I've created today's card with a few challenges in mind but foremost inspiration comes from the photo challenge at The Shabby Tea Room this week - see picture inspiration here.
As per usual I tried out card with various layouts and degrees of embellishment but the dress is just so frilly that this card didn't want to wear much else!
Dressform: Chipboard cut using die by Tim Holtz (Sewing Room). Paper by Graphic 45 (A Ladies' Diary) painted with Paper Artsy Gloss Glaze. Dress by Melissa Frances Organza Pouf Ribbon (cream and pink). I bought pouf ribbon at The Funkie Junkie Boutique and so am entering card to the Frilly and Funkie Sunday Share
Butterflies: Die by Tim Holtz (Mini Butterflies). Each butterfly built using corrugated cardstock, 2 x Bazzill CS and 8 x tulle butterfly diecuts (all stitched together). Decorated with Memory Box (Corner Bow) diecut
Background Paper: Melissa Frances (5th Avenue Collection)
Pearls: Kaisercraft
Ink: Antique Linen DI
Doily, roses and trim from stash
Thank-you for stopping by. Now I must dash off to a parade .... where's my shamrock???
Nicola x
I wish to enter card to the following challenges:
The Shabby Tea Room - Oh So Pretty In Pink
Simon Says Stamp and Show - Chic To Be Shabby
Inspiration Emporium - Add A Little POP
Happy Campers Challenge - Flutterby Butterfly
Flutterby Wednesday - Any Winged Creature
Anything Goes Challenge - Seeing Double
Heck Of A Challenge - Spring / Butterflies and Pearls
By The Cute And Girly - Favourite Things (Butterflies)
A really pretty shabby chic creation Nicola and a gorgeous frilly frock.
ReplyDeleteHope the shamrock turned up!
Hugs, Fliss xx
It's beautiful Nicola, so frothy and feminine and a definite Shabby Chic feel to it.
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This card is super cute ! Love it!
ReplyDeleteHi Nicola, this is a veritable feast for the eyes. A stunning dress and a stunning creation. Hugs, Anne x
ReplyDeleteWhat a great frilly dress! Love the soft, feminine look of this card and all that organza - well done, Nicola!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, the dress is a gorgeous idea! Happy St Patrick's Day to you too, and best wishes from the Rhine to Ireland! Valerie
ReplyDeleteHappy St Patrick's Day!
ReplyDeleteAlso, to say Thank You for your amazing feedback for my That's Crafty post - I had so much (messy!) fun creating that hanging.
Oh so pretty, the delicate colour palette and all that gorgeous froth! An absolute delight and really, this should be framed.
Have a lovely day.
Wishes
Lynne
What a beautiful and feminine card you have created. love the design here. there are a number of doubles on this card and if fits the bill for our challenge perfectly. thanks for joining us at Anything Goes Challenge blog this time and good luck
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So lovely, Nicola! Love the layers of gauzy frills - what wonderful dimension they give as well as being so pretty...
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Nicola, this is so pretty...like a fairy dress. The layers are beautiful both in the delicate colours and the wonderful texture. Love how you have done the tiny straps. The butterflies are amazing...such a cool contrast between the corrugated card and the delicate uper layers. Beautiful use of flowers and trim...sigh.
ReplyDeleteHi Nicola and WOW to your beautiful card, such a gorgeous design and I love your pretty and frothy dress. Hugs Chris x
ReplyDeleteHappy St Patricks Day
ReplyDeleteThis dress is so lovely
Rosie x
Your card is so adorable! I have that Melissa Frances tulle and LOVE it! It's so soft and easy to work with. Your choice of using both the pink and the tulle is GREAT! Love your dress idea on the dress form. Your design is really sweet and I like the added pink trim and roses. The little butterflies make great corner embellishments! Absolutely darling! Thanks for sharing this lovely card with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. <3 Candy
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card. Love the tulle dress and tiny roses :)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Thank you for playing along with my Flutter By Wednesday Challenge!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Nicola,very girly and lacy I like the butterflies and the design.
ReplyDeleteKevin xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shabby card....I adore the gorgeous dress form. Thanks for sharing your pretty card with us in the Tea Room!
Hi Nicola, I love this! Love all ther lacy texture and girly look. Judy x
ReplyDeleteoh wow this is fabulous nicola.gorgeous soft and pretty colours and details and the lacy dressform is so beautiful :D
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Happy St Patrick's Day to you too Nicola x x x WOW, Gorgeous piece, Love the wonderful lacey texture & beautiful colours...The butterflies are stunning!! Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeleteOh so girly and fun! Love the shabby 'chicness'! Thanks for joining us at The Tea Room this week!
ReplyDeleteHappy St. Pats to you as well! Love your shabby make here...the tulle is fab! Love the frills and pink! I can't believe it's not green top to bottom...lol! I bet it's loud and fun today and tonight for you! Thanks for joining us this week at Simon Says Stamp & Show!
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me of a petticoat of my Mum's that I used to dress up in. A beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful and delicate card again... I love your layered butterflies !!! and of course, your dress in Organza... (recall me to ask my husband to buy the same LOL !)
ReplyDeleteHope your parade will be a beautiful event ! (with sun... if possible...) Hugs, Coco
Wonderful card my dear creative friend^_^
ReplyDeleteI love the tulle^_^
Have a beautiful day^_^
Sonia
Soft and sweet! Love the ruffles! Perfect for the Shabby chic challenge! Glad you joined us at Simon Says Stamp and Show!
ReplyDeleteI'm here again sweety^_^
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in with us at Heck of a Challenge this month, Good Luck^_^
DT Sonia
Very pretty Shabby Chic creation! I love all the layers and soft colors!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card! The dress you created with all those layers is wonderful and I love the butterflies. Thank you for joining us this week as Simon Says Stamp and Show!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful frills!!! x
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card Nicola, a lovely design and colours. Your details are stunning and your gauze frothy layers of your dress are wonderful!!
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Heather xx
Love this. So soft and feminine, and I adore the layers. Hope you had a fantastic day on Sunday. Hugs, Jenny x
ReplyDeleteBeautifully feminine Nicola, love all the layers.
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How different is your card! love it
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us this week at Anything Goes Challenge Blog! ! good luck in the draw.
Hugs Tamara
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Lovely, creative card. All elements are just beautiful. Thank you for joining in this week's challenge at Flutter By Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous - very original and very well done. I love it!
ReplyDeleteSandy
So beautiful Nicola! Love all the layers of tulle!
ReplyDeleteI'm back again and now I'm catching up... your card looks wonderful, great layers and fab design.
ReplyDeleteWow so much lovely dimension. Thank you for joining us at Happy Campers and good luck in the challenge. Vee xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card.
ReplyDeletehugs Anke
Thanks for joining our March challenge at Inspiration Emporium!
ReplyDeleteLove the delicate tulle you used-a chic creation for sure!
♥ Sue Kment
Wow, this card really doesn't need to wear much else! I soooo love this Nicola! The dress is amazing, I love the layering and the very beautiful colours.
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Maria xx
This is really lovely... and the great butterflies.. so pretty! Thanks for joining us at HOA challenge!
ReplyDelete;-) Alex H.
Beautiful card. Love the nets and the lace effects. Thank you for joining in BTC&G's Favourite Things challenge.
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Geraldine
Love your little frilly dress!!!! So pretty and very vintage at the same time. Beautiful colours! Thanks for joining us this month at BTC&G and we hope to see you again next challenge. Hugs, Brigitte
ReplyDeleteYour work is so gorgeous xxx
ReplyDeleteMoira.
Love the frills n colours. Very pretty! :)
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