It's time for the first monthly blog hop of the year with
Artistic Outpost and our theme for this month is
VALENTINE/LOVE.
I decided against the traditional reds for Valentine and went with my favourite colour palette of the moment; this will be perfect for my husband. My background has been created with mowed lawn and salty ocean Distress Stains, applying them to my non-stick craft sheet, spritzing with water and mopping up the ink with my card.
My focal image is from the
BIRDS OF A FEATHER plate which I have added to a large heart, again coloured with Distress Stains. I have added the heart to a panel embossed with a heart embossing folder, rubbing a little olive bronze Treasure Gold over the embossed areas for added opulence.
For a little more interest I have added the bunting to the top of my card from the
COWGIRL STRENGTH plate, coloured with Distress Stain, cut out and added to the top. I have added three small punched out hearts, coloured with peacock feathers Distress Ink along with a forever Chitchat sticker. For added texture I have also included a heart cut from corrugated card, adding a wooden bird and Chitchat sticker to the top.
LOVE has been added to the bottom of my card using the alphabet background from the
SECRETARY POOL plate, stamped with black archival ink and coloured with Distress Stain. From this picture you can also see the wonderful touch of gold on the embossing from the Treasure Gold.
I have added a further heart cut from corrugated card to the bottom corner, colouring with peacock feathers Distress Ink, adding a wooden bird and Chitchat sticker to the top.
My fellow Design Team members have created some fabulous pieces, pop along and be inspired along the way.
Artistic Outpost also has a REFERRAL THEME running throughout January and the theme is ANYTHING GOES using any of your AO images. You can link your projects
HERE; there is a fabulous prize on offer.
Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x x
Knockout colours, Tracy, and the embossed layer and corrugated hearts add such lovely texture! The bird has never looked better!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Wonderful creation.
ReplyDeleteFabulous!! I love the non-traditional colours, really different and very striking.
ReplyDeleteWow you've made a turquoise dream Tracy.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely unique and stunning.
Love them.
xoxo
This is fabulous! I may have to pinch some of your ideas for my hubby's card, I especially love the bird image. X
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the colors on this and non-traditional for a valentines card which really makes it wow! Lovely design! The bird in the heart is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and I love the colours and the addition of the corrugated hearts hugs trace x
ReplyDeleteSwoon...luv those colors and texture, beautiful card, DH will luv it unless you send it to me! lol
ReplyDeleteI think that green is my new favourite colour. I'm looking to use it more this year :) I love the non traditional twist, your card is lovely.
ReplyDeleteTracy, I so love this card! Those colors and textures are stunning! All the hearts and birds add such great interest! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteFabulous mix of AO images! Love your choice of colors and added texture!
ReplyDeleteYour color palette is absolutely gorgeous! Love that you went in a non-traditional direction. Your piece is so fresh and powerful. Love how you featured the vintage bird image in the heart. Awesome work, as always, Tracy!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Linda
Fantastic card, love the impact from the colours you've used. The bird looks perfect nestled inside the heart, stunning ! Sue C x
ReplyDeleteI love that you used a non-traditional color for your valentine. Bravo! It's awesome!
ReplyDeleteWow, Tracy, the colors on this are just brilliant! Love the images, too!
ReplyDeleteAah Tracy, I LOVE this card. The colours are gorgeous and that bird image is so beautiful. Maddy x
ReplyDeleteWonderful- although I love pink, I really like your use of alternate colors for Valentines day! Love the images you used and the banner.
ReplyDeleteHi Tracy, what a gorgeous card. I love it...beautiful colours. S x
ReplyDeleteProving that the message of love can come across loud and clear yet no need for red or pink.
ReplyDeleteAll your usual wonderful touches and attention to detail.
Wishes
Lynne
Superb creations Tracey...love the colour.
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous, Tracy! I love how you did non-traditional valentines colors. Its fabulous! The embossed background and the banner are a perfect touch.
ReplyDeleteThe new year is over two weeks old, but I still wanted to stop by and wish you a Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteYour card is fantastic, Tracy. LOVE your color choices!
Hugs
Gaby
Hi Tracy, this is beautiful - green is such an under used colour and a wonderful choice as a non-traditional colour for Valentine's Day. Your colour choice really makes the lovely bird pop and the addition of the hearts makes the whole card just perfect...... Hugs, Anne x
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful Tracy and it's lovely to see a colour other than pink or red.
ReplyDeletexxx Hazel
Adore your colour choices, blues and greens longtime fav for me!
ReplyDeleteGreat colour palette there Tracy and it is nice not to see the old red mushiness!
ReplyDeleteThat bird is gorgeous. Another set of stamps on my list now!
Hugs
xx
A wonderful design and fabulous colours, love it.
ReplyDeleteHugs {brenda} xox