So, this is the card I managed to rustle up in the chaos yesterday. On Tuesday a colleague in another team asked if I could make a good luck card for her student who is finishing her final placement and is expecting a baby boy in a couple of months, so could I include that too? She didn't need the card for a couple of weeks, but as I'm on leave then I had to get the card to her today.
I started of with an 8x8 card blank and layered up some silver and yellow card. I die cut a sheet of clouds from the Craftwork cards Washing line collection and some green card with a spellbinders grand square die and cut to give the illusion of grass. I mounted the grass on foam tape to allow me to poke the coffee stirrers behind it to act as poles. I added some bakers twine to form the washing line and added some baby clothes from the washing line collection.
I used the lili of the valley lucky cats stamp and decoupaged it up and coloured with my copics. I used Sue Wilson's ivy die and some paper flowers and added the sentiment using a lili of the valley stamp. Finally, I couldn't resist a little bit of faux stitching to finish it off.
Wow Cara what an amazing card design and details.
ReplyDeleteHugs Diane
Gorgeous card - and what a great use of coffee stirrers!
ReplyDeleteJane
Super looking card Cara. Xxx
ReplyDeleteI think you have covered both requirements for this card admirably. I love the baby clothes line and the great idea to raise the grass do the poles slipped behind. Good thinking. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteCara, I love this, I love the cats surrounding the horseshoe and inspired work using the coffee stirrers. The paper flowers are making me swoon a bit...Cx
ReplyDeleteCara this is a fantastic card. You've given so much thought to the construction and put so many wonderful elements into it. You've created the most delightful and happy scene. A really special card indeed. Barbxx
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Cara, I love all the images especially the lucky cats, I'm sure the recipient will love it, great design, Kate x
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness this is so cute and the flowers are just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLucy x
This is a fabulous personalised card. Not a quickie but definitely worth the effort. I had to laugh at the coffee sticks as I save them too - mainly as glue sticks. I had funny looks today as I unwrapped the card insulation from a paper cup to add to my useful stash!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card Cara, the clouds are done so beautifully, simply gorgeous.
ReplyDeletesuper cute..giggle!
ReplyDeleteAdorable card Cara!! She is going to love it!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great weekend, and thanks for the comment.
Good morning Cara....Gorgeous card....love love the cute kitties...great background....Joolsx
ReplyDeleteAwww that is such a lovely card Cara, bet she'll love it! Great idea for your washing line :)
ReplyDeletewow saved the best for last what beautiful card, all the layers stamping, colouring cutting. What a stunner.
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