Friday, October 25, 2013

Be Happy

Hello everyone, I hope you are doing well.   I would like to welcome the new followers and again thank you to everyone for your visits and kind comments, they are appreciated.

Also a big thank you to all of you that left me tips on stamping over alcohol inks & glossy papers, I'll be playing again with them :)

I recently had a chance to use a wonderful whimsical stamp set that was designed by Marja (of Marja's Stamp Addiction) for Kico Stamps in the Netherlands.      Even though we are well into the Fall Season, this makes me think of Spring :)

I'm joining the challenge over at Rhedd and Rosie Challenge Blog as the theme is "Anything Goes".  



Stamp set used:   Kico StampsDiverse (2) Plate 51 (designed by Marja de Visser).

The background is with Dylusions inks.  I stamped the circle design with Distress Ink.   I stamped all images with black Stazon & coloured with Dylusions inks (I dab a little on my craft mat and use a brush & water).   I decoupaged as shown and highlighted a little with a white pen.

Have a great day... be happy !
Shirley

29 comments:

Patricia said...

BEAUTIFUL Shirley!!!
Greetz Patricia

Shilpa Nagaonkar said...

adorable green ! unique stamp!

Darnell said...

This is a striking spring beauty, Shirley! It's a nice change to see all that lovely green this time of the year!! Hugs, Darnell

Valerie-Jael said...

Beautiful card, love the fresh colours. Valerie

chrissie said...

Wonderful stamps to use on this beautiful card.

Love Chrissie x

Amanda said...

Fabulous!! I need to use more green...
Love
Amanda x

Janny's Cards Creations said...

He is beautiful also the colors. Janny

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

A gorgeous card Shirley, I love the green background and the stamps by Marja.

Sue x

sheila 77 said...

Oh, I do like this, what beautifully shaped flowers and leaves, and I love the way you have used and coloured them in the greens and blues. You've made a really lovely card here, Shirley.

Paula (PEP) said...

This is striking Shirely & I love your touches of blue on those leaves. Your matting is a wonder & I love the way the duller yellow receding card base adds depth to the whole contrasting with & the advancing brilliant vibrant yellow of the flower centres.
A gem this.
Paula (PEP)

Marja's Stamp Addiction en Marja's Creativity said...

This is breathtaking Shirley. What a beautiful composition and colors you have made with this stamps. So great to see this and so great to see other fantastic combinations.
lovely greet and big hug
Marja

Unknown said...

Oh my goodness, this is another gorgeous card, brilliant colours, just love your work..yes all is settling down here, only a bit of fire dust to clean but am not concerned, have a roof over my head.xx

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card, love the colours.

Thank you for joining us at Rhedd & Rosie Challenge Blog.

Moira DT.xxx

Gerrina said...

Great colours to make a "happy" card! Beautiful and I see so manny different styles with those stamps...they are great. Have a nice weekend, Gerrina

Wendy said...

Lovely card Shirley, colours and stamps are beautiful. Glad you are joining us at Rhedd and Rosies! Good luck and have a great weekend. xxx

Annette P.-L. said...

So wonderful this "Be Happy" card! I love these fresh colors. Gorgeous!

Donna Ellis said...

Create your own Spring and your own amazing garden, watching it grow magically as your fingers do their amazing thing! Wow! This looks super wonderful with the yellow flowers and deep, vibrant green! Beautiful! hugs, de

maria's knutselplezier said...

What a great card with the beautiful stamps of Marja, I really love the coulours and the composition of the stamps!!!

Greetings and I hope you have a nice weekend!!

Greetings
Maria

Jeannette said...

Beautiful be happy card,wonderful fresh colors,love it.

Have a great weekend, Greetings Jeannette

Alex said...

Oh Shirley, this card is so beautiful! It's a heartwarmer on these rainy and foggy days!

Bonnie said...

I love the subtle stamping in the background and the pretty flowers! Lovely!

Sandra Wright. said...

Just love your card, loving the green,one of my favourite colours....

Hugs
Sandie xx

Lindeke said...

Beautiful background and flowers Shirley! Gr, Linda

Alie Hoogenboezem-de Vries said...

Such a great use of Marja's stamps Shirley!

Cole Meyer said...

Gorgeous as always. I love the springy greens!!

MaryH said...

Fabulous stamp set & it does make one think of spring with these pretty posies. Love the greens that you used as a background. Aren't these sprays just the most fun? You are a master with these. Still haven't tried using with a brush. On my to-do list!!! TFS & Hugs

friemelchen said...

Fantastisch Shirley, die Farben sind großartig!
lg Uli

Karin said...

Its beautiful, love the colors!
Groetjes karin x

Miranda said...

Hi teamie, I will make the comment no.30....I missed this one...it's great to see how you've played with Marja's designs, lovely with your style! xx Miranda