I am hosting the new challenge at The Alphabet Challenge. The theme was chosen by another team member who has since left the team, but we are staying with the theme chosen – ‘Water’. There are a lot of possible choices – as you can see from the Design Team inspiration makes. Here is what I have gone with:
This card took a little planning, a little frustration – but I believe the outcome was worth it. I actually gave this card to my mum-in-law for her birthday.
The swans are from Hero Arts, one of their ‘Looking Glass’ collection of dies. I love to use these sets of dies to create a scene – but I find them difficult – despite watching the YouTube videos – over and over again…….my brain just doesn’t want to take it in….
I added circle frames, and added a decorative die cut from a Pinkfresh Studio die set.
The layers of the swan scene were coloured – the sky and water were ink blended with a Distress Ink, the reeds and swans coloured with Copics.
I hope you can come and join us with your ‘water’ themed creations – either making a water scene, using water-colours…….I;m looking forward to seeing a variety in our gallery. xx
I shall be entering the following challenges:
Allsorts Challenge – anything goes with option ‘I Love’……(Hero Arts Looking Glass dies)
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge – fun with dies
Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends – anything goes
2 Crafty Critter Crazies – anything goes with critter as main focus
Crafty Animals – anything goes with an animal
Ellibelle’s Corner – anything goes
Crafts Galore – anything goes
loopyloocards 
Beautiful – love the way you’ve framed the image.
Thanks for joining us at the Critter Crazy Challenge.
Helen x
DT
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Such a pretty card showcasing the die cut swans perfectly.
Thank you for sharing your project with us at the Crafts Galore Encore “Anything Goes” February Challenge. Good Luck and hope to see you again soon!
Carole x DT Craftilicious Creations
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I love this card and all the added elements. The scene is pretty but when you add the additional die cuts it becomes outstanding. I’m intrigued by the looking glass series of dies and must check them out.
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Thank you – I recommend these dies – there are a bunch so have a good look at them. xx
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What a beautiful and elegant creation! The swans are so pretty!
Thank you so much for joining in at my Crafty Wednesday challenge!
Ellie
Ellibelle’s Corner
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Fantastic card! I’m sure your MiL lived it!
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Thank you – she did indeed. xx
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Beautiful dies and the colors are so subtle and effective. Thank you for sharing at Allsorts.
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Beautiful dies and you’ve made a gorgeous card. Thanks for sharing with us at Allsorts this week.
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Again loving the swans and those dies are gorgeous
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