Besides, that flower ticker at the top of my blog needs adjusting!
Di's card inspired me to create some floral cards of my own. While rummaging about in the bunkie (summer Art Studio...lol), I found this NBUS Memory Box frame die... Massa Leaf Frame Die. I thought it would make a great frame for my flower. I inked it up with three shades of Invild Bolme Prima chalk inks. I used 2 greens and an ivory ink. They dry almost instantly so are easy to work with. I like the way the inking turned out.
Recipe - card base from my stash
DP - First Edition Bird Song
Card stock - snippet of cream card inked green
Dies - Memory Box, Massa Leaf Frame die
Tags - from the Bird Song Stack
Flower - Prima or maybe Recollection...I think
Hessian - snippet from my stash
Bling - teensy green diamond
Inks - Prima Invild Bolme Chalk Inks, 2 green and an ivory
This is the final card of my first 50 cards made from my stash. I was on a consumables spending freeze...no paper, ribbon, embellishments, chipboard, stickers, twine...if it was consumable, I did not buy it. Instead, I shopped my stash. It was fun and surprisingly easy to do
On the other hand, stamps and dies are non consumable and were fair game...but I did not really purchase many of those either. I just got in the habit of not shopping as much and just really enjoyed it. I have challenged myself to make 50 more...but will just track my progress by adding the card number to my titles.
I am entering this card in the following challenges:
1. Pixies Crafty Workshop - must use snippets
2. Crafty Sentiments Challenge - Anything Goes
3. Die Cutting Divas - Anything Goes
absolutely stunning and pretty in pink.xx
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Love the design and fab colours,just gorgeous.xxx
ReplyDeleteSo simple, so lovely Maureen. Well congratulations on attaining your #50!! Now you've got the bug there'll be no stopping you will there? Hugs Christine xx
ReplyDeleteI think you've done a grand job making your 50 cards without being tempted to buy new bits and bobs. I think we could all learn from this. I too have far too much stuff waiting to be played with, I can't possibly get through it all!
ReplyDeleteI love this card, a beautiful flower there and great layering too.
Hugs and happy crafting.
Erika. x
Firstly, congratulations on achieving the 50 cards. I'm a relative newbie here and haven't seen them all, but those I have are all stunning and this is no exception! Good luck with the next 50 :)
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Em x
Creative Em
Gorgeous card! Love the way you used the leaf stems and that burlap. So beautiful.
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OMGee Mo that is blooming gorgeous! All in my favourite colours too! Huge congrats on reaching your 50th card - I have to start a 3/4 month session of using my stash and limiting my stamping time so that I do use all of the old stash up!
ReplyDeleteI just choked on my glass of water - omgee thank you so much for letting me know about winning Brenda's candy! I am absolutely gob smacked right now! Karen xx
This is stunning Mo!!! huggles Sue xx
ReplyDeleteYou made it....I am so proud of you. And every card you made was fantastic. I really love this one. I admire you so much. I could not have done it...lol Hugs, joann sassy raggedy
ReplyDeleteHi Mo, very pretty card, love your design, and the use of hessin is just brilliant. The flower is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWell done on making your 50 cards without having to by more stash, you are an inspiration to someone who is addicted to buying new stuff. I must be more restrained, hugs Kate x
Well done on number 50 Maureen! A really pretty card, love the touch of burlap. Susan x
ReplyDeleteI've never seen this frame leaf die before. I love it! And I love how you used it to CASE Di's card! Love the added burlap too!
ReplyDeleteA BEAUTIFUL design for this one and good on ya for reaching your card making goal. Jenny x
ReplyDeleteCongrats on reaching a great goal you set for yourself! The card turned out so pretty with those stems, the flower and especially the burlap panel!
ReplyDeleteWTGo on your 50 stash cards. This one is so very soft & feminine and pretty. Love this MB die (how did I overlook it?!) the lovely flower against that piece of burlap is a terrific bit of texture against that stamping on the bkgrnd paper. You have done such an excellent job on shopping your stash. You're an inspiration with that, as well as your beautiful cards. TFS
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ReplyDeleteWell done on reaching your 50 goal .. .. here's to the next 50!
You have done really well. Such willpower.
Loving your gorgeous card. I think a few more of those trapped flowers should be making an appearance as you work beautifully with them.
Love the colours and texture on this card very much.
I hope you are having a good week.
Love Jules xx
Wow Mo, this is really so lovely - I'm thrilled that you CASE'd my card. AND that you did a better job of it too.
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really stunning, thanks for playing with us at crafty sentiments
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céline
well done on number 50, Mo!! YAYYYY! and what cracker card it is too I love it .. good on you! Shaz in Oz.x
ReplyDeleteThis is such a pretty card Mo, I love your design and pink and green always look lovely together.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on reaching your goal, I don't think I could do it!
Pauline
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Goodness Mo! What a stunning card you have created. Wow! I love it.
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A glorious stunning card with such pretty additional beauties and colours, thanks for joining in our challenge.xxx
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{Crafty Sentiments Inspirations DT Member}
Good for you on keeping to your 50 card challenge :)
ReplyDeleteYou card is very pretty :)
ooh, this is just so pretty! i love the delicate flowers in the background, how the leaves frame the 3D flower and the tiny tags.
ReplyDeletep.s. thanks for continuing the rudolph day challenge!
linda
Gosh Mo what a difference this is to the top one, that softer background looks amazing a fabulous creation.
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lorraine x
Woo Hoo on hitting 50 cards. I really like that die. So pretty and such a great way to frame that lovely flower.
ReplyDeleteYay! You made it to 50 and they are wonderful! Love this pretty card. Hugz!
ReplyDeleteArtistic & beautiful! Perfect #50 card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely creation! Thanks for playing at Crafty Sentiments designs! We hope so see you next time! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Gorgeous colors!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us at Die Cuttin Divas!
Shelly
Lovely card Mo and pretty soft colours. Shows what you can do without buying new stuff all the time. You have obviously enjoyed the challenge as you are carrying on which is great. I love that leaf frame die from MB too. x
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