That's Crafty!: Citrus Snowdrops by Bev Hilton

Hello everyone. I'm here again for my weekly spot on the blog. Today I'm sharing another card I made a few weeks back using the fabulous Dinky Snowdrop stencil, and of course a mixture of others too. This card only used one stamp which is the wording.

Here's what I used...

White Linen Card Stock

That's Crafty! 8x8 Stencil - Big Floral (TC8005)

That's Crafty! Word Series Stencil - Dream (ws005)

That's Crafty! Dinky Stencils - Snowdrops (TC091), Honeycomb (TC031), Harlequin (TC019), Dragonfly (TC051)

Distress Inks - Mowed Lawn, Twisted Citron, Mustard Seed, Seedless Preserve

DecoArt Modeling Paste - White

Versafine Ink - Onyx Black

That's Crafty! Stamp Set - Lynne's Affirmations Set 1

Gilding Wax

Here's what I did...

I began with inking through the 8x8 Big Floral stencil with Twisted Citron and Mustard Seed Distress inks. I then removed the stencil and gently brushed over with same colours to soften the white. Using Mowed Lawn Distress ink I softly blended through the Dinky Snowdrop stencil to the left and again to the right slightly lower than the main image was to be placed. I then placed the stencil into the middle and embossed the image with DecoArt Modeling Paste. I did the same with the Dragonfly stencil to place the four dragonflies.

I heated the snowdrops with a heat tool to get a slightly bubbled effect to give more texture. I set this aside to dry and began work on the frame which I cut from a stitched die by Sue Wilson. I used the DecoArt paste again through the Harlequin and Dragonfly stencils. Once dry I blended over with Mowed Lawn and Mustard Seed Distress inks. I then decided to add some circles with the Word Series stencil in Seedless Preserve.

Back to main image. I replaced the Snowdrop stencil over texture paste and painted through with gold pearl texture paste on the flower heads. I then used gilding wax on the stems in emerald. I did the same with the dragonflies using gilding wax in brass. I decided to add some more texture to the card with the Honeycomb stencil and sparkle medium in each corner of the card. Once dry I stamped the wording in black Versafine ink.

I mounted the frame to my card, then mounted onto green card stock before mounting onto my white card base.

All for now and see you again soon.

Much love,

Bev xxx

8 comments:

Dorthe26 July 2017 at 13:05
Oh it is beautiful Bev. So love your white snowdrops, echoed behind with the green stenciled ones,and all the gorgeous texture also on the frame. The heated flowers and leaves gives a wonderful effect, so lovely my dear. Hugs to you !! xxx
Tracey@Hotchpotchcreations26 July 2017 at 15:11
Those snowdrops really do pop Bev, I bet they look even more fab up close. I love your use of the Twisted Citron, such a wild and fresh colour..one of my favs. Super Card Bev.. Hugs Tracey xx
Fliss26 July 2017 at 21:22
A really beautiful card Bev. Love the colours you chose and the details and texture look just fabulous.
Fliss xx
Amanda26 July 2017 at 22:28
What a beautiful card, stunning colours
Love
Amanda x
Inky and Quirky Designs26 July 2017 at 22:35
This is absolute perfection Bev, it actually looks like it's made from material it's got so much texture
Hugs
Donna xx
Craftychris27 July 2017 at 11:38
This is absolutely wonderful! Gorgeous colours and texture - someone is going to receive a stunning card - I think it should go in a frame to make an awesome piece of wall art! xxx
Nikki Acton27 July 2017 at 19:45
Fabulous stencilling Bev - a lovely, balanced arrangement xxx
Bev Hilton27 July 2017 at 21:54
Thank lovely ladies for your lovely comments. Always appreciated.
Much love, Bev. xxx