Monday 13 January 2020

Dreaming of summer

Hello and welcome to a dull damp day in the UK. I'm dreaming of spring and summer but it will be here before too long, I know and we must enjoy the now.

 Pink and green is one of my favourite colour combinations and that's what I've used here:

I needed to make a special birthday card so I picked out one of my favourite flower stamps. Two stamps in fact from an Ultimate Crafts set. One is a single flower and one is a spray so you can cut them out to give different looks. 


 I stamped in black and then coloured in Picked Raspberry and Mowed Lawn. Putting a little ink on an acrylic block and painting with water. Then cut them all out and arranged round the edge. I'm sure I've done something similar before but hey, if it works!
I also stamped in grey ink around the edge of the green backing to give some extra interest. 


I added some pearls in the flower centres and a tiny bit of Pearl Effects on the other flowers, risky as the card was finished by then but I got away with it! 
I'm pleased with this sweet look and love the colours. 

Having used and old faithful stamp I can join in with Stamping Sensations - Favourite Stamps. 
Also I've used snippets so I can call into Pixie's Snippets Playground and show off.  As always we are encouraged to use up our snippet mountain. I have in fact, organised mine so I can now find what I need and it takes up less room. I threw out a tiny amount but not much of course. :)
The Allsorts Challenge this time is 'Say it with flowers' so that seems appropriate for this card. 

 Thanks for visiting, enjoy your day. x

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16 comments:

  1. Aquarius13 January 2020 at 15:46

    Such a pretty card and a great way of using up some snippets

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  2. Carole13 January 2020 at 19:38

    This is so pretty and I love pink and green too.

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  3. Kathleen13 January 2020 at 21:18

    Great choice of colours, really lovely flowers, and a super die too. Thank you for joining our 'Say it with Flowers' challenge at Allsorts.

    Kath x

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  4. Claire13 January 2020 at 22:29

    Such a pretty and delicate card, nice choice of colours x

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  5. Liz13 January 2020 at 23:13

    Love this design, Alison, so pretty and feminine. I love how you've created the aperture so that the patterned paper show through. xx

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  6. brenda14 January 2020 at 09:17

    Such a pretty floral creation and lovely colours, thanks so much for joining us at Allsorts 'Say it with Flowers' theme this week.

    B x

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  7. brenda14 January 2020 at 09:30

    Thanks for sharing with us at Stamping Sensations as well.

    B x

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  8. Viv14 January 2020 at 13:21

    So pretty Alison! x

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  9. Paper Lily Leaf14 January 2020 at 15:34

    Such a pretty card, Alison! I love those flowers. I also really like the inside of the card. I'm with you on the wishing for spring front. It is very gusty here today - Storm Brendan I think! April xx

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  10. Mrs A.15 January 2020 at 00:47

    That is a pretty flower stamp and looks great here. Love the pink and green colouring. Hugs Mrs A.

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  11. Linby15 January 2020 at 09:30

    a very pretty card and a different design, looks great. Thanks for sharing with us at Allsorts challenge.
    Lynn x
    DT

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  12. Lynne K16 January 2020 at 22:40

    That's simply beautiful, Alison, such a pretty design and colours. Thank you for sharing it with us at Stamping Sensations.

    Lynne

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  13. Becca Sadler18 January 2020 at 06:47

    Alison: Where I am we are having snow and ice, so seeing this pretty floral card is refreshing! You've made a beautiful card inside and out! Well done!!

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  14. Di20 January 2020 at 14:57

    Gorgeous card Alison! Those flowers are so pretty - and I do like the circular die you used - so effective!

    Hugs

    Di xx

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  15. Jules25 January 2020 at 21:05

    Hi Alison

    Your card is stunning .. .. I love it very much.

    Beautiful delicate colours and the flowers are beautiful.

    Hope all is well with you.

    Love Jules xx

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  16. Aimeslee Winans26 January 2020 at 16:59

    Very lovely and sweet card, Alison. Love the pearl flower centers. xoxo

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