Today's card is inspired by.......
Less is More Challenge to use a real object
and CAS-ual Fridays - Colour challenge of Kraft and white
Whilst drinking a glass of wine my real object came to me....
Use a cork....
Most wine comes with screw tops, so I went on the hunt for a cork.
I found one in our memory box from many years ago, so the idea
of making a Christmas card for DH was born....
The background has been done with alcohol inks, blending solution
and blowing with a straw to get the basic shape and spikes of the tree,.
I finished off with die cutting the 'Merry' sentiment,
which was a fun reference to 'drinking' the Wine.
Between the smell of the inks and blowing with the straw
I didn't need to drink wine, as I was quiet light headed anyway!
Fun card to make, with a memory for us both x
Thank you for finding time to stop by, I really do appreciate it.
Crafty Hugs xx
Challenges I would love to enter......
Less is More Challenge to use a real object
CAS-ual Fridays - Colour challenge of Kraft and white
Update...Delighted to have been chosen as a contender for this card...Thank you
Update...Delighted to have been chosen as a contender for this card...Thank you
42 comments:
Beautiful Cas card, Mac.very pretty tree.Enjoy your weekend.
Gr, Sylvia x
Talk about different and oh so creative...fantastic and yes you are lucky to find a cork, not many bottles around anymore with them....
Have a lovely weekend.♥
[aNNie]
Well that is a super unique idea and it turned out very well! I think I would be light headed too, because I suppose it would take me several tries to get the tree shape! So creative, thanks for sharing!
Wow! This is a knockout! Superb arty look from that explosion of ink and the cork adds dimension and texture too. A truly fabulous, striking and unusual Christmas make. Thanks so much for sharing this little beauty with us at Less is More xx
Well! I never, blowing with a straw is a new technique to me, but what a FABULOUS result, I love the corks as decoration, a perfect masculine card, love everything about it.
Mmmm off to try the straw, maybe with a bottle of wine LOL.
Faith
x
This is FABULOUS Mac ! What a creative and superb idea ! A fabulous technique for an amazing result ! You rock with this take ! Thanks so much for sharing and for playing along at Less is More !
Very clever Mac and a fabulous design and a great play on Merry, love it, Kate x
Such a cool card!
Such a clever card,just love it Mac, well done ;) Viv xx (Guest Designer)LIM
Loving the neutrals and a great idea to use cork. Loving the effect of your blown inks too, a really stylish card.
Thanks so much for sharing with us at Less is More, Anita x
Clever YOU! What an awesome card you created here. Love the whole idea of the blown Christmas tree and genies use of the cork from an old wine bottle. Not the same now without them eh! Love how you popped the MERRY. Glad you didn't drink a bottle of wine to make this card otherwise the tree may have been slightly different. Enjoy one now the card is done M.
Fabulous make Mac, great idea.
Hugs Pam x
Out-of-the-ballpark homerun, Mac!! Your creativity blows my mind!! Hugs, Darnell
So clever and creative!! Great use of a real object and beautifully blown alcohol inks! Love the way you did the sentiment as part of the tree!
Obviously drinking wine while you craft is a good idea because this is a very original idea and looks fantastic.
Fantastic card, Mac. Amazing job with the straw blown background. I did this technique once and never again because it made me light-headed and ill. The cork is a great touch. Thank you for joining us this week at Less is More. 😊 Trina
This is a very interesting take on kraft and white. I love it, very creative. Thanks for playing along with Casual Fridays.
Oh wow! This is so fun and very artsy! I used corks on some masculine cards and I really liked the effect but never thought to use them this way! Brilliant!
Genius idea! This is stunning x
Now that's one corky Christmas Tree! Fabulous! I like drinking wine, while crafting, too! Clearly stimulates my imagination ;)
Love it!! That is very creative of you and thanks for joining us at CAS-ual Fridays.
You are always so clever, Mac--terrific use of the cork & so pretty!
Very creative Christmas card, Mac! Love the idea of using corks for your tree. xx
So cool and creative, Mac ... and clever ... such a brilliant tree ... it has me wanting to reach in and touch it! Hugs, Anita :)
Oh my Giddy Aunt - what an ingenious idea and perfect execution of it!! Love your inked tree shape and the wonderful corks. Stunning card Mac!
Blessings
Maxine
I love your Christmas tree. Your idea is amazing but so accurate. The use of cork as baubles so beautifully in harmony with the color and shape of the tree. I love your card, Mac :-)
Hugs,
BożenA
Very clever idea, Mac. Love the cork and the alcohol inks effect. You created a great card, my friend. I love it! Kisses!
What a creative idea and beautiful Christmas tree you created Mac! Love the monocoloring!
super creative and so fun....love the way you think and thanks for the giggle!
xxKaren
wow, I love the effect of blowing the AI's with a straw, it gives a really neat edge. Amazing job with the die cutting and the sliced cork, makes for a really imaginative card. Love it :)
Very creative and fun way to use cork.
Hugs Diane
What great ideas DON'T come from drinking wine - amiright? haha! Love this creative card! It's so pretty!
Amazing!! that a beautiful design and so clever!! I love the non-traditional colors : ) You amaze me Mac!
Patti
What a clever tree, Mac! How perfect to use a special cork to make a card for your DH!
Congrats on the shout out at CFS, Mac! So creative & artistic!
Wow, who can think of a Kraft color Christmas tree, and a cork for the tree? How creative and clever, Mac! I love the beautiful alcohol ink effect, and the way you die cut and layered the sentiment. A little gold at the edge of the cork is a nice finishing tough too! Hideko
Dang girl, your creativity knows no bounds! This is pure genius! Your straw blowing technique is so clever and it's such a beautiful Christmas tree design, so random and yet perfectly placed! The sentiment layered right into the alcohol design is amazing, so seamless and subtle, yet eye catching. I don't even know what to say about the cork... BRILLIANT!!! The touches of gold are the perfect finishing touch to one of my favourite Christmas designs of the year!! Amazing!! Sending hugs to you and hoping all is well :)
Such a clever creations, I love your use of colour and the design is such a simple but effective idea. It really does pack a BIG creative punch. Thank you so much for sharing.
Best wishes Tracey.
wow this is clever love the colour choice and the corks ;O)))
This is a clever idea Mac. I absolutely love the look of alcohol inks but yet it's a product that I've never used myself. I think the ink makes the perfect background on this fabulous card. Crafty hugs, Sandra x
How cool! The cork slices look amazing mixed with this ink color. Love it! Hugs, Autumn
How did I miss your truly Creative and Clever wine cork CAS Christmas Tree design. Your DH will love it and may want to celebrate or thank you with a bottle of wine:-) TFS Mac. Hugs..
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