Monday, July 16, 2012

Inspired by Jill

Morning folks...I'm a big fan of the lovely and very talented Jill Foster over at Stampinginspiredby
and INSPIRED you certainly will be if you pop over and visit her blog. Jill is one of the Design Team over at Penny Black and I love the technique videos she does so when I watched the video on how Jill made this beautiful card using Distress Markers...
I had to have a go...I didn't get the same soft watercolour look because I was just too darned impatient when I couldn't find "the filed away in some obscure place" watercolour paper so the ink didn't wick so much when I spritzed it with water...



It looks like we are in for another frantic week of crafty stuff but before we knuckle down it's time for our "blow away the cobwebs" de-stress morning stroll...my furry side-kick will be happy as larry chasing rabbits and I'll be praying for loads of divine inspiration and some extra hours in the day. And the other half of this crafting duo will be joining you tomorrow for another of his "declutter the cubbyhole" give-aways.
Have fun and happy crafting...
Hugs Kath xxx

32 comments:

  1. ...beautiful work and your take is stunning Kath, loVe those embossed flowers they really pop out, great use of the on-the-edge die too, gorgeous as always...Mel :)
    A filthy day down here is Sussex :(

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  2. Wow, your card is gorgeous! I can't seem to escape those pesky distress markers, will have to buy them despite my ambition not to buy yet another set of markers... =)
    Have a happy Monday! Sun's shining in my part of Sweden!

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  3. Gorgeous work Kath...love the flowers.. those markers look amazing.. love your background.. Have a happy day.. Hugs May x x x

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  4. wow!! this is stunning Kath, I really love those flowers and the colour and the way you have inked the background are gorgeous

    Sue

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  5. Your card is absolutely beautiful Kath. I was already tempted to buy this stamp set after seeing Jills lovely card via your blog yesterday, and your card has just made up my mind! Enjoy your day. Love Michele xx

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  6. Wow...this looks absolute beautiful!!! Amazing!
    Martina

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  7. Very nice Kath love the colours, love the flowers. Aud x

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  8. wow Kath these are stunning! fabulous effect. keep being drawn towards getting some distress markers and you're wearing down my resistance!
    Kim x

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  9. Hi Kath, I went over and watched the video and the techniques she uses are great but I prefer the spritz and flick look of your piece (maybe because I love that technique) and I do prefer your softer colours. That is a great site though for future reference, thanks for the info and I just love that stamp set you have both used.........hope your day turns out better than you expect. Crafty hugs, Anne x

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  10. Another lovely card - very summery. Well that's the only way we're going to have a summer!

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  11. Wow Kath I love this card! I really love the colours you've used together aswell! I will have to watch the video! Have a great day!

    Sarah x

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  12. Wow! This is stunning. Think I'm going to have to get this set of stamps they're gorgeous. Love the colours you've used, really brightened up a grey Isle of Man Monday morning.
    Have a great crafty week. xx

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  13. Going to try Jill's technique, thought her card was stunning when I seen it the other day. She certainly inspired you Kath. Gorgeous card from you. Carolxx

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  14. Hi These are gorgeous just love the bright colours in the first one ! Must try it out ! Thanks for the inspiration ;0)

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  15. Oh I am SO glad I'm not the only one who does that. I was hunting this morning for the battery charger which I KNEW I'd put somewhere when husband remarked that it had taken up residence in the kitchen & how long was it going to stay there? He had his tidying up hat on again.
    As for your card - I reckon it worked pretty well anyhow & I love your words with the sentiment.
    Paula (PEP)

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  16. Stunning card love the colours. Hugs x ChrisB

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  17. Love the colour scheme, and matting onto the white card really makes the colours pop.

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  18. this is stunning Kath, love everything about it.

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  19. both of them are stunning Kath - so very very elegant too hugs Karen x

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  20. This is just beautiful Kath and I agree, Jill is incredibly talented and I love her little videos too.

    Hugs
    Brenda

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  21. LOVE your card inspired by Jill, Kath!! The colors are absolutely gorgeous!! I adore the soft yet so striking design!

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  22. Both such beautiful cards Kath. Yours is a softer version and though I love the strong colours in Jill's, your lovely pastels card is so pretty too.

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  23. Hi Kath love the cards, the colours are gorgeous. These stamps are looking better every time I see you use them, another one on the wish list.

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  24. Simply stunning card. I love the colour choice. That's another buy thats going to slip in my basket next trip!

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  25. Gorgeous card from Jill, Kath, but your's is equally gorgeous. Love those flowers. Love the colours you've used.

    Blue and Max see so many rabbits that they just look at them now. I'm pretty sure they would race off and chase them if they weren't on their leads!

    Kat xx

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  26. These two cards are fantastic, Kath.
    You achieve such beautiful results with this lovely PB flower stamp.
    Your BG's are so gorgeous :)
    x

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  27. Lovely!! What a beautiful color combo. Hope that inspiration struck on your walk, if you find a way to get more hours in a day Please, Please post it!!
    R/

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  28. What a gorgeous card, Kath...lovely the colours and effects! Hugs, Janet xx

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