Monday, November 19, 2012

Giving thanks!

Hi everyone,

Time goes by really ridiculously fast, don't you agree? It's almost Thanksgiving and that is also the theme of Simon Says Stamp and Show challenge. Where are you (this year) thankful for? I'm thankful for a lot this year, but especially in my creative journey. I'm so grateful that I'm in this amazing talented design team of Simon Says Stamp and Show! I'm also very grateful for my new (blog) friends I've made. It's such a great community, with so much positivity. I'm so grateful that I can express myself in my creativity and that I can share it with you. Okay back to business, this is what I made for this week challenge.


This card is slightly larger than an ATC and smaller than a normal card.



First I made a master board out ​​of watercolor paper. I sprayed it with different Dylusion Sprays. I didn't want it to bright. And with stencils and some water I created some texture. I think it's kind of magic how it reacts with water like that.


Then I made ​​a pattern with some "Thanks" stamps. I created a pattern on my stamp press so I could repeat that pattern very easily. After that, I cut the master board into pieces so I could make multiple cards out of it.

This is the smallest of the mini rosette decorative strip. I sprayed it with some Dylusion inks, like I did almost everything. The wings are painted brown first and then applied some Rock Candy Crackle paint.







To join in all you need to do is make a project that fits this weeks challenge and you can be the winner of the $50 gift voucher that our amazing sponsor Simon Says Stamp offers. This prize will go to a random entry. So go over to the Stamp and Show Challenge blog, let the DT members inspire you and join in the fun!

Thank you for stopping by! Love to see you next time!

Hugs,
Sandra

20 comments:

Caroline said...

Beautiful the colours are gorgeous and the design is fabulous. Caroline xxx

Patricia said...

Super mooie kaart weer Sandra!!!!
Ik ga proberen deze week weer mee te doen.
Groetjes Patricia

Deborah said...

magical!

Annie said...

Fabulous background with lovely warm tones. Love the rosette and wings. TFS

Annie x

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

Hi Sandra, gorgeous card, love the combination of the rosette and rusty wings, which also work beautifully with the earthy tones. Love the little wooden star added to the top. Great background and wonderful backdrop for the rosette. Tracy x

Candy C said...

Sandra, your Thanksgiving card is beautiful. I love the background colors and random stamping. It looks great. The addition of the winged rosette and the little bit of lace behind it looks awesome. <3 Candy

Marjie Kemper said...

Beautiful card, Sandra! I love all the layering you've done to create your own custom backgrounds. And the flying rosette makes me grin!

Anna-Karin said...

Gorgeous card Sandra! Love the vibrant background with all the stamped words, and the rosette looks so great combined with the wings. Hugs!

Suzanne C said...

What a gorgeous masterboard! Love your beautiful thanksgiving cards! Happy Thanksgiving!

Jenny Marples said...

The background is absolutely amazing Sandra. So much depth of colour and layers. Another stunner. Hugs, Buttons x

Sandy said...

Very nice!! Wow - how many did you make anyway??? You definitely have the colors of Thanksgiving to perfection. Beautifully done Sandra.
Sandy

Unknown said...

Very catchy design. I like the color because it really stands out if put together with other cards. It also has an indigenous feel to it which is what makes it so unique. :)
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Tracey said...

GORGEOUS colour and texture Sandra!! LOVE it!

Cis-sy said...

Super tof gedaan weer!!!
xoxo

Anonymous said...

gorgeous color!!!

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

So wonderful! My mind is turning this into the turkey that got away...lol!!! Love the wings and the background coloration is fabulous!

email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com said...

Gorgeous colors, Sannie! I love the touch of sparkle & shine too! :)

*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!

Terry said...

Love it Sandra, geweldige kleurtjes heb je gebruikt hoor meis en de Rosette geweldig hoor Veel liefs Terry xxxx

Words and Pictures said...

Fantastic - love that background paper (must remember to make large sheets for multiple makes - clever!), and the rosette looks so cool!
Alison x

CraftLein* - enjoy creativity said...

Ik vind hem prachtig!!! En ik was ook heel erg blij met deze prachtige en bijzondere kaart, toen ik de tekst las had ik gelijk een big smile!!! Het is altijd een feestje om jouw mooie kaartjes te ontvangen. Liefs leintje *