Monday 2 May 2022

Link in the chain — April

It’s reveal day at Card Chain Challenge — mine went over the Pond to Linda G this time. 

From the options on offer I chose the sketch (mirror image because my stamp faces right) and the theme of “wild” as it gave me the chance to use this lovely leopard stamp that hasn’t had an outing for quite a while. He’s from the Saturday Evening Post line that Cornish Heritage Farms had and is based on a cover from 1931. 

The sentiment in the sketch really is there, I chose to do an eclipse one and the leopard’s spots do an excellent camouflage job on it!

Stamps:
Leopard Profile (Cornish Heritage Farms, no longer with us)

Paper:
Bristol board

Ink:
Brilliance by Tsukineko (Graphite Black)
Tim Holtz Distress ink by Ranger (Tumbled Glass, Vintage Photo)

Other:
Rays stencil (Visible Image)
Copic markers
Hello die (Waltzingmouse Stamps, no longer with us)

There are still a few days to sign up for the May chain if you fancy it - you just need to make and send one card, get a lovely handmade card from the next person in the chain! Sign up is here.

6 comments:

Ellibelle said...

A stunning card, Joanne. The leopard is gorgeous and fits the sketch so well!

ionabunny said...

Stunningly gorgeous card Joanne. Love the camouflaged sentiment. What an awesome leopard. CHF had some amazing stamps. Hugz

Pia S said...

I can't find words to express how much I love this design, Joanne! The theme, the execution, everything is perfect!

Julia Aston said...

What a gorgeous design - love your coloring of that beautiful cat and the lovely background you created!

Dotty Jo said...

Another stunning creation! Love how you used the sketch to such subtle and beautiful effect as a gorgeous background for your big cat. Love it! Jo x

HilaryJane said...

Found the sentiment eventually! Very clever and a wonderful image. Your leopard looks so majestic and the background is stunning xx