These stamps are a joy to use, and helped me get over my difficulty cutting out flourishes. These are nice to cut without losing any detail.
It was also a chance for me to use a few bit's I've bought recently. The gorgeous McGill pine branch punch, and these little fabric roses i found in my local craft shop. The lace is a new thing for me, i have seen so many gorgeous card which feature lace, it was something i had to try eventually.
The only thing this is missing is some proper stitching, so i opted for a little false stitching instead. I am still trying the machine stitching on card, but i have ruined more than enough good papers trying to get it perfect. All in good time i guess.
Hope you like. :)
I love flourishes Calv and your card is just beautiful. So delicate it would be a delight for any girl to receive. Thanks for sharing :D
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Just love this card. Beautiful colours.
ReplyDeleteJust love this card. Beautiful colours.
ReplyDeleteCalv,your card is so beautiful
ReplyDeletelove val xxxxxx
Calv your card is beautiful
ReplyDeleteluv val xxxx
Calv your card is beautiful
ReplyDeleteluv val xxx
that's a beautiful card Calv. love the way you've used the flourish and at last I know where those lovely branches come from. I've seen them used a lot recently and they are FAB!
ReplyDeleteIt is a lovely card. The colors are wonderful together. I almost picked that punch up the other day...now I've got to have it! LOL
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
gorgeous, and love the use of all the elements in it
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WOW!!!! A sstunning card Calv! ok now I NEED that stamp and that punch and....and...
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card love the flourishes and all the detail :)
ReplyDeleteVal xxx
Gorgeous card!! Think I'm gonna be needing that punch too. Thanks for visiting my blog xx
ReplyDeleteLovely card Calv - think you should bring that punch next time you are here so that I can see if I need it :-)
ReplyDeleteGood idea Rach.....maybe it could keep a certain young lady company!!!?
ReplyDeleteAs if i'm that stupid!!! :)
You maline me Calvin - that ONE stamped image is the closest I've got to your young lady!!!
ReplyDeleteHmmmm...aiding and abetting...thats all i have to say right now!
ReplyDeleteI have really enjoyed looking through your blog - refreshingly different! Thankyou so much for stopping by my blog and leaving me a comment :o)
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Love the card Calv! Did you stamp the flourish on cardstock? It almost looks semi-transparent. The image is such a nice deep color, what type of ink did you use?? I can't ever seem to get a nice solid black stamped image like that!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen,
ReplyDeleteIt did turn out nice and solid didn't it, i must admit it was better than i expected.
The ink i used was the "Archival" ink pad, i got mine from Jennie's shop. The stamp was one of Jennie's new flourishes from The Artistic Stamper, it's a normal red rubber stamp.
Now the cardstock i used was different than what i usualy use. I recently went on a mission to find some decent white, smooth card stock. In the end, i found a pack of paper in my local stationers, in the same department as where they sell reams of paper. It was £9.99 for a pack of 200. The card weight is 200gms which is lighter than i usualy use, but it appears to be fine for stamping.
Beautiful doesn't describe this card Calv. It's absolutely stunning.
ReplyDeleteoooh, so pretty! glad you bought that punch! see, you're an addict too!
ReplyDeleteWhat no fruit?
ReplyDeleteNice flourish, I am no good at cutting out. Like the card.
This is gorgeous!! Love the colours - totally fab x
ReplyDeletelovely card. so pretty!
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