Thank you all for the lovely comments on my wee butterfly! It gives me a lot of encouragement to read them.
Made up a little patterned paper with the stamps from the Anniversary set, Everyday Classics, (PapertreyInk) wish I had photographed it. Anyhow - it turned out quite a large scale design so I made a 5x7 card with it.
I love the flourish type image and started with that in Smokey Grey Versafine Ink on the Linen Texture Vellum from PapertreyInk - added a tea cup in Raw Sienna, Palette ink from PapertreyInk, and needled little holes to give the impression of steam. Then added the flowers - gorgeous stamps - love these.
Mounted it on Grey cardstock from my stash, added a bit of ribbon and a wee sentiment - also from the Everyday Classics set.
Hope it tickles.
Another lovely creation. I think the pierced steam is a perfect addition to this card.
ReplyDeleteLove how your ribbon folds lead the eye to the sentiment tag! And the paper pierced steam was the first thing I saw, love it! Another beauty and Totally original background! :>
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Claire...I love how you did the ribbon. the colors are great too - so 'in' :)
ReplyDeleteClaire, your cards are beautiful and this is no exception. Very elegant.
ReplyDeleteMandy
What a great bg design on this Claire - love the colors you chose too! and what a fun looped ribbon with the arrow sentiment strip - so creative!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant card,
ReplyDeleteSo eyecatching,
Hugs
Angie
The pierced steam is brilliant! I love the cups color, your patterned paper is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the poster above, the pierced steam IS brilliant. Never, in a million years, would I have thought of that. I do so enjoy seeing your projects.
ReplyDeleteLove the piercing in this card! Great card! hugs, michelle
ReplyDeleteSo neat Claire - the steam is a great addition but I love the gray - very nice! :)
ReplyDeleteLovely color combo, and the paper piercing is fab!
ReplyDeleteI am ammazed how you did BG!!! Great... should try to do something like that, because DP ist so difficult to get for me... Love your card!
ReplyDeleteWOW! I love, love, love, the piercing! IT just adds the perfect touch to this already gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous card Claire.
ReplyDeleteLove the pricking steam!
You have some phenomenal projects on your blog. I'm still taking them in.
Elaine x
WOW! Gorgeous!!!!! The pierced steam is genius!!
ReplyDeleteWoW! Love the combo of gray & yellow on this card.
ReplyDeleteTeri
Wow Claire... you have been a very busy girl. Such fab cards. Love that butterfly and also the cool embossing on the melon paper. Excellent work!!!
ReplyDeleteI just want to thank you for sharing a tip how to use a steak knife to distress. I made a project using your tip on my blog. http://thecardkitchen.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
I absolutely love the ribbon on this card! It is gorgeous! And the narrow little tag... love it!
ReplyDeleteHow clever...love the paper piercing as steam! And the gold/grey color combo is so striking! And too funny...I've been drinking lemon tea like crazy lately...it's so comforting! Wonderful card!
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