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Sunday 3 March 2013

March Challenge

Spring is on the way, so for our March challenge at Stamping Sensations we'd love to see your interpretation of

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Lots of scope in this one, I think. Anything that's outdoor-related (eg. fields, flowers, trees, seaside, gardens, mountains, children playing or any outdoor activity to name just a few ideas) should fit the bill. Here's my take on the theme.


The gorgeous Summer Poppy Meadow by Crafty Individuals  (our fantastic sponsor this month) came to mind immediately. I coloured it with watercolour pencils, but then went over the foreground poppies with Promarkers to make them stand out. A black Sakura Glaze pen highlighted the centres.

To make the background, I stamped a Crafty Individuals poppy (a freebie with an order) randomly, and then clear-embossed it to act as a resist while I sponged all over with VersaMagic ink. On top of that I stamped my favourite flourish (Crafty Individuals CI-182) .I cut black middles for some Prima flowers to echo the poppies, and finished the design with a Fiskars border punch, sentiment from Crafty Individuals CI-209 and ribbon from my stash.



Crafty Individuals is one of my favourite stamp companies. Not only do they have such wonderful stamp designs, but also gorgeous background paper books, masks, dies and other accessories, and their service is second to none. Do have a look at their newly revamped website. Jean and Malcolm, the owners, have a fabulous prize for this month's winner. Who wouldn't like this superb set of stamps?! Something for every occasion there.



Last month's theme really caught people's imagination (we had 159 entries!) and I have a feeling this one will do the same. Don't forget to check out my lovely teamies' inspirational samples on the Challenge Blog!
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7 comments:

  1. brenda3 March 2013 at 09:38

    This was one of the very first Crafty Individuals stamps I ever bought Lynne and still a favourite.

    You really have coloured it beautifully and every poppy in the field stands out.

    Hope you have a good Sunday.

    B x

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  2. pinky3 March 2013 at 09:53

    Crikey Lynne so many fantastic techniques used in one card and its absolutely amazing!!

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  3. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards3 March 2013 at 10:38

    awesome card Lynne love that CI image - just beautiful, love Shaz in Oz.x.

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  4. Jean3 March 2013 at 11:35

    This is a beautiful card Lynne. I love this stamp and you have coloured it so well.
    Jean x

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  5. Sally H3 March 2013 at 16:07

    A gorgeous card, Lynne! I love everything about it! I came close to using that stamp myself! Love the background you have created with the little poppy and swirl too

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  6. Tracy3 March 2013 at 21:09

    So gorgeous and so pretty Lynne, I love it.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  7. kiwimeskreations4 March 2013 at 02:08

    Fabulous card Lynne - love the background, and that field of poppies is fabulous.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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