Monday 14 January 2013

Pretty In Pink

Hello from a very chilly Dublin. Thank-you so much for all your wonderful compliments on my last post - your taking the time and your words are so encouraging. A warm welcome and gratitude too to my new followers.

I needed to make a CAS Valentine card so I've come up with this card inspired by a beautiful card (photo here) at The Case Study Challenge Blog. The centre tag can be removed to use as a bookmark.


Ingredients;
Papers are a silk thread tissue embedded with hearts, Bazzill CS, vellum and a Japanese screenprinted Chiyogami paper
Butterfly punch by Woodware
Stamp by Limited Edition rubber stamps (LE4543G)
I used a dark blue versafine ink to stamp the sentiment so that the Sparkle and Sprinkle EP (Japanese Lacquer) that is a beautiful deep red became an even deeper red.
Metal hearts by Nunn Design
Satin Bow by Anna Griffin

Wishing you all a warm, happy and creative week.
Nicola x

Thank-you to the hosts, design teams and sponsors of the following challenges that I wish to enter;
Case Study Challenge Blog - #123
Craft-room Challenge - Valentines
Paper Creator's Crafts - Love Is All Around
Inky Impressions - Add A Sentiment
The Pink Elephant Challenge - TPE182 Pink, Red and White
There She Goes - TSG190 Love is in the air

34 comments:

  1. Hello Nicola, this is so very pretty, the embedded hearts are lovely and I like the idea of the tag being used for a book mark - very clever. The sentiment is lovely too and how lovely to see it on a book mark every time the book is opened. Hugs, Anne x

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  2. Absolutely gorgeous ^_^
    Beautiful details and papers,wonderful job ,just romantic ^_^
    Big hug,
    Sonia

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  3. This is really pretty Nicola and just love the removable tag idea - very clever and looking beautiful too.
    Chilly here as well but snow has given way to freezing drizzle - ugh!
    Hugs, Fliss xx

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  4. Love this Nicola. That tissue and paper are delicious and you have shown them off beautifully here. Hugs, Jenny x

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  5. Sooo pretty in pink! I love all the feminine softness in your fabric textures - what a lovely card, Nicola.
    Alison x

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  6. This is gorgeous Nicola, I like the papers the butterflies and the big bow.
    Kevin xx

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  7. You've made a lovely Valentines card! I love the softness created by the translucent look of your papers. I also like the sentiment, elegant and sweet. What a great idea to make the tag removable for a future as a bookmark!

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  8. Oh this is a wonderfully delicate creation. The colours and pattern remind me of cherry blossom.
    So sweet.
    Wishes
    Lynne
    P.S. Thank you for the lovely comments you take the time to leave at my blog.

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  9. love all the softness, this is such a pretty card,thanks for sharing with us at Craft Room Challenge, Debi x

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  10. Oh what a darling little creation. Love the delicate details and that chiyogami paper is so very pretty. Thanks for you kind words re Joe. I just hope he didn't feel any pain.

    xxx

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  11. A fabulous card for Valentines day, love all the little hearts.

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  12. A fabulous cased card, so soft, delicate and divine.
    hugs {brenda} x0x

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  13. Really beautiful, Nicola! Love that stunning big satin bow. MArvelous paper choices.

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  14. This is a beautiful eye catching design, so sweet and hugable.
    Hugs

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  15. Gorgeous card and so clever to include a bookmark!
    hugs Lynn

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  16. Beautiful delicate card.. Love the soft colours & design! Gorgeous Valentine's project!! Hugs May x x x

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  17. Hi,beautiful creation!

    Thank You for sharing at Craft-Room Valentine Challenge;-))m

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  18. Beautiful valentine with perfect little touches. thank you for sharing it with us at Craft-room challenge this fortnight and good luck. Hugs

    NIKKI DT

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  19. Thank you for visiting my wee blog as well Nicola. Your card is absolutely beautiful and the colours remind me of cherry blossoms in bloom in a Japanese garden!
    The design is gorgeous and papers breathtaking.
    :)S

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  20. so gorgeous nicola.beautiful design and i love how you can remove the tag :D

    xx coops xx

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  21. So totally gorgeous!! Just loving those very special papers - makes the whole thing look so classy and elegant :)

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  22. So pretty! Love all the hearts and splash of shimmery gold!

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  23. Oh this is absolutely gorgeous.Love the design with the tag, pocket and gorgeous bow too. Thanks for playing at Inky Impressions and good luck. Hope to see you back later today for a new challenge. Bettina xx

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  24. You are just amazing and to say you didn't consider yourself to be artistic....well humble as well. Do you run classes? Cos I'd just love to go to one to see if I could soak up even a quarter of your artistic inspiration. So very well done! Helen xx

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  25. This is lovely, I really do like it xx

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  26. Your card is so pretty, I love it Nicola!
    Alison x

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  27. So beautiful, I love the gorgeous bow and the pretty heart papers
    Lindsay xx

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  28. The new year is over two weeks old, but I still wanted to stop by and wish you a Happy New Year!

    Your card is really beautiful. Love the soft colors!

    Hugs,
    Gaby

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  29. This is so beautiful! The papers are just gorgeous. Ger x.

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  30. Nicola...this is such a pretty card and absolutely perfect for Valentine's Day! Love the soft pinks and the little touches of red. Those papers are amazing! Thanks so much for the sweet comments you've left on my blog as well. They are so appreciated. <3 Candy

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  31. This is so soft and feminine! Beautiful papers!

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  32. This is such a lovely card. Thank you for joining us at Craft-Room Challenge.
    xxx Hazel.

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  33. Another beauty! Love the pink and frilliness!

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  34. Oh, this is sooooo pretty! Love your delicate finishing touches and the garter look so cute. Brilliant idea with the bookmark. This is one of these projects that will be cherished forever! Hugs xxx

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Thank-you! Your visit and comment is very much appreciated. Nicola x