Now I have a few PA stamps, but few that were quite right for this challenge. I wanted to cut out a heart mask and stamp through it and in the end I found an old Squiggly Ink stamp that worked nicely. I stamped in shades of yellow, orange, deep pink and purple. Then I added shading around the edge with Picked Raspberry and Dusty Concord DIs. The letters are stamped from another Squiggly Ink set and I added some little wooden hearts to finish that I had painted with Blood Orange and Eggplant Fresco Paints.
We have just had our first picnic of the year (in the car) looking out over quite a wild seascape.
I was glad to be in the car at this point, but we did find a more sheltered spot for a quick walk ..........
....and enjoyed taking in the highlights of colour that are visible even on a quite murky day.
I am just enjoying a cuppa back at home in front of the woodburner and my next task is to make a big pot of warming veggie stew for dinner!
There are some definite benefits of living in a seasonal climate!
I hope you are enjoying your weekend so far!
Elaine x
Hello Elaine, your crafty heart card is lovely! You choose such great colors! And your picnic sounds inspired. I never thought of a picnic in the car! What a great idea on non ideal days. You still get a magnificent view! I would like a bowl of your warming veggie stew : )
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Terri
A beautiful card, Elaine!!!
ReplyDeleteThe colours in your Paper Artsy are super & I particularly like the way you scattered the painted hearts. I had to smile for the colours in those last two photos echo your project & even the little motif inside the heart shape is mimicked by the berries in the penultimate photo.
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Hi Elaine, your card is very beautiful, love the colours and the texture in the heart. I enjoyed your photographs, the scenery is beautiful. I also love seasons, there is so much beauty in them all. However winter can hang on too long here, but this year it seems to be a short one. It's mild again, unusual for January. Take care, Hugs, Shirleyx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card - I love the gorgeous swirly pattern on the heart and the yummy, rich colour scheme. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the visit and the kind comments - I really appreciate it.
Diana x