Monday, 21 April 2014

Trees and their mantles

Well as many of you know, I can't resist temptation.  What is a girl to do when some amazing Claritystamp sets are on offer at a great price?  This is the first card I've made with these tree stamps.  I absolutely love them.

 
I used an old gelli print I had lying around, and planted the trees inside the frame.  I created a simple landscape using the clouds mask and a hill mask (torn with the help of my blending mat, which makes it so easy, even for me!)  I then stamped "Birthday" from the Clarity Wordchains onto a die-cut tag which I inked in Stonewashed and Lettuce Adirondack to tie it in with the rest of the card, and attached it using some hemp cord.
 
I think this card will be ideal for my dad's birthday.  He can't get out and about anymore, but has always loved the countryside.  If you have time to leave a comment when you call by, I'd love to know what you think.  Till next time.  Xxx 
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  1. Mrs P21 April 2014 at 22:16

    I love this Barbara & I'm sure your Dad will too.....I have lots of gelli plate efforts that were put to one side and it's surprising how some lend themselves to particular stamps & ideas. Yours is fab combination :-) x

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    1. Unknown22 April 2014 at 06:25

      Glad to hear you like this Carole. I get a bit overwhelmed trying to build a scene on a huge expanse of white card, so using the gelli ptint really helped. Xxx

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  2. Unknown21 April 2014 at 23:32

    I've just received my bare trees with mantle set but I'm currently away so am going to have to wait to have a play! The combination of the gelli print and trees looks great and I am sure your Dad will love it. Ela x

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    1. Unknown22 April 2014 at 06:17

      Thanks Ela. Its a great set of stamps and I have a few things I want to try with them. Just need more time. Xxx

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  3. Naomi22 April 2014 at 12:15

    That's beautiful Barbara, I'm sure he loved it.

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    1. Unknown23 April 2014 at 20:57

      Thanks Naomi. Dad hasn't received it yet, so I hope he will love it. Xxx

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  4. Lynne Bishop22 April 2014 at 16:28

    Wow Barbara you are so talented, your cards are so imaginative. Bet your dad will love this card. I have a long way to go yet with scene building but I keep trying so hopefully will achieve these lovely results one day. Lynne xx

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    1. Unknown23 April 2014 at 21:01

      Thanks for the compliments Lynne. I find scene building difficult, so I usually try and cheat by keeping the area small; that helps. Xxx

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  5. Pippa23 April 2014 at 10:15

    What a lovely card. I think those trees will have to go on my ever increasing Clarity wish list! Thanks for sharing it x

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    1. Unknown23 April 2014 at 21:05

      Glad uou like the card Pippa. The tree stamps are fab. Even my husband has noticed this latest addition to my stamp collection: they are his "favourites"

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  6. Jackie Elliott5 May 2014 at 15:41

    My favourite stamps, trees and the leafy swirl, my all time favourite! Great card and gelli work

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