I made this card for someone who is starting exams - hence the wise owl on the little tag. I've kept it very muted in a vintage style.
Papers: Maja Design (Vintage Summer Basics collection)
Inks: DI Victorian Velvet. May Arts white leaf trim inked with DI Bundled Sage
Dies: Sizzix Bigz - Bird Scroll (I think my favourite die so far!), Sizzix Framelits 'Majestic Labels', Magnolia 'Old Swedish Lace'. (I also diecut the bird in chipboard to have a chunky birdie)
Embellishments: Kaisercraft, Wild Orchid Crafts, Prima, Tim Holtz. Plus cheesecloth, doily, charm and twine from stash
Thanks so much for visiting,
Nicola x
I wish to enter card to the following challenges;
Live & Love Crafts - Bingo (Cheesecloth, Vintage, Flowers)
By The Cute And Girly - Vintage
Wild Orchid Challenges - Twine
Die Cuttin Divas - Flowers
Kaboodle Doodles - Spring
Creative Moments - Challenge 15 Spring
Simon Says Stamp and Show - Color
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Hi Nicola, so nice to see you back in blogland with this wonderful creation! I think your bird looks fabulous, you've been so creative with the details on this card - an absolute beauty!
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ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! I love all of the elements you used! This would be pretty mounted onto a canvas and hung on the wall. Glad to hear your Mum is better!
Hi Nicola, great news about your Mum. Love your gorgeous card, the distressing is wonderful and love the soft colours in the background. Great idea to use the pen nib for a wing, especially for someone doing exams. Love this. Hugs, Anne x
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful and very romantic card.
ReplyDeleteThis is really beautiful, Nicola - delicious papers, and such a lovely vintage look. The layers, topped off by your delightful bird, look just great... So glad to hear your Mum is doing better.
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
I love this Nicola, I like the pen nib wing the lovely soft colours and the owl charm.
ReplyDeleteKevin xx
What a wonderful card! Your details are so nice. I am glad to see that you are back in action.
ReplyDeleteSynnøve :-)
Stunning work! Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show this week! - Ashli :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Nicola. Love the soft color and the design is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend.
Hugs,
Katie
What a beautiful spring card!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Kaboodle Doodles this week.
Hi Nicola, so sorry about your Mums fall, but good to hear she is improving each day. What a gorgeous card, love all the wonderful shabbiness. Beautiful details especially the pen nib wing, such a great idea. Take care, and thanks for your lovely comment on my blog. XX
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Nicola, full of wonderful soft colours & fabulous detail...Great news about your Mum.. Lovely to have you back.. take care! Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeleteGlad that your mum is improving, this card so so pretty and love the so colours! Trace x
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Nicola, I just love the layered look with wonderful papers and colours and a great shabby chic feel to it.
ReplyDeleteHugs Brenda xox
Awww, such a beautiful card Nicola, I love the birdie and the doilies. And those Maja papers are gorgeous. Must invest soon :). Lovely vintage make my friend! Xxxx
ReplyDeleteLove your vintage card Nicola! Beautiful muted colours!
ReplyDeleteClaire xx
Hi Nicola, this is a beautiful card, love the layers and gorgeous papers.
ReplyDeleteHope your Mum is feeling better.
Hugs, Avril xx
Stunning card, love everyting about it! Thank you for sharing your creation with us and for joining us at Creative Moments #15 spring challenge. Karen P CM DT (http://stampinginpink.blogspot.co.uk/ )
ReplyDeletevery pretty details on your card. Love this little owl charm.Glad you could join us at die cutting divas
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous card my dear^_^
ReplyDeleteAdorable bird and wonderful embellishments as always^_^
Have a sweet weekend^_^
Sonia
wow so beautiful nicola.lots of stunning details and i love the pretty colours and bird :D
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Love this card Nicola and so glad to hear your mum's health is improving
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Annie x
So glad to see you back...and with another gorgeous creation. Love the birdie! Stay strong, my friend!
ReplyDeletexxx Asha
Sunny Summer Crafts
What a beauty!!! I love the owl and vintage feeling with the warm muted brown tones and neutrals. The wing is fantastic...love that detail work! Thanks for sharing your true colors with us this week here at Simon Says Stamp & Show!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear your mum is improving Nicola. Love your springtime card. Hugs, Jenny x
ReplyDeleteLove your gorgeous card, beautiful design and so vintage. Thanks for joining us over on BTC&G. Carolxx
ReplyDeleteSweet layers of doily and flourishes. Lovely elegant card. Glad you joined us at Simon Says Stamp and Show!
ReplyDeleteWow!! Amazing card:) Found your blog today, and now I am your new follower!!
ReplyDeletehugs,
Synnove
Gorgeous collaged card Nicola, the soft colours are totally perfect.
ReplyDeleteHugs Shirley x x
I find this card very interesting! Lovely pen detail! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat shabby bird! I love the pen nib wing. Thanks for playing along with the Anything Goes challenge over at the Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog this week!
ReplyDeleteLove your shabby layers and the paper is beautiful. Thanks for joining us at Live and Love Crafts.
ReplyDeleteHugs Tracy x
Another stunning card, so sweet and lovely...!!! Love the colors you chose too... For me, you're just the Queen of delicate and artistic cards do you know ! I look forward to seeing the next one Nicola ! Bisous, Coco xxx
ReplyDeleteAwwww...you've used some of my favourite Maja papers and made a really beautiful card out of it! Gorgeous layering and details; thanks for sharing with us @LLC. Hugz, Sandy
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