My Time to Craft #284 'Silhouette'

Good afternoon, all! I hope your Saturday is going well! I have spent the day helping to do lunch for 12 couples attending a 'Marriage Preparation' course at my Church. My friend Hilary brought along baking potatoes, chilli con carne, two trifles and some cupcakes! She is an amazing cook! I brought along a teatowel.... It was really enjoyable, a great chance to catch up and have a good natter! Now I'm home with my feet up and a cuppa made by my lovely hubby.

So that's why I haven't yet blogged the new Challenge at My Time to Craft which this week is to have a Silhouette as your image.

I have a set of silhouette stamps from Indigo Blu and I set them out on my Fiskar's Stamp Press to make the scene and sentiment I wanted, then stamped in Versafine Black Onyx Ink.

First I stamped on some old pink patterned paper and added pink flower sequins:


Then I stamped on lilac patterned paper and added black flower sequins:


Both dragonflies have Wink of Stella Clear added to their wing.

I can't decide which I like best, so I've included both. Once the slightly fiddly business of lining up the stamps was done, these were very quick!

Now go and see the varied and lovely creations that my teamies have made, you'll be inspired to join in!

Thanks for looking, and have a great weekend!

love Mags B x

Comments

coldwaters2 said…
Beautiful card Mags love those stamps and sentiment you have used, they look so pretty against that wonderful pink background.
hugs
lorraine x
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Sue B said…
Ooh these are both gorgeous Mags! what a beautiful scene you've created with your stamps. The silhouettes look really pretty against the pastel papers and the flower sequins finish them off perfectly! :-)
Hope you have a nice relaxing weekend!
Big hugs, Sue B xx
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Pat said…
Two beautiful cards Mags, love all the images and the lovely sentiment.

Pat xx
Saturday, March 21, 2015
scrappymo! said…
Two lovely cards, Mags. I like them both...those are wonderful stamps and sentiments.
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Shell Shearer Swinscoe said…
Both are really pretty hun, but I love the lilac one best (my favourite colour lol) those stamps are fab!
Have a great Sunday
Hugs Shell xx
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Pop's Cards said…
Stunning creations sweetie, hugs Pops x
Monday, March 23, 2015
Diane said…
Wonderful colors and great designs.

Hugs Diane
Monday, March 23, 2015
Lynsey said…
Hi Mags, these are such pretty cards!
Hugs Lynsey x
Monday, March 23, 2015
Bernardine Cuttino said…
Oh my this is a stunning scene. What a beauty and eye catching details. Beautifully crafted. Thanks for your visit and lovely comment.
Berni
berni46blogspot.
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
coops said…
so stunning mags.gorgeous stamps and i love the scene you have created ;D

xx coops xx
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Lynne in NI said…
Sounds like you had a busy day!
Your cards are so pretty, LOVE your stamps!
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Faith A at Daffodil Cards said…
Both beautiful cards, love how you have put them together.

There HAS to be someone with the tea towel, it's the thing most people forget LOL
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Danielle Vincent said…
Oh Wow Mags - both of these are so beautiful! You really rocked this one! Hugs D
Sunday, March 29, 2015
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