Labels Thirteen

Hi Bloggers.

A mixed bag of comments from the post yesterday which is what I expected. It is good to know that even if you didn't like the image or the colour of the background, there was still something there that you could perhaps get a little inspiration from. The Radiant Embossing Folder used in yesterday's post is one from last month's release from Couture Creations. I'm hoping that it will be on the show on 25th June.

Today's card should appeal to more of you. It features the frame that I cut from Spellbinders Labels Thirteen towards the end of the 7pm show on Saturday. Usually, die cuts from the shows end up in a big bag of bits and pieces that I may use sometime but never do - I think we've all got one of those. But, this frame was so lovely and I knew what I could do with it so I made this card. It was so quick to make but I think it's quite elegant.



Just to re-cap, the frame was cut from the largest of the Labels Thirteen dies, I missed the next 2 sizes and used the one after that to cut the inside edge of the frame. I used pearlescent ivory card. At the emboss stage I added the Small Polka Dots Mask making sure that the cutting edge of the die was going into my tan mat and the mask was placed on top.



I stamped the sentiment from the Creative Expressions Bride & Groom Stamp Set using Coffee Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I cut it out using the next size up of Labels Thirteen to the one I used for the centre of my frame. I didn't bother to emboss it as the edge was going to be hidden.

For the background I popped the Couture Creations Cultivated Embossing Folder through the Grand Calibur with some white card. I put it though a second time to extend the pattern. I then inked all over with Eco Green Yellow Damasque Dye Ink using Cut & Dry Foam.



I added some of the new Guipure Duchess Lace in Cream, which is available via Creative Expressions Stockist, along the side of the background. This is such a pretty lace - just a little really adds a special touch to your project. I then added some 6mm super sticky tape along the inside edge of it and ruffled some cream Vintage Ribbon along it. I tied a bow using 2 lengths of the cream ribbon and added it to the ruffled border. I made a flower out of the ivory pearlescent card using 2 of the smaller dies from the Spellbinders Rose Creations die set. I popped a pearl in the centre and added it to my bow.



I finished the card off with a couple of Decorative Stick Pins in Cream Pearl and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Golden Pearl.

Hope you like the card.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Get Well Wishes

Hi Bloggers,

Here I am again with a second post for today. I'm going for blue and brown with this card. Haven't used this colour combination before. I really like how it turned out.

The image is Lili of the Valley Little Nurse. I stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black and coloured with Promarkers. I cut the image out with a circle nestie and cut a mat out of brown card with a scalloped circle nestie.

The papers are from the Polka Doodles CD Sundae of Seasons. The gingham ribbon is Woodware. For some reason I ordered 6 rolls of that so I will be using it on quite a few of my cards!

I stamped the sentiment which is also Lili of the Valley and cut it out with a rectangle nestie and cut a mat out of brown card with rectangle scalloped nestie.

The card was assembled as shown.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges -
CES Challenge - Bear Necessities
Allsorts Challenge - Going Round in Circles
Lili of the Valley - Anything but a Christmas Card
Willow Sketchie Challenge - Anything Goes
Oldie But a Goodie - No Red or Green
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Hope you like the card.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia

Willow Sketchie Challenge

Hi Bloggers,

I'm sharing this card that I'm entering into this weeks Willow Sketchie Challenge

Quick card to make - 15 minutes once papers chosen!

I made an 8 x 8 card. Backing papers, coloured image and sentiment are all from Willow Designs Walter and Winnie Does Christmas CD. I used Spellbinders Dies to cut out the image and sentiment and their mats.

Job Done!

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Willow Sketchie Challenge - Part 2

Hi Bloggers,

Couldn't resist posting another card made with the Walter & Winnie does Christmas CD. I've used the Willow Sketchie Challenge - 10th November layout again but I've rotated it.

As before the images, sentiment and backing papers are all from the CD. The poinsettias are made with the Spellbinders Layered Poinsettias die set.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia

Willow Sketchie Challenge

Hi Bloggers,

A couple of weeks ago I was lucky enough to be drawn as the winner in the Willow Sketchie Challenge. My prize was a Walter & Winnie Does Christmas CD. So, to say 'thank you' to the team at Willow Designs I have used the CD to create a card for my entry into the challenge this week.

This has to be one of the quickest cards I've made in quite a while. The image, sentiment and papers are all from the CD. I used an oval nestie to cut out the main image and a scalloped oval nestie to cut out the mat in gold card. I used a circle nestie to cut out the sentiment. The poinsettias were made using the Spellbinders Layered Poinsettias die. I added some Black Soot Distress Ink to the petals and a gem in the middle.

The card was assembled as per the Willow Sketchie Challenge - 10th November

I am also sharing this card at Make It Monday #63

Hope you like the card.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Bright and Sparkly

Hi Bloggers.

Today I'm sharing this card -

A week or so ago I shared a card made with the Lili of the Valley stamp Fairies - On Tiptoe. It was all pink and very girly. I wanted to see if I could use the stamp for a Christmas Card so here's the result. I'm rather pleased with how she looks.

I stamped with Memento and coloured with Promarkers. I added some Sakura Clear Star to the wings, dress, shoes and flowers to make the image sparkle.

I cut the image our with the largest of the Spellbinders Picot Edged Circles.

I followed the Willow Sketchie Challenge layout for the card. The papers are Making Memories. I did a bit of faux stitching and added some ribbon and some gems.

The sentiment is Lili of the Valley. I added a bit of sparkle to the snowflakes on it with the Sakura Clear Star.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges -
Lili of the Valley - Bright and Sparkly
Willow Sketchie Challenge - 3rd November
Charisma Cardz - Cutesy
Make it Monday #62

I hope you like the card.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Winnie in Earmuffs

Hi Bloggers.

In this post I'd like to share with you this card made using the Willow Designs stamp Winnie in Earmuffs.

I was lucky enough to win the Willow Sketchie Challenge last week and for the sketch this week I was determined to use a Willow Designs stamp. I must say I found it a bit of a challenge. This was was 3rd attempt at colouring the image in. I am happy with how it turned out in the end.

I coloured Winnie in with Promarkers and edged the panel with Crushed Olive Distress Ink. I added fome Flower Soft Polar White to the earmuffs.

The sentiment is from Creative Expressions and again was edged with Crushed Olive Distress Ink.

The papers are from Wild Rose Studio Christmas Milton & Co paper pack.

I assembled the card as per the sketch on this weeks Willow Sketchie Challenge and added a few Eco Green Clear Glass Glintz secured with Cosmic Shimmer Dries Clear Glue.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges -

Willow Sketchie Challenge
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Anything Goes
Charisma Cardz Challenge 43 - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by.
Julia

New Hat

Hi.

Today I'm sharing this card with you.

The image is New Hat from Lili of the Valley and has been coloured using Promarkers. I added a little Sakura Clear Star on the mirror and on the stamens on the flower on the hat. I cut the image out using the Spellbinders Die Labels Twelve and inked around the edges with Spun Sugar Distress Ink while the image was still in the die. I cut a mat with a larger die from the set and did some free-hand paper piercing around the edge.

I used a Craftwork Cards 8" x 8" card blank. I cut a piece of the Dusky Rose card and pierced around the edge using my Tim Holtz ruler and matted it onto some burgundy card. Following the sketch from the Willow Sketchie Challenge this week, I added a piece of Polka Dot paper from My Mind's Eye Lost & Found paper pack. I used the Martha Stewart punch Doily Lace for the pretty edge. I then distressed another piece of paper from the same pack and a Dusky Rose mat and edged them both with the Spun Sugar Distress Ink.

I cut 2 brackets out using the Spellbinders die set Parisian Accents and inked through the die with the Spun Sugar. I assembled the card as per the sketch and added a few flowers from my stash.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges -
Willow Sketchie Challenge - 20th October
Lili of the Valley Challenge 117 - Bingo  : Distressing, Flowers, Paper Piercing
I Love Promarkers Challenge 88 - Ain't it Cute

I hope you like the card.
Thanks for stopping by.
Julia

Mia in the Snow in Blue & White

Hi,

I've posted several cards which have been coloured using promarkers recently so this time I thought I'd do something a bit different.

I have stamped Mia in the Snow (Wild Rose Studio) with Faded Jeans distress ink and have 'pulled' some of the colour out using a damp paint brush. I added Sakura Clear Star for the snow and Cosmic Shimmer Aurora Crystal Glitter on the furry bits on her clothes. I cut her out using Spellbinders Labels Eight and inked around the edges with Faded Jeans whilst the image was still in the die. I cut a faux nestie and mounted the image.

I cut a piece of gingham paper (from Wild Rose Studio Spring Papers CD) using Labels Eight and again made a faux nestie. I stamped little stars randomly over the gingham paper using a little Lavinia Stamp and Faded Jeans.

The blue border was made using the Martha Stewart Snowflakes PATP set. I added some navy gingham ribbon. The snowflake backing paper is from the Polka Doodles CD Jingle Jangle.

The sentiment is from Creative Expressions and has been cut out using the Spellbinders Double-Ended Tags die and again I inked around the edges with Faded Jeans whilst still in the die. I added a couple of pearls, a bow, a button with a bit of Baker's Twine and I was done.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges -
Wild Rose Studio Festive Frolics Blog Hop
Polka Doodles Week 41 Challenge - Ribbons and Bows
Willow Sketchie Challenge - 13th October

Thanks for stopping by.
Julia