Well January is already whizzing past isn't it!...doesn't bode well for the rest of the year does it! I haven't made any new year resolutions this time...they never last, and always I vow to sort out my crafty stash and cull the collection somewhat...never happens...it 'might just come in' is the saying that springs to mind...ring any bells?
I have a Birthday card to share using my Altenew Peony layering stamps and matching dies. The embossing folder I used is from Crafters Companion...Sara's Birthday collection.....a lovely folder and I die cut part of a circle with a Spellbinder die and then embossed the panel which was then raised on foam pads as was the flower. I highlighted 'Happy Birthday' with some ancient Sakura stardust pens...still good to use!
and for that bit of sparkle I winked the flower!
am really pleased with how this turned out so i made two more in different colours.
Thank you for stopping by and for any lovely comments you may choose to leave me.....lifes events have taken over here so my crafting is sporadic at the moment, as is my commenting but I do keep having a sneaky peak at the wonderful creations you are posting......I will catch up soon!
Sunny and very windy here today...so if you are experiencing wild weather...take care...leave the brolly at home....or give us a wave as you blow over...lol!!
crafty hugs
Carole xx
Challenges entered ;_
Pixies Snippets Playground weeks 263/264.....................flowers cut from snippets of white card
Alphabet Challenge blog..................................................V for violet
Wednesdays creative Inspiration Challenge blog 266......Fabulous flowers
Your cards are absolutely fantastic Carole. The flowers are beautiful and I love the colours you've used on them. The cut away circle looks really good. In fact I really like everything about your beautiful cards. Barbxx
ReplyDeleteNooooooooooo! I am having a tantrum and stamping my foot! I soooo wanted these stamps - in fact I wanted ALL of Altenews flower ones... and that was the downside - I couldn't make my mind up and ended up with....
ReplyDeleteNONE.
Poo!
Which isn't the description of these cards Carole - cos they're scrummy! x
Ohh lovely. Flower, embossing folder and offset circle - I love them all. If I saw these cards in a shop I wouldn't be surprised. I'm accepting that time does whoosh now so my only resolution is - don't waste time! How about using the crafty stash instead of getting rid of it? x
ReplyDeleteI managed to buy the 98 Altenew stamps they had on Create and Craft a couple of weeks ago. I already had 2 sets that were free on Magazines and loved them. Your card design is fantastic and love the colour. I love my old Stardust pens and they last for years!! Hope you are ok. Hugs, Carol S.xxx
ReplyDeleteSuper cute!!! Thank you for joining us at Alphabet Challenge, good luck!!! Amy DT
ReplyDeleteCarole, what a great idea: cutting out the circle and putting a flower into the open space! Thank you for showing!
ReplyDeleteLia xx
Super sweet set of cards! The design is awesome and and i love the bit of wink!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Carole, Love the design with the embossed fronts and the wonderful flower.
ReplyDeleteI guess it will soon be time to have that goodbye cuddle.... I know how it feels and will be thinking of you xx
Brilliant design and such pretty cards Carole. Poppng the flowers into the die cut circles is really clever - wonderful colouring too!
ReplyDeleteHugs from a very warm and sunny Portugal -so far that is :)
Di xx
These are perfect i love this design gorgeous Love and hugs Carole x
ReplyDeleteHi Carole. Wow what beautiful flowers....all 3 cards make a stunning trio. Keep snug and take care xx
ReplyDeleteOh they're gorgeous Carole! Have a lovely day!
ReplyDeleteWow!! These are just stunning Sis, really, really beautifulxx
ReplyDeleteBig Hugs,
Sis xx
Beautiful cards Carole. The card layout you have used is fabulous and I love the way you have highlighted the embossing folder details.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Alphabet challenge.
Crafty hugs
Lesley
Fabulous cards, love how you used the embossing folder here so clever and the flowers look perfect especially with that spring of glitter.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, Carole. Love the embossing folder you've used and the clever touch highlighting a couple of the words with a pen. Really lovely images too, my favourite is the purple one. xx
ReplyDeleteHi Carole! You are right! My gosh, I feel like we should still be in 2016 .. and yet we are already halfway through Jan. Oh my gosh! :(
ReplyDeleteAs for your cards .. they are all so GORGEOUS!!! I love the design of them and all that pretty sparkles! Hope you're doing well!
Big hugs,
Elise
These are fabulous. Great design & beautiful colours xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Carole
ReplyDeleteStunning card... love the flower... and the Embossing folder... really like the cards...
hugs Sylvie xx
My Grand daughter not my great grand daughter... lol...
Absolutely gorgeous cards Carole, great use of the embossing folder with the cut out circle to the wonderful Peony.
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs
Maarit
Hiya, thanks for stopping by and leaving such a lovely comment. Seeing these I dont think your mojo has gone that far at all! Take care, Liz x
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this - just seen it showcased in the playground. Your placement of the embossing folder is wonderful - the flower gorgeous and that touch of stella looks fab. In lovely colours too.
ReplyDeleteCan't believe I missed these - absolutely gorgeous Carole and I love all the colours
ReplyDeleteAnne x
PS - I have a mountain of stuff that 'might just come in' xx
ReplyDeleteSwoon, swoon and swoon! Carole, these are some of the prettiest showcases of this Altenew Peony I've seen! The embossing and aperture are the perfect pairings for your lovely blooms, who certainly deserve their solo performances on the stage! The shimmer certainly adds to the impact! WOW...
ReplyDeleteHugs~carol