Hello and welcome
I am thrilled to have been invited as Guest Designer for the newest challenge over at Time Out. The challenge is “to get you out working in the garden!”
I love the garden, so this is a perfect challenge for me. My thought was a garden trellis with flowers cascading over it. This month’s challenge is sponsored by Altnew, so it was an easy decision on which stamp company to use.
I started by stamping Altnew – Pen Sketched Flowers in Distress Inks and watercolouring them in a mix Distress Inks. They were then fussy cut.
The navy blue card front was stamped randomly with Altnew – Fragile Foliage in white ink.
Altnew – Layered Plaid Cover Die A was cut twice from white card and overlaid to give a more filled in trellis.
The flowers were then added to the trellis – some on top and some woven through it, before being added to the card front.
The sentiment is from Altnew – Inked Lotus set.
I had lots of fun making this one.
I hope you will join in the fun at Time Out. Don’t forget to check out the wonderful creations by the amazing Design Team.
I would like to say a huge Thanks to Time Out Challenges for having me as their Guest Designer!!!
I look forward to seeing what you create!
Thanks so much for taking the time to visit. I love to read your comments.
Stay safe and have a good day
Cheers
Helen
Challenges:
Altnew March Inspiration Challenge
SSS Wednesday Challenge – Spring/Easter Mood Board
Uniko Challenge #64 – Signs of Spring + optional twist Easter
We Love Chocolate Baroque Challenge – March – I Love…
Through the Craftroom Door Challenge – Anything Goes Week Beginning 23rd March
HA – Stay Crafty with Hero Challenge #21 – Bring on Spring
Allsorts Challenge – Week 616 🌷Spring Flowers for the first day of Spring
Oh, my word, Helen! This is gorgeous! I think this is my new favorite that you’ve created! Love it!
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So very pleased you loved it!! I was thrilled it turned out the way I imagined it!! LOL!! It doesn’t always happen! Thanks so much!!! Stay safe!!:)
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stunning Helen. Love the trellis and the fabulous florals
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This one worked out just the way I imagined!! I was so pleased! LOL!! Not always the case!! Thanks so much!! I really appreciate your kindness!! Stay safe! Have a good weekend. 🙂
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This is a stunning card Helen. Such stunning detail. Love the background with the white inking-nice subtle touch. And the flowers are beautifully coloured and a super wow to the fussy cutting!! And I adore how you arranged then on the trellis. We are so pleased to have you as GD-a bug welcome x
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As always your kind and supportive comments have truly made my week!! I am honoured to be invited as a Guest with your wonderfully creative Design Team. I love joining in your super challenges! Thanks so much. I really appreciate everything. Stay safe! 🙂 xx
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What a super burst of beautiful blooms climbing the trellis, many thanks for joining in with my ‘Spring Flowers’ theme at Allsorts challenge this week. Thanks also for sharing a crafty love with us at We Love Chocolate Baroque.
B x
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You have certainly made me very happy with your lovely comments, Brenda!! Thanks so much!! Stay safe! 🙂
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Your card is gorgeous. I love how you doubled the plaid die for the trellis and placed those beautiful flowers over it. They all look great with the dark background. TFS
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Wow! Thank you so much, JoAnn!! Your wonderfully kind comments have certainly made my day!! You are very kind and I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Stay safe!! 🙂
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Congrats on your GD Gig Helen, your card is swoonworthy! Those beautiful flowers on the dark background makes for a wonderful bold design
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Thanks so much, Therese! You’ve certainly made me super happy with your lovely comments!! I really appreciate your kindness!! 🙂 🙂
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Your card is so beautiful. I love how you colored those beautiful flowers–and wow, that is alot of amazing fussy cutting. The trellis is such a wonderful backdrop for your flowers to grow upon. Thanks so much for being our Guest Designer at Time Out.
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Thank you so much, Joyce!! I am honoured to join your wonderfully talented team!! I really appreciate your very kind comments. You have made my day!! Stay safe!! 🙂
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Love how you woven the fussy cut blooms through the trellis work, its very effective.
Thanks for linking up at Uniko. 🙂
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Thanks so much, Julie! So pleased you liked it!! Your kind comments are really appreciated! Stay safe and Happy Easter!! 🙂
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Such a gorgeous card! nd I saw you were winner with it…
It is so good to see you as a guest designer at TIME OUT! Thanks!
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Thanks so much Gerrina!! I love joining your fun challenges and am thrilled to be joining you as a Guest Designer. I really appreciate your very kind comments. Stay safe and Happy Easter! 🙂
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This is beautiful! Love your design!
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Your very kind and supportive comments have made my day, Carmela!! I really appreciate you taking the time to comment on my card. Thanks so much! Stay safe and Happy Easter! 🙂
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Wow, Helen … what a beauty! The background stamped foliage is so delicate and dreamy … and your colouring of those gorgeous climbing blooms is just delicious … you must have the patience of a saint to trim all those out so wonderfully! Love how you wove the flowers through the trellis … such fantastic detailing! Congratulations on your GD spot at Time Out! Hugs, Anita 🙂
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How lovely to hear from you, Anita! Your lovely kind and supportive comments have certainly made my day. I really appreciate them. This was one card that turned out the way I had planned!! That doesn’t happen often!! 🙂 I was thrilled to be invited to join the wonderful team over at TO. I love their challenges. I hope all is going well for you and your family. Stay safe and Happy Easter. Hugs 🙂 🙂
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Your garden themed card is absolutely gorgeous, Helen. I love the detail of the white stamping beneath the trellis. I also love the dark background, and your coloring is wonderful. Thanks so much for joining us as Guest Designer for this challenge at Time Out. It’s great to have you with us!
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Thanks so much, Stephanie! I’m thrilled to be invited to join your wonderful DT. Your very kind and supportive comments have made my day!! I really appreciate them! Stay safe and Happy Easter! 🙂
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Beautiful colouring and I love the trellis background to support the florals. Thanks for playing at Uniko, hope to see you join in with future challenges too. Stay safe and keep crafting!
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I really appreciate your very kind and supportive comments, Jane! Thanks so much! Stay safe and Happy Easter! 🙂
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This is gorgeous Helen. Your garden grows beautifully on the trellis! I am amazed at your coloring skills, wow! So glad to have you as our guest. Thank you for this beauty! Sending hugs ~ Ishani
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Thanks so much, Ishani! I’m thrilled to be invited as a GD, and your very kind and supportive comments have made my day! I really appreciate them. Stay safe! 🙂
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Helen, Thank you for sharing you awesome flower card with us in the Uniko Spring Challenge #64.
Your colouring looks great and I love how you added the white “shadows” of more flowers behind the white trellis.
Creative greetings from Wiebke (Uniko Brand Ambassador)
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I really appreciate your very kind comments Wiebke! They have made my day!! Stay safe! 🙂
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