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Tuesday 21 July 2015

The two that nearly got away..

Good morning, and thank you for joining me today. ...it is 9-20 am and I have walked the dogs, had breakfast and just hung some washing out. So before I start my craft jobs for today I thought I would share two samples with you that nearly got away.... I made them for Barbara and her show for USA...

They were an extra make so I am afraid there was no time for step by step photos...

The first one was to showcase the mask and the wonderful stamps, the moonshadow, silhouette trees and mini flock...

I wanted to try and make an evening scene, where the castle is lit up, with lots of spotlights....

Here is a closer look...Lots of stamping....First and second generation....

For the second one , I wanted to use the tree stamp....but not as a tree...

You know me....as a wreath....

And here is the finished card using numbers from the alphabet numbers set.....

Cool idea for a man .....what do you think ?

As always I love to read your comments...you see I love my little blog .....as although I do put things on social media I do find some people can use it as a form of bullying...it can be such a horrible world....

So I love to surround myself with lovely friends...some coffee, cake....and we can just chat and share ideas....

Have a good day all....and be kind to each other....

Hugs.....

Jo. xxxx

 

16 comments:

Saintly Lisa said...

Hi Jo, beautiful scene, love the colours and tones and very clever wreath.....xx

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Yvonne said...

Wow Jo these are fantastic! Love the atmosphere of the evening castle and the wreath is a fantastic idea - who'd have thought of using a tree??!!
Enjoy the rest of your day xxx

Lynne Bishop said...

Beautiful Jo. I do love all the wreaths you create, You have a wonderful style. Shame if people are cruel but just ignore them. I agree a great male card, stored in my memory now for difficult men in family. Thankyou. xx

Angela said...

Wow Jo your castle card is stunning! I just love your ideas - hopefully they'll run off on me one day 😄 xx

Beth Brovold said...

Oh my goodness Jo these are gorgeous...your techniques never fail to leave me ASTOUNDED!! Hope that you are well!
Take care,
Beth

Donna Brooks said...

Beautiful card, love the moonshadow with all that stamping! I really must remember to give the wreath card a try as I love them when you show us, such clever techniques. Xx

Lisapmac said...

Fantastic, lovely moody feel to the landscape piece, both are lovely designs xx

Jan said...

Just love the spotlights on the castle . Think I'm a long way off from being able to get that effect . A cup of coffe and cake sounds delightful. I'm going to try a walk the weather here in Virginia is unbearable . It's 95 f and humidity of 50% and heat index of 105 . Thank you God for air conditioning .

Jo Rice said...

Oh Janice that does sound hot...it has been very dark , and miserable day here...you could send us some sun please....hugs...xxx

Jo Rice said...

Thanks for your lovely comments Lynne...xxx

Jo Rice said...

Thanks Angela, you are very kind, especially as you make such stunning card designs yourself......hugs...xxx

Theresa said...

love the second one Jo. ingenious way of using tree. fab, hugs xx

Jeanette Butler said...

Your castle scene is beautiful, Jo. Fairy tale castle in an enchanted forest. Never thought of using the tree as a wreath...great thinking Batman. Hugs xx

Chrissie Roberts said...

Two very beautiful cards Jo. Love the atmosphere of the castle - gorgeous & the wreath is perfect for a man. Your ideas & inspiration never cease to amaze. X 💕

Anonymous said...

Wow the top card is amazing, just great.
Lovely idea using the trees and nice card.