I started by cutting a strip of white card to fit on the left hand side of the card. I chose Two shades of lilac and mauve inks stamping randomly to cover the panel with the umbel image from the September Fairies, firstly in the lighter ink and then overstamping with the darker ink. I then shaded the whole panel with more lilac and pinky inks to build up a depth of colour. The panel was then stuck to the base card and trimmed to size. I added a thin sparkly strip either side of the stamped strip.
I finished by stamping the image directly on to the base card on the right hand side and a sentiment from the Pretty Poppies plate. I love these sentiments and find myself using them often. The finishing touch was to die cut two butterflies from two shades of mauve card with a Memory Box die and position them on the stamped strip.
Thank you for taking the time to leave comments, they are always appreciated.
Elaine x
Very Pretty card Elaine, love the butterfly die just sets those lovely umbels off, lovely colours you have used as well
ReplyDeleteSuexxx
Beautiful & elegant design in the pretty mauves. I hope you are having a great day, Shirleyxx
ReplyDeleteThe crisp contrast with the white is super & I love the idea of a sparkly border to the inked & stamped panel. The die-cut butterflies add a lovely touch of elegance too & I can just imagine them enjoying the nectar!
ReplyDeletePaula (PEP)
Hi Elaine, your 'Finnabair' workshop must have been great, love the style of her! Great work here, warm greet Mirandax
ReplyDeleteGosh I am so behind Elaine. How have I managed to miss this little beauty? I love the colours .... in fact I love it all. Those butterflies really look as though they've just alighted and are sunning their wings.
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Lesley Xx