Monday, July 26, 2010

Nice and simple....

I am so sorry for my lack of posts this past couple of weeks...but summer has just taken hold of me! I find myself running off too soccer tournaments with kids, driving kids to work and just plain ol enjoying these wonderful warm days! In a couple of months things will be back to routine, but for now, I must enjoy these outdoor kind of days!!!!

I have been really trying to experiment with the distress inks...and I must say it is sooooo fun to work with them. Now I have not perfected them by any means but it sure has been fun trying! One thing I am curious about, if you use distress inks, is there a favourite colour that I need to add to my inventory? Please let me know!!

Thank-you so much for popping in and visiting during these busy months..I so appreciate each and every visit!

23 comments:

Tracey Feeger said...

What a gorgeous card Christine. I love the DP and your colours are wonderful. I gave up on the watercolouring a long time ago. I just can't get it. LOL. So it is copics and pencils with Gamsol.
mwah
Trace

Danni said...

You are doing such a fabulous job with the distress inks!! Gorgeous coloring on a fabulous card!!

"Kirby" (KrB) said...

Christine, this is so sweet. I love the colors you used, and that image is so cute. I don't have any of those images, but they sure are sweet. Glad to see another of your beautiful creations, and I'm so glad you're enjoying your summer.

Danielle said...

Oh this is just too sweet Christine! You're doing an AMAZING job with those distress inks girl - the image is coloured in beautifully! Just love those pretty papers and colours! I'm with you on enjoying these gorgeous summer days - my craft room thinks I've gone MIA!!!
Hugs, Danielle x

Nilla said...

My dear friend, you are the best, thanks a million for my gift, will post it later today! You are doing so well coloring with distress ink, I have to practise more! Beautiful card! Hugs Nilla x

Karen (Your Next Stamp) said...

Beautiful card Christine! I really should try distressed inks. So glad you are enjoying the warm weather.
Hugs
Karen

Carolyn said...

Wow, gorgeous. I love these papers. This little hanglar is so pretty and you color them so beautifully with the distressed inks. The ribbon matches perfectly.
Hugs xx
Carolyn

bestevenn said...

Then I found your blog through Nilla and the present you sent her. You make gordious cards, I have spent some time now to see what you are making. Wonderful colours, a lot of inspiration here. Greetings from Norway.

Lisa Jane said...

Hi Christne .. i think we are all busy at this time of year and crafting takes a back seat for a short while lol.I hope you are having a lovely summer.
You card is beautiful.. i love the soft greens and pinks
I haven't tried distress inks ..but you sem to be using them beautifully
Lisa ;)

Karen Wilson said...

Hi Christine! This is gorgeous! Love that paper and everything matches and flows perfectly. Gorgeous job on the coloring too.

I know what you mean about the days, I'm outside more than in for sure! Soon enough we'll be getting back to routine, enjoy it while we can!

sueincanada said...

Your card is great Christine. Love the image and you are coloring so well with the distress inks.

Denise Marzec said...

Wow, I so love these papers and how you colored that image! Your coloring skills are AWESOME, girl!

Dena said...

Christine! I am sooooo inspired by the papers you used. Can I copy? I don't like mine with the red accents, this looks PERFECT!!!! You are doing such a great job with the DI. Gorgeous work!!!!! I can't do without Broken China, Spun Sugar, Walnut, vintage Photo, oh good grief just get them all ha ha!
Hugs, Dena

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Your colouring is beuatiful. I haen;t tried distress inke, I do love my PMs. This is such a cute image and I love the flowers above the bow. (I haven't got that LOTV image you asked about (yet,lol!)). Looking forward to seeing what you make when you get yours. Marianne x

Brodders said...

Your colouring is fab Christine. I must crack out the inks sometime soon xx

Kat said...

This is really sweet Christine. I love that cute image and the lovely DP you've used.

I don't blame you for taking time off when the kids are at home and the weather's nice. Here in Scotland if you get a nice day you have to grab it!

Kat xx

Rachel said...

Beautiful card christine!! i love the simplicity of it. You are definately rockin those distress inks girl!!
hugs,
Rachel

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

This is just beautiful Christine!! I so love your image, dp and your use of the distress inks. What watercolor paper do you use? I love to use the distress inks too! You sure are an expert at it all gf!!
hugs,
Chris

Glad you are enjoying your summer! I am too! It is hard to juggle it all.

Grenouille Greetings said...

Beautiful colour work, Christine and lovely designer papers. This is so sweet! I hope that all of those non-crafting activities which are keeping you so busy are also keeping you happy! I have been swamped with two nasty terminations at work and I am behind with my whole life right now! I'm taking the day off tomorrow! Hugs, Lesley

Nannieflash said...

Hi Christine thats one gorgeous image and youve created a stunning card with it. With love and hugs Shirleyxxxxxx

Dawn B. said...

Christine...this is beautiful.. I LOVE these sweet images.. They are some of my favorite.. Your distress ink coloring is amazing.. I want to try it.. Sorry I have not been visiting.. I have been gone and will be for most of August..THEN watch out.. Thanks so much for the info on Stamping Bella...I love them....hugs.

Janie Printz said...

Christine these cards are beautiful I LOVE that little Hanglar one ... You've colored it up beautifully. Where can a person buy those stamps? I NEED a few of them .. Love this liitle garden one so much ...

pink lady said...

What a gorgeous card, I absolutely love the colours and I think your colouring is beautiful. I have a few distress inks but I really can't seem to do them justice ! x