A second piece from Trace...

We're about to go into week 4 so here's another make to tempt you...

"For my second piece I decided to use the same colours and techniques of the wonderful distress paint as my journal page and also inks to create a tag with a pocket suitable for a gift card or as I have done a matching ATC with sentiment. The beauty of distress is you can use them for all sorts of projects, using just one colour family or blend different colours for great effects." Trace

This beautiful double-sided tag matches Trace's main make (see below) and makes a great holder for her ATC. Another fab' idea for you to consider if you haven't joined in the challenge already. We have just over a week left so come on, come and join us!

Have a great Easter holiday everyone! xxx

A second piece from Brenda

"A 24 x 18 cm canvas shabby chic style using an image from Artistic Outpost and the Tattered Florals die. I built up lots of layers of text paper, texture paste, acrylic paints and perfect pearls mists as the base and added designer papers, a doiley and embellishments to finish it off." Brenda

Thanks Brenda, this beautiful canvas should inspire the most reticent to have a go and try your hand at creating something of your own. We still have 2 weeks until the closing date so there's plenty of time for you to summon up that courage and share your creative spirit with us!

Launch of our new challenge site!!!

Country View Crafts are delighted to announce the opening of their new challenge site, Country View Challenges. We will be holding monthly challenges under the auspices of our talented design team with a £20 shop voucher, winner's button and guest DT spot for our one lucky winner (chosen at random). The Design Team (DT) will be taking turns at choosing their 3 favourites each month who will each receive a button of merit.

If that isn't enough, to celebrate the launch we are also offering a further special prize to promote the site so to learn more about it click HERE.

So, without more ado, let's announce this month's challenge which is:

'Pick and mix'

Yes, anything goes this month! We have Mothers' Day (UK) on March 10th, Easter at the end of the month and Spring around the corner so you PICK what you want to do and you can MIX your colours as you like because anything goes. 

Here are some beautiful examples from our Design Team...

Brenda

 "With the new challenge blog in mind I've made a domino book that focuses on creating, making and learning."

Chris

"A tag from my 'Classics' trio... I love the vintage and distressed style and when I layer it makes things so much more interesting. I thought this would be a good example of our 'Pick and mix' challenge this month."

Gabrielle

"A little hanging using Tim’s on the edge dies, Wendy’s Art Parts and stamps. The background was inked with Wild Honey Distress Stain which is just the most fabulous colour with Broken China and Peeled Paint Distress Markers on the flower." 

Trace

"I love the distress palette and love the wonderful new addition of the distress paints , allowing the ability to play with paints and inks in coordinating colours that I love , create layers and add lots of water!"

 Now you've seen an example of what our DT members have done it's over to YOU!!

 Please folks, please, PLEASE read the rules before entering. Entries close at midnight London time on the last day of the month and the winners will be announced on the 10th April.

 Good luck everyone!

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