I went with the colour scheme and uses part of a large stamp from AALL&Create, coloured with promarkers, sentiment I received in a previous card swap, background I made embossing lines on cardstock then swiping over with ink pad, script stamp was a craft mag freebies from years ago. Sadly this will be my last card as our local post offices have closed and the nearest one is now two bus rides away.
Please note if any challenges have digi images for prizes I am just playing for fun and support as I don't have a printer
Challenges-----
try it on Tuesday-add some text
krafty chicks-ATG
crafty catz-ATG
allsorts-create your own background
girlz and the art of letters-S for/stamp/sunflower/script/sentiment
we love stamping-ATG
Thank you for dropping by and any comments are much appreciated.
Carol x x x
42 comments:
Beautiful card Carol, love the colours and the vintage grunge feel. What a shame about your local post offices closing. Could you buy your postage online then drop off in a local post box? Xx
That's a beautiful card you have made Carol. I love the plank technique and it works so well with the large flower. My local post office has closed and we now have to go to Shopping Centre. Luckily it's not too far but they are now talking about it being closed too!
A gorgeous colour palette and stamped images, I pay for postage online and the postman collects it
A lovely bright card and so effective with the panelling. What a shame that you have no local PO anymore. Thanks also for sharing with us at We Love Stamping. (BTW you haven't linked your tulip card yet?)
This is super, Carol! What a stunning creation. Thanks for being a link in our chain again, Jo x
What a lovely design here Carol! Wonderful background with the inked embossing, the half of a large book and text pieces! So sorry you have lost easy access to the post office!?! Julia xx
Just GORgeous! I LOve these colours and a fab design.
Thank you so much for sharing it with us at Crafty Catz.
Chrissyxx
Sorry to hear your local post office is closing! x
Prachtige creatie Carol.
Groetjes Elle-Jeanne
Gorgeous card Carol, love how you used the large stamp, never think to use just a part of the stamp but a clever way to get some extra mileage. Shame about the post office, won't be any left soon!
xx
Thanks for joining in at Crafty Catz, your support is always much appreciated!
x
This is such a warm and lovely card! It's a shame about the post office closing. It has happened here in the states, too. I don't know what I would do if I couldn't mail my cards.
Beautiful work as always, thanks for sharing!!!
Beautiful card! Your post office closing is a sad state of affairs...
Thanks for joining us at Allsorts challenge.
Beautiful card Carol, love the sunflower and your background is always fabulous, I try, but normally mess it up, too heavy handed..what a shame about the post office, ours have all shut down too, we have one at the chemist and they are insane and cant price properly and one at another shopping center which I can still walk too, but would rather not, our bus service used to come past my house and the stop was two doors down has now been re routed, and who wants to walk for 1/2 hour to catch a stupid bus !! the taxi cab companies are very happy to swindle an old lady out of 16 buks to take her to town..ha ha ha..and BACK!!!
Luv CHRISSYxx
Love that giant sunflower stamp and you have used the colours so well. Sorry to hear your post office has closed. I tend to do all my postage online now and if you haven't got a printer the postman can bring the label and then take your post xx
Beautiful jumbo flower, Carol - love your take on the colors! Hope you can find a way to stay on the chain with the suggestions from UK folks, otherwise we'll miss you! Hugs!!
Lovely with the half sunflower - such a pretty card! The postal service seems to be struggling everywhere... we have been through 2 postal strikes the last year and the future isn't looking good.
Very prettily crafted, many thanks for joining us at Allsorts challenge.
B x
A lovely card Carol, flower looks great against the wood panel background. Shame about your PO closing, not a lot of local ones left now. Avril xx
both are lovely cards Carol.........gr karin
Love the arrangement on this card. What a shame that the post office is closing. I use an online account to get my postage. I can print it myself. I do have to pay a monthly fee, though. I mail so many cards that for me. It's worth it.
Spectacular card! It saddens me that you won’t be participating in any more swaps. They are so much fun! It’s such a pleasure having you join the Anything Goes challenge with Krafty Chicks this week.
Diane - DT KCC
I love your striking flower, so pretty against the wood background xx
Love the bright yello;caught my eye immediatly! Hugs, Gerrina
Such a wonderful card, I love the design. I do wish you could continue the swap, but with international mail, I would definitely have to go to the post office.
Fantastic mixed media card with the vintage feel! What a shame to hear your post office has closed!! Hugs. Thank you for sharing with us @ 613 Avene Create.
Just popping back to say Thanks for sharing at Try it on Tuesday. Avril xx
Wonderful card with a big flower , lovely Design Carol....
Nice day , Greetz Epie...
Wonderful card to send and receive, great idea to use part of a stamp. I tend to only post stuff on the one day a month I have to make the effort to get into town for my prescription as haven't had a local post office for decades. The royal mail collection from home is ideal for when im having a relapse and can't get out.
Its a beautiful card you made Carol as well as the one you received, what a shame about the post office, one minute they talk about social isolation the next they are closing post office after post office one place that can keep people connected from across the miles. The world is changing far to fast for me..
I hope you will find other ways to keep connected. Good to have you as a friend on here. Take care Tracey xx
Your sunflower feels so full of life, and the way it sits against that ink‑swiped, embossed panel gives the whole card a warm, rustic depth. Using just part of that large AALL&Create stamp was such a smart choice; it draws the eye right where you want it. The layered text elements add a lovely sense of movement without overwhelming the design. I’m sorry to hear about the post office closures — it’s disheartening when something so essential becomes so difficult to access — but this swap card is a beautiful note to end on.
Such a great card, thanks for sharing it with us at the Lil Path of Crafty Friends Challenge.
Ilonka DT
Hi Carol, great vintage looking card, I always love the bits-and-pieces stamps that you manage to incorporate. It's a shame about the post offices isn't it? Ours are gradually closing down too and also only 2 or 3 days a week mail delivery.
Nice colours and design on this friendship card Carol.
Lorraine
That’s a beautiful card you’ve made, Carol.
Such a beautiful card Carol, I just love this! Hugs Zowie x
A beautiful card. Love the flowers and the design.
Your card is on my desk and I love it. Reminds me of Spring.
A lovely design Carol, love how you've done the background. Thank you for sharing at Allsorts.
That is gorgeous Carol, beautifully designed. Shame about the Post Offices, with everything closing, I don't know how we will get things done. Take care. x
Oh this is so lovely Carol!
Thank you for playing along with us at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends- Good luck!!
Thank you for sharing this cheery card with us at We Love Stamping. Sarah
Well hello sunshine ☀️! That bold yellow flower is stealing the show and I am here for it! Love the grungy background with that fab hello. Total mood lifter! 💛
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