Tuesday 12 April 2016

On your christening.


No new card to show you today I'm afraid, working two half days on the trot is tiring right now!  I had this card in my photos folder which I made for the christening of the daughter of someone I work with last year, so I thought I'd share it.
I used a stamp from lili of the valley and my trusty copics. I read online that the recent colouring book trend has taken the colouring pencils and marker manufacturers by suprise and that a lot of them are expanding but struggling to meet demand at the moment. I also found out that copic test all their markers by hand! 
Back to the card after that digression, I cut the image out with spellbinders oval nestie and whilst it was still in the die added a little spun sugar distress ink and did the same to the sentiment. I cut the pink oval mat out using a grand spellbinders oval set, can't remember the name of it as the packaging is long gone. I embossed some centura pearl card with the tied together embossing folder and added gems at each join. It still bugs me when I look at the bottom line of embossing, gems or no gems? I added a hint of glamour dust to the image and arranged some paper roses from wild orchid crafts and die cut green paper leaves from Sue Wilson faux quilled leaves set, I think.
Regardless of the gem issue, the recipient loved the card and said she was going to frame it, so I think she liked it!
Day off tomorrow, so hopefully some crafting will take place. See you then!

9 comments:

  1. OH Cara, this is so sweet and lovely. A treasured keepsake for sure. Creative Blessings! Kel

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  2. So pretty, I'm not surprised it's going to be framed. Love the image. xx

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  3. This is so pretty Cara. I must admit that LOTV image is one I always turn to for christenings too. Tour placement of the flowers is beautiful.
    ( finally catching up on commenting now. Thank goodness!)
    Sharon xx

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  4. Hi Cara had to pop over and thank you for the lovely comment. this is such a sweet card and so pretty. Have a great week, Angela x

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  5. A really pretty card Cara and it deserves to be framed. I can't see the problem with the gems at the bottom. Enjoy your time at home crafting. Barbxx

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  6. Aww this is so stunning! Love the flowers and gems!
    Lucy x

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  7. Isn't this the most adorable image, I love your gorgeous card Cara, beautifully designed and coloured, super background too, Kate x

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  8. This is so delicate and pretty! The subtle glitter you have added to the image is perfect

    Sharon
    x

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  9. Cara this working malarkey really gets in the way of mighty fine crafting time doesn't it? I'm going to dash about for a couple of hours then I AM sitting down later for a little crafty fun. That is the plan anyway.
    I love your Christening card, just perfect image for the occasion. Great floral arrangement and loving the touches of glitter.

    Hugs Erika. x

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