Saturday, 23 March 2013

Lavinia Stamps Blog Challenge 1: Anything Goes

I have never blogged before in my life, but wanted to enter the Lavinia Stamps competition, so here goes! I have only a few Lavinia Stamps to my name, but have always loved the images; I could no longer resist when I saw them again at the GNEP in Harrogate last week! Having purchased my stamps and my DVD I couldn't wait to play, and spent several hours the following day trying to master the brayer...this was a tricky business, but dare I say it, I think I might be there!

So now to the actual entry...I'm a bit daunted by the other entrants credentials and offerings, but you have to start somewhere I guess!

 
 
 
 
Inks used: Adirondack Sailboat Blue, Eggplant, Denim Blue and Purple Twighlight.
                 Versafine Onyx Black. 
Stamps Used: Fairy Washing Line, Cherry Blossom, Mia, Stars 2
Other: White and mauve cardstock, brayer, glue pen, holographic Jones Tones glitter (medium)
I began by brayering the ink round the edges of my cardstock using Sailboat Blue and Purple Twilight. I then masked my moon, and edged with Denim Blue. I stamped Fairy Washing Line, but without inking the T-shirt, then just inked the t-shirt and stamped it on the moon.  I added the fairy, then clusters of small stars.  Inking just the top of the washing line stamp I made  an edging, then added the wild flowers. The top of the card was edged using Cherry Blossom, which I then coloured using a tombow watercolour marker. Finally a bit of Denim blue sponged round the edge and a sprinkle of glitter. The whole image is mounted on to white and purple cardstock.




13 comments:

  1. This is sooo beautiful Catherine ...good luck.

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  2. Wow! I am amazed that anyone has looked...thank you so much!

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  3. Super Catherine.. I'm so pleased that you have chosen to launch your blog with such a pretty card made with Lavinia Stamps... I think it's a fab thing to do! Congratulations on a brand new blog and thank you so much for entering our challenge.. BUT ! lol lol lol ( sorry for the but!) please can you post a 'live' link from your post here back to our Challenge blog ... it's part of the rules of entry... :)
    Thanks once again Catherine and good luck
    Eileen. DT Lavinia Stamps xxxx

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  4. I have found a link to us on your side bar ... can you move it into the main post... sorry to be a pain!!
    Eileen xxx

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    1. hsve put the link at the top of the page now...hope this is okay

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  5. Your work is beautiful Catheriine.It takes time to build up a new blog but you are sure to get their with some off your lovely work ,
    Andy x

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  6. Welcome to Blogland! and you've started your blog with a stunner! Well done, it is a lovely card xx

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  7. What a gorgeous card! and welcome to blogland too!

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  8. This is so pretty Catherine! Lovely soft colours. Good luck with the Lavinia stamps challenge and with your blog! Wendy, Lavinia DT xx

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  9. Wow - what a stunning card! I really hope that you do well in the competition. You've inspired me to update my website & look into blogging too! ;)

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  10. Such a gorgeous card Catherine, so creative and your brayer work is mighty fine! Welcome to blogging, your life will never be the same lol! good luck, Julie.x

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  11. this is so clever... love it... good luck x

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  12. Beautiful card! Good luck with your new blog. x

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