I started by blending Distress Inks to create the sky (Chipped Saphire, Weathered Wood and Broken China) and grass (Scattered Straw, Crushed Olive and Mowed Lawn) background. Then I stamped the primulas on a separate sheet of Canson watercolour paper with Archival Jet Black ink, coloured them with Caran d'Ache Suprasoft Pencils and fussy cut them. After I worked out the placements, I stamped the catkin directly onto the background with Archival Jet Black ink.
I adhered the primulas off the card, and trimmed one edge and left a couple of leaves hanging off the card. Next, I stamped the sentiment directly on the card with Archival Jet Black ink. And now for the finishing touches: Stardust Stickles on the primulas; shading around the plants with Faber Castell Big Brush Markers.
And one final touch: little white dots around the catkins to add some movement. I like the idea of them swinging in the gentle spring breeze.
Artistic Stampers March: Springtime
Paradise of Stamps #54: Spring
Stamping Sensations March: Close To Nature
There you have it ... a simple yet encouraging card. I'm hoping Spring will get here soon. It's been teasing us with a few good days so I dare say it's on its way.
Thank you so much for stopping by and have a Blessed Sunday.
Beijinhos!
Stunning card and gorgeous colours Asha..loz
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful work Asha.
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Cathy
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Lovely card .and thanks for your instruction . It's always appreciated . Jan
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous Asha, beautifully coloured and designed, Kate x
ReplyDeleteA fabulous sweet feel Asha, LOVE the little white dots around the catkins, they give a magical look to them! Fab inking on the back, adorable sentiment and -WOW!- such amazing primulas, they pop out so well!!! Love any detail of this card!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous card design and you colored them so well. I love your work.
ReplyDeleteA really pretty card with one of my favourite sentiments. Thanks for sharing with us at Stamping Sensations
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and your background is amazing Asha!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty bright and cheery creation Asha and the Primulas are coloured beautifully,many thanks for joining in with our 'Close to Nature' theme at Stamping Sensations challenge.
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I love this! The background is so pretty with the sky colours. I love the bold colours used on the plant especially the greens and the white and glitter just makes it feel magical.
ReplyDeleteThere are some details and final touches on this card that add that special extra, lovely!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful spring card, thank you for joining in this months challenge on The Artistic Stampers blog
ReplyDeleteLovely card with beautiful sentiment and image.
ReplyDeleteThanx for joining us at Paradise of Stamps.
xxx Plony (DT)