Wednesday 14 October 2015

Oriental scene



Good morning Peeps, a few weeks ago I mentioned I had been invited to join the Chocolate Baroque  team and today I am so excited to share my first creation with you which you will also find on the Design Team Blog.

I confess to staying right in my comfort zone with my first creation for them opting for Pan Pastles and a nice big masked sun. The stamps are all from the Oriental Crane stamp set.

I started with a piece of single sided pearl cardstock and used the reverse matt side to stamp both the tree and temple stamp twice using an Adirondack Black inkpad, masking off the bottom ground line before stamping.

Next I created the hills using a piece of torn paper and Pan Pastels Phthalo Green, then placed a large circle mask centrally slightly overlapping the hills and created the sky, again using a piece of torn paper to represent clouds and Pan Pastels Magenta Shade. After removing the mask I used a little Pan Pastels Diarylide Yellow to shade the sun and clouds.

I then masked the crane and upper section of the crane stamp and inked just the bulrushes and stamped across the bottom of the scene. Using the smaller of the cherry blossom stamps I stamped several times across the top of the scene and added a little shading and colour to the trees and temples with pencils.


Using coordinating cardstock I matted and layered the scene onto a white base card and finally added some liquid pearls to the blossoms.

Thank you so much for popping in today, your visits are always much appreciated.

47 comments:

Marianne said...

Such a pretty and tranquil scene, Brenda
Marianne x

gwen70 said...

Wow Brenda love this card, simple but stunning

Dr Sonia S V said...

WOW what a pretty scenic card you have created Brenda...its beautiful
Cheers
Dr Sonia

ellyscard creatief said...

Beautiful scene card Brenda.

Crafting Queen said...

Really lovely scene you created, great card.

aussie aNNie said...

Beautiful oriental scene Brenda, this is just gorgeous.xx
 {The Journey Is The Start  aNNie  my personal blog}

Lorraine said...

You are the Queen of scene Brenda, this is beautiful. Love teh soft colours too.
Lorraine x

Fikreta said...

very pretty card
love it
have a nice day

Rainey's Craft Room said...

This is so pretty and delightful Brenda. I love the delicate colour palette and stamping here, such a sweet oriental scene.
Lorraine

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Che meraviglia, Brenda!!!! Hai fatto il masking su tantissime parti, un lungo lavoro ma è veramente splendido!! Adoro questa scena!

Karen Petitt said...

Brenda that's a beautiful scene and a fabulously beautiful card to kick start your design team at CB. I absolutely love it! Stunning stamping and a beautiful scene Karen x

Lau W said...

So pretty, so sweet !
Big hugs dear Brenda !
xxx

Gerrina said...

Everetime I see a scene from you I remember that the first card of you that I saw was a scene, and I remember that I think they are stunning!! So this one too! Love the pastel colours... Hugs, Gerrina

Gerrina said...

Forgot to say that it is great to see your work at CB too! Hugs, Gerrina

Paper Creations by Shirley said...

Hi Brenda, I just saw this beauty over at the CB blog and had to come over to say how much I love the scene you've created. The shading with the PP is gorgeous. Congratulations on being part of the CB team, Lesley is lucky that you are able to contribute as a Guest Designer. Take good care, Shirleyxx

Berina RGA said...

Beautiful card Brenda!! Love your scenery..
-Berina
Moxie Craftie

Marlies said...

A beautiful elegant card Brenda. You've created a lovely scenery. Marlies x

Craftyfield said...

Gorgeous scene Brenda, the soft Pan pastels evoke a foggy morning and the liquid pearls give a 3D effect to the forefront branches. Don't know why you were worried... you're a pro at this DT lark!

Jacee said...

Such a gorgeous scene Brenda, so peaceful and serene.
Hugs Jacee
Simply Paper Card Design

Rhonda Miller said...

This is beautiful. I love the scenes you create on your cards.

susiestacey said...

Absolutely gorgeous scene Brenda - it is a rare occasion that l have time to read a full post and enjoyed reading how you created this but l am missing the crane - maybe he is hiding in the bushes lol x Susan x

Lynn (delphinoid) said...

Beautiful Card Brenda!
I love the background you've created.
Happy Crafting!!! :) X X

Viv said...

I am always in awe with these scenes Brenda - they are amazing! x

Kathleen said...

I never get tired of seeing your sun and sky backgrounds they always look so stunning and this lone is no exception.
Gorgeous card.

Kath x

rachel said...

This is absolutely beautiful - so atmospheric - I love it! Hugs rachel x

ALI said...

Beautiful design and inking Brenda.

Mrs.B said...

WOW Brenda, your first creation for CB is just beautiful, love the tranquil scene in those gorgeous shades. You have showcased these stamps to perfection.
Avril xx

McCrafty's Cards said...

Beautiful scene Brenda I love the soft colours
Kevin xx

Jackie said...

Another of your wonderful scenes Brenda, and a beautiful card :o)
Jackie xx

Words and Pictures said...

Such a beautiful soft haze of colour - and lovely delicate stamps to go with it.
Alison xx

Stamps and Paper said...

beautiful scenic card Brenda

Anne

Stamping Bubbles said...

Hello Brenda
Beautiful card, simply elegant. It shows the stamps off to perfection.
Take care
Lesley

Paper Profusion said...

Wonderfully serene and zen Brenda. Nicola x

Carole Pollard said...

So beautiful just loving this delicate design it's so pretty. Well done on your ne DT post Love and hugs Carole x

LesleyG said...

Beautiful oriental scene and congrats on your dt post xxx

pinky said...

Stunning scene Brenda, you have really captured that oriental feel.

coldwaters2 said...

Hi Brenda this is one very beautiful scene that you have created the soft tones of the colours are perfect for showing up those wonderful Oriental images I love it.
hugs
lorraine x

AnyOldCraft said...

Fabulous first card for them Brenda.
I really do love the way you create your scenes they are always so magical.

Pat said...

Gorgeous scene Brenda, love the hills you have created and the lovely oriental trees.

Pat xx

Dora said...

beautiful scene, soft colour use.
warm feeling.
kind regards, Dora

Robin said...

Such a beautiful landscape! I love the stamps and the colors you used. Hope you're feeling well. Hugs, Robin

jackiescrafts said...

This is beautiful, such soft pretty colours too
Jackie x

Judith said...

So lovely Brenda and such gorgeous colour choices it looks so serene and peaceful hugs judith x

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

This card is right up my street Brenda. Gorgeous colours, great stamping and I love the Oriental look x

Donna Ellis said...

Brenda, I always enjoy this technique, especially on your blog - why is it I can ever remember to use it on any of my cards? Why can't I remember most of what I want to do? LOL Beautifully soft, and so wonderfully drawing me into your view of Nature. It's a wonderful card! hugs, de

Tracy Welham said...

Such a pretty scene, I love it Creative Blessings, Tracy x

KandA said...

Beautiful card brenda. I so love you Pan Pastel background and the wonderful stamping xx