Thursday 16 August 2012

Fifty Shades of ....... PINK!

Well not quite fifty, but I've used a few ........

Hi everyone,
It's time for my IN THE PINK  entry.  This is a brand new fortnightly blog challenge and is hosted by two very talented ladies Christine and Sylvia (AKA  Posh Priscilla and Pretty Patricia - the 2 PP's).  Check out the Blog here, you'll find some great inspiration from the ladies themselves, and there's already loads of fabulous entries too. Lots of Pink lovers out there.

It's the first challenge and it's basically anything goes .... but it has to be PINK!
Well, mine is certainly that .....  it may be a little OTT even for me!  I think I've just about thrown everything on there, and most of it is in fact, pink.

As you can see the dress form has come out (again!), and I've dressed her up this time in some white tulle, Tim Holtz fabric flowers from his Lavish Trim pack and the new range of Prima papers - Rondelle.  This paper pad is absolutely gorgeous, there's a bit of everything in there - florals, dots, flourishes, script and it's all shades of pinks, peaches, creams, teamed up with the black. Just stunning!
Anyway, back to the card.
The background is spritzed with Distress inks - Spun Sugar and Worn Lipstick with a touch of Perfect Pearls.  I've used a leafy mask and inked through with Black Soot DI.  I've also used the same mask on the paper, only this time I used a spatula and put white Gesso through to add a little bit of texture.  
The whole thing is finsihed off  with ribbon, vintage seam binding, a few gems and a large paper flower - all pink of course.  The sentiments are from Tim Holtz and are stamped on pieces of the same background card.
I'm afraid if you're not a Pink lover then this card isn't for you!

While we're on the subject of Pink here's a couple of projects I did for Kay to display on the Indigo Blu stand at Donnington Park this weekend.
 

These are a little bit PINK too.  If you want more details, and a closer look pop over to the Indigo Blu Blog, I've done a full post with details of what I've used etc.,  and you'll also find out what's in the box - any ideas?

Well, that's me done for today.   It's back to a Christmas theme again tomorrow, I've made my first Christmas card (my own that is).  It's for the Penny Black Saturday challenge, I can't Blog it today as it's not quite finished yet. Tomorrow - I promise.

Enjoy the rest of Thursday.

Thanks for popping by.

Linda
x

8 comments:

Redanne said...

Ah, that title today made me wonder what on earth you might be showing! Glad it is a pink card, which is beautiful and I don't think it is too pink. Your makes for Kay are stunning, I have already been over there so I know what is in the box, but I won't spoil the surprise.....crafty hugs, Anne x

Christine L said...

Hi Linda..

Oooh I love your fabulous pink card! Such lush papers and that gorgeous dress form which you've embellished so well. Wonderful layout and perfect details.. I also love your other two fab creations..

Thanks for joining in our first challenge at In The Pink... It's so exciting to see so many pinkies out there wanting to join in the fun! Thanks also for promoting our blog.. And we'll look forward to seeing you again soon!

Hugs
Christine x

...the yorkshire fox... said...

...oh my Linda three stunning piece's...the card is gorgeous I do loVe the dress form there are endless possibilities with it, beautiful, loVe your configuration box, from the colour to all the filled windows and the box, well it's stunning...beautiful work Linda...Mel :)

Kasey ~ in Oz said...

Hello there fellow Pink lover. Isn't it fabulous about the launch of In the Pink? I stopped in for a closer look at your card. I'm linked at #1 this week, I'd love it if you stopped by to say hello.

Hi Linda, Gorgeous card,(and other projects) Love the combination of pink black and white. Loads of detail on your card too. PS love your blog name!

Cheers,
Kasey ~ in Oz

Maria Moorhouse said...

Another total stunner from you Linda! Hope you are well, looking forward to seeing you next week.xxx

G Peplow said...

Gorgeous card Linda, loads of pink and lots of detail, smashing, xxx

G Peplow said...

p.s your makes for Indigo Blu are fabulous!! xxx

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

Wow - wonderful detail Linda. Absolutely delicious eye-candy! Love the other projects too!
Thank you for sharing with us at our very first INP challenge - hope you will join us again next time!
Sylvia x