Good morning friends. Well, I see that I have actually reached my 100 followers so I'll have to think about some candy now!!. Came as a bit of a shock. When I started my blog I wondered if it was going to be a big mistake and would anybody actually follow me. However, I have made some wonderful friends in blogland!! Thank you to you all!
This card is for an ex-colleague who has decided to retire and as you will gather it is for a lady.
My Card
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The card is 5" x 7". The SB folder Diamond Fleur De Lys was still sitting on my desk so I thought I would use it again, this time is landscape rather than portrait. I decided to use what I think is the debossed side this time. I'm really not sure which is which because both sides are embossed. By using a pale yellow ink, Narcissus by Versacolor, to colour the folder it looks so very different. I used the largest die from SB Opulent Ovals and the largest one from Classic Ovals to make a frame for the centre. Being smaller you can actually see a lot more of the embossed design. I computer generated the sentiment and die cut it with SB Fancy Tags. The bow is a Sue Wilson Classic Bow die from Creative Expressions. I sponged all the die cuts whilst still in the dies to get a delicate effect. Then a pearl in each corner finished the card. I think it's amazing how very different two cards can look using the same layout and some of the same embellishments.
Well that's it from me again today. Hope you are are all well and enjoying the summer now it is finally here.
Hi Christine! Congrats to 100 followers!!
ReplyDeleteIt's always nice visiting your blog and this time I am really admiring your wonderfull card. O how I love it! The embossingfolder is a beauty and you made such a gorgeous composition with all materials.
Lia xx
Morning Christine,
ReplyDeleteThis is a stunning card, love the colour, design, dies, everything! It is amazing how similar items used can produce such a different card but then that is down to your wonderful creativity Christine lol!
Big Congrats on 100 followers, I have a long way to go yet lol!
Love & Hugs
Jacquie J xxx
http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/
This is stunning Christine. Your design is so beautiful and elegant. The delicate touch of colour looks gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your 100 followers too.
hugs Sue xx
Good morning Christine,
ReplyDeleteA stunning card, love everything about it.
The embossing is amazing.
Congratulations on your 100 followers.
Have a great day
Hugs
Patricia xx
Congratulations Christine on reaching 100 followers. Gorgeous card - I love the dies and the beautiful colour you have used.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card Christine love all your beautiful dies...your friend will love it
ReplyDeleteAnne
Looks very beautiful, xxxx
ReplyDeleteMorning Christine,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Love it all.
Lydia
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Beautiful card Christine. Love it. Hugs Rita xxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card,lovely design, and details.xxx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous Christine. X
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty Christine - I love the pale yellow as well, really elegant I am sure you friend will be keeping this one forever! The pearls are just the right finishing touch.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you Sue Pxxx
Totally stunning card. Well done on reaching the 100 mark!
ReplyDeleteMichele
Hi Christine,congrats on reaching 100 followers! Fabulous!!! Love your card, everything about it is absolutely stunning, hugs Carole Z X
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card Christine. Love the design and pretty layout - very elegant.
ReplyDeleteLorraine x
Hi Christine
ReplyDeleteFabulous, gorgeous and downright brill! Love everything about it.
After a busy shift at work today, I wouldn't mind being on the receiving end of a "Happy Retirement" card, especially on this fab. Ah well, only another 20 odd years to go !
Congratulations on 100 not out! Here's to the next 100!
Best wishes.
Ang x
Hi Christine,
ReplyDeleteMany congrats on reaching your 100. I bet you never thought this would happen when you first started. Now just look at you with all your wins and DT membership! :) I first came to visit via Lindyloo's blog - I don't know what happened with her as she just stopped blogging - a lovely lady. x
Hello Christine and s big congratulations on reaching 100 followers, but now wonderf, your cards are always fab.
ReplyDeleteThis one is soooooo elegant, the dies are beautiful and I love the lovely soft yellow you've chosen, wonderful design and the bow die is terrific, hugs Kate x
Fab card Christine beautiful dies and fab colours its really pretty and congrats on your 100 followers!!! huggles Sue xx
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your 100 followers, Christine. Love your fab card it's stunning. Hazel xx
ReplyDeleteLove your colour highlights Christine, adds a great accent to your beautiful card. Flora xx
ReplyDeleteThis is very elegant looking...a gorgeous card!
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