Friday, 1 May 2015

Spring Colours


Spring colours using Butterfly Duo and Tattered Florals

Time for a new challenge over at A Vintage Journey today and our theme is Spring Flowers - chosen by Astrid. 
I created this little wall panel using a number of Tim Holtz dies and distress inks, sprays and paints.

I started with some card which I randomly spritzed with yellow and blue distress ink sprays. Once dry I stencilled clear texture paste through the latticework stencil. Again when dry more colours were added to get enough contrast to the foreground.

I cut the ornate frame, a butterfly from Butterfly Duo and some sprigs and applied various inks to them. The flower was created using Tattered florals - made with previously wet and scrunched white card. Once put together I spritzed with pumice stone distress spray and let dry, Then I added some crackle paste and let it dry before finally spritzing with weathered wood distress spray.

I decided to mount on some corrugated cardboard with I dry brushed with blue and green distress paint.




I would like to enter:
Frilly and Funkie - Stencil Mania
Fantasy Stampers - Distress It

Thanks for visiting today, I always appreciate your time and comments. I am back in a few hours with another post - well it is the first of the month!
Nikki
Posted by at Labels: ,

31 comments:

  1. S@ndy Diller1 May 2015 at 02:08

    Your spring colours are simply beautiful Nikki. A great combination of the butterfly and greenery. Oh, and don't forget those touches of blue.

    ReplyDelete
  2. massofhair1 May 2015 at 02:26

    STUNNING Nikki, love all your colours especially the dark blue flower :-) xxx

    ReplyDelete
  3. Paula Cheney1 May 2015 at 02:44

    this is really beautiful Nikki! Love the layers and colors!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Julia Aston1 May 2015 at 05:20

    Wonderful layers on this Nikki! love the torn background piece and the great mix of spring colors! hugs, Julia xx

    ReplyDelete
  5. mamablitger1 May 2015 at 07:16

    Love and adore your awesome card. Love all the details. And your flower is as usual fabulous. I'm very excited with your flower making skills. This one is truly awesome ! Your background is so exciting as well.
    Thank you so much for sharing.
    Hugs from Monica... Spain

    ReplyDelete
  6. chrissie1 May 2015 at 07:39

    Very beautiful project Nikki with wonderful additions to the background

    Chrissie xx

    ReplyDelete
  7. Astrid Maclean1 May 2015 at 08:24

    Stunning project Nikki, it has such a wonderful Springtime feel to it! Love the texture and the way you combined the different elements, - a stunning make!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Vintagehandmade1 May 2015 at 08:34

    Absolutely stunning, Nikki! Amazing colors, great texture and fantastic combination of so many gorgeous elements!
    Branka xxx

    ReplyDelete
  9. Inky and Quirky Designs1 May 2015 at 12:13

    Ooh this is beautiful Nikki,I love the green shades and I really must buy that butterfly duo die :)
    Big hugs
    Donna xxx

    ReplyDelete
  10. Jenny Marples1 May 2015 at 12:38

    And this really is delightful Nikki! I love the way you've kept the butterfly to the same colour palette as the rest of the piece and used the frame as an extra border. Jenny x

    ReplyDelete
  11. rachel1 May 2015 at 13:49

    this is fabulous Nikki - I love the colours you have used - beautiful work and very spring like. Hugs rachel x

    ReplyDelete
  12. Pamellia1 May 2015 at 14:41

    Love love love!!! So beautiful Nikki, your colours are completely dreamy and vibrant! Love the wonderful effect on your frame and your foliage choice is genius!! Such a beautiful spring creation!! hugs :)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Pamellia6 May 2015 at 14:51

      Your work always distracts me with it's beauty...I forgot to say Thank you so much for joining us at Frilly and Funkie for our 'Stencil Mania' challenge! Hugs, Pamellia DT :)

      Delete
  13. Unknown1 May 2015 at 16:41

    Adore the lattice background you have given this piece, and the apple and lime greens are just the perfect backdrop for you butterfly xx

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Unknown6 May 2015 at 22:14

      Hi Nikki - just popping back in to say thanks for joining us at Frilly and Funkie (sorry running late on commenting) hugs, Georgie xx

      Delete
  14. Meggymay1 May 2015 at 21:27

    A beautiful wall panel Nikki, love the colours you used and all the wonderful details.
    Yvonne xx

    ReplyDelete
  15. Juliz Design Post1 May 2015 at 22:11

    What a great mix of textures and spring tones with stunning results.
    Enjoy your weekend.
    Julie x

    ReplyDelete
  16. Redanne1 May 2015 at 22:19

    Oh wow Nikki, this is one gorgeous creation, the butterfly is gorgeous. Anne xx

    ReplyDelete
  17. Unknown2 May 2015 at 00:24

    This creation describes itself... DELIGHTFUL!!! And it is! Luscious Nikki. j.

    ReplyDelete
  18. Jackie T2 May 2015 at 23:14

    Hi this is a gorgeous distressed creation. Thank you for joining us at the Fantasy Stampers Challenge. Hugs Jackie DT

    ReplyDelete
  19. Words and Pictures3 May 2015 at 11:43

    Love the rustic layering here - and the muted tones are so lovely. What a great card!
    Alison xx

    ReplyDelete
  20. Jennie Atkinson3 May 2015 at 13:01

    Fabulous spring colours Nikki and so many wonderful layers. And then the stunning butterfly tops it all! A fabulous spring piece. Jennie x

    ReplyDelete
  21. Unknown4 May 2015 at 01:15

    Amazing, Nikki!! Love the stenciled background, love the rustic flower, love how you mounted this on a piece of corrugated! Love It All!! :) Lots of inspiration with this piece! XOXO-Shari

    ReplyDelete
  22. pearshapedcrafting4 May 2015 at 11:35

    Beautiful! Fabulous colours and those layers….mmmmmm! Definitely Spring!! Chrisx

    ReplyDelete
  23. Inkypinkycraft4 May 2015 at 12:29

    fab project and great use of the dies! x

    ReplyDelete
  24. Terry4 May 2015 at 22:25

    Fantastic wall hanging, Nikki! I love all the layers and that butterfly is gorgeous. I must be the only one that does not own those dies!! On the list! Such a gorgeous creation for spring!

    ReplyDelete
  25. Jenny Marples4 May 2015 at 23:12

    Back to say thank you for joining us at Frilly and Funkie Nikki. Jenny x

    ReplyDelete
  26. Unknown5 May 2015 at 17:43

    Love your spring wall hanging Nikki! It is beautifully put together and I love the spring colors you chose.

    ReplyDelete
  27. Deb7 May 2015 at 06:39

    Beautiful Nikki, love your colour palette and the cardboard adds a lovely texture to your background!

    ReplyDelete
  28. JayBe8 May 2015 at 11:07

    This is a gorgeous project, Nikki - thanx for sharing with us at Fantasy Stampers, but as we are a stamping challenge I am unable to consider you for our Top 3.
    Hugz, Jan (DT) xx

    ReplyDelete
  29. barbarayaya6217 May 2015 at 07:42

    LAttice stencil is probably my fav, your color choice is my fav and so I love love love your project! The frame is stunning! barbarayaya

    ReplyDelete

Thanks so much for leaving a comment. Nikki

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)