Today is 2nd of the month so time for the Card Chain Challenge big reveal. This month 38 card makers took part and I sent my card to Robyn in Australia.
I have kept my options open this time and just used the theme of desert, although you could argue that my card is more likely to conjure up an image of the tropics rather than the desert! Perhaps it could be an oasis in the desert.
I cut the panel with a frame die and as the paper was quite thin, I mounted it on a white frame, I then backed it with a piece of bright yellow card and added the die cut sentiment, which I have only recently acquired. I ummed and aahed about adding some embellishments and then decided against it as the card is going all the way to Australia.
I was very lucky to receive this gorgeous card from Dee in Kenya. It arrived in double quick time too as it was able to hitch a ride with a relative who was flying to the UK. I received it on 7th May and it has been sitting on my shelf looking beautiful ever since:
Supplies:
Cardstock: Strathmore toned tan paper; 300gsm smooth white card
Ink: Distress Ink wild honey and rusty hinge
Dies: Lisa Horton, lazy daisy panel; Tonic Studios Happy Days, part of a frames set
Stencils: Newton's Nook, retro sun and palms
Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today, I really appreciate it.
17 comments:
Oasis in a desert it is Hilary and it looks fabulous. Love the scene you've created and the tonal colour. The sentiment font and shape looks fabulous too x. What a pretty card that you received in double quick time from Dee x.
So beautifully done, Hilary! Love the design and the bit monochromatic color scheme. And what a pretty card you received too!
Ellie
Ellibelle's Corner
Beautiful monochrome card love the colour,stamps and stencilled background
Carol x
I think you were right to leave out any embellishments as the card is far from plain or bland. It’s fresh and perfect for getting me into vacation mood, and it has a cool 80s vibe to it.
What a beautiful tropical card Hilary! love that segmented circle stenciling and wonderful palm trees as well as that curved die cut sentiment! Great colors used! xx
Hi Hilary,
it is a beauty! I hope it arrived in time in Australia? And what happend to the Mail in Kenya? That is so quickly... or didn't I understand the meaning of your words?
Fabulous warm card Hilary, You made me smile with the idea od an oasis in the desert, I think it's just the perfect name for it. However, it's delicious with that diecut sentiment! Love the colours combo and your matching envelope/insert!
Hugs
Beautiful effect with your warm colours ♥
A completely different card, but very nicely done. I also love that you designed the envelope with the same motif.
Love these palm trees, Hilary! What a great job of stenciling!
Hilary, this is so very nice!
May I ask who makes the Happy Days die...I love it!
Thank you...
Your desert oasis is beautiful Hilary! I LOVE the colour of your card and the beautiful stencil colours of the desert scene. Fabulous, my friend! And what a beauty you received from Dee. Lucky you! xx
Robyn is sure to love it...I do.
Your card is absolutely beautiful, Hilary. It gives the impression of a desert oasis because of the colors, so I'd say the desired effect was achieved. Love the bit of yellow peeking around the edges to add to the desert warmth. The happy days die is perfect with it. I can see how you could get a lot of use out of that die. Dee sent you a really sweet and pretty card all the way from Kenya. These cards from all over the world are treasures.
If it is desert scene, then I certainly appreciate the oasis!! :D
I love it - somehow, orange, though a warmer color, seems cooler on this card. I love how, even though it doesn't look that bright on the kraft panel, it looks very cheerful, happy-like. Wonderful card, Hilary!
You combined everything together so beautifully to make this stunning and effective scene.
Gorgeous oasis in the desert, Hilary - just love the matting with the yellow peeking through too!!
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