Thursday 23 April 2015

Friends Like You Brighten my Life

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

I stamped the sentiment and the frame from John Lockwood's new Cherry Blossom Elements Stamp Set onto Coconut White Card using Magenta Hue Archival. I cut it out using Spellbinders 6 x 6 Matting Basics.

I stamped some of the single blossom stamps onto a separate piece of card. I cut them out, shaped them and added them to the previously stamped frame.

I cut the largest die in the Spellbinders Triple Floral Die Set. At the emboss stage I added the next size die down to get the faux pierced look. I cut the largest die in the Spellbinders 6 x 6 Matting Basics A Die Set out of Coconut White Card. I went around the edges with the Magenta Hue Archival and added a White 8mm Pearl to each corner.

I tied a bow using Antique White Satin Ribbon and added a Crystal Sparkler to the centre.

I made a couple of Decorative Stick Pins using Creative Expressions Stick Pin Elements and Glossy Accents. Once dry, I added them to the back of my bow.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

25 comments:

  1. Morning Julia, a gorgeous card love the colour and the stamps are fab.
    Nancyd xx

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  2. Morning Julia.
    Just two words for this card. Simply Elegant. Thank you take care Kitty.

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  3. A gorgeous card Julia xx I have the spellbinders triple floral die on order and can't wait to use it it looks fab xx

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  4. Great card -love the contrasting colours.

    Michele

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  5. Good morning Julia today's card is gorgeous I love the dies and the stamps are so pretty. I think I am going to ask for the triple floral die for my birthday I have been admiring it for a while now. Have a great day. Hugs Jackie

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  6. lovely card and colours x xhazel

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  7. Morning Julia, you certainly do brighten our lives with stunning creations like this. Really beautiful.


    Have a great Thursday (St. Georges Day) everyone, stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx

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  8. Lovely card, the stamping is great and love how you have cut out the flowers. Enjoy. Linda.

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  9. Gorgeous colours I love the black contrast And how you've "prettied" up John's stamp is lovely Really pops!

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  10. Hi Julia. Lovely card and well done to John for bringing us such lovely stamps to work with. SueL x

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  11. Morning Julia
    Lovely bright card - loved the shows yesterday I thought I saw some of your cards there too, they were all beautiful.
    Just received my Weaving Dies so hope to play today
    Hugs
    Carol x

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  12. Stunning card Julia love it thank you for sharing love June xxxxxx

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  13. HI Julia fab card
    love Marie xxx

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  14. Morning Julia, A gorgeous card, I'm loving the spellbinders die-cuts, and the decoupaged flowers atop the stamped image, absolutely gorgeous !!
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  15. Fabulous card Julia, well done. Crafty Regards Julie Kay xxx

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  16. Love the cherry blossom stamp and the way you have layered the flowers. Very pretty die cut shape, the black really makes the magenta and white pop. Pat x

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  17. Hello Julia and all

    Lovely card. I really like the colour combination and the centre stamped panel. Thanks for sharing.

    Between Sue and yourself (Mrs Spellbinders Embassador) your costing me a fortune in dies, I think it was about 12 sets yesterday. I will have to be good for a little while.

    Best wishes.

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  18. Morning Julia, A gorgeous card, I'm loving the spellbinders die-cuts, and the decoupaged flowers atop the stamped image, absolutely gorgeous !!
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  19. Hi Julia,

    Gorgeous card, love the Cherry Blossom stamps from John. So pretty.

    Love & hugs
    Jacquie J xxx
    http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

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  20. Hello Julia, another super card today, love the colour of pink, perfectly offset by the black. Enjoy the rest of your day. Bx

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  21. Hi Julia
    Another lovely card today. I do like the florals die set. The colours you've used are lovely to.

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  22. Beautiful card Julia. John's stamps look lovely too. x

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  23. Hi Julia
    Lovely card & love the bright colours, beautiful sentiment & love everything about it.

    Crafty Hugs
    Haze T xx

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  24. Lovely card and sentiment anyone would be delighted to receive it.
    Luv Rach :)

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