Happy Saturday everyone. I hope the weekend has good things in store for you...including crafting!!
Liz has chosen our optional SHADES OF BLUE theme this time at
I panicked a bit and actually thought I might have to buy some blue papers!! But thankfully my extensive paper mountain came to the rescue and I discovered a 15cm x 30cm paper pad that I bought in The Range years ago.
They had a distressed look so I tore the mat and used a doily and layers to add to the shabby style.
The Stamping Bella stamp and sentiment is one that I have used lots, it is so easy to colour (with Promarkers) and is the perfect size to be framed by a more busy card style.
One of my colleagues/friends will be celebrating her 70th next week so I wanted the card to be special so added a hidden tag that slides out from the mat. I heat embossed the 70 with glittery embossing powder and added a cherry cake charm too.
I am so cross with myself that I didn't stick the spotty mat on straight, it looks like the card is wonky!! I might just have to do a rescue if the foam pads aren't stuck fast!! Ooops!!
It's worth sharing an entry or two because there are...
Two prizes of Lavinia Stamps and stencil (photos not to scale). Please note, we (Lavinia) cannot provide exchanges/replacements/refunds for any products received through this third-party giveaway.
See you there!!
A wonderful fun image and beautiful card,love the distressed/ shabby style
ReplyDeleteYour wonky spotty panel adds a certain charm, perhaps the bunny has blown it askew! :)
ReplyDeleteHaving to but more DP would have been disastrous Sarah! It's a really pretty card for your colleague, sure she will love it.
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Your "Shades of Blue" card is absolutely stunning! The combination of distressed blue papers, the doily, and the layers create such a beautiful shabby chic style. The Stamping Bella stamp and sentiment are perfectly framed by the busy card design, and the hidden tag is a lovely touch. Great work!
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A gorgeous card Sarah, such a cute stamp and I love the shades of blue.
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A super cute card Sarah, love the hidden tag too. Lol, your paper mountain sounds like mine and it just doesn't seem to go down!
ReplyDeleteGreat card Sarah, cute image and the hidden tag is a great idea. I love all the shades of blue you've incorporated in your design. The spotty mat looks fine to me.
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Hi Sarah what a delightful, cute card such a fun image and gorgeous papers a great choice of colour
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lorraine x
Cute 70th Birthday card for your friend/colleague. Love the hidden tag idea. xxx
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet image and love the papers you discovered in your stash. Gorgeous card!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous birthday card, love the little image, pretty papers and little tag with the cherry cake charm. I honestly wouldn't try to do a rescue and it looks absolutely fine to me-not crooked at all.
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Loving this image Sarah and gorgeous papers too hugs xx
ReplyDeleteThis brought a smile to my face with that cute image. Great use of your papers and so kind to hide the age tag, with that fab sentiment.
ReplyDeleteLove those papers Sarah, love the tag hide spot and little bunny blowing out the candles, so adorable..
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx
Fabulous card for your friend, that hidden tag is a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI didn't notice anything until you said!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the image and the hidden tag!
The papers are lovely, Sarah, glad they time has come around... As to the wonkiness I'm not sure I can spot it and I truly think non crafters won't either! x
ReplyDeleteSarah, that is so incredibly sweet! LOVE the paper combo and cool card design. Gorgeous hun xoxo
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