Saturday 22 June 2024

Bees, Butterflies and Blooms

Happy weekend everyone, I hope it's going to be full of good things wherever you are in the world.

Summer is in full swing here in the UK and the optional theme at Allsorts this week is perfect.

Bees, Blooms and Butterflies

Here is my card to tempt you.


 I found a perfect red, rubber, Whimsy Stamp in my collection and coloured it, with Promarkers, to match a ditsy print paper pad that came from The Range. I used an old Impression Obsession butterfly die set to embellish the card. The sentiment was made up from two stamp sets, both magazine freebies, back in the day. A work colleague is retiring next Friday so I made this card for her.




This was earlier in the week. A long awaited summer morning.



It's lovely to have your company. See you soon xx

14 comments:

Julie B said...

Super retirement card Sarah.
No mist at 5:30 this morning, the sun is still out though there are a few clouds. Finally some butterflies on the bank as well as a large dragonfly! :)

brenda said...

You've combined lots of different stamps and products to make a pretty retirement card Sarah. Lovely photo, not had any misty mornings but some nice sunshine.

B x

Pat said...

Lovely card with a great image Sarah, great photo too. Have a good weekend.

Pat xx

meg said...

A wonderful beautifully coloured image with beautiful papers,love your card and photo

Lisa said...

Your card for your colleague's retirement is so thoughtful and beautifully coordinated! The Whimsy Stamp you chose perfectly complements the ditsy print paper, and your coloring with Promarkers is impeccable. The addition of the Impression Obsession butterfly die and the custom sentiment adds a lovely personal touch. It's sure to be cherished by your colleague as a heartfelt farewell gesture.

coldwaters2 said...

This is quite simply beautiful Sarah it looks so bright and fresh the image and papers are a pure delight and work perfectly together
hugs
lolo x

Linby said...

A lovely delicate image and those papers certainly do go perfectly with it. I am sure you colleague will love it. Great photo too.

Sarn said...

A lovely retirement card. The focal floral image is lovely and I like the way you created a light blue shadow around everything. Pretty papers and sweet little butterfly embellishments. You've managed to get EVERY element from this week's theme into your card. Top marks xxx

Chrissy said...

Fabulous card Sarah, love your papers wit all those delicate flowers and your image is lovely with those little bees flying around, gorgeous card..

Luv CHRISSYxx

Liz said...

Beautiful card Sarah, lovely image and the patterned paper makes a great background.
Liz xx

Gail L said...

Such a pretty card, and I love the ditsy paper!

Rainey's Craft Room said...

The perfect choice of papers for this lovely image and the colours are so bright and cheery.
Lorraine

Mervi said...

Fabulous card for retirement;-))m

Brenda said...

What a lovely retirement card and so perfect for your challenge. I love seeing the pictures of your home.