Dreaming of Spring (and a confession)

Spring may still be a little way off, but today marks the start of a new challenge at Without Words Challenge where the theme is Dreaming of Spring.

I've used my favourite Nottingham Border floral die and a pretty girlie image aptly called Blossom from LOTV, both of which are quite Spring-like.

I've water coloured the image, but this time with my Derwent Inktense pencils which give a softer effect than the DI reinkers (or at least that's how this one has turned out anyway!)

And here's a quick close up of the image.  I outlined her in blue Copic B000;

Oh, and I have a small confession; I've blown my New Year's Resolution with a little splurge at Lili of the Valley.

It was only a small moment of weakness (3 stamps are hardly worthy of corporal punishment, right?) but a weakness nevertheless.

I lasted just 3 days.  3 measly days.

Just like the exercise regime, can I start again tomorrow?


Card Recipe:

• Image - Blossom from Lili of the Valley
• Colouring - Derwent Inktense Pencils, Copic B000 for outline only
• Cardworks Card base
• The Langton watercolour paper
• Stazon Ink Pad
• Memory Box Nottingham Border die
• Pink button twine
• Viva Pearl Pen

I've been inspired by:

• Simon's Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes
• Papertake Weekly - Pick a fave (Oh So Cute)
• Totally Tilda and Friends - Anything Goes

Happy crafting
Annette
xx