Friday 31 March 2017

Embellish It!

So this is it my first creation as a DT member for Fussy and Fancy Fridays, this means I get to play with LOTS of lovely embellishments and create beautiful cards that I wouldn't normally make.
Thank you so much for having me ladies - I'm so looking forward to working with you all.

The theme for the next two weeks is EMBELLISH IT!  Dig out your gorgeous embellishments lovelies it's time to play :D

I had a bit of a practice making a bag (in pink) in a similar style before I actually made this.  This one is more vintage shabby chic and monochromatic in its looks than the bag I made, mainly due to the colours.  It's been made for my mother in law for her birthday.  I don't think she reads my blog so I think I'm ok posting this here!
The design papers are from Lemoncraft and have been distressed.
Around one of the layers I've used some tiny flat back pearl string for a border.
I've dug out some of my Dusty Attic wood chip to make the trellis for the flowers and then added two resin corners.

The flowers all white creams and yellows are from The Ribbon Girl and Noor Design.  I've used a magnolia, a large wild rose bud, small rose buds, a chrysanthemum, roses, lilies and gypsophila.

There are some small pieces of cream twine around the flowers.  To complete the flowering garden look I've added a few tiny silver dragonfly charms.

The Mum sentiment in made up from Sizzix letter and design paper scraps.  there have been mounted onto a wooden element from Scrapinic.  Added to the bottom of this are two tiny wooden hearts.

To finish off the vintage shabby look I've added a splash of gesso.

Here are a couple of close ups of the flowers at different angels so you can see them better.
I've used this layout for a couple of creations now and have found it perfect for creating cards like this.  If you'd like me to create a sketch layout let me know and I'll see what I can do to get one made up so you can use it too.

Hope you'll join us at Fussy and Fancy this fortnight

Andrea x

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges

Lets Craft & Create - Entwined
Not Just Cards - Monochrome
World Wide Open Design Team - Challenge 20
Creative Craft Cottage - For the Girls
Deep Ocean - Flowers Everywhere
Crafting from the Heart - Anything Goes
Try It on Tuesday - Botanical
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes
Penny's Challenge - Anything Goes












12 comments:

Jonnece said...

I love the classic look of your card and it is just perfect with bag. Thanks for joining us at 'Lets Craft and Create'. Jonnece DT

Annettes Hobby Rosettes said...

Wow stunning work. I love this. Thank you for sharing with us over here at Morgan's Artworld Challenge, best of luck with your entry.

Annette DT for  http://morgansartworld.blogspot.com.au/<br

Annettes Hobby Rosettes said...

sorry, that should have read........
Thank you for sharing with us here today at World Wide Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.

Annette DT Registered Owners/Admin for World Wide Open Design Team Challenge



Unknown said...

Hi Andrea, your card is stunning, all the embelishments and choice of colours are fabulous. Thank you for sharing with us at Creative Craft Cottage and Good luck in the draw. Jennifer DT member x

Mel said...

Absolutely gorgeous, love the vintage and monochromatic look. Thank you for sharing with us over here at World Wide Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.

Melanie DT for  http://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com.au/...

Meggymay said...

Thank you for sharing your beautiful floral card with us at TioT's this time.
Yvonne

chanya13 said...

Gorgeous card. I love flowers, butterflies and colours you used. Thanks for joining us at Let's Craft and Create. Hugs Agnieszka DT

Mrs.B said...

A beautiful card and lots of pretty embellishments.
Thanks for sharing with us at TioT
Avril

Annemi said...

It's stunning Andrea. You are a master on decorating, coloring and drawing.... sigh... lol. Thank you so much for entering our ATG challenge at Through The Craft Room Door this week. Looking forward to see you again next challenge.
Regards,
Ann-Marie
TTCRD DT
Annemi {My Blog}
Through The Craft Room Door
ttcrd.blogspot.com

Maria Valente said...

Love the design! Thank you for plying along at Penny's Challenges.
Mary (DT member)

Hazel said...

Thank you for sharing your lovely crafting for Penny’s challenge 322 – hope to see you again soon – Hazel DT x

cohenna said...

Beautiful!! Thank you for joining us at Creative Craft Cottage :)