Well I am still catching up with posting some of my Christmas makes. These three cards are variations on a similar theme for my three special Craft Stamping Quartet friends Jo, Judith and Lesley.
Firstly the green version for Lesley.
This uses a K & Co backing paper, the Quietfire sentiment embossed in gold, small and large Marianne poinsettia die cuts and some Crealie leaves (courtesy of Judith - thank you!). The flowers are cut out of gold pearl paper, greeny gold pearly vellum and two shades of green card. The flowers on all the cards are finished off with little gems.
Next the purple version for Judith. This was really difficult to get a good photo of because it is so reflective. The background paper is purple and silver, the flowers are cut from four shades of pearl and metallic purple and lilac card and the sentiment is embossed in silver detail powder on a matt purple background. This card has silver leaves cut with the McGill Pine Bough punch. During the making of this card I managed to break the punch by standing on it!
Last, but not least a blue and burgundy version for Jo. This also uses a K & Co backing paper, including as the background for the sentiment panel which is embossed in Ruby Obsidian Moonglow Powder. The flowers are cut from burgundy velvet paper, a bluey, purple pearl vellum and blue and green card, inked slightly aound the edges. The lovely ribbon is actually a piece Jo bought for me, but it seemed to work so well, so I hope she didn't mind me giving it back to her!
These cards were a bit of a labour of love because each flower layer had to go through the Cuttlebug twice, once to cut and once to emboss, plus the centres had to be cut out, so that that's 60 journeys through the little green machine for each card! I don't mind really though because these lovely girls are definitely worth it!
Wow, lucky ladies these are all stunning, definately worth all the hard work.Really lovely cards, I love all the colourways. I'd like to wish you a Happy, healthy, peaceful, crafty New Year. Hugs x ChrisB
ReplyDeletehave to agree with the other poster - they are definately worth all the hard work.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a very happy,healthy and creative 2011!
You are so right Chris, we are very lucky indeed. My own card (the green one) is absolutely stunning and I love it. It's total class and I can assure you will be getting an airing for many Christmases to come.
ReplyDeleteElaine it is a beautiful design and perfectly constructed and I'm so envious I missed out on the lovely Crealies leaves die. The card has called for many admiring comments from my family over the past week. Thank you so much for taking such care over something for me my friend.
Lots of love
Lesley Xx
Wow, they are so beautiful Elaine! Your friends will are lucky to get such beauties! Have nice days and a good ending of 2010! Greetz, Miranda
ReplyDeleteI was so happy to receive my purple version. It really is beautiful, the photograph can't do it justice. The sentiment is so lovely, and it was a true labour of love. Thank you so much Elaine, Judith xx
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