Sunday 23 September 2012

CR84FN63 - Hello ....

... Good morning - time for my second card with our fabulous CR84FN63 colours of denim, tan and brown.  Last time I went with a very masculine card, this time I've made a card for one of my UK buddies.  I like to send home notes - I know it's easier to send emails, but there's nothing nicer than getting something in the post, something to keep!


Stamps: Hero Arts - Layered Flowers (CL496); Dawn Bibby - Flower Patch; Waltzingmouse - Compact Sentiments II
Inks: Memento - Rich Cocoa; Distress - Walnut Stain, Faded Jeans
Accessories:  Waltzingmouse - Lace; Papermania - Portobello Road DP 6" x 6"; Marianne Die - LR0133; Stampin' Up! - Crumb Cake card

I enjoyed making last week's card with the distressing, etc, so I had another go.  I started off with some old style newspaper print paper from the Portobello collection, cut it to size and then distressed the edges, crumbled it up and then lightly rubbed over some colour.  I cut the dotty paper to size, distressed the edges and added this lovely cream lace.  I made the layered flower by stamping the image three times; twice onto some postage style paper and once on the dotty paper.  On the bottom layer of the flower I sponged on some blue ink.  I stamped a couple of flowers directly onto the card, and then used my stamp-a-ma-jig to position the sentiment.  I finished off by adding some leaves.

Here's the graphic for this week's colours - photos courtesy of Magnolia Rouge.


For more inspiration cards from the DT check out the CR84FN blog or click on the links in my sidebar.  Don't forget, we are having an Open Design Call - we want to add some new designers to the team.  The six month term will begin on 4th November 2012.  Do make sure to use our colours and add "DT" after your name so that we know you want to be considered.

See you soon.

16 comments:

Sue Lelli said...

Deborah, your UK buddy is going to LOVE this card! LOVE your layered flower and fab papers and lace! I agree a card is much more Special than an email!

Michelle said...

So pretty! Completely different to the first, and yet just as striking! Love it!

Mona Pendleton said...

So pretty Deb! Love the layered flower embellishment and the crocheted lace adds such a nice touch!

A Consuming Passion said...

Beautiful card Deborah! Love the pretty blue/white polka dot on your layered flower and .....lace.....yum!

Charmaine Stack said...

This is such a neat card, Deborah. You did a great job with the colour challenge. I really like the flower and the leaves are perfect with it. It's very retro and funky and fun! (Belated congrats on getting your driver's license. Bet that's a relief!)

Pauline said...

This is gorgeous Deb, I love the fab layered flower, papers and pretty lace, so soft and feminine!

Shannon White said...

So Pretty Miss Deb! Love your Wonderful layered flowers! Awesome distressing and Love the Pretty crochet lace too! 8-)

Hugs
Shannon

Paula (PEP) said...

super picking up of the psotted paper with the spotty flower petals on the brown stamped swirly background flowers. The deep blue is a lovely companion to the dark brown too.
Paula (PEP)

Ardyth said...

I love how you've managed to make a very feminine card out of this very masculine colour combination! Clever!

Stamps and Paper said...

Beautiful card Deborah and love the colours and that gorgeous lace

Anne

MackieMade Paper Creations said...

Your UK buddy is gonna be so pleasantly surprised ! such a pretty card! i love how you used the newspaper print.And the lace is perfect!

Cathy Weber said...

I think this is my favorite card I can remember of yours Deborah! Honestly, this one is gorgeous, you should make another one and frame it and keep it in your craftroom! I love the crumpled up look and the pretty flowers and lace. Really, beautiful card.

Jen W. said...

This is gorgeous! I love all the texture going on on this card!

Donna Mosley said...

Ooh! Deborah, this is gorgeous, love the blue/brown combo.

Donna x

Marybeth said...

Oh this is so pretty! Love the way the paper looks! I am out of my cotton lace, cant wait to get more when it comes back in. Gorgeous card!

Vicky Hayes said...

Such a pretty card Deborah! These colours are quite masculine to me but I love the feminine feel to this card. Vicky x

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