15 February 2015

Loving thoughts

Hi there!

Our weekend here in the UAE is something of the past... we had a really relaxing  time on Friday and Saturday. Abu Dhabi hosted the Red Bull air show this weekend. So we went to the beach, where we had a prime spot watching the crazy skills of the pilots.

Just look at this... lovely day, fabulous weather !









On to my card for today!





Wow, this card had me thinking. Masking. Stamping. Not really my forte, but I love the end result!

The heart stamp is one of the first ever stamps I bought (manufacturer unknown) , stamped with Versafine Onyx black. Sponging done with Tim Holtz distress ink ( victorian velvet & milled lavender)

Sentiment from Casual fridays set : Loving thoughts.

I accidentally stumbled upon a stationary/printing shop that sells "perfect colouring paper". Really, that is what is called  ! I bought a pack, and I will definitely go back for more. It has a super smooth surface and it made the sponging very easy. It is on the expensive side (for me it is ) and for that reason ( and because this was the 2nd , 3rd, 4th take) I only cut a piece big enough to cover the front of my card. For the base I used my regular more affordable card stock. So technically it's not one layer, but yes all the designing was done in one layer, no additional layers added. Hope that's ok, since I will link my card to:

Less is more  ~ One layer LOVE

&

Addicted to CAS . ~ Mask.

&

Casology ~ LOVE


Thanks so much for visiting me today.

Hope you will have a great week!





33 comments:

Marjan said...

Erg leuk lijkt me dat... alles van zo dichtbij te kunnen zien!

Wat een mooie kaart, het schuine gedeelte met de zwarte plakpareltjes verbonden door het mooie hart!

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

Super cool design of the card, it's gorgeous, fabulous photos, it seems you had a wonderful day in the sun.

Love
Maarit

Harriet Skelly said...

What a fabulous design - great sponging and masking! Thanks for joining us at ATCAS!

Sazzle Dazzle said...

Wow such fabulous pictures Hannelie and what blue sky! Your card is fantastic too and I think you should do more stamping as it's too good not to. Love your colouring and layout too.
Thanks so much for sharing and taking part.
Sarah xx
Less is More

Keep It Sweet and Simple said...

Really beautiful, elegant design.
Caroline xxx

Jacquie Southas said...

Love the masking & inking - great design, Hannelie! Looks like you had fabulous seats for watching the Red Bull races :)

Canonbury creations said...

Fabulous card Hannelie, so elegant, it really jumped out for me as I browsed the entries. Great technique too:)
Val x

Cornelie said...

Wat een gave foto's!
Je kaart is een plaatje ondanks dat het niet je ding is weet je dat toch te bereiken, knap!

Cheryl W. said...

Very pretty! I love how old stamps can still be right in style. Thanks for sharing the photos of the air show in Abu Dhabi. It's fun to see real life pics of a place that is halfway around the world!

Barb Ghig said...

I love your clever masking and your CAS design is just beautiful, Hannelie!

So glad you are enjoying your weekend...Thanks for the great photos! And...Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at ATCAS!

Kara Lynne said...

Looks like a really fun time! Your card is elegant! It reminds me of all the little buttons going down an elegant gown!

Unknown said...

Such beautiful masking and inking! I love it! As Guest Designer I want to thank you for sharing at ATCAS!

Angela said...

So elegant and so gorgeous, Hannelie!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Another unqique, fabulous card! Thanks for joining in at ATCAS

Kim Heggins said...

Lovely card...so sweet. And that airshow...just amazing photos and the weather looks so beautiful.

Geri said...

Wow! This is gorgeous! One layer? Sure did fool me! Great job creating some awfully fine depth! Love the colors and adore this heart! It has a bit of a vintage feel to it. The black enamel dots make it look like a necklace!

Geri said...

Whoops - forgot to add - cool airshow pics! (I couldn't drive my van through those pillars, never mind a plane going a kazillion miles per hour!

Gerrina said...

Wat een bijzondere, mooie én elegante CAS-kaart! Echt een waar je wat langer naar blijft kijken... Mooie foto's, lijkt me gevaarlijk wat zij doen? Groetjes, Gerrina

Kristie Goulet said...

Gorgeous card, Hannelie! Stunning masking and sponging.
Great pictures too. Thanks for sharing!

Shelly said...

Sounds like fun time! Love the pics! And such a beautiful card!

Desire Fourie said...

Such an elegant design. Wow that is real dare devil stuff by the pilots.
Hugs Desíre {Doing Life}

Nancy said...

Love your card Hannelie and your photos are amazing! Glad you had a great time! Also, happy you found some new yardstick too! Love the name!

Sid said...

Great card, gorgeous design !

Anonymous said...

Hey Hannelie!! Your card is beautiful. The colors and the design are amazing. Nicely done. Thanks for playing along with us this week at CASology.

Anonymous said...

I'm so glad to hear that you had such a good time in Dubai! Back to your card, how elegant it is!!!!! Love the way you only sponged a part of the heart. Thank you for the inspiration. As you know, I really enjoy seeing your card every week at CASology. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity with us at CASology. Hugs, May

Anne said...

Wow! Look at those stunts!
Stylish card Hannelie
Thanks for joining our love challenge
Anne
Less is More

Petra Swart said...

Joe, mal oor jou foto's van die lugskou!!! Kan net dink hoe julle dit moes geniet het!!!!!
Jou kaartjie is pragtig!!! Mal oor die slim manier wat jy die kleure gedoen het!!!! Die blommetjies lyk so mooi met die glans en die ry perels is so perfek geplaas met net die enetjie aan die onderkant - hou daarvan so!! Die sentiment is so pragtig!!! Ek hou van die skuins lyn waarmee jy alles gedoen het!!! Alweer 'n treffer, vrou!!!
Groete

Deepti said...

This is gorgeous , love the elegant colors and fab masking :) thank you for sharing with ATCAS

Chrissie said...

What a stunning design, you are so creative in your ideas!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Happy Dance said...

I can remember watching the Blue Angels when I was little and lived on the Air Force base with my folks. It was always a treat to see the jets. These planes are sooo cool! Awesome photos. This card. Oh my goodness! Soft and suble. Perfect shade of pink. The heart stamp is lovely. Really like how you've split the heart along your panels. Just love this! Bev

Susan said...

Hannelie, your card is very eyecatching! I love the way you've added color...looks like it might have been a bit difficult...but the results are stunning!

Creative Heart Designs said...

Oh my goodness...I absolutely LOVE this card. Your layout is wonderful and your card is so balanced...great job!

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Anita in France said...

Delicate, elegant and gorgeous, Hannelie ... the positive/negative colours on the panel and heart are just lovely! Amazing photo's ... looks as though it was a fun day! Anita :)