Monday 30 March 2015

Monochrome owl

Oh dear, it's Monday again. I think a four day working week would be much more compatible with also having a life, this pesky two day weekend business isn't nearly enough. It's only enough for the bare essentials, like cleaning and grocery shopping but I want a bit of luxurious "nothing to do" time. Just sitting and relaxing, sipping a cocktail or hot chocolate depending on the weather. Maybe reading a book. I haven't read a book in ages, does anyone have any good suggestions? Luckily I made time yesterday to put together this quick card though.

The inspiration for today's card comes from the blue owl in the inspiration photo from ShowCASe Your Style. The layout is inspired by this week's CAS(E) this Sketch. I'm also linking up with Addicted to CAS where the theme is "Cute", Addicted to Stamps "Make Your Mark" and Paper Smooches "Anything Goes".


Card: Dark blue card from my stash, white 300 gsm card, Tim Holtz Chipped Sapphire Core'dinations card
Stamps: Paper Smooches Chubby Chums, Stampin' Up Hardwood
Ink: Tim Holtz Faded Jeans, Versamark, Memento Tuxedo Black
Colouring: Copics B00, B06, B41, B45, white gel pen, Stampin' Write marker Pacific Point
Other: Papermania Seafoam White embossing powder, Stampin' Up Banner punch


8 comments:

Julie B said...

There's never enough time to craft and eat chocolate!
A fun card, love the owl and the wood effect background.
Thanks for MYM at ATSM this week. :)

*Vicki* said...

Really adorable owl!! Love the wood plank background for him too!! Thanks for sharing your creation with us at Addicted to Stamps & More! Hugs & Smiles - *Vicki*-DT member

Neets B said...

Oh, if only we could grab at least an extra weekend day, how fab would that be. As for your card, loving this in the blue tones, and your owl has a cheeky look about him too. Thanks for sharing at ATSM this week, Anita x

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

Love your card. Love the wood grain BG and the embossing. Great coloring too! Also really love your vote for a 4 day work week! Two days are just not enough for a weekend!!!

Bori said...

This is my favorite stamp set and you just gave it a new life! LOVE this monochrome design! Thanks for the inspiration!

Barb Ghig said...

Really cute monochromatic card! I love all the blue and how you added texture with the woodgrain background! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at Addicted to CAS!

Vicki Dutcher said...

SUPER FUN owl in blue! Thanks for joining in at ATCAS!

Larissa Heskett said...

This is AWESOME!! Such a FUN Design!! =) THANKS SO MUCH for joining us on the Paper Smooches SPARKS Challenge Blog and I hope you'll join us again this week!! =) Have a FABULOUS Easter Sunday!! =)