekend.

    Love Jules xx

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  24. coldwaters217 July 2011 at 21:47

    Wow awesome card Lynne what a beautiful scene and love the sentiment.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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