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Sunday, 15 January 2012

CR84FN46 - Happy Birthday ....

... I can hardly believe that we're already into the third week of January - time seems to be galloping away.  But it does mean that it's time for a new CR84FN challenge.  At the time of writing this post, we've had over 70 entries for CR84FN45, so many gorgeous projects - thank you for playing along.  Now to CR84FN46 - and a big change in colours, soft, subtle, delicate colours - light pink, yellow and neutral.


These gorgeous inspiration photos are courtesy of Beccarillo photography - I love the delicacy of the pictures and the pretty flowers.

I've made a birthday card to share with you - it's for my friend, Annette, she will be celebrating tomorrow.  I haven't seen Annette since moving to Wales, but we do keep in touch via email and phone - gotta love technology.


I used a technique that I've seen in a couple of magazines - wax crayon resist.  I stamped the flowers onto glossy card with black Stazon.  I used a candle (couldn't find the wax crayons) to apply wax to the flowers - I did get a bit of wax falling onto the card and it was really difficult to remove!  Next I added colour by sponging pale pink onto the roses and yellow onto the marigolds.  I absolutely love the soft, subtle effect.  I added a pretty pale pink polka dot ribbon around the middle of the card.  I made a mat out of pale yellow mulberry paper - I like the soft edges.  I added a touch of pink to the edge of the cardbase and finished off with a simple greeting stamped in an ornate tag.  I had one rose left over and I put that on the inside of the card.

Stamps:  Stampin' Up! - Fifth Avenue Florals; Personal Impressions - Wording Stamps
Inks:  Stampin' Up! - Daffodil Delight, Pretty in Pink; Memento - Tuxedo Black; Staz-on - Jet Black
Spellbinders:  Fancy Tags Two (S5-030)
Accessories:  Mulberry paper, ribbon, glossy card and card base from stash

For more idea using these colours - check out the other designers' blogs:


That's all for today.  I'm taking Kathryn to her friend's birthday party today - they're going to the local Ten Pin Bowling alley - such fun!!!  While Kathryn is doing that, Mum and I will be pottering around the shops and stopping for coffee!  Bliss.  Enjoy your day and see you tomorrow!

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27 comments:

  1. Mona Pendleton15 January 2012 at 05:23

    Beautiful card Deb! All those blossoms look wonderful and I love the ornate label.

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  2. Sue Lelli 15 January 2012 at 06:10

    Deb, LOVE the crayon resist technique on this card! Your friend will LOVE this! And that ornate label is just GORGEOUS! Also that mulberry paper is a FAB detail!

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  3. kingstonmama15 January 2012 at 07:25

    This is just lovely, Deborah. So soft and pretty. Ann

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  4. Jackie15 January 2012 at 07:25

    What a beautiful card, I have never tried this technique with wax, must think about it some time :o)
    Jackie xx

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  5. Pauline15 January 2012 at 08:25

    Beautiful Deborah, your friend will love this!

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  6. Stamps and Paper15 January 2012 at 09:53

    SUch a pretty card Deborah and a lovely technique...

    Anne

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  7. Wendy ten Hove15 January 2012 at 10:39

    This is very, very pretty, Deborah! I love the partial coloring you did on the flowers! Looks gorgeous!!!
    Hugs, Wendy

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  8. Paula (PEP)15 January 2012 at 13:14

    Your inking of the die-cut is terrific in the way it pulls the eyes to the pink colouring but subtly so.
    Paula (PEP)

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  9. ~amy~15 January 2012 at 13:38

    gorgeous!

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  10. Sasha15 January 2012 at 13:45

    Such a lovely pastel card, and I love the technique you used:)

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  11. Helen Berry15 January 2012 at 14:43

    Such a pretty card Deb - What a wonderful technique too - those flowers are delicate & lovely and I love the central yellow label & soft mulberry paper border. Makes me think of Spring.

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  12. Helen Berry15 January 2012 at 14:48

    I meant *pink* label in the middle xxx

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  13. MackieMade Paper Creations15 January 2012 at 17:09

    Beautiful! Love how you used the mulberry paper, too! Great idea! Have fun today with your mum!

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  14. Jenny15 January 2012 at 18:26

    That's a great technique Deborah and such a pretty way to use the colours too.
    Congrats on winning the monthly prize at LIM :)
    Jenny x

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  15. G Peplow15 January 2012 at 19:08

    Hi Deborah, What a great card, I love the technique, what a lovey effect:0) Gay xxx

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  16. Stella15 January 2012 at 20:49

    The roses and the "framed"sentiment caught my eye. Stunning Deborah; I love your take on the colors!
    Hugs!
    XX

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  17. Andrea M15 January 2012 at 22:46

    Deb! I love that technique! Gorgeous card! I must try that crayon resist technique!! Beautiful work!

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  18. Suzanne C16 January 2012 at 00:39

    What a lovely card! The white highlights are beautiful on your flowers. Beautiful!

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  19. Lisa Somerville16 January 2012 at 16:20

    Beautiful BD card - love how you spotlighted the blossoms!

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  20. Tara Cardwell16 January 2012 at 17:48

    Beautifully delicate and ornate Deborah :-D

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  21. Cyndie17 January 2012 at 00:54

    Gosh, Deb--what a beautifully elegant card! I'd forgotten about the crayon resist technique, must try it again. You have used it to wonderful effect on these flowers!

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  22. Jeanne J. 17 January 2012 at 17:43

    How did I miss this beauty? I saw it on the CR84FN site - what can I say Deborah??? This one is off the hook GORGEOUS - one of your best EVER! LOVE the soft colors and those gorgeous flowers! Well Done!!!

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  23. Anonymous17 January 2012 at 17:46

    Beautiful! Love how soft and feminine this is!

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  24. Rosemary19 January 2012 at 22:48

    what a beautiful, feminine card, deborah!!

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  25. Shannon White20 January 2012 at 12:19

    Wowzers is this Ever Beautiful Miss Deb! Love the neat wax resist technique you used. And what a Pretty elegant Label too! Just so Lovely! I know your friend must have Loved this! 8-)

    Hugs
    Shannon

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  26. Gerry22 January 2012 at 23:57

    This is absolutely beautiful and so soft

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  27. Lisa Elton23 January 2012 at 04:06

    So soft and lovely Deborah! I really like your sentiment frame too.

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Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog and check out my creations. I'd love to hear from you. Deborah x