Friday 15 January 2016

Flourish

I've been away for the festive period and although I had a fabulous time 
I missed my crafting and getting messy.
Here's to a Healthy and Happy 2016!

I have been inspired by several challenges to make this card.
After masking off the square I blended several colours of chalk inks.
I popped a heart stencil on top and added more ink.
I die cut a flourish die, to use as a stencil, as I wanted a one layer card.
I have used white embossing paste through the stencil.
The butterfly is stamped and embossed with white EP, as is the Dream sentiment.

What I have learnt recently, around blogland is that CAS cards can be Mixed Media too.
Although my card is on one layer, no embellishments, CAS in design,
 I have used several different mediums and techniques...mixed media x
Crafty Hugs x

I would like to enter the card into the following challenges.......

The use of the butterfly flying and the Dream Sentiment






32 comments:

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

It's lovely to see you back again with such a gorgeous card to start off the year. I love the delicate green as a base for the white embossing and embossing paste, it looks so clean and fresh. I've never used embossing paste myself but it's something the I definitely need to try as it does give superb results. Love the butterfly and flourish as these are two of my favourite combinations. I wish you all the very best for 2016 and I look forward to seeing more of your wonderful artwork. x

Viv said...

Such an elegant card ;) Viv xx

Chrissie said...

This is super and a clever way of keeping to one layer although you have exceeded our maximum number of challenges which may be combined this time! (Our max is 5)
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Mac Mable said...

Lovely to be back and thank you so much for your uplifting and kind comments x Glad the family wedding went well and looking forward to your inspirational cards in 2016 too x

Mac Mable said...

Thank you so much x

Mac Mable said...

Thank you so much for letting me know. I enjoyed your challenge though, as the one layer is always challenging and I look forward to the next challenge tomorrow x Thanks again x

*Vicki* said...

Wonderful to see your creations!! Your design here is so elegant, soft and beautiful!! ;)

Mac Mable said...

That is so kind, thank you very much x

Unknown said...

Absolutely lovely!!! Love how delicate and cheery this card is!

Mac Mable said...

That is so kind of you to stop by and leave such a lovely comment. Happy New Year to you x

Emma Burns said...

I absolutely love this. Your colour choice is just perfect for your design. Hugs my dear friend. xxx

Mac Mable said...

So good to hear from you and thank you so much x

Marina said...

Beautifully simple effect , yet skillfully done - I love the white on the aqua. Thanks for joining in at City Crafter. Marina DT

Loll said...

Really beautiful design. LOVE the stenciled flourish over that gorgeous turquoise background. xx

Mac Mable said...

Thank you so much x

Mac Mable said...

That is so kind of you, thank you very much x

Mrs A. said...

Hello and welcome to my Butterfly challenge. Pleased to see you fluttering by. This is a gorgeous one layer card. I always struggle with one layer. (Nearly maade it on my inspiration card but then had a mishap and had to cover up with a butterfly on top). I like how you have die cut the swirl and then used the negative as your stencil. (Added bonus there of having the die cut swirl to use on another project). Love the cool mint colour and how you have made the background. The butterfly just adds that last finish to the card. Hugs Mrs A.

Mac Mable said...

That is so kind of you to stop by and leave such friendly and positive comments, thank you so much x Enjoyed entering into your challenge x

Inkyfingers said...

I love the CAS Mixed Media look too and I think you have a perfect example here. Great use of the stencils and the embossed flourish is delightful!
Thanks for sharing with us at Happy Little Stampers and I hope you will play along with us again soon.
Hugs
Carol x

Ros Crawford said...

Lovely to see you here again!! Your card is beautiful and I'm so glad you could play along at CCCB! Thank you!

Mac Mable said...

Thank you for your very positive comments and liking the CAS/mixed media style x

Mac Mable said...

Thank you very much...good to be back x

AlisonC said...

Such a beautiful, simple card but with lovely detail. That colour is one of my favourites.

Stella said...

A gorgeous card; thanks so much for joining us at CCCB!A gorgeous card; thanks so much for joining us at CCCB! Good to see you again :)

Mac Mable said...

Thank you x

Mac Mable said...

That is so kind of you to say, thank you x

Lisa's Creative Niche said...

so gorgeous! I love the swirl on here! Thanks for joining us at the STAMPlorations CAS Card Challenge!
Lisa

Mac Mable said...

Thank you for your very kind comments x

Pon Malar said...

Simple & elegant :)

Mac Mable said...

That is kind, thank you x

Heather said...

I love the look of the white flourish on your pretty masked square.

Mac Mable said...

Thank you very much x