Hi everyone....hope you are well and enjoying the summer weather/time spent outdoors.
It has been a wee while since I posted as I was away in Venice.........a trip thats been on my bucket list for years.............then of course there's work and other commitments. I have been crafting and still visiting blogland but had no time to post.
Anyway I can now share a card made for a crafty friends birthday. Lynne absolutely loves Stampsmith Stamps so I used the lovely Ophelia, which is also one of my favourites.
Lots of layers, using Madame Peraud papers by Papermania, with some of them torn and pieces of muslin adhered within the tears. The frame around Ophelia was a gift from my lovely friend Astrid and is a Sue Wilson Die, which I have since purchased as it's so beautiful. Old lace, a metal butterfly and some pearls were also added to complete the vintage/shabby style, which is one of my favourites.
Thank you for dropping in today...............visits are really appreciated and its always nice to return the compliment x A busy week ahead but I am hoping to join in with Tim Holtz Summer of Creative Chemistry over the weekend x
Take Care and Huge Hugs
What a fantastic card, such beautiful details, just gorgeous. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome card Annie!! Seriously amazing vintage goodness!! Love the distressed edges on the background papers with the lace and pearls. Great vintage focal image. Really wonderful. Hope to see you around the Summer of Creative Chemistry galleries this weekend!! So much fun -- Mary Ellizabeth
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card! Annie I bet Lynne loved it. Great to hear your still crafting and how wonderful that you have started chipping away tat that bucket list. Hope Venice is the first trip of many yet to come . Take care hugs x
ReplyDeleteSuch a stunning card Annie, I am sure Lynne will have adored it! That Ophelia image is so beautifully stamped! (I think it was the first stamp I ever purchase from the Stampsmith, I wonder whether I can still find it as you have just inspired me to use it lol).
ReplyDeleteGreat use of those wonderful papers too. Can't wait for another crafting and die cutting session, - hope it won't be too long away... xxx
A gorgeous card, beautiful layers and image. Lynne will have loved this.
ReplyDeleteYvonne xx
Wonderful card Anne and a fab keepsake for Lynne.
ReplyDeleteJulie x
absolutely brilliant Annie - I love this. Venice sounds wonderful too - such a fabulous city. Big hugs rachel x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Annie, I like the image the frame and the butterfly
ReplyDeleteKevin xx
Gorgeous card, love this stamp too. I'm sure Lynne would love it. Hugs Mum xxxxx
ReplyDeletea beautiful card x love the details and the beautiful focal image x
ReplyDeleteLove this Annie, such a beautifully layered card and I too adore the image mounted in that fabulous ornate frame. Glad you are getting to travel and Venice sounds wonderful. Lovely to see your work again my friend. Take care and sending huge hugs xxx
ReplyDeletestunning card Annie...one that your friend will treasure for sure...I know you will have enjoyed Venice...it's truly a magical place...have fun with your Summer Creative Chemistry homework...hugs kath xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is just lovely, Annie - Ophelia looks right at home in the centre of all that vintage ephemera on the Peyraud papers, and the frame is just perfect. So lovely to see some of what you're up to, and I hope you're enjoying yourself lots too!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
How beautifully vintage Annie - gorgeously crafted and really perfect for Lynne in that style. I do love your Ophelia stamp - really does look wonderful in that stunning diecut. Lucky you visiting Venice, a place I've yet to go and would love to see. Have a lovely weekend. Nicola x
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful birthday card! I know your friend loved it too. Lots of great layers and love the vintage feel.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Annie!! I love the vintage tones and wonderful embellies!! Venice, wow, that sounds amazing!! I spent a couple of weeks there when I was younger, one of my favourite travel memories!! hugs :)
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