Wednesday, 21 January 2015

Be an Individual


This is my second make for the current Country View Crafts challenge - to Use Something New. There is still plenty of time to join in!
I used more of my new layering stencils and also I am slowly increasing my range of distress paints and have included these too.
My Tim Holtz honeycomb and Stampin Up star stencils have been used on the background with my favourite combinations of blues and browns. The centre is an embossed and painted panel with a little treasure gold added.

Umbrella man and the stars have been dabbed with 3 colours of distress paint and spritzed with water to allow the colours to blend.


Oh I do love umbrella man!

I would like to enter
The Mirror Crack'd - where the theme is stencils

Thanks for looking today.
Nikki
xxx
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16 comments:

  1. Doreen21 January 2015 at 08:24

    This is gorgeous,fab design and details.xxx

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  2. chrissie21 January 2015 at 08:48

    Fantastic use of the thyings you added to this stunning card

    Love Chrissie

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  3. Samra21 January 2015 at 13:47

    WOW!!! Nikki this is amazing!

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  4. Pamellia21 January 2015 at 14:10

    Oh my gosh Nikki! This is fantastic! I love love love those blues against the neutrals and your umbrella man turned out incredible!! I have yet to really start my distress paint collection, but you have really inspired me today to put a few in my basket for next time!! Love it!! hugs :)

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  5. Unknown21 January 2015 at 20:13

    Loving the graduated blues and how it looks like water reflects the guy with the umbrella perfectly... and the subtle yet beautiful embossed background - perfect!! xx

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  6. Inky and Quirky Designs21 January 2015 at 20:27

    Gorgeous card Nikki,you create this look to perfection ;))
    Big hugs
    Donna xxx

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  7. Silvia(Barnie)21 January 2015 at 20:44

    Such a fantasic creation, a wonderful piece of art.

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  8. Scrumplescrunch21 January 2015 at 22:03

    Hello Nikki,
    The umbrella man looks amazing with the water effect...he looks soaked to the skin!
    Love the palette as well. Thanks for joining us again this month at TMC, we really appreciate your support.
    Smiles:)
    Sue

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  9. Lula22 January 2015 at 06:38

    Such beautiful color, texture and I love the layers! I find the umbrella man also stunning! Thanks for joining us at The Mirror Crack'd challenge.

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  10. Anneke22 January 2015 at 10:19

    I love this card. Everything fits perfectly.
    The stamping with the quote .
    Very inspiring Anneke.

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  11. Jackie PN22 January 2015 at 12:41

    Very beautiful Nicki!

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  12. Eliza22 January 2015 at 14:38

    Wow Nicki this cared is fantastic, love it

    Hugs Eliza

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  13. Sue22 January 2015 at 20:53

    This is really lovely Nikki, gorgeous colours xx

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  14. Brenda Brown23 January 2015 at 08:26

    The range of blues are gorgeous and are blended so well, you have created great depth with the layers and textures. Love it. xxx

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  15. sarascloset23 January 2015 at 19:53

    Nikki, You have really been cranking out some fabulous work! Love how you have graded the blues here, and love your last butterfly card, too--the neutral colors make it so elegant. Hugs!

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  16. Ruth23 January 2015 at 22:09

    Beautiful mix of blue with brown, fab composition, but the umbrella man is just stunning...so much depth...LOVE him!! Ruth x

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Thanks so much for leaving a comment. Nikki

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