I am back to post two cards which are late. I collapsed at the beginning of the month due to not sleeping, hardly eating and low blood pressure resulting in complete bed rest and plenty of fluids.
I used Iris stamp set from AALL&Create and paper pieced the flower, I smooshed the background with Distress Oxides, and drew round a circle die with a fine liner pen.
Please note if any challenges have digis for prizes I am just playing for fun and support as I don't have a printer
Challenges------
crafty catz-ATG
creative fingers-ATG
lil patch of crafty friends-ATG
try it on Tuesday-Summer blooms
try a sketch on a Tuesday-Sketch
the four Seasons-Summer
do-all kreatives-ATG
classic design-ATG
a place to start-ATG-------------RISING STAR
613 Avenue Create-ATG-----------TOP ROCKER
we love stamping-ATG
creative moments-ATG
triple B-birds/blooms/butterflies
love to scrap-ATG
mix it up-ATG/mixed media
Allys Angels-ATG
paper rocks scissors-ATG/paper pieced flower using p, paper and scissors
Pennys-ATG
allsorts-ATG
Thank you for dropping by and hope you will join us.
Carol x x x
This is beautiful, dear Carol. I love ❤️ the colours and design.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful design Carol, fab flower and gorgeous inky background. So sorry to hear you’ve been so unwell, hope you are recovering now xx❤️
ReplyDeletebeautiful card and design Carol...gr karin
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful iris - always a favourite of mine. So sorry to hear your troubles. Hope you are feeling better xx
ReplyDeleteMe again. I have just seen you in the we love stamping gallery. Thanks for joining us xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful background and flower Carol, gorgeous card, take care..
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So sorry to read that you've been unwell,hope you're making a good recovery, a beautiful card, the colours are gorgeous
ReplyDeleteGreat card Carol…take care and keep getting better xxx
ReplyDeleteCarol, so glad you are feeling better and back at your craft desk again! You iris card is beautiful - I wish I had your skill to pull so many elements together for such a beautiful whole!! Thank you for sharing your card and good news with us at TSOT!!! -Donna
ReplyDeleteYou made a beautiful stamped card with unique details and colors.
ReplyDeleteI already mentioned it above, but stay calm and take good care of yourself!
Another gorgeous creation carol, I love it.
ReplyDeleteAlready mentioned in your last post but, make sure to take care of yourself will you. xx
What a great grungy project! Love the yellow and blue combination! Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteCarol, your card is gorgeous! I love the AALL & Create stamps! The colors in your smooshed background are awesome and I love that you've drew the circles in there for more interest! Very well done my friend! (I do hope that you're starting to feel better.) Thanks so much for sharing your lovely creation with us at the MIU Challenge!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining our challenge at Triple B and The Four Seasons!
Diane TB, TFS Co-Owner
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Love that background - the inked sections with the random stamped sections are just right! Great interpretation of the sketch. Thanks for sharing with us at TSOT :)
ReplyDeleteWow, so pretty, great background and love the floral and the verbiage stamp use in your card. Thanks for sharing with us at TSOT and you were so close to meeting the Double Trouble's 3-2-1 recipe, our sister challenge, hope you stop by.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about your episode Carol, I hope you're now back to feeling much better? Take care. A beautiful card and artwork. x
ReplyDeleteMe again with a different hat on. I'll repeat, your card is a work of art Carol, so beautiful. Thank you so much for joining us in our challenge at We Love Stamping. Good Luck and I hope you will join us in our next challenge.
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Oh, no! I'm sorry to hear about your rough spell and I hope you're all better now. I know how easily it can happen. Please take care. Your is a lovely art piece!
ReplyDeleteLate visitor to your pretty card, will add to blog soon as Nurse as been.
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This is lovely. The paper piecing looks great, I have this stamp and might try that too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful iris! The background looks great too!! Thank you so much for playing along with 613 Avenue Create. Rosi x
ReplyDeleteDo you already know the Dream Factory Challenge Blog ?
So sorry to read that you've been so poorly Carol, I hope you're feeling much better now. Take care and make sure you keep up those fluid levels during this hot weather.
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful, Love that iris stamp.
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It is super pretty Carol. As always you have a great background for your beautiful stamping.
ReplyDeleteThe soft texture of the paper-pieced iris against that beautifully smooshed background creates such a graceful, summer-fresh feel. The added circle detail gives it movement, almost like the bloom is gently swaying in a warm breeze. It’s a stunning composition that blends strength and serenity so well.
ReplyDeleteLovely smooshed background with the circles an texts. And of course the flower as eye-catcher.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at our DAK challenge and gooed luck with your entry.
Beautiful floral card. Thank you for joining in the Allsorts Challenge.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you’ve been unwell. Hope you’ll soon be fully recovered.
Liz xx
What a Beautiful mixed media technique! Thanks for joining us at Ally’s Angels. -Nikki DT
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!!! Thanks so much for participating in our 613 AVENUE CREATE challenge!!! I appreciate that you play along and I enjoy visiting your blog!! Have a happy crafty day!! Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper
ReplyDeleteMe again! Thanks so much, also, for participating in our PAPER ROCKS SCISSORS challenge!!! I appreciate that you play along and I enjoy visiting your blog!! Have a happy crafty day!! Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper
ReplyDeleteThe background is great and goes perfectly with the stamp motif.
ReplyDeletewhat a gift you have for combining stamps in a mixed media project. I love this !
ReplyDeleteHi Carol, I like the colours you chose to showcase the iris, so pretty. I hope you are much better, please look after yourself. CarolG
ReplyDeleteWow, Carol — this summer flower card is blooming BEAUTIFULLY! 🌸 Your smooshed background and the gorgeous iris are like sunshine after a week of dreary rain — exactly what we all need right now.
ReplyDeleteSo thrilled to read you’re on the mend and crafting again — between your artistry and resilience, you’ve got “gardening ninja” written all over you! 😊 If a flower deserved a medal, it’d be your iris!
Thanks so much for sharing both your creative joy and your recovery journey. Here’s hoping the rest of your summer is filled with equally lovely cards and zero need for hospital visits. 💪✨
Keep those petals coming, Carol — you’re an absolute inspiration!
I hope that you're feeling better now. Lovely interpretation of our sketch. Love the pretty background you created. Thanks for joining us at Try A Sketch On Tuesday.
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Beautiful card, love the colours
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Try It On Tuesday
This is very cleverly done to make a fabulous design!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us at Creative Moments,
Hugz Tinz
Love the mixed media feel of this! Thanks so much for playing with us on TSOT!
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Carol, your card is beautiful! Love the interpretation that you did using our sketch! Thanks for sharing with us at Try a Sketch on Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card you have made. Thank you for participating in Let's Craft and Create.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to hear that you are better! Love your card! Thanks so much for sharing with us at A Place to Start!
ReplyDeleteHugz,
Chana Malkah