I kept it quite simple, a) because that's how the tree looks, up there on its hill all by itself, and b) because I needed to make it quickly and get it in the post for a friend's birthday!
Having first cut a circle mask for the setting sun, I made the ink dusted background using the colours of Memento Inks which Sally used, but substituting Danube Blue for the Bahama Blue, which I don't have. An Inkylicious Mountain Valley Stencil helped to produce the receding hills. I love these durable and reusable masks, much better than fiddling about with torn pieces of paper.
Once I was happy with the background I stamped the tree and buzzards with black Versafine ink. I wanted the base of the tree to go right across the card so I extended it using a black pen. The sentiment was ideal for filling in the space at the top left of the picture. All stamps are from the Inkylicious Old Beech Tree set.
This is fabulous Lynne, love the colours,the stamp set is on my wish list for when I go to the Harrogate show in October!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely Lynne, this tree stamp is great and your dusting brush work looks really good.I enjoyed watching Sally's video too, and I love using the brushes.
ReplyDeleteJean x
Oh wow, Lynne! That is absolutely stunning! I love the sky you made - a perfect backdrop for your tree! Glad I was able to inspire you with my video! Thanks for the mention xxx
ReplyDeleteGreat use of your lovely tree stamp again Lynne. I like my ink dusters too, but I shall watch the video now and hopefully pick up a few more tips. Kate x
ReplyDeleteOne word - fabulous!! love that background and the tree silhouette in the foreground is perfect.
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Maxine.
Hi Lynne
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous backdrop for your wonderful tree!!
I love your colour choices.
Love Jules xx
This is beautiful Lynn it looks so pretty! I can't stop staring at it!
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Vic x
It is stunning scene. I love the colors. This tree stamp is awesome.
ReplyDeleteEret x
Another lovely one Lynne. It was watching Sally's tutorials that prompted me to have a go at background shading for my Lavina card at Stamping Sensations funnily enough! I might have to see about getting some ink dusters, cause I like this style of dusting too, certainly beats the other type, lol!
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Brenda
So beautiful. I'm dreaming away with your card.
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This card is beautiful! I followed you here from Pinterest and have been browsing for hours! I've learned so much from you already! Thank you for sharing your techniques and talent!! I'm signing up to follow your blog. Hugs, Anne.
ReplyDeleteYour card art is gorgeous and how wonderful that a stamp was created from a tree on your beautiful property. I found your blog via Pinterest and enjoyed a look through your beautiful work. Greetings from Canada, Shirleyx
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Bridie@BGPayne Crafts
This is just beautiful.Love the effect you've achieved.
ReplyDeleteI was looking through some teabag folding things last night and I spied on the bottom of the page copyright Lynne Kirton - I think it was a Hobbycraft workshop in Nottm I went on - so I presume I met you once upon a time!
Linbyx