Imagine
Posted: November 30, 2015 Filed under: Soft Wings | Tags: Fabriano Watercolour Paper, Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolour paints, Penny Black creative dies, Penny Black stamps 8 Comments
Many of you are familiar with the fabulous online stamping community ‘Splitcoaststampers‘. I have been a member for years and have appreciated the wealth of resources provided and the warm interaction and encouragement of the members. I was honoured to be invited at the beginning of this year to be a member of the Splitcoast design team, The Dirty Dozen. While a ‘Dirty Girl’ I was tasked with creating six projects each month inspired by a monthly theme. Back in April these projects were for fan club members only. It is one of the ways Splitcoast says thank you to fan club members for their financial support. Splitcoast membership is free but by paying a yearly subscription to the fan club you enjoy more resources and privileges while contributing to the running costs.
I was thrilled to be asked to join the ‘Dirty Dozen’ but I was a little apprehensive about thinking up a bunch of projects each month on a set theme. Themed challenges have a way of freezing up my creative juices! But a challenge is meant to be just that, a challenge and the results can be surprising. I met each challenge and was so happy to be taken outside my comfort zone. Each month I was blown away by the projects created by the rest of the team.
I enjoyed all the months but my favourite ended up being the ‘Imagine that’ challenge. I have turned the projects from that month into a story book week here on my blog. I’ll be back tomorrow with the first story book inspired card.
Supplies:
Stamps: Soft Wings, Letter background (PB)
Dies: Envision (PB)
Inks: Versamark, Rich Cocoa (Tsukineko)
Cardstock: Fabriano 100% cotton hotpressed watercolour paper, gold cardstock, brown cardstock
Also:Water colour with Gansai Tambi paints, gold embossing powder
What gorgeous butterflies Heather and I love the script in the background and lovely rich purples and reds you have used, and the sentiments in black and gold complements it so prettily. x
Hi Pat,
Thank you for your kind comment; and for being a regular encourager here on my blog. I really appreciate your comments and the fact that you enjoy what I am creating.
Stunning card Heather! Congrats on a job well done!!!! Can’t wait to see your storybook…you truly are an inspiration!!!
Paper Hugs,
Jan
Beautiful card that could easily be art on the wall! Lovely rich colours.
Gorgeous creation!
This is gorgeous. Love the combination the butterflies, the coloring, the background script, and the imagine sentiment. Looking forward to your story book!
Omg .. What are you gonna make a video of you making this card that is amazing??? Yours in Christ and ink Anne
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Beautiful, beautiful butterflies, Heather! Such rich colors! WOW!