Morning, with the new start date of the second day of the month, it's time for a new theme at
Lavinia Stamps.
The theme this month is
My first card was made simply by using the scraps on my desk, inking them and stamping, the remains of a die cut that just begged to have the gorgeous Lavendar stamped onto it.
I had some fun making this card,stamping the gorgeous
Zen Butterfly with a clear versamark randomly over a piece of A4 card and using clear embossing powder.
I then used a selection of ink pads and sponges to gradually build up a lush colourful background.
I've got a board on pintrest where I pin colour mixes and these colours were inspired by one of them.
I then just stamped into the spaces using a bright pink ink pad and the tiny stars 1 stamp. I just couldn't bring myself to throw away the colourful offcuts after making this card so instead, I cut them into 2.5 cm squares and glued them around the edges of a 10 cm square of card, added inky stitching and popped it onto foam pads after removing the centre to form a patchwork effect frame. I've used this technique in the past, it makes me happy lol!
The butterfly was stamped and fussy cut before I sponged its wings to match the frame.
I LOVE THIS CARD!
I'm using this card for the following challenges:-
STB Birthday,
SOC, Wings.
Thanks for stopping by,
Julie.x
Your patchwork card is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are exceptional. The first for its elegant simplicity and the second color and that beautiful butterfly.
ReplyDeleteWell, Julie! What can I say??!! Not 1, not 2 but 3 stunning cards! Can't decide which is the most beautiful, I'll just have to keep coming back for another look until I make up my mind!!!
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WOW Julie ... these cards are gorgeous! Love your choice of colors and the designs are fabulous! Thanks so much for joining us at The Sisterhood’s ‘THINGS WITH WINGS’ challenge and please come back again soon!
ReplyDeleteDarlene
one of the 'Sistahs'
The Sisterhood of Crafters
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Stunning cards Julie, gorgeous colours xx Zoe xx
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty makes! Xx
ReplyDeleteWell Julie, These cards are amazing. I LOVE the wonderful color. It looks like you had some fun with these.
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday my friend.
Hugs~
your cards are awesome! love that patchwork and the colors are fantastic...the butterfly stands out and they are juts simply beautiful...
ReplyDeleteI want to try that quilt technique!!
bibiana
This is so beautiful! I am really loving that background....such pretty colors! Love the butterfly too! Thanks for joining us at Seize the Birthday!
ReplyDeleteThree fabulous cards Julie, I do love the butterfly ones especially, they are so pretty. Hugs P xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Julie, great to meet you last week! Love the colour combinations you used on these cards - absolutely gorgeous x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Julie just love them all, great colours. Kx
ReplyDeletewhat would we do without this Zen butterfly, Julie?? Love what you've created here, in different ways, my favourite being the patchwork card xx
ReplyDeleteThese cards are wonderful...your last one is AMAZING! Really wonderful work! So impressed! Thanks for joining us at Seize the Birthday!
ReplyDeleteSchtunning!!!!! xx
ReplyDeleteLovely watercolor background! Love the butterflies.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at STB this week.
Hugs, Marzena, DT
Lovely watercolor background! Love the butterflies.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at STB this week.
Hugs, Marzena, DT
wonderful cards...I love the last one!
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