Today I'm here just for fun.. It's been so long that I've crafted just for fun and not any kind of purpose in mind. I've been longing to participate on challenges but I've hadn't had time to do so today I visited a couple of my favourite card challenges and played around with some crafty goodness and my polychromos. Here's what I came up with.. and just a note... I had so much fun today!! YAY!
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| This is my entry to the Throwback Thursday #7, Less is More #243 and Inkspirational Challenge #92. |
Here's another one that I made with the same technique on the butterfly. I tried to CASE Tracey's card.. This card was supposed to be very simple having just one butterfly on a inked background.. While listening my favourite music on the back I kinda got carried a way... sorry Tracey. Hopefully you don't mind.
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| This is my entry to the Time Out Challenge #40. |
Otherwise these cards are pretty straight forward but I did experimented a new-to-me colouring technique in these cards - I used my polychromos to colour on vellum and it worked perfectly. I might a shoot a video on this if you're interested. I coloured the flowers first with copies and then added details with pencils.
I will enter these cards for following challenges:
Throwback Thursdays #7 at Wplus9 - I used Flora and Fauna 2 by Wplus9
Less is More #243- Something Shiny - I found that White Pearl embossing powder and sequins very very shiny in real life. Quite hard to capture in photo though.
Inkspirational #92- photo inspiration - I used their fall colour theme
Time Out Challnge #40 - CASE Tracey - I was inspired by the vellum and inked background.
I will enter these cards for following challenges:
Throwback Thursdays #7 at Wplus9 - I used Flora and Fauna 2 by Wplus9
Less is More #243- Something Shiny - I found that White Pearl embossing powder and sequins very very shiny in real life. Quite hard to capture in photo though.
Inkspirational #92- photo inspiration - I used their fall colour theme
Time Out Challnge #40 - CASE Tracey - I was inspired by the vellum and inked background.
Supplies:
Stamps: Flora and Fauna 2 and A new day by Wplus9, Baby Zoo by Altenew
Inks: Versamark, Versafine Onyx Black, Appeltini Pure Color Die ink by Wplus9, Shabby Shutters and Scattered Straw Distress Inks, Frosty Pink and Coral Berry Crisp Inks by Altenew
Dies: Pierced Squares Die-namics by MFT
Paper: Canson Bristol 250gms, Neenah Solar White 80lb, Linen Effect paper by WHSmith, a stripe of textured light green cars stock
Vellum: Pink and light green vellum by Inspire Me
White Pearl Embossing Powder by WOW!
Sequens: Lime Sorbet and Lemon Merigue by Pretty Pink Posh, Assorted Moonshine by SSS
Polychromo Pencils: Earth Yellowish Green (168), Green Opaque (174), Black (199), Pink Madder Lake (129), Madder (142), Magenta (133), Walnut Brown (177)
Derwent Coloursoft Pencils: Orange (C070)
Copic Markers: Y15 - YR23
Thanks for stopping by today and have a wonderful day!
Marika
both cards are so delicate and beauitifully coloured. I have no idea what the polychromos are but would love to see a video. Thanks for joining Ink and TO and so pleased we are on your list of fav challenges-means a lot x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous as always and so glad you had fun! That's what it's all about! I would absolutely love to see a video on Polychromos on vellum. I've been watching Julia's and am deciding whether or not to invest in a set. Xx
ReplyDeleteSo lovely, a video would be much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteTwo beautifully coloured cards Marika and love the butterflies with the pencils on vellum and each little florette on the flowers is meticulously coloured and shaded. The gold and green is bold and beautiful, and the pink is pastel and pretty. I certainly couldn't choose a favourite. x
ReplyDeleteIt's so good to see your gorgeous work again, Marika - it feels like forever but life gets in the way sometimes :) These cards were well worth the wait though - so beautiful and delicate.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous creations, your cards are so soothing to the eyes :)
ReplyDeleteYou must be kidding...of course, we want to know how you did those amazingly lovely butterflies. Talk about gorgeous, as gorgeous as the flowers on your first card. So pretty and delicatw.
ReplyDeleteOh Marika!! These cards are STUNNING!!! I LOVE the beautiful butterflies you created and those flowers-breathtaking!! I am in awe!!
ReplyDeleteMarika, this cards are stunning, both of them!!! the color of those clusters of yellow flowers is just so gorgeous and the butterflies so delicate and masterfully colored. I'm so happy to see your post today, I miss receiving your notifications but I do understand about being busy. I've never heard of Polychromos before either, are they water color pencils or are they like Prismacolor pencils?
ReplyDeleteMaybe you can do a video on how to use this pencils because this cards are just incredibly beautiful.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Hugs,
Maria Rodriguez.
So very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, and would love to see a video :-)
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOMG Marika..your cards are so gorgeous...both of them are so delicate and coloring is simply brilliant! :)
ReplyDeleteSuchi xx
GORGEOUS!!! Please, please, please do a video - not only on the Polychromos pencils, but how in the world did you make the butterflies!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you in advance!
Paper Hugs,
Jan
So glad you r back also very happy that you had a vacation Marika both of your cards are stunning always such a pleasure. Yahoo for just having fun... Always love to watch your videos and would love to learn this technique.. Wishing you a wonderful day:)
ReplyDeleteOh my, what STUNNING cards! I particularly love the pink one as pink is the colour I love the most, and what a beautiful shade it is! I absolutely love what you have done with the butterflies and would very much like to see a video on how you achieved this please.
ReplyDeleteI can see how refreshing "just playing along" with those challenges were for you..These cards are so peaceful ! The butterflies are so delicate looking.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for you that you got to play and have fun! Look at the result of that...two absolutely stunningly beautiful cards! I would love seeing a video on how you achieved the look you created. Your butterflies are gorgeous. I so admire your coloring and cardmaking talents! :)
ReplyDeleteEverything you create is so gorgeous. I hadn't heard of polychromous, but love what you do with them. Like others have said in previous comments, I'd love to see a video of you using these pencils.
ReplyDeleteThese are both so beautiful Marika, I must try colouring on vellum, thanks yet again for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThese butterflies are so delicate and exquisite! I love the bright flowers with the soft butterflies! Perfect contrast!
ReplyDeleteCount me among those who adore these beauties, Marika! Of course, you knew I could never resist them, right? Made from vellum? my favorite way - I certainly would enjoy a video, if you please?
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What stunning cards, Marika. How wonderful too that you managed to enjoy the day crafting just for fun/for you!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness these cards are amazing! They are some of the prettiest cards I've ever seen. Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteMarika these are so soft and beautiful. I like the soft distressing from just one edge.
ReplyDelete2 awesome cards here and I'm loving your colouring and such attention to detail there.
ReplyDeleteLove the colours, CAS-perfect and obviously the teeny bit of shine.
thanks so much for sharing and taking part.
Sarah xx
Less is More
Beautiful cards, Marika, and a video would be much appreciated. I've tried using color pencils on Vellum with very little luck.
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty cards, employing a fab technique!
ReplyDeleteThey look amazing!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"
Marika,
ReplyDeleteYour cards are exquisite. The butterflies especially. I would love to see a video on how you did them if you would like to do one ! I am a fairly new stamper and card maker so am always open to learning new techniques, especially one as pretty as the vellum butterflies.
What stunning cards Marika! So beautiful
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us this week
Anne
"Less is More"
Two absolute stunners, Marika. No wonder you had fun with results like this, LOVE!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us.
Anita x
Less is More
Wow.. these cards are stunning! I love the clean design and the sparing use of color. I knew there was something special about those butterflies, but now I read that you were coloring on vellum! So creative and such a beautiful look. Really lovely! Thanks for sharing with us at Inkspirational!
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Such pretty and delicate cards!!Thank you for joining us at Inkspirational Challenges. Come back next time! Marina
ReplyDeleteYour butterflies are beautiful, Marika. The vellum makes a difference but so does your fantastic coloring. The flowers are gorgeous, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous creations! Thanks so much for playing along in the WP9 Throwback challenge.
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