Monday 13 August 2012

Fur and Feathers?

Hi, hello and a very warm welcome, Gosh what a night, we didn't finish watching the Olympic closing ceremony until 1am, loved it!  Did you watch? I hope you liked it, it was really quite British!

Today I've made a card for LIM 80 and this week Chrissie and Mandi have challenged us to make a one layer card with fur or feathers. Lots of opportunities with this one:0)
My card is of the feathered kind..............
 I kiss stamped the heron with another stamp to get some detail on him. Then masked  and inked through a mask and removed the mask to ink again
I used
Katzelkraft Stamp
Impression Obsession  Stamp 
Thank you for looking in, Gay xxx

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38 comments:

Sasha said...

Another fabulous work of art, Gay x

Tara Cardwell said...

Well if there were medals for LIM you'd be getting a GOLD this week - out-of-the-park!
Just love it!
Tara
x

Tara Cardwell said...

which mask did you use Gay?

Jenni's Jems said...

this is lovely and thank you for reminding me about the kiss technique ,I always seem to find inspiration on your blog!! x

Doreen said...

Beautiful Gay,love the stamps.xxx

Valerie-Jael said...

Lovely card and beautiful colours! Valerie

Sarn said...

Great card, as usual Gay. Thanks for telling us how you did it! I forget about the kissing technique, but you've used it well here.

Hugs
Sarn xxx

Susan said...

Gay, your cards are ALWAYS fabulous! I love, love, love the background you've created on this card! Super!!

Viv said...

Oooh another beauty here Gay, love how you did the clever stamping/masking. Great colours used too, well done again. Managed to watch the Olympics until about 12 ish then our eyes were closing lol.:) Viv xx

Spardha said...

WOWW!!!... Loooks FAB!.. LOve the colourful bg! :D
I haven't watched the closing ceremony yet! :/

Netty said...

Smashing LIM card Gay and love your background, x

Dotty Jo said...

Lovely! Great colours and a fabulous stamp - which looks brilliant after being 'smooooched', Jo x

Grenouille Greetings said...

Super fun image! Lovely inking and placement! Hugs, Lesley

Ardyth said...

Super cool - great soft colours and use of that mask!

Christine said...

Beautiful!! I love the background and also the colours!
Hug
Christine

Stamps and Paper said...

Lovely card Gay..gorgeous colours and a great stamp

Anne

Darnell said...

Love your mod heron set against the graphic background, Gay!!

Chrissie said...

Looks like a whole bunch of fabulous techniques to make this one...but besides that it's an awesome card.
Thanks so much Gay.
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Gibmiss said...

Hi Gay
This is fabulous...... You stamps as always a bit different ... Love it ......
Hugs Sylvie xxx
I to loved the closing ceremony.....jessie J is Brill and guess what she is doing a concert in Gib... I cant wait ... Tickets on sale Wed......

Zoechaos said...

Very clever eye catching bright and cheeful CAS card, love it!

'fraid I was completely turned off by the closing show within minutes, did flick back to it once but not even the promise of the Who still to come could tempt me to stick around! XOXO Zoe

Hettie said...

Lovely card there Gay. Do you think my Chickens would stand a chance? I have a few but nowhere near Sandra's collection! LOL! xx

Paper Creations by Shirley said...

Wow Gay this is gorgeous ! Love your inking, kissing, masking and your design :) Have a great day, Shirleyx

debby4000 said...

Oh I love your card, its brilliant.
luv
Debby

Aileen said...

Hi Gay, thanks for kind comments on my Casology win.

Love your LIM card. It really stands out with the funky squared background.

Aileen x

Vicky Hayes said...

What a fabulous bunch of texture you got on here Gay! I love the 'kissed' heron and your background is superb! We all stayed up to watch the wonderful olypmic closing ceremony and there were one or two grumpy sheep around here next day! Vicky x

Unknown said...

I always love seeing your CAS cards.. LOVE this one. Wonderful color and image..

Hugs~

Linda said...

Beautiful card Gay. Love the bright colours. x

Canonbury creations said...

Fabulous contemporary background Gay and love the stamp that kissed the heron:) I loved the closing ceremony,I thought the Damien Hirst Union jack was brilliant and the only thing that scared me was Ray Davies!!!!
Val x

Mrs.B said...

Great LIm car Gay love the mask you have used.
Avril xx

Rosemary said...

wow... what a fantastic card, gay! love the background you created...

Linby said...

What a great effect you've achieved Gay. Lovely card.
Linbyx

Anita said...

This is such a gorgeous card! I love the colours on the background that fade away and the beautiful kiss stamped image :)
Anita

Suze Bain said...

Gee, my daughter has legs like these! Super card Gay, the 'kissed' bird looks fab against the colourful background. xx

Anonymous said...

Hi there, love the stamp and the kissing technique looks fab. The use of the stencil and those yummy colours is inspired !

Marie

Jane said...

Great background, lovely card.

Kathyk said...

Splendid technique, making a fabulous card

Kathyk

Anne said...

I think you should be in the pink more often! Lovely card! Your 'simple' card is absolutely stunning! The techniques you have employed are soooo inspired! Beautiful! Bravo! TFS!

Mandi said...

Excellent card Gay, as ever
Love that heron stamp and what you;ve done with it
Thanks very much
mandi
"Less is More"