Since my last post I was thrilled to be the lucky winner of Butterfly's 1st Blogaversary Candy over at 'Words and Pictures'. Well the treasure trove of a parcel arrived in record time from the lovely Alison in UK. I'm absolutely delighted to have received such a generous and fantabulous stash all so perfectly wrapped. If you have never checked out Alison's blog - what you havn't??? - then you really should!! Thank-you again Alison!
Well you know it's summer when wedding cards are in high demand!
The base white cardstock has been covered with a veil of white tulle (you can't see it very well unless you expand photo). The next layer up is blue cardstock diecut with Cheery Lynn Reflection Die 'Mini Pearl French Flair'. I then dry embossed the card with Cheery Lynn 'Petite Hearts' embossing plate. Diecut some silver Stardream cardstock with the Cheery Lynn 'Sophia's Heart' die. Then layered up two more levels using Cheery Lynn 'French Flair' die again. I interwove some rose venise lace and adhered the various layers with foam tape for dimension. Added roses from Prima, Jeans and Kort & Godt with some silvery berries by Magnolia. Included some diecuts made with Cheery Lynn 'Mini Fanciful Flourish' die. Added snowtex to the flowers and liked it so much I also dabbed to the embossed blue layer of cardstock for more texture. Using Boweasy tied a bow with some May Arts silk ribbon and draped it around card. I used some of the heart punchouts from the 'Sophia's Heart' diecut to decorate the ribbon. The lovely centre silver embellishment is by Nunn Design. To complete I placed a silver wedding charm into a little silver frame by K&Co and attached to bow. Hope the Happy Couple like!
A little favour please...you may have seen my recent post regarding a Butterfly Shaped box that I crafted with lots of diecuts...post is here. One of the challenges I entered the box to is Unruly PaperArts (Reader Art Quest June - Shabby Chic in 3D). To choose the Top entries the lovely columnists at Unruly PaperArts invite you to vote for your favourite entries. If you liked my butterfly box, I would of course be grateful and happy if you popped over to Unruly PaperArts to cast a vote here. The Unruly Blogozine is well worth a visit in any event as each month it's packed full of superb inspiration and tutorials.
Stay well...
Nicola x
I wish to enter card to the following challenges;
Cheery Lynn Design - Wonderful Weddings
Inspiration Journal - Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue
Country View Crafts Challenge - Diecuts
Creative Belli Blog - Wedding
Everybody-Art-Challenge - Wedding
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Our Creative Corner - Recipe (Ribbon, Metal, Snow-Tex! (ok?)
Another totally stunning card Nicola.
ReplyDeleteWell done on the win over at Alisons, it was a gorgeous collection and good luck on the voting, will pop over.
B x
So pleased you won Alison's giveaway. I know you will put it all to such good use. Love this wedding card. So elegant and a beautiful, soft colourscheme. Thanks for joining us at Our Creative Corner with this. Hugs, Jenny x
ReplyDeleteTotal gorgeousness as ever!! Will pop over and vote good luck. Elizabeth xxx
ReplyDeleteSorry and well done on the blog candy win I missed that xxx
ReplyDeleteOh WOW I love this! Just love everything about it. Judy x
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, will pop over and vote now
ReplyDeleteRosie x
What a gorgeous card! I love all of the details. Thanks for joining us at the Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge and good luck!
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Gini
What a totaslly STUNNING card!!! Absolutely gorgeous, I bet the happy couple will adore it, I am drooling!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Nicola, I like the sentiment the ribbon, the beautiful flowers and the charm,
ReplyDeleteKevin xx
Sensational Nicola, such beautiful layers and design and will be loved by the happy recipients I am sure. Been and voted too. Good luck.
ReplyDeletehugs Brenda xxx
This is beautiful, such gorgeous soft colours and delicate touch x hugs x really gorgeous x
ReplyDeleteStunning Wedding card, The detail is beautiful, Love the design & colours...popped over and voted..I love the butterfly box too....Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeleteWOW, Nicola. I want to say you've out done yourself...but I know your next project will be even more stunning!!! But for now I am just in awe...this creation is amazing. Congratulations and YES, I will be voting for your butterfly box. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletexxx Asha
Sunny Summer Crafts
Oh my Nicola, another stunner! Beautiful design work and a gorgeous card. Thanks for joining our challenge this month at Country View Challenges. Chris xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely beautiful Nicola - I'm sure they'll love it. I'll be popping over to Unruly PaperArts next! Margie x
ReplyDeleteThank you for the generous shout-out - and so glad you like the parcel!
ReplyDeleteThis is another beautiful make, Nicola - so many lovely details and textures, and the flowers are exquisite. Thanks so much for playing along at Our Creative Corner.
Alison xx
Oh - and I've been to vote!
ReplyDeleteAx
Beautiful!!! Congrats on your win from the lovely Alison! xx
ReplyDeleteI have only one adjective for your card, delicious! and sumptuos and...beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteoh wow this is amazing Nicola.really beautiful blue colours and I love all your fantastic details.
ReplyDeleteyou have my vote too, I popped over and voted earlier :D
xx coops xx
Simply beautiful !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Nicola with so many lovely details.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining us at Our Creative Corner for this challenge. Juliax
Gorgeous!!
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An absolutely stunning card Nicola, it has given me an idea for D2 who marries this year - thank you! I have been over to vote for your stunning butterflies. Hugs, Anne x
ReplyDeleteJust so gorgeous, so are so artistic.
ReplyDeleteMoira xx
So incredibly stunning, Nicola! I just popped over and cast a vote for you:good luck!
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible chance for your friends to count you among their circle... Your wedding card is just fantastic !!! You are the Queen of dies and ribbons Nicola (also sweet colours...) !! :) I hope the Sun will be in Dublin this week-end ! Coco xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely make, Nicola!
ReplyDeleteA load of vintage crafted poetry! LOVE it! Thank you so much for sharing this with us at OurCreativeCorner!
Hugs,
Claudia x
I'm sure the happy couple will love this Nicola, it's absolutely beautiful, and such lovely colours. I do like how you've used the die cuts and ribbon, and your flower arrangement is gorgeous. The sentiment looks wonderful in the little frame. This is definitely one to treasure (as is your pink one)!
ReplyDeleteMaria xxxxx
Congrats! I shall go vote for you as well! And, love your beautiful blue card here! Perfect for a wedding! Love the ruffled ribbon and hearts and the bouquet of flowers is just perfection!
ReplyDeleteOh my...what a lovely creation-so many lovely details!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your lovely creation with us at the June Inspiration Emporium Wedding Challenge-good luck!
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Sue Kment
Oh My Goodness! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely beautiful!
Stunning colours, layout and design!
Thanks so much for joining us at Cheery Lynn Designs this week,
hugs
xxalisonxx
Absolutely stunning card...I love it :)
ReplyDeleteHi Nicola, congrats on your blog candy win. Lots of fab goodies to play with. This wedding card is fabulous, love the beautiful delicate layers. Lots of work, beautifully pieced together.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes
Annie x
Oh wow Nicola this is stunning, so elegant and pretty.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp
hugs
Mandy xx
I am speechless Nicola! STUNNING! I love the elegant doily and all the beautiful blossoms!
ReplyDeleteWOW! This card is absolutely stunning! The ribbon and flowers are so beautifully arranged, and it's such a beautiful circle shaped die cut!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful :)
ReplyDeleteStunning card....just love it.
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