This my entry to the Clarity challenge which is about things with wings. I do like this hummingbird
it's so nice to colour in. Stamp the bird first in black ink and mask. Now mask the top and bottom with copier paper to leave a strip. Colour in with brushes randomly with Antique Linen, Scattered Straw, Bamboo Leaves and Rich Cocoa, just a light covering. Hold down the lovely flourish stencil then using the same colours as before dab the inks around the stencil. Colour the bird in with Spectrum Noir pencils, or similar, and blend with Sansador. Draw a wiggly line with a fine liner pen along the coloured strip. Next I used the berry trailer stamp inked up with the same colours as before. Dab off the trailer bit leaving the berries in the middle. Stamp randomly in second generation going from the top corner through to the bottom. Mat on to brown card then on to a white base card.
That's about it for this time, thanks for looking.
Sally
Beautiful card and colours it's so calming to look at. Thank you for entering the challenge and good luck. Xx
ReplyDeleteThe strip effect is very effective with the stenciled swirls. Good luck in the challenge. x
ReplyDeleteVery effective card, the colours work nicely and the panel. Also like the diagonal berry stamp it looks as if it gives the bird motion.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely one of my favourites in the challenge Sally ... it is just beautiful. Well done! xXx
ReplyDeleteThanks Debbie that's a lovely thing to say, much appreciated x
DeleteBeautiful card Sally. I love the colour combinations you've used. Very serene feeling. Thank you for entering the challenge. Good luck! x
ReplyDeleteI love you card your idea with the strip and out of it love the subtle colours that work well together good luck clarity challenge
ReplyDeleteLovely delicate card Sally, very pretty. Thanks for entering the Clarity Challenge and good luck.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful choice of colours Sally, and a clever combination of stamps and stencil, all used to great effect. Thanks for entering the challenge, and good luck. Xxx
ReplyDeleteLove this card Sally - the colours in the panel are so soft and make the hummingbird just jump out! Thank you for sharing it, Susan
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful card Sally. Lovely colour combination x Best of luck xx
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for the lovely comments x
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely composition Sally - it's beautiful! And the colours are so delicate. Really makes the hummingbird stand out - Good luck with the challenge this month x
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words x
DeleteI am loving your pastel and subtle colour palettes! Beautifully stamped and stencilled. Again, as before, I thank you for your instructions! Superb!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the comment Anne, it's nice to know you enjoyed reading my blog hopefully it can give a little inspiration x
DeleteI saw "work in progress" on your card Sally and now it is completed it is a beautiful piece. Love the Hummingbird colouring.....x
ReplyDeleteThanks Barbara. x
DeleteLovely work on this Sally. You are very talented, the colours and layout are brilliant, well done.
ReplyDeleteGood luck in the challenge
Hugs
Amanda xx
Thank you Amanda much appreciated x
DeleteCongratulation on the top 5 in the January Clarity Blog Challenge Sally. Another badge to be collected for your wall.
ReplyDeleteThanks Naomi, it means a lot to be chosen the standard is very high.
DeleteCongratulations Sally. So chuffed for you. Very well deserved Top 5 Pick. xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks Emma, really appreciated x
DeleteSally, that is such a lovely restful card, and so beautifully coloured and designed. Congratulations on your top 5 place and for sharing your method with us. xx Maggie
ReplyDeleteThank you Maggie for your lovely comment. x
DeleteWell done on the top five! Well deserved. Xx
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