Friday 11 June 2021

Let The Adventure Begin

Hi crafters!  I used the Tribal Fabric stencil to create the background on this card.   I used Distress Oxide inks all over the background to get the sunset sort of look about it.  I used Fossilized Amber, Spiced Marmalade and Festive Berries and blended them all together.  Next, I taped the Tribal Fabric stencil on top of the inked background.  I used Black Soot Distress ink through the mask.  I stamped my sentiment from the Wild About You clear stamp set and then laid my Double Stitched Square dies to make a frame with the sentiment in the upper corner of the frame.  I added mounting foam to the back then added it over the stenciled background.  I stamped the Lion stamp and cut it out with the matching Lion die.  I coloured the lions head with Distress markers, then nipped away the circular frame around it, leaving just the side view of the lion's head.  I added it with foam to the lower corner of the frame.  The card was completed with white mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 8 1/4"  x  8 1/4" in size.  All for now. Sue x
 

























 

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44 comments:

Jan on the Fosse said...

Hi Sue
A very unusual card .Very impressive.
Jan x

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, another gorgeous safari sample today with the animals as a backdrop in a beautiful sunset array of colours and to crown it off the King of the Jungle is keeping an eye on them.

Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
Wow he is a real king of the jungle,
a real handsome chap thank you.
Take care and have fun Kitty.

Steph Cotterill said...

Hi Sue. I agree with Jan, it's very unusual but I think we're getting use to the curve balls you share with us and the safari collection was one of those. It's a multi-gender card, its lovely to give someone starting a placement or job working with animals, I know one of our friends here will have a strong connection to this sample, and other friends that lived, loved and visited these magnificent animals, young, mature, extra mature will love this and your lion - well I'd say pensive the background is just absolutely beautiful Sue bringing back memories of the Seringeti for a few or at least safari trips in the past.
Whatever the day has in store hope its enjoyable xxx

hazel young said...

Lovely card Sue xx

Owlish said...

Hi SUE
Talk about let the adventures begin you really have with this amazing card love everything about it thanks for the inspiration.
Owlish Xx

Marion Scott said...

Hello Sue, a beautiful safari card, the sunset background is stunning
Marion S x

Marie P. from Longridge said...

Good Morning Sue and all.
Another gorgeous card and one that is suitable for almost any age and Gender.
I love everything about it and will certainly add it to my 'TO DO' list.
Thank you Sue for the morning dose of inspiration.
Hugs.
Marie P.

KEEP SAFE

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
A great card.
B xx

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
Another stunning card,it's a pity my family and friends are not into these sort of cards.Take care everyone x

cr@fty said...

Good morning Sue
Wow! What a great male card but it can also be used for a female who loves wild life! The background is awesome and once again you’ve changed the whole look of a die by cutting into it!
Hugs x
Heather T

Muriel said...

Hello Sue and all
I had to have this stencil as soon as I saw it and yes - haven’t used it yet but thought at the time to use distress inks as a background. Now inspired, will have to have a go, I love this sample
Hugs
Muriel x

Lisbeth said...

Hi Sue, love this stencil and the lion looks as though he is surveying his territory! What a really good idea.

Lisbeth

Crafty Vonnie said...

Good morning Sue,
A beautiful card today with your beautiful stenciled background & fabulous Lion standing proud at the front. Yvonne xx

karenlotty said...

Lovely card for animal lovers and those sharing a birthday with Leo I will try black soot DI again through a stencil My previous attempts haven’t been great

Ann Topp said...

Good Morning Sue. So stunning. He is the KING OF THE JUNGLE.
You are the QUEEN OF THE CRAFTS.
And what a fantastic sample we have this morning. I absolutely love it. He is presiding over his kingdom . And he must be so proud. Because this is a beautiful background of animals and wild life. Really lovely card today Sue. Thankyou. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone who needs them today.

PLEASE KEEP STAYING SAFE 🙏 🙏 🙏.

Kind regards Ann Toppcards in Leeds

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

Great post. Love the ombre effect using the inks to set off the stamps...Just makes you wish you were there....

Anonymous said...

Lovely card; Lions are so majestic. WakeyL

Princess Pixie! said...

Hi Sue
Happy Friday everyone x
What a fabulously majestic card. I love that background (but then I always love your backgrounds)! Love the colours you have used to create that sunset effects x
The King of the jungle looks like he is surveying his kingdom x
Crafty hugs
PP
Yvonne x

Helen Bell said...

Hi Sue

An usual card today. Like the colours.

Love Helen xxx

carol edwards said...

Hello Sue, what a wonderful card showing all these great animals. The king of the jungle looking over to watch everything. The colours on the background really make this card. Who'd have thought adding a bit of raspberry colour would blend in so well. Xx

Lynda said...

Good morning Sue and all
Stunning card fabulous colours combo love the way the sun is radiating from the ground upwards great stencil and the king surveying his kingdom
Lynda Croft X
Stay Safe Everyone X

June Horrocks said...

Oh wow sue what a beautiful sample l love this one your gift can take
My breath away I know so many peeps who would love this card thank you sue love always stay safe my friends xxxxxxxx. Juice horrocks

BridgetCG said...

Hello Sue, being from Africa, this card just sings to me. It is absolutely stunning, love the background, and of course the Lion stamp is one of my favourites. Take care and stay safe everyone. Bx

Yorks butterfly said...

Hi Sue, such a stunning card, there is nothing I don't love about this card.... beautiful.

Yorks butterfly said...

Hi Sue, what a fabulous card, there is nothing about this card I don't love... beautiful

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
The tribal fabric stencil makes a wonderful background for your majestic lion, stunning safari card

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat

Fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, a fantastic card with your regal lion reigning over his territory and the Tribal Fabric stencilled background is brilliant.

Frances

Handmade by Donna x said...

Hi Sue and everyone, a lovely, fun card today. I made a lion one not long ago, for my brother in law and he loved it. I love the lion, he's so majestic and great background, one of my fav techniques is ink blending.
Hugs to all.
Donna xx

Crafty Cruiser said...

Very different!
Doreen R

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue
He is indeed the king, and your card does him justice.
You have got the blending of the background off to a Tee.
Hugs
Rose

theresa w said...

Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Wonderful card Sue x I absolutely love the background, the silhouette of the stencil against the sunset is stunning and your lion looks so proud x thankyou Sue x
Theresa w in Berks xxx

Jackie T said...

Hi Sue this is a stunning card. That lion is magnificent. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Eunice Astle said...

Such a majestic card Sue, perfect for Father's Day!!

ursula said...

Just love all your African themed cards you make Sue and this one is no exception, thank you...luv Ursula xx

Lynne L said...

Hi Sue Fantastic card the sunset colours are gorgeous and the lion looks like hes watching what the other animals are up to!

CCM said...

Love everything about this card, Sue. Thanks for sharing.
Hugs from Toronto to you all.
Stay safe and healthy.
Carmen-Dorothy

sued99 said...

A really great card with the lovely sunset colours. X

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, a great car£. Love the lions and the colours are superb. Lovely background.

Barbara V

lindyloo12Somerset said...

A beautiful card.

zoemo said...

Fantastic background, makes me want to go on safari!

Zoe in Pencoed x

Fikreta said...

Gorgoeus card!

Betty McAlister said...

A gorgeous card Sue. x

Nicky said...

Hi Sue,
Stunning card!
Thank you for sharing.
Véronique L