For this week's 2x4 challenge from
Theme Thursday, I decided to create a trio of mini cards using the new Farm Boy stamps from
Oxford Impressions and one of my all-time favorite techniques from the
Technique Junkie newsletter - Faux Designer Paper. OI stamp collections are perfect for this technique because they include so many different stamps!
This technique was a great opportunity to try out some of my new Distress ink colors. I used Forest Moss and Wild Honey. Great color combo!
Such a great quote! I don't feel all that happy when I'm weeding in the hot sun though.....
Isn't he adorable? All of my images were colored using Distress inks and a water brush. I still struggle with coloring, but I am learning to love it! To finish off all of my cards, I did a little stitching around the edges.
Standing ovation! I love the color combination for these mini-wonders. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful, Shelly! Love how you colored that rooster!
ReplyDeleteCyndi
these are fantastic!!! great colours!!
ReplyDeleteOoh, these are gorgeous!!
ReplyDeletelovely colors!
These are great - I keep wanting to try coloring with Distress Inks. You've inspired me to move it up the list!
ReplyDeleteI love these - everything a bout them is fabulous - particularly the colour combination and the colouring!
ReplyDeleteFantastic and perfect colurs !!!
ReplyDeleteOMG Shelly these are outstanding.
ReplyDeleteWonderful play with the stamps. Love them all.
These are wonderful, Shelly! Love the colours!
ReplyDeleteHI Shelly, these are awesome, love all three.
ReplyDeleteDebby
These are all fab! I love your new colors and your composition is really great!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great set! I was playing with a roaster also for mine but just couldn't get it to work...yours are lovely!
ReplyDeletewow - these are all so gorgeous!!! love that new plate from OI! Wish I was on that design team. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat fun cards!
ReplyDeleteLovely trio! And thanks for the explanations and links!
ReplyDeleteYour coloring is very pretty - I love the new colors of Distress Inks! Love your little trio, too. So cute.
ReplyDeleteEach and everyone in great! I love the stamps you used, and the rich golden tones. Fab!
ReplyDeleteoh wow!!! i love that you made a collection of three ...they look wonderful!!!
ReplyDeletegreat work!
Shelly, these are fantastic!! You've really captured the feel of the Farm Boy Collection!
ReplyDeleteShelley, your farm boy set is just wonderful, so down to earth and beautiful. I love the golden colors. They go with things that are outdoorsy and vintage. BTW, I notice you are from MS. In the olden days I graduated from MSCW. (Have I told you this before and have forgotten it???)
ReplyDeleteLove your farm trio, especially that cocky rooster! You are right at home in the 2x4 format! These would make great plaques for a kitchen wall, done up in size a bit. thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteShelly these are wonderful! Your work is always awesome! Marva
ReplyDeleteWonderful!!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are just adorable! I'm especially partial to roosters!
ReplyDeleteThese are just great! Love the coloring! The images is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHanne
what a wonderful trio
ReplyDeletesuper colours and background.
yes that is a lovely technique , so many possibilities
Love these Shelly! Your color combinations are fabulous:)
ReplyDeletegreat stamps and love the colour combinations
ReplyDeleteColours are so perfect for those images. Love this. Lynne M x
ReplyDeleteThat farm boy is just too cute! Love this triptych!
ReplyDeleteI'm getting caught up on my blog hopping and had to visit. Your projects are always inspiring!
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