Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Take a Moment…


Hi everyone, here I am with another entry for the Lavinia Dreamatorium Challenge - I was away for most of last week, so I’m just scraping in before tonight’s deadline by the skin of my teeth! I have used Pris on the swing again, but this time I have placed her inside a simple wreath sitting on a different Scenescape card from my first entry.


I created a circle on my Scenescape card by blending Green Parrot Elements ink around a circle mask, then I created a wreath in 2 shades of green Versafine Clair using Wild Foliage. I stamped Pris on the swing inside the circle and created a moon by blending Dark Denim Elements around a smaller circle mask and edging with clear Stardust pen.I added further foliage stamping in the corners, highlighted Pris with white Stabilo pencil and Posca, then added some sentiment stickers. Finally I matted the finished piece onto a black border and 7” square card blank - job done! This was a really quick and easy card, but I’m pleased with how it turned out primarily due to the fabulous Scenescape background.

Stamps: Lavinia Pris, Swing, Wild Foliage, Silkweed Hops;
Media: Lavinia Elements inks (Green Parrot, Dark Denim); Versafine Clair (Nocturne, Avocado, Shady Lane, Lilac Bloom, Bali Blue); Posca pen (white); Sakura Stardust pen (clear); Stabilo pencil (white);
Papers: Lavinia Scenescapes - Sea Breeze;
Other: Lavinia Sentiment Stickers 6.

Challenges I would like to enter:

Ally’s Angels #93 - Anything Goes (3rd entry)
Creative Crafters #87 - Anything Goes (3rd entry)
DL.Art (April) - Anything Goes
Fab ‘n’ Funky #615 - Use Your Favourite Colours (2nd entry)
(I love blue and green)
Gem of a Challenge #5 - Anything Goes
Lavinia Dreamatorium Creative Challenge - Use only Dreamatorium Collection stamps (3rd entry)
Little Red Wagon #805 - Use That Stash
Simon Says (Wednesday) - Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday #696/697 - Anything Goes (3rd entry)

Although I have found it a bit challenging making different cards using only the new Dreamatorium collection stamps that I have to hand, it has been interesting to discover the different looks that can be achieved with just a few stamps by pairing them with different backgrounds, stencils etc. I must admit though, I’m looking forward to getting back in the harness with the rest of my Lavinia stash!

That’s all from me for today. After that last minute rush I think I do indeed need to “take a moment”! 

Take care, and thanks for visiting.
Hugs,

9 comments:

Brenda said...

Really beautiful, Pauline. I absolutely love that dreamy background for Pris. Thanks so much for joining us at Little Red Wagon this week!

Aquarius said...

A beautiful scene using the background paper and some of the lovely new stamps. The words you've chosen to add are perfect

HilaryJane said...

It's beautiful xx

Sarn said...

Simply gorgeous! x

EmmaT said...

Such a magical card and scene

Ellibelle said...

What a beautiful scene and gorgeous colors and the background looks magical!

Pat K said...

Wow..this is fabulous Pauline. Thanks for joining us at Fab'n'Funky. Pat K x

Wendy R. said...

Oh, this is just the gentle pause my hectic day needed! 🌿 Your ‘Take a Moment’ creation is pure serenity in paper form – that soft colour palette feels like a deep breath for the soul. The sentiment? Total awesomeness – we all need that reminder, especially when covered in glue stick and rogue glitter! 😅 This is why handmade cards magic – they’re like sending a hug through the post. Thanks for the much-needed calm, and for sharing your gorgeous work with Ally’s Angels Challenge Blog.

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

A stunning creation, you don't have to worry about being limited in images, you can do whatever you want with them, as this confirms. x