Sunday, 27 July 2014

Happy 1st Birthday to our Grandson Stanley

Hello again.  It seems ages since I last blogged, but as many of you know already, I have recently started a new job, so that has been taking up a lot of my time.  I do have a couple of projects that I will be able to share with you over the coming weeks.  This card will be my entry for this months Claritystamp Challenge. 

Using the abstract squares stencil, I used my stencil brush with Tumbled Glass distress ink to create first a very delicate sky above the rainbow with some clouds added using a Clarity mask.  Below the rainbow, I made the sky a bit stronger and flicked some water at it, and blotted, to create some raindrops.  I blended Barn Door distress ink, Butterscotch and Stream Adirondacks, and finally Dusty Concord distress ink for the rainbow.  Lettuce Adirondack was used for the ground.

 
Ready for the stamping.  This was mainly done in Archival Black, with a little Watering Can Archival too.  The figure is taken from the Wheelie Men & Boys stencil, and I masked off the letters I needed from the Word Chains to spell out Stanley's name. 
 
 
Now to create the surprise.  I had already decided which squares I would use for my "windows"
 
To help position the photos accurately on the underneath layer, I traced round the outline of the squares before gluing the photos into position. 
 
 
The 2 layers were then stuck carefully together, the artwork edged in black and simply mounted onto an 8" x 8" white card blank.
 
 
 
I hope you like it.  It was certainly well received!  I'm hoping it won't be as long till next time.  Xxx
 
 
 
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33 comments:

  1. Sue27 July 2014 at 21:43

    Love it Barbara xx

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  2. Lynne Bishop27 July 2014 at 21:51

    As usual Barbara lovely. Clever idea. Stanley looks cute, they grow so quick. Good Luck xx

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    1. Unknown28 July 2014 at 19:53

      Glad you like it Lynne. It was nice to look again at our photos of Stanley. Can't believe how grown up he is now. Xxx

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  3. Unknown27 July 2014 at 23:49

    Lovely idea Barbara and such a clever use of this stencil. I love this stencil, it's so versatile. So glad Stanley loves your card. Good luck, Ela x

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    1. Unknown28 July 2014 at 19:55

      I love this stencil too Ela. I think I might be using it to make some Advent calendars for Christmas. Xxx

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  4. Alison Thorne28 July 2014 at 06:59

    What a brilliant idea to create "windows" with the stencil. Great card Barbara and a lovely keepsake for your "little man". xx

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    1. Unknown28 July 2014 at 20:06

      Thanks Alison. Stanley's mum and dad were thrilled with it. Including photos always makes a card so personal and special. Xxx

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  5. Jackie Elliott28 July 2014 at 22:21

    This stencil has become my favourite, love the window idea, will be borrowing that one! Beautiful card all round, just lovely.

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    1. Unknown29 July 2014 at 19:31

      Thanks Jackie. I love this stencil too! Xxx

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  6. Mrs P29 July 2014 at 05:34

    Beautiful card Barbara & a wonderful keepsake for Stanley.
    Good luck in the Challenge :-) x

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    1. Unknown29 July 2014 at 19:34

      Thank you Carole. I hope it will be a card that can be kept to bring back memories for when Stanley is bigger. Xxx

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  7. Linda Page29 July 2014 at 07:41

    Love it Barbara and what a fab idea. thanks for entering the Clarity challenge and good luck xx

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  8. Jane29 July 2014 at 09:53

    Oh Barbara what a fabulous idea and wonderful keepsake card you have made. The card alone is beautiful but how nice to have those little windows of surprise! xxx

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  9. Jo Rice29 July 2014 at 09:55

    What a fantastic card Barbara and such a clever idea with the windows...very inspirational and perfect for our challenge...thanks for your continued support and good luck....Jo. X

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    1. Unknown29 July 2014 at 19:41

      Thanks for your encouragement Jo. I'm thinking I may soon be making Advent calendars! Xxx

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  10. Naomi29 July 2014 at 10:37

    How could you not Barbara, a wonder card and thanks for sharing all the detail on how to do it. It's really lovely and so personal. Thanks for entering the Clarity Stamp Challenge and good luck.

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    1. Unknown29 July 2014 at 19:47

      Thanks for your kind words Naomi. I really enjoyed making this card for little Stanley. Xxx

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  11. Unknown29 July 2014 at 19:29

    Wow what a fab idea and I agree this is such a versatile stamp. Mi will defo be borrowing this idea for Christmas if that isOK!

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    1. Unknown29 July 2014 at 19:51

      Yes its a fab stencil; I love it too. I may well be using variations on this idea for Christmas too. Xxx

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  12. Unknown30 July 2014 at 10:44

    Very clever work, I love it, truly inspirational!

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  13. Emma Burns30 July 2014 at 21:12

    very clever and very arty Barbara. Best of luck. hugs xx

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    1. Unknown31 July 2014 at 20:52

      Lovely to hear from you Emma. Glad you like it. Your clock is fantastic. Good luck to you too. Xxx

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  14. Crafter's Laboratory30 July 2014 at 22:34

    What a great idea X

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  15. SamsHomeCookedDesigns.com31 July 2014 at 01:57

    Hi there Barbara. Thank you very much for entering our challenge. xx I think your card is lovely and very well thought out too. xx

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    1. Unknown31 July 2014 at 20:56

      Hi Sam. Well thought out eh?? So you can tell I had a plan! Xxx

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  16. Unknown31 July 2014 at 18:39

    Blooming wonderful! I love it Barbara... what a tabby idea! Good luck hun xxx

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    1. Unknown31 July 2014 at 20:59

      Thanks Amanda. Really chuffed you like it so much. Xxx

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