I'm late. I have no excuses for you, I just didn't make it on time....this is not a new phenomenon for me...however Colleen Proctor, whose Party Project you can see here, created an amazing layout for the party and our linky system seems to have let her down, so I'd invite you to pop over and see her cute, cute layout here, as she is not on the original party list, and I'd hate you to miss out.
Our theme was Birthdays and the blog post with the link list is just the one before this one, so you can scroll back easily to see everything. I will be surfing the party form the comfort of duvets and feather pillows later, right now, I'm up to my ears in tidying a craft room...
I used French Country for my card, colours inspired by this fabby ribbon, it's wired, which makes the whole plumping up the bow thing so much easier...
I stamped in Memento rich cocoa, and coloured with copics. The detail on the large order means that you can pick and choose which bits to colour, or not, it also looks fab just stamped, but I was in a footery mood.
Peeking out the sides of the broad french border panel you can just see the tips of a detailed die cut border, created with the large border die from the Lace Doily Accents Spellbinders die template
set.
Stamped my sentiment, one word at a time onto a dinky little die cute taggy. Popped on a little red pebble - I got those from Beverly at Precious Scraps, eons ago. Beverly gave me a kick start in this old crafty venture by taking a risk and asking me to be on her DT, what it must be nearly 4 years ago! I'm forever grateful and we will be forever friends!!
Hope it tickles!
This is stunning Claire, I love the rich warm tones, the big floofy bow, and the subtle background stamping, along with that beautiful coloured border!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh this is gorgeous ! I love that big bow with the large button. The colors are to die for . Claire I love the way you colored this ,and can't wait to see if I can do this. TFS
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Claire. What a lovely background for this outstanding bow of gorgeous ribbon. I'm glad you found a little time to play.
ReplyDeleteOh, it's just beautiful!! Love the bow and the red/brown colors.
ReplyDeleteNot sure if I'll ever be able to pick my jaw up!!!!!! Speechless...some would say that's unusual!!!
ReplyDeleteSTUN.ning. late or not, this is absolutely beautiful. That ribbon is fabby.. will you have it in your store? pretty please :) - i can relate to your "late" - that's how i missed the last TWO parties. was so upset with myself that i made myself a big note to prepare for this! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat fabby die cut is the sentiment stamped on? so pretty! had to ask ;)
ReplyDeleteLove the colors on that big plaid bow Claire - and the way you colored the lace stamp to match! beautiful!
ReplyDeletebeautiful card and that bow is amazing
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, this is PERFECT. That bow is just gorgeous, and I love the way you coloured that french border - it looks like a beautiful provencial fabric!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as always!!
Claire--this is just beautiful! It was well worth the wait! :)
ReplyDeleteChris L.
Oh love the rich colours Claire - beautiful! The way you coloured the French Country border looks fab and ties in so well with that scrummy ribbon. What a cute shaped label too - just love it all x x
ReplyDeleteThis is possibly the most gorgeous card I've ever seen. The colours, the colouring, the little tag with the red pebble, but that bow fair takes one's breath away.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous! Love these warm, rich colours - the ribbon is fab!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteCan I just say that I absolutely die over that ribbon...
LOVE!!
And it is so perfect with French Country...
just a truly stunning card!!
And I peeked at Precious Scraps...
Dover is a hop, jump and a skip from me!!!
Granted...I don't get over there much but I now will have to make some time to go and check them out!! :)
Hugs!!
With a card like that, you are forgiven ;-). I just love the warmth and richness of the colors you chose. I'd never have pick that ribbon, thinking it would be too large for a card and I'd have been wrong. Will need to reevaluate my ribbon stash!
ReplyDeleteWow. The deep, rich colors you used are visually stunning. Love this.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful border and bow Claire! I love the sentiment shape also~it's so unique.
ReplyDeleteClaire - the beautiful rich colors of your card just made me smile and think of crisp fall days with colored leaves and curling up in front of a warm fire with a cup of tea and a good book! Gorgeous my dear and so inspiring!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love the bow!
ReplyDeleteLove your card Claire!! I love the way you colored the lace border (and made it the center of attention!) and that bow!! Where on earth did you find that amazing ribbon? (probably somewhere from your neck of the woods that we don't have over here :-P
ReplyDeleteBig hugs, Helen