Today is the 18th so time for a reminder for the current challenge over at We Love Stamping. The challenge where we love to see you using your stamps.
Emma has chosen our theme this month:
**Sun, Sea, Sand**
OR
**Anything Goes**
My fishy stamp set this time is from Woodware and it is called swimming fish. I stamped and heat embossed the 3 fish, fussy cut them and coloured them with Gelly Roll sparkle pens (I seem to be into them at the moment!). I made the background with a stencil by The Crafters Workshop and some sticky mat glue and gilding flakes. I thought it was a complete mess at first, but decided to stick with it and use it for a background for the fish. I think it adds to the quirkiness of the fish.
I used a sentiment ready made in my stash. It is a hotfoil plate by Alex Syberia as used on my fist DT card this month. The stencil was 6x6 so I used the left over bit on the insert.
I think this card is quite quirky. I wasn't too happy at first, it is quite different for me, but it is growing on me. I didn't like the way the gel pen marks show, but then I thought perhaps it would make a good card for a child. Then I was happy.
Don't forget there is always a prize to be won and this month we have a lovely set from Lisa Horton Crafts called Petal Flourish bundle, embossing folder and coordinating stencils. Why don't you head over to the challenge blog to check it out? The prize winner is selected randomly and in addition the DT will choose a top three for special mention.
I hope I have inspired you to join us this month, all you have to do is ensure that stamping (including digi) is featured somewhere your card. It would be great if you could join in with our theme, but anythings goes is always an option if you are out of ideas. The challenge will close at noon (UK time) on Wednesday 30th July.
I am looking forward to seeing you in the gallery.
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Very funky fish card Hilary, I love all the different colours, very pretty xx
ReplyDeleteMore beautiful fish. This one turned out great, too, and the water looks absolutely realistic.
ReplyDeleteLove the colourful fish and great stencilled background.
ReplyDeleteCarol x
What a fun and creative design, Hilary - it reminds me of some pop-art fish I once saw.
ReplyDeleteHope you are keeping well,
Hugs
Carol x
Fantastic fishy card, love the bright colours and foiled background - its wonderful. I used to love my gelly roll pens, just didn't replace them when they ran out...maybe should get some more x
ReplyDeleteThose are really fun fish and I love that you've colored them with the gelly roll pens! I'm also not always happy with the lines, but the fish look great to me! PS--can't say I've mastered Ink N Flip stencils, but at least I was able to use that particular one. Haven't tried the Christmas Tree, so maybe I'll see how that one works next. Need to give away the ones I just can't get lined up.
ReplyDeleteLove this card with the bright colours.
ReplyDeleteThese fantasy fishes are wonderful!
What a fun and festive card Hilary. I think it works for kids, teens, and grown up.
ReplyDeleteQuirky, fun and fab! I love how eye catchy it is - like a kaleidoscope! The bright, colorful fish actually look fabulous even thought I can't see the sparkle, they must be even better irl! This is one happy, happy card, Hilary! I'm glad you stepped out of your comfort zone to make it, really.
ReplyDeleteVery colourful Hilary, think it's a great take one the theme. I'm partial to Gelli Roll's as well and also Wink of Stella, both add a nice hint of sparkle.
ReplyDeleteB x
Wonderful card Hilary - love those quirky fish and your background is perfect for them.
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Maxine
Great card, love the fishes. Anesha
ReplyDeleteBrilliant card Hilary. I think the gel pen marks make it look like a watery underwater effect! Love the colours and brilliant background.
ReplyDeleteI love these quirky and colorful fish, and the background goes along perfectly with them! You never know when something will be just right. Whether for a kid or a grown up it's fabulous fun, and anyone would delight in finding this in their mailbox!
ReplyDeleteLove your fish trio, Hilary! Beautiful background too!!
ReplyDeleteI'm into your funky fish Hilary, I love the quirkiness and the colouring, those gel pens add a lovely finish, with a super background. Love love love it. x
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful and quirky. I saw this online - Creative Process steps 1. This is Awesome 2. This is Tricky 3. This is Crap 4. I am crap 5. this might be ok 5. This is awesome.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful background you created for your colorful fishies! Julia xx
ReplyDeleteYour card is so beautiful. Apologies for being MIA, unpacking boxes after moving house has been a huge chore xx
ReplyDeleteHi Hilary
ReplyDeleteWhat fun fish .. ... I bet you enjoyed colouring them .. .. I know I would.
You have created a great background too.
Have a lovely weekend.
Love and hugs
Jules xoxo
Definitely not your usual style Hilary but you have aced it with the background and the beautiful colourful fish a super make
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lorraine x
What a fun fish card, so cute! Beautiful color and love the background! Great card!!
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