The record setting hot and dry summer seems to have departed our shores, but I've gone ahead and made a summer themed card. It was very kind, and apt, of the sun to shine whilst I took photo!
Ingredients
Papers: Maja Design (multiple collections)
Dies: Sizzix framelits and Cheery Lynn border
Media: Stampendous Frantage 'Shabby Blue', Paper Artsy white and blue paint, Ranger white crackle paste
Embellishments: Anchor, rope and lifebuoy from stash (heldover from a workshop several years ago). Little flowers by Anna Marie Design.
Thanks so much for your visit,
Nicola x
I wish to enter card to the following challenges:
Maja Design - July/August Moodboard
Country View Challenges - Sun, Sea and Sand
Scrapyland - Anything Goes (using die carried by Scrapyland - Sizzix)
Lets Craft & Create - Anything Goes (with layers)
City Crafter - Under The Sea
Paper Craft Challenges - Summer
A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes
Cards 4 Galz - Dies and or Punches
Cinspirations - August - Holidays
Vintage Cafe Card Challenge - Sea, Wave of Inspiration
Beautiful card Nicola.
ReplyDeleteWow, Nicola, it's absolutely stunning!! I love the layers and the papers you used!! The buoy and anchor are perfect touches!! What a gorgeous card this is!! I love, love it!! And thank you so much for playing along at Scrapy Land!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
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A Mermaid's Crafts
What a gorgeous card Nicola! Love the shades of blue and the choice of embellishments. It is such a joy to see your work. :)
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Samra
Paper Talk with Samra
This is beautiful Nicola, you have a unique ability to combine so many elements into perfection, I know if I started with the same ingredients I would end up with a total mess. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteB x
This is really beautiful. Love the vintage vibe and textured look.
ReplyDeleteSo very beautiful, Nicola- I love the add of little flowers, and all the other details, giving a wonderful texture .
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Maja design papers always look amazing in your hands Nicola, this summery card is gorgeous and I really love the buoy and anchor you added, they are perfect embellishments! Summer has gone from here too... Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet sweet image! LOVE the anchor and buoy! Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteOh it's fabulous Nicola! I for one am not ready to move on to fall or Christmas crafting! So this is such a breath of fresh air amidst the overload of Halloween in August! YIKES! LOL! I just love the beautiful embellishments, especially the life preserver. Awesome design and I hope you win the Maja contest!!! Hugs, Autumn
ReplyDeleteWOW such a stunning card! Love the vintage look and the buoy and anchor finish it off perfectly. Thank you for playing along at Creative Inspirations, good luck and I hope you will join us again.
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Gina xx
Love all the gorgeous details, thanks for sharing with us at CCCB
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card Nicola and I adore the stunning layers you have created here. A real treasure for sure x Summer looks to have disappeared from here too, which is a shame as I would love a few more sunny days, however, it was the best summer we have had in a long time xx
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Annie x
Love the beautiful piece of art you have created! Every detail is perfect!! Thank you so much for playing with my dies/punches challenge at Cardz 4 Galz and hope you will join us again soon.
ReplyDeleteBeeeeautiful!! Thank you so much for joining us Cardz4Galz xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards ! Thank you so much for joining my challenge "sun, sea and sand" over at Country View Challenges !
ReplyDeleteCorrie x
Wow, awesome vintage beauty. Simply striking with so many details, that are eye catching. Thanks for joining us at Scrapy Land Challenges.
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Berni DT
scrapyland.
Perfect vintage nostalgia - this is lovely, Nicola. Gorgeous layered papers, and I love the nautical embellishments.
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Hello, my dear Nicola! After being away for most of the year due to my father's worsening health, I am happy to return to the crafty part of my life... life must go on, right? I have missed you. Your work is exquisite and truly the moment I saw this card, my heart dreamy-sighed. The layers are gorgeous and the design is inspiring. Beautifully done, my dear friend. I hope you are well and have a wonderful weekend. :)
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Karen
Beautiful vintage cards!!Thank you so much for joining my challenge Vintage Cafe
ReplyDeleteПотрясающе красивая работа! Спасибо за участие в проекте от VCCC!
ReplyDeleteA lovely card Nicola in delicate hues of blue, very peaceful, love it very much. xxx Véronique.
ReplyDeleteanother great card this very lovely
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