Last Saturday and Sunday I had a lovely time at a Stampin' Up craft retreat, which was close enough to come home overnight. Photos of all the things I made are at the bottom of this post.
The theme of the LIM challenge this fortnight is 'Duck Egg Blue, Plum and White', a colour combination I don't think I've used before, but I was really pleased how my card turned out.
The theme of the LIM challenge this fortnight is 'Duck Egg Blue, Plum and White', a colour combination I don't think I've used before, but I was really pleased how my card turned out.
To make sure I used the correct colours, I used Duck Egg Blue and Plum Promarkers to colour the image. The image is a Francoise Read 'Glasgow Rose Garden' wood mounted stamp. I've had it for ages, but it is still one of my favourite flower stamps and I never tire of using it. I die cut the image with a Creative Dies Plus 'Wonky Square' die and used Duck Egg Blue and Plum card for matting and layering, leaving just a thin border. All the card, except for the card base was snippets, so I'll be sharing my card over in the Playground.
I am joining in the following challenges with this card:
While I had the rubber stamp out, I decided to make another card, using the bright colours of the rainbow. So that's two cards to add to my box of ready-made cards.
I am joining in the following challenges with this card:
These are the makes I made at the retreat.
Lovely get well cards sure to cheer anyone up. Thanks for joining us at Fab'n'Funky. Pat K xx
ReplyDeleteWow! That is an amazing variety of cards Liz, I am so envious of all the opportunities you have in the UK for classes etc
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards Liz and love the two different colourways using this pretty Woodware stamp, and am glad you had a good cardmaking weekend and ended up with lots of wonderful cards etc. x
ReplyDeleteTwo super cards Liz, especial like the colour combo of the first card. Thank you for joining our 'Blooms, Butterflies and Bugs' challenge at Penny Black and More.
ReplyDeleteKath x
What an amazing array of projects you ended up with Liz! Lucky you! Your cards are gorgeous - love the stamp - it looks like Rennie MacIntosh.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards Liz - I was ironing some tea towels today (go me, I had a pile of washed ones built up in the ironing basket and it's my 'thing' to iron them to appease the inner neat freak) - and a couple were from a friend in Glasgow in the Charles Renie Mackintosh style - which I love! So these cards sort of summed up a happy hour spent catching up on household stuff today :) I especially love the blue and plum coloured one.And your retreat sounds like great fun - and also very productive as well.
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Di xx
They're both so beautiful!! I love the flowers!! All of your creations from the retreat are gorgeous!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
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Beautiful cards lovely stamp as well. Looks like you had fun creation all of those gorgeous cards at the retreat.xx
ReplyDeleteBoth are gorgeous cards, Liz. I really love their elegance and beautiful simplicity. As for your creations at the retreat, wow!, they are soooooooo many!!!! Hugs, my dear friend.
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ReplyDeleteLove your Glasgow Rose cards .. .. gorgeous colour combo for the first one and the second is just so bright and beautiful.
What a fantastic array of creations from your retreat .. .. and so many!!! A really productive and enjoyable time!
Hope all is well with you.
Love Jules xx
Two beautiful cards Liz, such a pretty stamp.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you had a fabulous time at the retreat.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
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Beautiful cards - I didn't really fancy the LIM colour combo but you've made it look stunning
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you had a very productive retreat Liz, just blown up the photo and they are so varied, Elephants, Birds, Flowers, Boats, I imagine it was a great fun. I love the Mackintosh Rose, so elegant in the variant of colours, but there again the colour palette of the first is equally lovely.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining in with our June themes at penny Black and More and Stamping Sensations challenges.
B x
A beautiful collection of cards that you made last weekend Liz. I love the Glasgow rose cards that you've featured and the colours that you've made them both.
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gorgeous selection of cards from the retreat Liz, thank you for joining in at the Alphabet Challenge with the beautiful Glasgow rose stamp, it looks beautiful in both colourways
ReplyDeletePretty cards and it sounds like you had a fun time. It's always that way when you get together with those that share that same love of creating. [Bunny]
ReplyDeleteLove your centre stage cards, they are so beautiful, so is the flower stamp, I can see why you love it. Your other makes are stunning too.
ReplyDeleteFaith x
Looks like it was a fun time and that you got a lot of wonderful cards to add to your supply. I love the get well ones you featured with the pretty floral design.
ReplyDeleteDelightful art deco cards, and how many lovely works you made at the retreat!!
ReplyDeleteWow you made so many cards at the retreat!
ReplyDeleteAnd your rose cards look beautiful; I love that rose stamp! Hugs, Gerrina
My, you were busy at the retreat Liz! Great card too for our True Colours challenge at Stamping Sensations! Thanks for joining in!
ReplyDeleteGreat makes from the retreat Liz. I love the Glasgow rose image and you've done a fabulous job with both cards. Striking colour combination on the first one x
ReplyDeleteA great card - thanks for sharing it with us at Cardz 4 Galz.
ReplyDeleteHelen x
A super card Liz and loved all you made at the retreat. Sounds like a lot of fun. Shabneez x
ReplyDeleteWell both these cards rock! And they look so different too -loving the image. Your LIM card looks so elegant and the more colourful one so cheery
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the SU retreat - Niki's?
Kathyk
Yes, it was Niki's. 😊 Have you been on one of her retreats? x
DeleteFabulous CAS cards, I love the difference by just using a different color. Thanks for sharing your creation with us at Scribbles Designs, we hope to see you back again.
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards Liz. I like the design and the colours you have chosen. Looks like you had a very productive retreat too!
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely cards Liz, great stamp, colours and a lovely stitched die.
ReplyDeleteYou go to some amazing retreats, what a lovely selection of cards.
Janice x
Two beautiful colourful creation for our true colours challenge! Thanks for joining us at Stamping Sensations this month and good luck
ReplyDeleteFabulous card.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your creativity over at Penny Black and more;-))m
Me again! Thanks for sharing it with us at Simply Create Too.
ReplyDeleteHelen x
Gorgeous creation, thanks for joining Penny Black & More @ Allsorts challenge, good luck.
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Tracy x