Thursday, 1 November 2012

DYSU #96 - Brads



Hi all, today I have a card for a blog friend who has recently lost someone dear, and this card is on it's way to her.

At DYSU this week we have one very generous sponsor, Market Street Stamps. All the D.T were given a choice of stamp sets to pick, and I chose Comforting Florals.




I stamped the vase and hydrangea heads in London fog ink, and coloured with Promarkers.
I cut using an oval Nestie, and sponged some Frayed Burlap ink whilst still in the die. I did the same with the sentiment too. 


 I then took some lavender Core'dinations card, and embossed with my new Stampin' Up! embossing folder, and sanded back to reveal the core. I then wrapped some Lucky Limeade thin chiffon ribbon around this and added three large pearl brads. Finally I mounted this onto some Naturals Ivory card stock, and stamped the inside with 'Deepest Condolences' from the stamp set.

 You can find more inspirational stamp sets here at Market Street Stamps, who are offering one very lucky winner this:

Market Street Stamps
*$25 Gift Certificate

Thanks for stopping by,

Pauline
  

18 comments:

Helen Berry said...

Beautiful Pauline - such soft serene colours. What a sweet stamp set too - so many uses for it. As always, I love your colouring and the gorgeous embossed & sanded background.

WencheP said...

Beautiful and very elegant!

Hugs,
Wenche

Sue said...

This is gorgeous Pauline. I love the delicate image and beautiful colours

Sue

Denise said...

This is so elegant Pauline. Love how you have used a grey ink for a softer look and your colouring is gorgeous.
Hugs
Denise xx

Vicky Hayes said...

It's so hard to make these cards Pauline but you really have made something beautiful here. I love the soft colours and textures and your lovely pop of lime. Vicky x

Christine said...

It's very nice to make such a beautiful card for her. The flowers are great!
Christine

Stamps and Paper said...

Pauline this is stunning...just love how you have stamped and sponged your beautiful image...


Anne

Handmade Cards by Archana said...

Very soft and elegant card!!Loved the embossed frame and the colours you have selected.

Handmade Cards by Archana said...

Very soft and elegant card!!Loved the embossed frame and the colours you have selected.

xxxtglxxx said...

Thats a very beautiful card Pauline :) Such a difficult card to make, but its just perfect. Love the colours and sanded embossing, its very effective :)

hugs

xxalisonxx

xxxtglxxx said...

Thats a very beautiful card Pauline :) Such a difficult card to make, but its just perfect. Love the colours and sanded embossing, its very effective :)

hugs

xxalisonxx

Marcy said...

Wow, Pauline, your coloring is gorgeous!!

Lynn Mercurio said...

Oh Pauline...this is just stunning. I love the lavender and the wonderful shading you did around your images. Your embossed base with the distressing is the perfect compliment to this lovely card.

Mona Pendleton said...

Gorgeous card Pauline! I love the beautiful hydrangeas! The soft subtle coloring looks amazing! Hope you have a great weekend!

Michelle said...

OMG!!! Absolutely wonderful card...your flowers are so lovely! The brads are beautiful!

Lorie a.k.a.The Peddler said...

Love the color selection, but the first thing the struck me about this card is how you colored the flower images. Wonderful!!!

Unknown said...

This is so beautiful. I love the subdued colors and the dreamy feel of the image and card itself. Gorgeous inspiration!

Anonymous said...

Your card is so soft and beautiful - very soothing, the subtle sponging is perfect. I'm sure your friend will love it. Rx