Thursday 24 May 2012

POPPY

For my Artistic Outpost creation this week I have used the Flower Market Plate along with the Secretary Pool plate to create the POPPY text at the top of my card.
My background has been sponged with Distress Ink and the edges distressed a little with a paper distresser, with a little walnut stain ink added to the edges.
I love the poppy from the Flower Market plate and I thought they were perfect for this time of year as the poppies in my garden are just about to bloom.  I coloured my images with Distress Ink fired brick and peeled paint and added a little dimension to the flowers.
For a little more interest I added a bird brass charm.  This card would be perfect for a SPRING birthday.

Thanks so much for stopping by, Tracy x x
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12 comments:

  1. ...the yorkshire fox...24 May 2012 at 06:54

    ...such a striking card! those poppy's waving proud in Fired Brick are stunning...loVely work Tracy tis gorgeous...Mel :)

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  2. Lynn Stevens24 May 2012 at 07:29

    I just skimmed your blog Tracy, boy do I have some catching up to do!

    I love what you did with the new stamps. The red poppies really pop! I wonder if that's were the name came from? LOL
    Hugs Lynn

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  3. Helen24 May 2012 at 07:36

    Gorgeous Tracy! I love poppies, and this is a fantastic way to showcase their beauty.

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  4. Paula Whittaker24 May 2012 at 07:48

    a bold/striking card.

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  5. JaN's ArTy JouRneY24 May 2012 at 15:02

    Gorgeous card Tracy, I too LOVE how your Poppies 'POP'!
    Jan x

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  6. Sandi24 May 2012 at 15:08

    oh love what you have done with the poppies, beautiful design, hugs

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  7. Barb Cady24 May 2012 at 18:22

    The poppies are stunning, what a lovely card, great for any occasion! Hope you are enjoying the sun, I'm melting but it's not taking my weight off! Hugs xx

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  8. Emma Williams24 May 2012 at 20:51

    STUNNING!!! I love poppies and this card is just gorgeous, you've captured a beautiful feel to the whole creation.
    Hope you managed to spend some time in your lovely garden today...
    Love Emma xxx

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  9. Brenda Brown24 May 2012 at 23:00

    Fabulous Tracy.
    hugs {brenda} xox

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  10. Sandy25 May 2012 at 08:50

    Oh I love poppies Tracy.
    Your card is a dream.
    Absolutely lovely.

    Have a sunny weekend my friend. xoxo

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  11. Anita Houston The Artful Maven26 May 2012 at 03:23

    Love the red all by itself...very cool!

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  12. hazel29 May 2012 at 08:09

    I love poppies and I love your card, it's beautiful.
    xxx Hazel.

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