Tuesday, February 28, 2017

City Crafter 351


Good morning!

Marina has picked this week's challenge at City Crafter and the theme is
'Hygge'

" Hygge is a Danish term for creating a cozy atmosphere and enjoying the simple things in life with good people around you.
Create a project that captures the spirit of hygge, or take inspiration from the photo."

The wooden surface in this photo caught my eye and had a notion to make a card that featured a mug similar to the pottery in the photo on a wooden surface ... I didn't own a mug or cup stamp so I just drew one


...coloured it with Copics then added dimensional gloss to give it a glazed look and used a white gel pen for steam


For the wooden surface I printed one of my digital papers, cut the shape I wanted and drew some lines  then aged it by scratching my craft knife over the surface


The BG was sponged, the sentiment was computer generated and I added just a little sprig that was left over from my Christmas cards...
Sometimes my ideas work and sometimes they don't .. Thankfully it did in this case

I can't wait to see what you come up with ... I'm off to the City Crafter blog to see what the rest of our team have created for this challenge, you're welcome to join me


Have a lovely cosy day

~ Ros ~










13 comments:

Carole said...

Super card Ros...you are so very artistic and I would join you for a cuppa any day ...if i lived a bit nearer of course!!

Leslie Miller said...

Hygge. It's so nice that there is a single word for such a lovely notion. It sure fits my way of life. I have to say I love how you scratched up the wood and glazed your hand-drawn mug. Beautiful simplicity in your card design to fit the hygge theme. Love it, Ros!

nancy littrell said...

Your beautifully created card has a wonderful cozy warmth, Ros. I love how you added textures with your craft knife scratches and glossy effects. Your Winter sprig was the perfect addition for a little more color and Winter beauty. TFS my friend. Hugs...

Greta said...

Absolutely brilliant, Ros! You continue to amaze me with your creativity & talent!

Maria said...

Wonderful colors on your card, Ros...so pretty! Awesome coffee cup that you drew and love the look of the wood underneath! What could be better than sit and relax with a hot cup of coffee?!:-)

Mac Mable said...

It certainly did work. You sure have captured the spirit of a cozy atmosphere and enjoying the simple thing sin life. Very artistic with all the personal touches and your card is CAS perfection x

Barbara said...

Oh, so lovely! I think you caught the "hygge" feeling perfectly!

Stella said...

You drew that cup? My oh my; its stunning! Love the colouring and such a clever idea to use paptterned paper and sctach the surface. It looks amazing! That little sprig is a perfect finishing touch. ( Glad it's on my Christmas gift box too; still standing in my craftroom)
You really nailed this weeks theme. Wow!
XXX

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

You sure created a serene, peaceful scene!

Sylvia said...

Lovely warm and cozy feeling with this card, Ros!

Marina said...

What a great drawing of the cup! Loads of great ideas and clever techniques.

Tracy said...

I'm imagining hot toasty warm that cup is. ahhhh :-) Comfy and cozy indeed. Perfect for sharing with friends.

baileyrosy.com said...

Stunning Ros ! All of the elements work so harmoniously together and once again I love the texture and your drawing skills you certainly nailed this challenge.

Marie