Hello lovely crafters
Happy New Year and I hope you all had a lovely Christmas. That's all that over for another year.
The first challenge of 2022 is: Something Beginning with S - hence the Snowdrops!
I was sure I wanted to use this Snowdrop stamp to make a card for my Mum's January birthday. They are such determined little flowers and hopefully will be pushing their way through soon.
I tried a few inky ideas which didn't really work as I wanted the Snowdrop flowers to be properly white, not splashed with other colours. In the end I just stamped and painted them with watery inks.
I chose this sentiment as you can be sure she will have something flowering in her garden every day of the year. Then finally I added 3 tiny birds around it.
Snowdrops, greeting and the tiny bird from an old Creative Stamping set plus a bird from another set.
The frame is a snippet of cream paper . You don't need every colour of paper. (No you don't). I just coloured round the edge with a Pro marker.
I'm also adding this to the January NBUS challenge as I have never used this sentiment before in spite of having had the set for several years! Shocking.
Thank you for visiting, enjoy your day. x
This is lovely Alison. I like how you have loosely watercoloured the background. I bet your mum loves it. xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful take on our "something that begins with S" challenges...I love the snowdrop flowers amongest the watercolor background. What great inspiration for those who play along with us!!
ReplyDeleteLovely snowdrops and a gorgeous card - one of my fave flowers as they remind me that it won't be long till Spring is here! x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Snowdrops image, Beautiful job of watercolouring the background and image. Glad to have you on the design team.
ReplyDeleteHello Alison and welcome to the SHOPPING OUR STASH team, we are delighted to have you.
ReplyDeleteYour Snowdrops are beautiful, I love the soft colors you use on them, and the lovely water colored sky, your sentiment has a lot of meaning, I love it.
Thank you for sharing.
Stay healthy and safe.
XO
Congratulations on become a member of the design team - this is the first time I've heard of this Challenge but what a great idea to encourage the use of existing stash rather than continually adding new 'stuff'. Loving the delicacy of this card which I'm sure your mother will love.
ReplyDeletebeautiful stamped snowdrops in a soft and soothing watercolor background! such a great "first" card for SOS, welcome to the team, looking forward to a fabulous year!
ReplyDeleteI do have a secret helper for the Grand Draw. Thank goodness!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year.
Hugs
Di xx
You've given us some great tips for using our products wisely, Alison, and I love how you edged your mat instead of using more paper. Your Mum will treasure her beautiful snowdrops, so lovingly and artfully painted, and with a perfect NBUS sediment. Congratulations on joining the Team at SOS! They are lucky to have you! And thank you for inspiring everyone at NBUS! Happy New Year! Hugs, Darnell
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