Tuesday 8 May 2012

Floral Delight

Happy Monday Everyone ! 

Why do the weekends always go in so quickly !!!  I had a lovely weekend and a crafty day today.  Over the next few weeks I have  several greeting cards to make that I would like to share with you.

 Using Kraft Card I cut out the aperture on this piece with Sizzix TH Vintage Cabinet  Bigz die. I then ran the die cut through an embossing folder, creating small dots, which I highlighted when I inked the frame with  TH distress inks. Using a piece of blue Co'ordinations paper, which I embossed and sanded, I placed this behind the aperture. This gave my card both texture and dimension. I added a gold brad in the corner's of my frame. To create a focal point I  added some frayed edge burlap, cut some old book pages with Sizzix TH tattered florals/ Tattered leaves Bigz dies. I then spritzed the  flower with Aqua Lagoon cosmic shimmer mist. The tattered leaves were inked with various distress inks. Sentiment stamps were placed off centre, enabling the embossing textures to be seen. 
Hels Sheridan's Sunday Stamper's challenge theme for this week  is Brown and Blue so I shall submit my card in this fun challenge. Simon Says Stamp is celebrating their 3rd Birthday so I shall also enter my card in their challenge. 

Thank you for visiting and good luck in the challenges you enter. Please leave a comment  when you visit and I can then return the compliment by visiting/following your blog. 

Crafty Hugs......Annie :)




17 comments:

  1. Well you got it finished!!! And it's gorgeous! I love love love your texture! The background adds tons of charm!!!

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  2. Love the burlap as it really adds some extra texture and stamping the greeting on the leaves is really clever. A beautiful card Annie.
    Hope you got some well-earned rest. Hugs, Buttons x

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  3. Beautiful card Anne. The flower stands out and the colour is so lucious and vibrant too. Good Luck with the challenges. Hugs Mum xxxx

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  4. Hi Annie :)
    Texture, texture, everywhere texture!!! I LOVE IT. This is a wonderful earthy, crisp and bold creation. I have completely enjoyed admiring your latest card. Thank you so much for sharing it.
    Hugs,
    Lisa x

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  5. WoW, this is stunning! I LOVE all the texture and interest you created on this piece and that color palette is to-die-for! Simply gorgeous, Annie!

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  6. It's a great creation - love the background panel and that flower really stands out!!

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  7. A really beautiful card Annie, that blue flower is stunning and love the way you have stamped onto the leaves. Anne x

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  8. Beautiful, love all that texture.. thanks for joining us at Simon Says Challenge blog

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  9. Gorgeous piece Annie! I do love those two colours together and the background and flower are beautiful.
    Juliaxx

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  10. Love this, Annie. So many gorgeous textures and colors! Also it's flowers this month @ the Inspiration Emporium challenge :-)

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  11. That background is beautiful - such lovely texture. Love the stamping on the leaves. Sx

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  12. Nice card, I love shade of blue.

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  13. Really nice card and I just love all that texture! The embossing looks wonderful! Have a great day!

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  14. Great texture and girl you really know how to punch up these pieces with a splash of color. A delight for the eyes!
    hugs Lynn

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  15. Ooh, I think this is fabulous! Loving all that texture and deep colours! :)

    hugs

    xxalisonxx

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  16. Annie this is fabulous what a great card Hugs Elaine

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  17. Hi Annie! Beautiful card you are featuring on your blog! I wanted to thank you for your sweet comments you left on my blog this morning. So glad you liked the vintage corset ATC. I really look forward to seeing your entry at SSSS. You always do such lovely work! <3 Candy

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Annie x