Photo Day

I've spent the day trying to transfer various photos, from numerous platforms, onto our new computer. At the same time sorting them and deleting obvious duplicates. I'm sure there must be a quicker way, but am feeling some sense of satisfaction that the task is at least part way through!

I came across some cards I done earlier in the year, using stamps from Chocolate Baroque, so I thought why not use one these as my first proper posting?  It was uploaded onto Instagram and Facebook at the time, but no explanation provided as to how it was completed, so here goes.

 

This one uses the Freesia Blueprint A5 set, which is so beautiful, it needs very little adding to it. I started by cutting out a circle template from a spare piece of card and held it in place over my white 13cm x13cm smooth stamping card, using low tack tape. Using my favourite brushes, Fossilized Amber Distress Oxide was blended over 3/4 of the open area, making sure to apply a darker depth of colour opposite the white area to give it contrast. Once the ink had dried, and whilst the template was still in place, the Freesia was stamped with black Versafine Clair. The template was removed and colour was added to the flowers using Derwent Inktense pencils. The base card was mounted onto black textured card, then onto a 6" x 6" folded card. 

The strength of the design provides a good focal point, and I didn't add a sentiment, as I feel it can be used for numerous occasions. 

Please let me know if you need any further explnation - enjoy!

Lorraine xxx