Morning and time for the mid month inspiration post for the ATG/Autumn Colours challenge at
Stamping Sensations and yes another Christmas card!
We will be announcing some challenge changes, so please make a note to check our new challenge post on 5th November.
I used three stamps from a Pink Frog stamp set,coloured with Faber Castell Polychromos pencils.I stamped onto a background I made with three oxide colours on a stamping block and sprayed with water-made about six so more to come lol.Distress ink round the edges and matted onto kraft.The Robin circle sentiment is a stamp from an AALL&Create stamp set.I used inspiration from here for the background.
Just to let everyone know who asked about John -he has had a check up at Castle Hill hosp they have changed his meds and another one soon for another heart scan, also been referred back to memory clinic to check on his Dementia meds-he says he feels okay but at the moment having more bad days then good :( x x
challenges---
classic design-ATG
Simon says-Christmas
krafty chicks-Christmas
alphabet-N for Nature ------------------------TOP 4
allsorts-ATG
lil patch of crafty friends-ATG
creatalicious-ATG
critter crazy-ATG
crafty animals-ATG
triple B-birds/blooms/butterflies
lets craft and create-ATG/fave Autumn colours
corrosive-ATG
inspiration station -prompt(orange)
the paper funday-ATG/yellow/orange/green
crafty calendar-Autumn colours
creative moments-it#'s alive(not playing for digis/no printer)
happy little stampers-ATG/Christmas
Allys Angels-ATG
lil red wagon-patterned paper or not-I have loads of P.paper and do like using them but now and again I like to make my own backgrounds.
FarmQuest Challenge-feathers--------------------TOP 3
Thank you for dropping by and hope you will join us.
Carol x x x
it's a beautiful card Carol
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You created a beautiful background for your Christmas stamped images,love the warm colours in the background
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Carol … the rich autumn colours of the background really suit the lovely robin stamp.
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Gorgeouss card andx colours! Have a lovely day, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteMorning Carol, what a beautiful card. The image is so sweet and I love your colour combo.
ReplyDeleteI hope John is doing ok, its always sad to hear what people are going through, tough times, hope his new meds help. Don't forget to take care of you as well. xxxx
Lovely robin and your colouring and composition make for a really wonderful card.
ReplyDeleteI'm pleased to read your Husband is improving. Take care both of you. L x
The beautiful autumn colours make a lovely backdrop for the robin and foliage, a fabulous Christmas make.
ReplyDeleteI hope the new medication improves matters for your husband.
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I'm loving the colors on this pretty card, it's pretty eye candy! Hopefully the new meds will help John feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteThat's lovely, and so unique! I never would have thought of that color combination with that image, but really gives it a beautiful look. Thanks so much for joining us at the Alphabet Challenge!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Carol. I love the bright colours against the foliage and grey x
ReplyDeleteA lovely card using these rich Autumn colours. Thanks for sharing at Allsorts this week.
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Hi Carol…wow I just love your card design …great colours and stamps….take care xxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Carol, love the bird and pretty background..
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx
Love this one. those colours are gorgeous and I like that the stamp flows over the centre colours. It looks great on kraft too. So sorry to hear that your John is not doing too well at the moment. Hope he improves soon xx
ReplyDeleteHi Carol this is so beautiful the stamped image those wonderful Autumnal colours it is a top notch make I do hope that things improve for your hubby
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lolo x
A lovely and warm card great colouring Carol. The robin is beautiful x hope John improves soon x
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful nature-inspired card. The robin on the branch is a lovely motif, and I like how you combined it with warm, bright colours. Your card has a wonderful vintage touch thanks to the kraft paper and the soft orange touch on the edges of your image. I'm sure the little bird will brighten somebody's day. Thanks for joining the Alphabet challenge.
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Love this card! So beautiful with those colours and this technique makes the bird on the branch very unique. Hope that the new meds help your hubby and that the next scan will be good.
ReplyDeleteWith the changes of season, Dementia always seems to get worse, but then there is an adjustment. Fingers crossed and take care of yourself
Love how you put this together Carol, it's really beautiful, gorgeous colouring too. You mentioned, about me using DI's for colouring? I love them, don't use much else now. Good to hear John is being checked up on, and they are watching his meds and his memory, it must be so hard for you. Big Hugs
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Such a pretty bird!
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This is a gorgeous holiday card and I love the non-traditional color palette. Thanks for joining us at The Inspiration Station and Paper Funday Challenges, we look forward to seeing more of your creativity soon.
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Carol a stunning stamp with brilliant colours used, love your gorgeous card.. xx
ReplyDeleteGreat card Carol, a beautiful background for your lovely robin. Thank you for joining in the Allsorts Challenge this week.
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Beautifully done and perfect for Autumnal inspiration Carol.
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I'm popping in again to say Thanks for playing along at The Paper Funday Challenges too!
ReplyDeleteDonna xx
A gorgeous card, beautiful colours Carol xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Christmas card. I love your acrylic block background, perfect for the robin on the branch. Awesome stamp set :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and lovely card!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing at Allsorts;-))m
What a beautiful warm card and the robin is....🤩🤩🤩
ReplyDeleteHmmm lots of worries about John....hugs and strength xx
Really beautiful colors for this image.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for linking to FarmQuest Challenge Blog's feathers theme!!! I'm loving this Christmas outdoor/nature scene! Great Christmas card! --Becca
ReplyDeleteGreat take and lovely card without patterned paper, Carol. Thanks for joining us @ Little Red Wagon this week and i hope to see you back again soon. Good Luck !
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Lovely image and it looks great on the interesting background.
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A great card, I love that robin image Carol and the background colours work so well.
ReplyDeleteSorry to read that hubby isn't doing too well at the moment, hope things improve.
Avril xx
Gorgeous card, I love your distress oxide background, perfect for the robin image. Thanks for joining in our challenge over at Crafty Calendar.
ReplyDeleteBev x
I LOve to see Christmas cards all year round!
ReplyDeleteSuch FABulous colours and sucyh a GORgeous design.
Chrissyxx
A beautiful robin card with a lovely background.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear John is improving xxx
This card is absolutely stunning and the colours definitely work well Carol.
ReplyDeleteA super way to showcase the stamp AND the colours. CarolG
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card. I love the pretty background and the cute little chickadee.
ReplyDeleteEveryone loves a cheeky robin - gorgeous card. I hope they can soon get John stable xx
ReplyDeleteHi, Carol. I just had a nice little visit seeing everything for the last month. Wanted to let you know I stopped by and how much I enjoyed all your creations -- those darling little purses, the gorgeous blue iris, the notepad cover. Also, I scrolled through specifically looking for an update on John and found it here in this post. Life is full of trials. My heart is with you.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card. Sending love to John x
ReplyDeleteI really like the ombre effect on this. Thanks so very much for joining us this timeat the Creatalicious challnege
ReplyDeleteAll the best to you and John! I do hope things improve. Crafting can be so therapeutic, so glad you are able to make your beautiful creations like this. Love the background in particular.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful creation Carol! I've been thinking of you and your family. Thank you for sharing with us over at The Creative Crafters.
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