Wednesday, 8 April 2009

Hands...

The challenge at Rainbow Lady's Challenge Blog this week is hands. Not an easy one Cynthia - hope next week won't be quite so taxing!!

I've had this beautiful unmounted stamp for ages and not quite known what to do with it, but thanks to Cynthia's challenge I made myself really think about how to use it successfully and though I say it myself as shouldn't I'm quite pleased with the outcome.

The card I've used is from the co-ordinations naturals range - fabulous earthy colours and when embossed and sanded they are just wonderful. I stamped on to the smooth side of the card stock using a Sepia Verse Fine inkpad so that all the card used kept the same tones.

13 comments:

AliMayes said...

What a gorgeous vintage card Ann. I use Versafine 'Vintage Sepia' a lot - I love it; but I've not used that coredinations card so I have to buy some now seeing what you've done with it.
Ali xx

Heather said...

Like the vintage look you've given this one Ann. Gorgeous papers and colours and fantastic layout.
If you haven't guessed by now I'm playing catch up again aftermy decorators have left and I'm back on line full time!!
hugs Heather xx

Ann Whitfield said...

Just beautiful Ann and a great interpretation of the challenge - not to mention a great use of the stamp too
Amm x

Irene said...

Oh Ann, your card is beautiful, and you said I cant' do "Vintage"
silly billie, your card is gorgeous.

We want more Vintage from you !!!!

luv
irene
xxxx

Beryl K said...

Oh Ann, this is absolutely stunning. I love everything about it
Beryl x

Michele Kovack said...

This turned out beautiful! Love the vintage look.......: )

~*Joni said...

For a tricky challenge, you did such a wonderful job! I love the overall color of this card, it is so soft and classic. :D

Max said...

Coredinations card is amazing isn't it?
Love your card Ann ... great use of an unusual stamp for an unusual theme. I'd've probably taken the easy option and used a kid's handprints stamp or something equally unimaginative LOL.

Luv'n'Stuff
Max
xx

Rita said...

Wow Ann. Ilove vintage, and you have got it just right with this beautiful card. Hugs Rita xxx

Rainbow Lady said...

Well that is a fabulous creation to say you found it difficult. Lovely stamp. Thanks for sharing Love Cynthia x

Beryl said...

A really lovely card Ann. Is that hand holding a handkerchief or a duster. If it's a duster you can send it round here.
Beryl xx

Maria Matter said...

What a lovely image!
Beautiful card Ann!
Blessings, Maria

Shelley said...

I love your hand card, it looks so elegant.
Shelleyxx

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