Monday 4 May 2015

Patriotic Cards

It's time for our monthly product focus with Artistic Outpost. Each month we focus on a a range of stamps and this month we are focusing on the patriotic stamp sets. Today I am showcasing the fabulous Loverly London set.
I created two cards this week both on the same theme, patriotic.
On both cards I created an aperture in the centre of each card, blending a touch of Fired Brick Distress Ink around the edges of the aperture.
I added stamping to the centre of the aperture and I coloured the flag with Distress Markers.
I also added splatters of Fired Brick Distress Paint to the background for a touch more interest and added stamped sentiments from the same set.
Lots more inspiration awaits on my fellow team members blogs.


Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x x x

15 comments:

Valerie-Jael said...

Love your London cards. Thanks for visiting my blog yesterday, Valerie

Astrid Maclean said...

Oh Tracy, both cards look fantastic! So glad your "Patriotic" is UK centred lol, great use of those stamps, really love both of them!

Deborah said...

Amazing cards, Tracy. And very apt now that we have a new princess.

Suzanne C said...

I saw this and thought brilliant! I always get so caught up in layers and design and forget how effective and beautiful masking can be. Love this tracy!

Pamellia said...

These are fantastic Tracy!! Amazing job framing those stamps, super tricky and the effect is fantabulous!! Love the little flags, great addition! hugs :)

A Pink said...

Loving the London Look! Great stamp set used so well x

Inkypinkycraft said...

great cards , love your use of colour and the speckles x

Gerrie Johnnic said...

Oh so very loverly Tracey! Love your beautiful tribute to London. xx

Mona Pendleton said...

Fantastic cards Tracy! Lovin' the ink splattered backgrounds!

Unknown said...

Oh my.... these are fabulous cards. Everything is placed perfectly... just wonderful in every way. j

Unknown said...

FAB Cards, Tracy!! I Love the both of them!! I need the Loverly London set for sure!! :) I completely love the inked oval focal point on both cards--These are stellar creations!! Pip Pip, Cheerio, indeed!! :) XOXO-Shari

Redanne said...

I really love both cards, they are wonderful - great theme, great stamping and I love those frames you created. The splats are just the perfect finishing touch too. Hugs, Anne xx

Terry said...

Two absolutely beautiful patriotic cards, Tracy! The masking and framing is so striking and I love your flags! Happy Monday!

barbarayaya62 said...

Loveyour cards! Both are so beautiful! wonderful ! barbarayaya

Deb said...

Those are wonderful, love the'pip, pip'!