Sunday 5 March 2017

Close To Nature

For our March Challenge at Stamping Sensations we're staying with the natural world, but whereas last month's topic belonged to the animal kingdom, this month we're opening it up to anything nature related, with the theme

* * * * * CLOSE TO NATURE * * * * *

As usual, you may interpret this however you wish, as long as the main element of your design is hand stamped (or a hand coloured digital image) and reflects the theme. Please do check that your project fits our rules, otherwise it will not be eligible for the prize or top 3 and may not be commented on, in fairness to others who do follow the rules.

You certainly would not want to miss out on the chance of winning this month's prize, as it is a stunner!


Quite some time ago I bought the Kingfisher set by Hobby Art, and for some inexplicable reason, as it's the most gorgeous set, I hadn't got round to using it. However, it was perfect for our nature theme, and here's the card I've made with it.

I also used stamps from other Hobby Art sets to build up a scene around the main kingfisher image. I coloured the background with watercolour pencils, and the main elements with Zig Clean Color markers to make them stand out. I matted the picture with some Lawn Fawn paper, the colours of which complemented the kingfisher beautifully. All stamps by Hobby Art.

My lovely teamies have created a wonderfully diverse set of superb samples, which you can see over on the Stamping Sensations Challenge blog. Nature themes are my favourites (you probably guessed!) and I'm anticipating lots of entries for this one, especially with such a fabulous prize on offer! Can't wait to see them all!

10 comments:

brenda said...

It's the perfect opportunity to give that set it's first inking Lynne and what a beauty you have created with it and the Kingfisher really does have pride of place.

Have a good Sunday.

B x

Marlies said...

You've made a perfect natuur scene Lynne. Great work! hugs, Marlies

Sally H said...

Wow, wow, wow! What an absolutely stunning card! I love it! The colouring is beautiful and the papers match perfectly

Dora said...

Ooo...I love this scene, so beautiful.

Jean said...

A beautiful card Lynne,I love your colouring of the Kigfisher and the lovely scene you created around it.
Jean x

Viv said...

Awesome Kingfisher - and a fab card Lynne.

Jane Willis said...

What a beautiful scene you've created. Absolutely lovely!
Jane

Tracy said...

Hi Lynne
What a fab card, love your tartan paper and the kingfisher image.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

pinky said...

Your card is gorgeous Lynne. That Kingfisher is absolutely stunning, the colours are so eye catching and the whole scene is just perfect. I love it.

Greta said...

Amazing scene--gorgeous work!