Monday 26 May 2008

Bank Holiday Offering

Is one pitiful but quite beautiful card. Honestly I couldn t believe that I got so many days off with nothing planned but managed to create nothing. Saying that there were so many jobs around the house outstanding that really I had to take some time away from crafting and get on with them, and also I am the proud owner of an irrigation system for the front of my house to water my pots and plants, so no longer will I have to sit out there watering for 30 minutes every night.. woohoo now that counts for something, I will have more time to craft!!

One of the girls I work with celebrated her Birthday today so this is what I made for her.

I ve lost my mojo lately I really wanted this card to be purple and lilac and the sort but after 3 attempts that ended up in the bin, I got tired and resorted to a safe colour combo (I am determined to do the purple combo though). Rose Red card stock was stamped with the gorgeous paisley background, I ve stamped the branch from the Garden Silhouettes ( you re probably getting tired of me using this stamp but I just cant help myself sorry), I ve used my markers to ink the image in Cert. Celery and Pretty in pink, then I ve inked the stamp in Old Olive and stamped some more for extra interest, I ve also used some little flowers which were punched out with the 3 for you punch on page 80 pf the catalogue. Look out in June for a cool offer from StampinUP for this set. Really exciting. Pretty in pink taffeta ribbon was tied in a bow, and the sentiment was stamped in black Staz on. Now this was my mistake with this card, like I said my mojo must have left me for somebody else cos I ve just picked this stamp up and never give it a thought wheter it will be wrong and IT WAS!! I think I needed something bolder to show up more on my background but by the time I ve stamped the sentiment it was too late. So I m not that happy about it, but I wasn t that unhappy with it so I would start all over again. I was going to make another video tutorial today but have not been feeling great so I will do one for next time. Hugs and stamping kisses Monica xxx
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12 comments :

  1. Oh Monica...this card is fab (yet again) I really do want this set!!
    Sorry mojo has up and left, it's just horrible when that happens. Hope it returns soon. Sending you hugs. Carole XoXoX

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  2. Wow what an elegant card Monica, I love the colours, layout and the stamps you have used.x

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  3. Hope you feel better soon.

    I love the card and this stamp set. I actually like the subtle greeting - it lets me focus on the flowers first and then take time to notice the greeting.

    Great work as ever

    love

    Bx

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  4. Monica, this is beautiful. x

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  5. wow I adore this card, the colours are amazing. Im not one for greens, but this works so well that I actualy like the green. Love how you have done the edges on the image,

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  6. I luv this card,it is so pretty & delicate :o)x

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  7. Monica that card is gorfeous evey bit of it, and no im not getting tired of that stamp, i hope your mojo returns because i sure miss your creations.
    karen x

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  8. Beautiful card Monica.Love the colours with the hint of green.Just gorgeous.
    Hope you feel better soon and look forward to more tutorials.
    Cass xxx

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  9. Love the card!
    Get well soon Monica - I love your tutorials & cant wait for the next one! xxx

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  10. Just stumbled along your blog and I really love your creations!
    Hope you are feeling better soon.
    Justine

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  11. This is absolutely stunning. Your photography always amazes me too.

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  12. Ah . . . found it! Further back than I thought - time flies! This gorgeous creation is my inspiration card for the one I made today with my new stamps and punch.

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