Sunday 18 September 2016

In the Kitchen

I saw the Craft Barn two weekly challenge theme whilst I was away visiting my Mum and had lots of ideas I wanted to try but having no supplies I had to wait until I returned. The theme is "All Around the House" so I decided on a kitchen themed card.

The background is stamped using a square cut off a kitchen sponge, a technique that gives you a lovely textured effect when used with paint. The background reminded me of kitchen tiles although the colours are deliberately random.


Paints used : 
Paperartsy Fresco Finish chalk paints - Granny Smith, Professor Plum and Captain Peacock.
Stamps by Marianne Designs

I would like to enter this in the Craft Barn challenge for this fortnight. I've not entered this challenge for a while, mainly due to lack of time but this challenge was just so inspiring and I really enjoyed it.
I'm off to take a look at what other people have done now and will be back soon.



5 comments:

  1. Lovely card Julia, thank you for taking up the Craft Barn Challenge. Wish you lots of luck in the draw xx

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  2. Perfect colours for that delightful retro image - this is great, Julia. Lovely sponging patchwork.
    Alison x

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    1. Ooohh I love it, Julia! The sponge pattern and colours are amazing, as is the stamp - The expression on the woman's face is great, slightly bewildered yet calm :) A perfect kitchen-face!

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  3. A great retro card with a super image, not one I've come across before....reminds me of my mum!

    Sally xx

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  4. I love the background and your choice of colours. A great card.

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