Birthday elegance ....

... I've made this card for my Mum's birthday which is next week, but I have to post it today to make sure it arrives on time.  It's based on two challenges - a lovely sketch from Clean & Simple Stamping - FTL161 and the lovely colours of the current Ribbon Reel - RR12 inspiration photo.

I've made quite a large card - well it's a special one for my Mum - it's A5 in size.  I started off by covering the base of the card with some pretty rose vellum in soft shades of yellow and peach.  In my stash I found this pretty gold flecked peach card (I got the card from QVC years ago) and I layered it onto some pale orange card.  I added some lovely cream lace with bright orange ribbon.  The rose image was stamped twice and coloured with Promarkers.  I very carefully cut out one of the images - I used my scalpel - so many very fiddly bits - but so worth it.  Then I cut out the three big roses and decoupaged them onto the image.  Finally, I added the orange flower button and birthday greeting.  The card is in the post and should get to Mum in plenty of time for her birthday.

Stamps:  Kanban - All Occasions; Personal Impressions - Wording Stamps
Inks: Memento - Rich Cocoa
Promarkers:  Various (I forgot to write down the names)
Accessories:  Card, vellum, lace, ribbon and button from stash

Now, time to check out what Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge and Less is More have in store for us this week!  See you later.