Monday, March 11, 2019

Coffee and Roses Collage

Hello, everyone!  Today I'm sharing a thank-you card.  I used a gorgeous image from STAMPlorations called Coffee and Roses Collage, which was a freebie at one point (thank you, Shery!).  There is a new freebie now and I hope to feature that one soon.

To colour this image, I tried something different.  I used Distress Oxides with my make-up brushes.  It was fun, and I will most likely use this technique again!


Digital image:  STAMPlorations Coffee and Roses Collage
Clear stamp: STAMPlorations The Birds and the Blooms
Inks:  Distress Oxides (Abandoned Coral, Festive Berries, Seedless Preserves, Dusty Concord, Gathered Twigs, Vintage Photo, Brushed Corduroy, Cracked Pistachio, Lucky Clover, Scattered Straw), Lawn Fawn Jet Black
Die:  Spellbinders Lacey Circles, MFT Die-namics Wonky Stitched Circle Stax,Gina Marie Designs Ribbon Bow, JoyCraft Butterfly Trio
Patterned paper:  Violet Bloom 6x6
Other:  Posca white paint marker, sequins, flower sequin

I would like to support the following challenges: A Gem of a Challenge AG 2/3; Ally's Angels AG 2/3; Butterfly Challenge Spin the Butterfly Wheel with B for Bifold (I went with B for Banana, Bow, and Butterflies) 3/3; Crafting by Designs AG 2/3; Crafts Galore and More AG 3/3; Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper March UE; Creatalicious AG Optional CAS UE; Creative Fingers AG 2/3; Creative Moments AG 2/3; Cute Card Thursday AG UE; Dare 2B Artzy AG 2/3; DL.ART March Linky UE 1/d; DL.ART Thankful Thursday Always Thankful 1/2 wk1; ITD Creative Playground AG 2/3; Jo's Scrap Shack AG 2/3; Penny's Paper-crafty AG 2/3; Polkadoodles AG 2/2; Scribbles Designs 3 or More Layers 1/3; STAMPlorations CUTplorations Inspiration Graphic (I was inspired by the circle shape and coffee); STAMPlorations Theme and Sketch Stamps and Coffee/Tea; STAMPlorations Never-ending Anything Goes Challenge UE; Word Art Wednesday AG w Uplifting Sentiment 2/5 wk2




Thank you for looking at my card!  Wishing you a joyful day!

28 comments:

Wendy L said...

Gorgeous card and love the vibrant colours of the oxides, xxx

New Creations said...

This is so pretty! Love the tones of purples and reds! Great definition using a white gel pen and such a beautiful design! Love it!

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Adorable card, Kitty!! The image is so sweet and I'm so impressed by the way you coloured it, I have never try inks with make up brushes! :) I will have a go! :)
Love that embossed butterfly and the bow! The whole design looks so pretty!
Hugs

Bunny said...

Lovely card, Kitty. I'm going to imagine that's a cup of hot tea with the roses. Your make up brushes worked great with the Distress Oxides. Nice to hear. [Bunny]

Linda Simpson said...

This is gorgeous, love the design.
Hugs
Linda xxx

Andrea W said...

The way you colored the image is beautiful! I never thought of using the oxide inks to color. A very pretty card!

KraftyKoolKat said...

This is gorgeous Kitty & not a baby puss in site. I have just bought two key rings with lovely pussies on.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

Gina's Cards said...

this is absolutely gorgeous. Love the pretty colours. Thank you for playing along at Polkadoodles Crafting https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/, good luck.
Hugs
Gina xx

Suzanne H said...

So pretty! I'm glad you've been crafting again.

Donna Ellis said...

wow! Your coloring technique with the make up brushes looks fabulous, KT! Gorgeous creation! hugs, de

Verna Angerhofer said...

Fabulous coloring of this gorgeous design. Your blending make up brushes worked wonderfully on the image.

Lori said...

What a pretty color combination: love the purples and corals! Fun technique with the distress and makeup brushes - looks lovely!

Donna said...

Darling card design and great coloring with the makeup brushed, I picked some up at Walmart an they color wonderfully.

cotnob said...

A beautiful card, such a pretty stamp and I love how you have coloured it.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Barbara Godden said...

Beautiful card, interesting colour technique. great colours and design.

Mrs A. said...

A super second card . I love the image. I have just downloaded the new one from their site. Thankyou fior letting me know. It is perfect fir my next challenge. Thankyou for coming and spining the butterfly wheel with me. Hugs Mrs A.

Crafting Andy said...

This is fab. Love your colouring. Thanks for joining us at Cute Card Thursday. Hugz Andrea.x

Fikreta said...

this is so pretty card!
hugs

Michelle said...

A very pretty card Kitty - great job with the colouring - Michelle x

Tone K. said...

Great card with great colors! :)
Thanks a lot for joining us at Creatalicious! :)

Catie Cuddles said...

Such lovely rich colours.
Thanks for joining us at Craftyhazelnuts patterned paper challenge.
Happy crafting!
Catherine x DT

Elizabeth Hart said...

An amazing card - the colors and the composition are spot on. Thanks you so very much for joining us this time at the Creative Fingers Challenge, Elizabeth (DT)

Fleur said...

A beautiful card, thanks for sharing with us at https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/ Hope you'll join us again
Hugs Fleur xXx

terrie said...

Well done Kitty and good luck in the challenges

Cards By MI said...

I adore your sweet looking card and the lovely colours. Wonderful colours! Sorry I am running a bit later with my commenting this time. Thanks for joining us over at Creatalicious Challenges.
Love n hugs
Marie

maria f. said...

Wow, and that technique gives such a lovely result. So soft and dreamy. Thanks for joining us at CUTplorations this month, Kitty.

LauraJane:) said...

Fantastic layers and extra elements! Thanks for playing at the THEME and SKETCH challenge at STAMPlorations!

Aimeslee Winans said...

Kitty, I apologize for my catch as catch can commenting. Thank you for your sweet comment regarding my dad's passing. I cannot LOVE this card enough. Perfection! xoxo