I haven't had much time for entering challenges recently. But when I saw this month's Crafty Individuals challenge I couldn't resist. This month the theme is "Pink, Brown and Cream" and using at least one Crafty Individuals product.
This is a lovely colour combination which I often use for a vintage feel. The stamp I chose as my center piece is CI 289 of the Rooster and Hen. This card is destined to be a birthday card for a friend who has a thing about chickens. And as she is a lovely soft and gentle person, this colour scheme was a perfect choice. The punched lacy border is a Woodware punch. It is one of the cassettes for their "Crafty Edger". If you have problems lining up for continuous punching, then you shoud get yourselves one of these. The cassettes fit into the punch, then you use the tool (looks a bit like a 12inch trimmer) to guide the paper through the punch for fool proof punched borders.
The flower idea came from instructions in a Magnolia magazine. I use this technique quite alot as I find it easier than making fiddly little roses. If you want the instructions let me know.
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You should check out Jean Hardy's sample - it's absolutely gorgeous!!
One of my favourite colour combinations (which is why I picked it for this months theme) this is beautiful. soft vintage look. great layout of elements.
ReplyDeletethank you so much for joining us on Crafty Individuals challenge.
Z x
What a super card. I would not want to give it away! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteRegards Florence.
Absolutely gorgeous Siobhan. So pleased you had time to join in again. Many thanks, Jean
ReplyDeleteGorgeous piece, I love this stamp and your flower is gorgeous as is the sentiment . Tracy x
ReplyDeleteHi Siobhan,
ReplyDeleteAnother creation with your style stamped all over it. Gorgeous colours and images. I love the punched border and the colours.
Hugs,
Fiona x
Fabulous card as always. Just love the colours! Your friend will love it! Sent you a message through my blog re Saturday. It is on my cake comments.
ReplyDeleteLovely card. Good luck in the challenge!
ReplyDeletegreat card you made,, love the stamp and the flower is stunning
ReplyDeleteYour crative elements fit together perfectly !
ReplyDeleteAs the lucky and totally appreciative recipient of this incredible card, I can only say how privileged I am! It's absolutely GORGEOUS!!
ReplyDeleteIt has pride of place in my living-room, and will do for a (very) long time!
Thank you so much for the lovely comments too, Siobhan....I am so blessed to have such a talented friend xx
Hi Lin
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked the card!! We had a good time at your party. Sorry we had to leave early, what with dogs and Catriona. It was lovely to catch up with you and Rosie and Carey. I would love for us all to get together in August so we can have a right good natter!! I will e-mail you. It was lovely to see all the boys together on your special day!
Siobhan
Beautifully stamped and a gorgeous composition.
ReplyDeleteWishes
Lynne