Saturday, February 28, 2015

Distressed Sunflower


Hi everyone.  Time for the next challenge at Addicted to CAS.  This time, the code word has been chosen by Kylie (Kylie's Addicted to Stamps).  And she chose this fun word ...







There are several ways in which to interpret this word.  I used sponging and tearing to distress my text background ... and more brown sponging on the sunflower and leaves to tone down the colours and make them seem more aged.  Looking forward to seeing how you interpret the word.

We have the very talented Ellen Parker (In a World of Craft) joining us as Guest Designer this month.  Check out the link to the challenge HERE to see her beautiful Distress card, and the cards from the rest of our very talented group of designers.

I hope you'll play along and join in the fun ... see you in the gallery! :)

And, I'm adding this to the current Birthday Challenge at Uniko Studios! :)








Stamps:  Be Happy Sentiments (Amy R)
Paper:  White (Neenah); Daffodil Delight, Kiwi Kiss, Early Espresso; Modern Medley DSP (SU!)
Ink:  Tangerine Tango, Baked Brown Sugar, Early Espresso (SU!)
Accessories & Tools:  Burlap Ribbon, Distressing Tool (Making Memories), sponges, Sunflower die (C.C. Designs); Tender Leaves die (Memory Box), stylus and mat for shaping

Challenges:
ATCAS #58 - Distress
Uniko Studios Challenge #18 - Birthday



19 comments:

Stamps and Paper said...

Lovely CAS card Loll, the yellow sunflower really pops out

Anne

Pamellia said...

Wow Loll, this is just fabulous!! Love your sunflower and burlap is such a great accents on the stark white background! Love your layering. hugs :)

Becky said...

What a beautiful CAS card!

Deepti said...

Such a cool design! Love those distressed edges and burlap !

scrappymo! said...

Lovely. I like the hessian and typeset paper with your stunning flower!

shirley-bee said...

Gorgeous card, Loll! Sunflowers always look good with newsprint and burlap - so organic!

Carol said...

Love this Loll, the burlap looks fabulous with the distressing. Carol x

nancy littrell said...

Love your distressed sponged newsprint layer with your burlap and sponged diecut sunflower Loll. Such a creative Free Style Design my friend. TFS

Harriet Skelly said...

Wow Loll I love that distressed dunflower and the burlap - awesome texture!

Bonnie said...

I love all the distressed elements of this card and how they all fit together so perfectly! I think burlap and sunflowers go together so well!

Vicki Dutcher said...

FAB.U.LOUS distressed coloring!

Bobby said...

This is my kind of distressing, Loll. I love everything about your card.

Barb Ghig said...

I love how you distressed your sunflower and patterned papers, and the burlap ribbon is the perfect touch! Awesome card, Loll!

Anita in France said...

So rich and dimensional, Loll ... and so deliciously CAS! Anita :)

sandie said...

I love this design Loll, then combo of all the element is perfect giving it a such a wonderful textire, expertly put together and still lots of fab white space. Thanks for joining Uniko

Sazzle Dazzle said...

A fantastic, crisp and sunny card Loll.
Love all the different elements they add lots of interest yet still wonderfully CAS
Thanks for playing along at Uniko Studiio.
Sarah x

Kylie said...

Beautiful texture! I love your sponged elements and perfect design. xx

Nicki S said...

Very sweet card! The sunflower is so cool! Thanks so much for linking up to the Uniko Studio Challenge this month!

Jaydee said...

Loll, your sunflower is beautiful and I love all the texture the burlap adds. Fabulous
hugs
jaydee