tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post7028091440165449287..comments2024-03-28T09:44:06.407+00:00Comments on Astrid's Artistic Efforts: Back to Nature challenge at A Vintage JourneyAstrid Macleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09489025428063136772noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-2805979137570759042018-09-10T21:00:20.563+01:002018-09-10T21:00:20.563+01:00Beautiful Astrid, love the layers and textures and...Beautiful Astrid, love the layers and textures and your lovely floral arrangement was the perfect finishing touch. Not sure about the sentiment though because you very clearly do know what you are doing, this is fab! Hugs, Deb xoDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08202241672864661004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-14714069243092444762018-09-10T11:13:23.605+01:002018-09-10T11:13:23.605+01:00This large card or page - simply wonderful ... I r...This large card or page - simply wonderful ... I really love all about it dear Astrid!froebelsternchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06501600240752195171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-74534334112901665002018-09-10T05:20:09.601+01:002018-09-10T05:20:09.601+01:00Your card is stunning Astrid! I love the backgrou...Your card is stunning Astrid! I love the background! The woodgrain looks so real and I love the texture and stamping you added to the central panel. Your little jar of flowers is so gorgeous and I love the 'Snarky' comment .. such fun!! hugs xx Margaret Mifsudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807555779599228830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-75132963147472746482018-09-08T13:23:48.439+01:002018-09-08T13:23:48.439+01:00Astrid,
such a beautiful card! I just love that w...Astrid,<br /> such a beautiful card! I just love that woodgrain and the vase/bottle with flowers...the flowers remind me of the goldenrod and asters that are in the fields right now.<br /> Hope your autumn is arriving gently with warm days and blue skies!<br />Jackie xoJackie PNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14725240244358547846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-22528920790848279102018-09-08T10:45:42.870+01:002018-09-08T10:45:42.870+01:00I do so LOVE this! Astrid . Your. fabulous 3D tex...I do so LOVE this! Astrid . Your. fabulous 3D texture fade layers coupled with your altered design paper make for such a perfect backdrop for your gorgeous flower arrangement . You have showcased Tim products so so beautifully . <br /><br />Have a lovely weekend <br />hugs xA Pinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04380869190533330025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-88806020893671036742018-09-08T08:06:39.256+01:002018-09-08T08:06:39.256+01:00Wow, such an amazing make! When I first looked at ...Wow, such an amazing make! When I first looked at it I thought it was hand sewn, it is so beautifully detailed 😁. I love the texture that you created and the flowers are stunning! I hope you have had a lovely week, we've been busy getting ready for visitors that are staying for week, they arrive today. Happy weekend! J 😊 xLet's Art Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01601080465795070519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-68128180024228187692018-09-08T02:19:06.141+01:002018-09-08T02:19:06.141+01:00Another beauty from your craft table Astrid. I&#...Another beauty from your craft table Astrid. I'm not great at using neutral, darker colours, but you make it look easy. So many tiny details which add to the magic of the whole piece. A new fave for me. xHelen Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04771288329591629511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-74722499975462274352018-09-07T23:24:57.374+01:002018-09-07T23:24:57.374+01:00I need to use my embossing folders I guess I haven...I need to use my embossing folders I guess I haven't used them in a long time and your card really reminds me of what cool things you can do with them. And then that pop of just a little bit of color in the flowers-it is a pleasant surprise. The layering is pretty nice too. Happy weekend Astrid. Hugs-ErikaMy name is Erika.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04834435573574156495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-72106263352992433872018-09-07T22:00:37.124+01:002018-09-07T22:00:37.124+01:00Fabulous layers and textures, it is a gorgeous car...Fabulous layers and textures, it is a gorgeous card. Its a beautiful jar of flowers and the words made me smile as well.<br />Yvonne xxMeggymayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15523023041456397683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-81883319150388030552018-09-07T21:03:57.430+01:002018-09-07T21:03:57.430+01:00Your card is fabulous Astrid, the bouquet of flowe...Your card is fabulous Astrid, the bouquet of flowers is just gorgeous and I love the wonderful background you created - vintage and beautiful. The snarky comment is brilliant - and it really did make me smile - thank you! Hugs, Anne xxRedannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00927442847627008591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-86003442270142791592018-09-07T20:48:00.059+01:002018-09-07T20:48:00.059+01:00Stunning piece Astrid, I would never have thought ...Stunning piece Astrid, I would never have thought to use a dark background against the wood grain panel but the contrast is so effective. The addition of the twine and brads are embellishment perfection. I've resisted those jar/flower stamps and dies for a while I may need them in my life now!!<br />Thank you for sharing this marvellous piece.<br />Creative Hugs & wishes Tracey xxTracey@Hotchpotchcreationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15362505772186981279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-24481381995649257792018-09-07T16:11:09.814+01:002018-09-07T16:11:09.814+01:00So beautiful with the flower jar bursting with lov...So beautiful with the flower jar bursting with lovely painted flowers, and that 3D wood grain, is stunning Astrid.<br />Hugs, Dorthe Dorthehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13685326242045661724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-46099768369707102602018-09-07T13:45:55.506+01:002018-09-07T13:45:55.506+01:00Beautiful card, Astrid! I love the jar of flowers...Beautiful card, Astrid! I love the jar of flowers!Patty O'Malleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520397578817604075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-5693575277902975082018-09-07T12:42:32.684+01:002018-09-07T12:42:32.684+01:00As always a stunning creation Astrid and really li...As always a stunning creation Astrid and really like that woodgrain effect in the background.<br /><br />B xbrendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08768329329811996308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-46712435574828619702018-09-07T12:27:07.632+01:002018-09-07T12:27:07.632+01:00Wow Astrid ! your card is just stunning! The wood ...Wow Astrid ! your card is just stunning! The wood panel is amazing and looks so real with the combination of inks. Gorgeous layers and then the most delightful and delicately coloured jar of flowers. Such a fabulous interpretation of our theme Back to Nature this month. Jennie xJennie Atkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06717323802336311696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-57779541869627431472018-09-07T11:18:35.053+01:002018-09-07T11:18:35.053+01:00Oh, boy! Astrid, as much as I love your typical st...Oh, boy! Astrid, as much as I love your typical style, this has got to be one of my favorites from you! I really love how you've layered those 3D panels,and your wood is some of the finest I've seen so far! Wish I were a butterfly flitting around your craft room when you made this, to learn all your secrets! What great details, too! I especially love the string! Brilliant card! Hugs!sarasclosethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09721374629006409763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-26602958284088879832018-09-07T10:15:51.937+01:002018-09-07T10:15:51.937+01:00Scrumptious woodgrain and your little jar of flowe...Scrumptious woodgrain and your little jar of flowers is just delightful. The words made me laugh - seems to be how all my crafting goes at the moment... I've forgotten where everything is and how everything works! But this layered card turned out beautifully in the end. Love that looped twine with the number brad too.<br />Alison xWords and Pictureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05672524847577136244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-6974925312907586232018-09-07T09:08:33.761+01:002018-09-07T09:08:33.761+01:00Love your large card Astrid and the amazing textur...Love your large card Astrid and the amazing textured backgrounds look super x The paper and then the florals work so well, finished off with the word and sentiments....perfect xx Like you I was taken on another journey by Mr Mojo !!<br /><br />Have a great weekend<br />Annie xxAnniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09581031888288730074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-53720752159479897082018-09-07T07:47:04.021+01:002018-09-07T07:47:04.021+01:00This is gorgeous Astrid!!! Fabulous design, layers...This is gorgeous Astrid!!! Fabulous design, layers and colour combination. You might have just reignited my mojo!!! XxNikki Actonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15419439198193876751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-7146610099531977652018-09-07T07:42:59.940+01:002018-09-07T07:42:59.940+01:00What a fantastic card, love all the details and th...What a fantastic card, love all the details and the vintage look. Nature is such a lovely theme. Have a great weekend, hugs, ValerieValerie-Jaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01538850820168903865noreply@blogger.com