Wednesday 8 February 2017

Love Inspiration......

Today's card was made with  love.....
Update...I am super excited to be given 'An Inspiring Stand out' at 
'Inspired by All The Little Things Challenge'...Thank you so much xx
When I saw the inspiration photo at Inspired by all The Little Things 
I immediately thought of a stamp that I had for ages and never used...
I know my interpretation is very literal but just had to run with it....
The stacked wood stamp was stamped and then water coloured.
The LOVE has been stenciled with black paste and hi-lighted with gold paint.
The heart has been die cut and glossy accents added with gold hi-lights.
The white is painted on and the die cut snowflake painted with pearl paint.

This is not a good photo but I wanted to show the background 
corrugated card a little better.
The CS was stamped with a wood stamp image and then run through a crimper
.....which I had never used before, to give the effect of corrugated card.
It gives a fun texture...thank you to Nancy's DT card at CAS Mix Up.

To keep my card CAS it became tall and narrow,
so I will be linking up my card to AAA Cards - CAS-Shape Your Love Challenge
and
I have used stamping, corrugated card, stenciling and die cutting
and
Inspired by all The Little Things - Inspiration Photo
Update...I am super excited to be given 'An Inspiring Stand out' at 
'Inspired by All The Little Things Challenge'...Thank you so much xx
and
Stamplorations Love Tagplorations Blog Hop - Love theme with tag in it

I enjoyed making my card and had fun!
Thank you for stopping by.
Crafty Hugs x



38 comments:

*Vicki* said...

Wow Mac, this is absolutely DARLING! You've pretty much nailed the inspiration from the challenge and I especially love the addition of the glittery letters and heart and how you've mounted this onto a tag!! :) Awesome job my friend, you're very inspirational!! HUGS

Mrs A. said...

I actually like your version the best. Adore how you have mounted with the corrugated card. Hugs Mrs A.

Marina said...

You totally replicated it and it looks great!

Greta said...

Beautiful & perfect use of that inspiration!

Shery Russ said...

Awesome card! Love the texture and all the artsy-ness! So happy to see you join us for Love TAGplorations at STAMPlorations! Hugs :o)

Bonnie said...

I love your interpretation of the photo, Mac! In fact I like it better than the photo! Your corrugated background adds great texture! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at CAS Mix Up!

kiwimeskreations said...

Oooh Mac this is stunning - love that corrugated side strip - it really brings it all together.
Blessings
Maxine

sandie said...

This is fabulous, so many details that give amamzing texture. A lovely vintage feel. I love it and so pleased you shared it with us at AAA

Ros Crawford said...

OMG! This is amazing and what a perfect take on that photo only more beautiful! Love the watercolour and the letters ... Oh my Mac, it's wonderful!

Joan said...

Fab card Mac, love the corrugated background piece and the stencil love word and particularly how you have accented the O with the heart

Joan

cuilliesocks said...

Absolutely fabulous Mac, inspired design and colours, love it, and what a great idea of using the corrugated paper, giving super texture, Kate x

Heidi MyLittleStampingBlog said...

Wow, what luck that you had the perfect stamp! It is a super fun card, I love the heart for the O!

SewPaperPaint said...

This card is the perfect resemblance of that stack of wood! Super cool and well thought out. Hugs, Autumn

Stella said...

You nailed that theme:) And it's brilliant and breathtaking. And I love it:)

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

A gorgeous card Mac and I wood stack looks great. I like the use of layers and the tag too. The letters stand out beautifully and the touch of red looks superb. I think this would make a great Valentine's Day card for a guy, minus the snowflake of course. Crafty hugs, Sandra x

Diane said...

Wow what a gorgeous Valentine design and heart.

Hugs Diane

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

OH! this is so unusual and I absolutely LOVE it, it's Super with the corrugated card, they were made for each other.
Faith
x

Susan said...

Love the corrugated background - it goes perfectly with the rustic nature of your stamped image of the stacked wood. The stenciled word is fantastic with the mix of black paste and gold paint. Thanks for joining us at CAS Mix Up!

Estelle TBT said...

Fabulous card Mac!!! Love the woodgrain texture and your beautiful letters.
Great take on the inspirational photo.

Loll said...

Great take on the inspiration photo, Mac. What a cool stamp. The stacked wood work so perfectly with the corrugated cardboard background ... great masculine card! Love all the special touches with the black paste embossing, gold highlights and glossy accents. Thanks so much for sharing with us at CAS Mix Up! xx

My Card Attic: Hazel said...

Another fantastic design from you Mac sweet friend! Love that background strip you have created and the way you have coloured that unusual stacked wood stamp! Fabulous!! Have a wonderful evening! Luv n’ Hugs. Hazel xx
My Card Attic

Becca Yahrling said...

How funny that you have that stamp - perfection to a "T". Lovely tag card.

Notes by Nina said...

Wonderful card, great take on the challenge.

Leigh Penner said...

Fabulous take on the inspiration photo!

Kathy said...

What a great card - love the corrugated cardboard!

Silke Ledlow said...

Very cool take on the inspiration photo...love it! Thanks for joining us!

Marcie Sharp said...

Awesome card! I often take a literal approach to my inspiration too...it can be fun! Thanks for playing with us at Inspired by All the Little Things this week.

BożenA said...
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BożenA said...

Brilliantly recreated the image you inspiration! And additionally you adapted your card to several other challenges by combining all so stunning! I salute you're amazing.
Hugs,
BożenA

nancy littrell said...

I LOVE your tall card with your gorgeous artsy tag, Mac. Every detail is just wonderful. TFS your beauty and detailed description. You may have CASE'd the photo, but definitely made the card your own. TFS my friend. Hugs..

Estelle TBT said...

Congratulations on your Stand Out at Inspired By All The Little Things Mac!!!
Your card is so amazing! I knew you were going to win 😉
Hugs

Craft-E-Place said...

Super card, brilliant colouring and a lovely combination of elements creating so much interest and texture.
Elaine

Cornelia (fun stamping) said...

Such a perfect take on the inspiration photo! Fabulous card!

Jane said...

Glorious stamp, love the texture in it. Thanks for playing at AAA Cards.

Ceal said...

super cute! thanks for joining us at AAA Cards!

baileyrosy.com said...

Congratulations on your shout out Mac. Another stunning card with lots of fab texture and great techniques all beautifully executed. You certainly are on a roll since you came back.

Marie

Bobby said...

I saw this in the CAS Mix-up gallery and had to come take a closer look. This was a fabulous take on the IBATLT photo and I can see why yours was chosen as an outstanding card. Serendipity to have the right stamp for the right challenge.

Donna said...

Great job, Mac. I love using corrugated card. A real winner. xxx