I said in my first post that I was a lover of quotes. I often use them inside a card but I think they can make quite an impact when the quote becomes the focal point of the card. So today I took one of my favourites and mounted it onto Spellbinders label 16.
I used ivory card from my stash and the same card for the quote which I cut with the Labels 16 and matted with mink coloured Bazzil cardstock. The backing paper and striped ribbon are Papermania Lincoln Linen. Flowers from WOC, leaf spray is a Woodware punch and the butterflies are Marianne Creatables. Once I took the photograph I realised that the Zva pearl flourish got lost in the background so I will replace it with one that has bigger pearls. The lace from my stash was a fabulous buy. I bought it some years ago from a shop that was closing down. The card held 27.6 metres and cost £1.50 - less than 6p a metre, reduced from 59p a metre. And we all know how much crafters love a bargain! Lol!
In the picture it looks as if I have matted the card lopsided, but it is just the angle I took the picture. I need some photography lessons!
Well that's all from me so have a great day everybody!
love from Christine xx
Hi again Christine, another oh so elegant card, I love the mink colour used throughout and I'm thinking I'll have to buy a labels 16 - fabulous all round.
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Elaine
Hi Christine,
ReplyDeletereally wonderful card today. I too love the mink coloured card and the paper you have used. A very classical looking card. Thank you for visiting my blog yesterday and all the encouraging comments and help. Have a wonderful crafty day everyone. Looks like rain here in Kent.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Hi Christine, love the colours you have used in this card, very elegant and the sentiment is so true, Carole Z X
ReplyDeleteStunning card love the colours and what a bargain .Melanie
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ReplyDeleteLove the muted colours and layout of this pretty card.
Take care
Eileen x
Stunning card Christine.
ReplyDeleteHugs Sue
Hi Christine, absolutely stunning and I love everything about it. Such a wonderful sentiment. Love Christine H x
ReplyDeleteHi Christine, this is gorgeous, I just love that colour and it is so elegant and pretty
ReplyDeletehugs Vicky xxx
Extremely elegant, love the sentiment. Great bargain, such pretty lace. Hugslin
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ReplyDeleteThis is a very elegant and sophisticated card and the colour scheme is beautiful. I personally think the little pearl swirls look lovely and not over-the-top, but I think that is down to personal taste.
Your quote is lovely and so true; I do so love Ralph Waldo Emerson, thoughtful and thought provoking!
Special wishes Linda x
This is just gorgeous,love the quote and fab colours.xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Doreen , thank you for visiting my very new blog and becoming a follower. I shall now go and have a broowse round yours. Thank you for your kind comments. Best wishes Christine x
Deletevery nice quotes of Ralph Waldo Emerson . Thanks Christine for sharing this quotes with us.
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