Thursday, July 01, 2021

Strong Roots - July SOTM BH

Hello and welcome to July 1st. Can you believe half of 2021 is already gone? I am shocked that we have made it to July already and being that today is July 1st it means we have another Stamp of the Month blog hop for you tonight. Tonight we have 18 Close to My Heart consultants bringing you artwork featuring the July Stamp of the Month called Strong Roots. If you are joining me from Maureen O'Sullivan welcome, you are in the right place. If you are starting here with me...welcome, we are happy to have you. To follow the hop just click on the links at the end of each blog post to go to the next consultant. 




For my project I wanted to attempt to create a scene which is out of my comfort zone but I need to practice and get better so I figured I would go for it. 


I used my Distress Oxide inks in Peeled Paint and Antique Linen for the ground, I wanted it green for the grass but also with a hint of tan for the dirt too. I think it worked out well. I then sponged some Glacier ink in for the sky. I stamped the image of the house and the sentiment in Memento ink Rich Cocoa colour. I then used my Spectrum Noir Trip-Blend markers to colour in the house and greenery. For the house I used Earth Brown and I used the darker shade on thee roof while keeping to the light and mid shade on the house. For the trees and shrubs I used Dull Green Blend and the path way I tried to create a red brick affect with the Dark Red Blend. 

This is not like any cards I typically created, even my daughter asked if I made it because it did not look like the cards I make. I am happy with it, I feel it needs something but sequins or sparkles just felt out of place on this type of card. 




10 comments :

Darlys said...

Great idea to create a house on a hill. Wonderful scene, you nailed it!

Gina Brandstetter said...

Great card!!

Michelle said...

Love your house on a hill! Very pretty and great coloring.

Katy said...

Love the little scene you created on the hill!

Alyson Mayo said...

Terrific scene, Brandi! It is good to step out of our comfort zone now and then and this card is awesome!

Melissa Robinson said...

I love your color scheme of this beautiful scene! It's a gorgeous card!

Lauren said...

This is stunning- I absolutely love the soft background.

Maureen said...

Love this card!

Becca-expressions said...

Love how you created another layer of dimension to the scenery with your soft background!!

CatScrapbooking said...

Love your oxide ink background and your coloring of the images. So pretty!