Wednesday 7 August 2013

To a Beautiful You

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

The background is simply a piece of Coconut White card run through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Petal Pleasures Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design and inked around the edges with Scattered Straw Distress Ink. I wrapped some White Sati n Edged Organza around the centre.

I stamped the Delightful Lily using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I coloured in using Cosmic Shimmer Matt Drawing Inks. I used Sunflower (from the Summer Fayre Set), Marigold (from the Autumn Shades Set) and Soft Moss (from the Garden Twist Set). I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 4 Small and inked through the die with Scattered Straw. I cut a mat out of Custard Card using Spellbinders Labels 4.

I stamped the sentiment from the Heartfelt Creations Timeless Sentiments Set using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Clear Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Resplendent Rectangles and inked through the die with Scattered Straw.

I cut one of the lattice ornaments and a couple of the leaf flourishes out of Custard Card using the Heartfelt Creations Ornamental Add On Dies - I snipped the berries off the leaf flourishes. The flower is made from stamps and dies I have on the Toolshed on 18th August - shh don't tell anyone!

I assembled the card as shown adding some 5mm White Pearls and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in White around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia

32 comments:

  1. Morning Julia
    a realy delicate little card, lovely thank you take care Kitty

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  2. Morning Julia
    I don't think I ever use tones of yellow but having seen this lovely card I will be!
    Lisa x

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  3. Hi Julia, a really lovely card, beautiful colours. Love it Bx

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  4. Morning Julia, a very nice card again, love the lily and love the flower in the corner, striking colours! Love Jean xxx

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  5. Morning Julia, A beautiful card, lovely colour, lovely die-cuts and gorgeous image, loving the new flower stamp and die.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  6. Hi Julia, beautiful card in lovely summery colours, love that new flower, so pretty xx

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  7. Morning Julia
    Another stunner - the new flower looks fantastic, brilliant colour scheme.
    TFS
    Hugs
    Amanda x

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  8. Good morning Julia such a pretty card today. The flower is gorgeous thanks for the sneaky peak. Have a good day. Jackie

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  9. Again a lovely card, Julia, the colours are striking and the flowers gorgeous. Must get out the custard card which I have but not used yet! You're such a tease... Look forward to the 18th! Hugs Annie

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  10. Morning Julia, another very pretty card and liking
    the colour I'm not really a yellow person but this
    is just right no too in your face.
    Nancyd xx

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  11. great card love the flower and the background.The colour is bright and cheery and the flower is really nice ,will have to watch out for your shows .Laura O

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  12. lovely card, love the flowers xx hazel

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  13. Hi Julia. Lovely card with a great litle flower. Can't wait till the 18th to see more of it! Take care.

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  14. Hi Julia
    This is such a pretty card. I love the muted custard and white background matted and layered cardstock against the pretty lily stamp and new flower which I look forward to seeing on the 18th.
    The flourishes in the corner in custard card are so very pretty. I really like the embossed background card behind the focal point in labels four and the sentiment in the resplendent rectangles. The scattered straw distress ink goes really well with the custard card.

    Lovely card today. Thank you for your Inspiring blog.

    Best wishes from Katie-Louise

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  15. Morning Julia,

    Gorgeous card. Lovely soft colours. X

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  16. Hi Julia and everyone.
    Lovely card and colours to cheer the day.
    Not sure about the ribbon being flat against the card but lovely none the less. x

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  17. Hi Julia, very pretty card love the bright colours love Jean Z xxx

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  18. Morning Julia,
    A lovey card to brighten a dull day. Love the flower stamps.
    Lydia
    X

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  19. That's lovely, Julia. I like all things Labels Four anyway!

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  20. Oooh! lovely. What a gorgeous colour Julia. Pat x

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  21. Hi Julia,
    Such a very pretty card this morning...the yellow flowers really mke the card pop.

    Love Sheila xx

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  22. Hello Julia, A very pretty card today, love the colours and the flowers are gorgeous, thanks for the sneak peek. Labels four is a favourite of mine. Thank you for the inspiration.
    Take care.
    Hugs June xxx

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  23. hi julia
    stunning card love the card

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  24. Hi Julia, a very petty card. Really like both flowers...can't wait until 18th August!

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  25. Lovely, lovely card. You must have great patience!

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  26. This is such a lovely card Julia, with a beautiful sentiment

    xx Sandra

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  27. Julia,
    Greetings from Kokomo Indiana USA, I am off to Denver for two weeks. I miss seeing you on C and C. Love the cards... Happy trails

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  28. This is a lovely card Julia, I love Yellow & White together, so fresh and vibrant.
    Love & Hugs

    Jacquie J xxx

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  29. Hi Julia. Love the bright colours on this one and the tempting reveal of the flower.
    Love Val x

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  30. Hi Julia, I do like this lily stamp and it will be interesting to see the flower stamps next weekend. Best wishes Jackie D

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  31. Good evening Julia,
    i love todays card as it is beautiful. Because of you i bought some of the drawing inks from Cosmic Shimmer because i like the personal touch you can add with the match of choosing you own colour ways. I really like todays colour choice with the brighter part due to the Lilies.
    Love and crafty hugs
    Norah

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  32. Good evening Julia,
    i love todays card as it is beautiful. Because of you i bought some of the drawing inks from Cosmic Shimmer because i like the personal touch you can add with the match of choosing you own colour ways. I really like todays colour choice with the brighter part due to the Lilies.
    Love and crafty hugs
    Norah

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