Happy Bank Holiday Weekend for those of you who have one (like me…yipee!!)..I’ve had a busy day doing stuff that I can’t share at the moment, but I did manage one card for some challenges, so here it is…
It’s an A5 card and I’ve used Tim Holtz September 2008 technique as instructed by the lovely Linda over at Studio L3 for this weeks Grungy Monday. This is one of my favourate techniques actually, I love the watercolour effect you can get with it using bold stamps and think this Penny Black stamp ( think it’s called Lofty) works just perfectly. So as you may have guessed I’m also entering this into the Penny Black Saturday challenge - ‘One for the Girlies’.
The design of the card was inspired by this weeks Less is More challenge which asks us to ‘Pick a square’ - well, mine’s a rectangle but those in charge at LIM said that was allowed! After using Tim's watercolour technique I painted some more watercolour paper with the same inks to make a perfectly co-coordinating mat and simply layered them up and added the little gold butterfly, which was once a button. As well as those already mentioned I’m also entering this into the following challenges - 
You are right the PB stamps are so right for the technique you used, great result. XOXO Zoe
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Esther and the technique suits the lovely PB stamp beautifully. The simple look is so elegant.
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy the rest of the Bank Holiday.
Hugs, Fliss xx
Beautiful example of the technique Esther. Enjoy the weekend, Annette x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Esther.
ReplyDeletejenjoy x
Lovely card xx Jan
ReplyDeleteoh this is really beautiful hun love it hugs cheryl xxxx
ReplyDeleteSuper inking technique Esther
ReplyDeleteThe ribbon does look nice along the spine, even though we prefer white space this week
Fabulous work!
Thank you so much
Diva LIM mandi
"Less is More"
Beautiful card - love the watercolour stamping effect!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at the SCSC and Penny Black Saturday Challenge!
Helen x
Beautiful card and a fab technique
ReplyDeleteKathyk
I think this is a really beautiful image, and I'd be inclined to take the ribbon off! However, it's lovely!
ReplyDeleteStunning card. Never tried this ,but must give it a go. Hugs Rita xxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, and such an effective technique, must give it a go,
ReplyDeleteLiz x
This is just gorgeous - really delicate and beautiful! Jo x
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card, beautiful image. Jo x
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card Esther, I love the watercolour technique and the stamp you've used.
ReplyDeletexxx Hazel.
Esther, this is fabulous! I'd expect to see this in the gift shop of an art gallery-- it's that elegant. Wonderful work on the watercolor stamping, and the simplicity of the design is classic and perfect.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your holiday!
Beautiful
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining our "Clean & Simple" challenge on SECRET CRAFTER SATURDAY CHALLENGE this week :)
Hugs Jane x
The technique you've used looks great and I love the addition of the butterfly. Fab. xx
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning! I do love Penny Black for this technique. Your card is very very pretty.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and stunning!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning card Esther! Thanks for joining us at Papertake Weekly :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice indeed.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sandra My card is HERE!
Lovely card, well done :O) Viv xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card combined with super techniques , simply lovely.
ReplyDeleteMarie
Oh My Word this is just perfect for our challenge this week, its so elegant,
ReplyDeleteThank You for taking part at Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge: 136 Clean & Simple
Good luck with the challenge,
Hugs Bridget :) x.
SCSC DT
Love the image, love the technique, love the card!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Esther
Chrissie
Lady LIM
"Less is More"
Beautiful watercolor!!
ReplyDeleteMy card is HERE
So beautiful! Love it!
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