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Hi, Welcome to my Blog. I'm an eclectic kind of crafter delving into many pots. I am just about managing to keep up my Scrapbooking Diary (usually about 6 months behind), plus any cards as required. I have a new found love of Watercolour and Bible Journaling plus recently Faith/Art Journaling too. I've challenged myself to make an art journal page a day for this my 60th year. Previously I've also dabbled in ATCs, Tags, Altered Books, Mixed Media, Décopatch, Knitting, Crochet, and Embroidery amongst other things. I live in Surrey, UK with my husband, our son has left home now. For exercise I usually play Badminton and go Ballroom and Latin Dancing. I also like walking/Geocaching and sometimes do a bit of Bouncing on my Rebounder (mini trampoline). I have been learning to play the harp for the past 10yrs. I am now officially retired. I am a born again Christian, currently worshiping at my local Vineyard Church.

Friday 12 June 2015

Summer of Colour 5 : Week 1

Not having been very crafty of late, but really wanting to join in the fun over at Kristin's again this year, I thought a little ATC incorporating the 3 colours of two blues and one green would do the trick.

I was so taken by Jan's mermaid, I'd thought I'd like to do a mermaid ATC but having no such stamps, I just had to go with mermaid type hair!

I used 3 Distress inks, Salty Ocean (a must!), Peacock Feathers and Mowed Lawn. Three Liquid Pearls Royal Blue, Juniper and Ivy Green. Plus some Patina Stickles. I stamped with Black Archival.

If I can manage an ATC each week that will be more crafting than I have done in months.

14 comments:

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous, such lovely colours

Sharon Fritchman said...

So nice to see you here again, BJ! I love your work of art - you used this week's colors to perfection here!

sue :) said...

Fab idea, a mini piece of art on an ATC. Looks lovely. x

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

WOW WOW WOW, this is stunning!
And thanks for stopping by my blog to say HELLO! : )

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I remember a few years ago when we fought to be the first in line for the link up. Now both of us are way back in the pack. I sure like what you made, though. I really liked your thought process and of course, all those lovely products, none of which I own! I am truly impressed with the mermaid's hair!

Sue said...

Really pretty.

Hope you have a lovely weekend. Sue

TwinkleToes2day said...

This is beautiful BJ. It's great to see you again :D

froebelsternchen said...

Great take on the colors!
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Tracy said...

Mermaid hair works for me :) She's just swimming off the card.

Kristin said...

xo

Rolina said...

It is so pretty!

Shoshi said...

Very pretty, BJ. Gorgeous colours, and I love the water spattered effect, and the liquid pearls look like bubbles! Fabulous.

Shoshi

Caz said...

Oh this is fab, I love it!

Jennifer Rose said...

well done its very pretty :)