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Tuesday, 18 March 2025

Crocus


 Good morning, a little reminder of our March challenge at Stamping Sensations. The theme for anyone who wishes to use it is Spring but it's optional- you can enter with anything Goes as long as there is a stamped element on the front of your card/project. Full details of how to join in as well as details of the prizes on offer can be seen at Stamping Sensations Challenges- there are also some wonderful inspiration cards from the design team, so it's well worth popping over to have look.

My card is made using a lovey Crocus stamp from Aall and Create,  I coloured it with water colour pens, it had to be yellow to match the ones in my front garden which were in glorious full bloom at the time of making the card, sadly most of them have finished now but they really did brighten my day every time I went past. The background is blended using Distress and Elements Inks, 2 different stencils and a splash of water. 

I'm looking forward to the lovely spring weather forecast for the rest of the week, let's hope we all get to enjoy it!

Thanks for visiting

Chris

x

Challenge entries:

beautifulblossoms #27

classicdesign #3

thefourseasons March Challenge

papercraft #117

tripleb. March Challenge

welovestamping March Challenge




23 comments:

brenda said...

Beautiful Crocus isn't it Chris, the background has been done so subtly so as to be evident but not distract from the focal bloom.

B x

Janette said...

Beautiful card Chris, gorgeous background and the Tulip is so pretty.
We have had clear skies all blue and sunny but its freezing, not complaining though, its cheery. xx

Linby said...

Love the background effect and perfect for the fab crocus. Spring on a card!

As.I.Do.Rodos. said...

Such a pretty Crocus I love spring flowers a stunning card. Ginny x

meg said...

Your gorgeous crocus is showcased beautifully against the background

Crafting Queen said...

Beautiful card, love the background and your colouring. Anesha

Chrissy said...

Beautiful card Chris, love the background and gorgeous yellow crocus..

Luv CHRISSYxx

MortiCraft said...

Beautiful card, I love crocus. Thanks for playing along with Papercraft Challenges. X

Pauline C said...

I love that gorgeous crocus stamp, and your background is beautifully done with the subtle colour shading xx

Liz said...

Wonderful design Chris, I love the background you've created for the beautiful crocus.
Liz xx

Janette said...

I am back to say I am sorry for calling this pretty Crocus a Tulip, my head is all over the place Chris. xx

coldwaters2 said...

Hi Chris I love this fabulous creation the background is perfect for that beautiful Crocus stamp excellent card
hugs
lorraine x

Darlene said...

What a beautiful springtime creation Chris! Love it!! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Four Seasons & Triple B Challenges! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back again soon.

Darlene
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Four Seasons Challenge Co-Owner
Triple B Co-Owner

Sue said...

Such a gorgeous spring card Chris love the crocus colours are stunning hugs Sue x

Alyson Mayo said...

What a neat background and I love the single flower. Thanks for sharing with us at Beautiful Blossoms :)

Diane said...

Beautiful floral card!
Thank you for joining our challenge at Beautiful Blossoms!
Diane BB DT
{Nellies Nest}
{Beautiful Blossoms}

pinky said...

That's a beautiful card Chris and the colours are so fresh and gorgeous!

Ellibelle said...

Such a beautiful Crocus and gorgoeus card! Thanks so much for sharing at Four Seasons challenge!

PS: There is a new challenge on my blog - Ellibelle's Garden Party - where anything from or in a garden goes. Would love for you to check it out sometime :)
Ellie
Ellibelle's Corner

KraftyKoolKat said...

Such an lovely card and stamp and that background is awesome.
Thank you so much for sharing your lovely creation with us at We Love Stamping.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

Mervi said...

Fabulous background and lovely card.
Thank you for sharing at We Love Stamping;-))m

crafty-stamper said...

Beautiful card and crocus, love the inky/stencilled background.
Carol x

Lisa said...

The combination of the delicate crocus and the beautifully stenciled background truly captures the feeling of spring. The choice of colors and the watercolor effect bring the design to life so wonderfully.

Mrs.B said...

A beautiful crocus image Chris, love the yellow shading which really pops on your inky background. Avril xx