ORIENTAL DT CARD - "FOR YOUR INSPIRATION"

Hi wonderful Bloggers - ooooh, the sun is shining here as I type this Post, and Hubby is busy at his allotment, so I'm a happy crafting bunny!
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This fortnight's beautiful photo at FOR YOUR INSPIRATION which Steph has provided for us to work with, screamed "Oriental" to me, however, it might scream something else to you!! That is the joy of working with these stunning photos - we all see something different in them.
All the details, plus some fab. work from the other Teamies, can be found by clicking the link above.
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...... the photo .....

..... and my interpretation .....

Recipe:-
Real Red card - Stampin' Up
Cherry Blossom stamp - from a very old acrylic set by Habico called "Chinese Flowers 2.
One of my all-time fave. stamps - "Cinnabar" from Stampington .
Tiny "With Love" stamp - Papermania Chatsworth set.
Martha Stewart punch - Garden Trellis.
Gold Momi Washi paper.
Jet black Archival ink.
Antique Linen Distress Ink lightly applied around main image and on the Trellis.
A litttle colour added to image with Copics (shows up better when you click to enlarge).
Image layered with black and red cardstock.
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So - what do you see in that photo?  Hope you will join in the fun ~
Love to all ~

A TOUCH OF RED AT LESS IS MORE

Hi peeps, hope you are well and happy and enjoying beautiful Spring weather (although it's actually raining here today)! 

Another short post and another CAS card for Chrissi and Mandi's very addictive (in a good way!) Less Is More Challenge.  It's week 9, and A Touch of Red is required.  
I still get that "oooh something's missing" feeling when I am left with so much empty space though!!

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Recipe: - 

Cinnabar stamp - Stampington (I really must buy some new stamps - it's so tempting to keep using the old favourites). 

Bliss stamp - SU

Distress Ink - Fired Brick

Versafine Ink - Onyx Black
Teeny red gem on the headdress flower.
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I would also like to enter my card into the following challenge:-
Gingersnap Creations - "Geishas"
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Have a happy week everyone ~