We are up to week 8 now in the 'Less is More' challenge,
wow the time has flown!!! I am learning so much, mostly
my cards are rubbish lol....but I am improving too, thanks
C&M. These challenges are really making me think......... a lot ,
my brain( known as Brian by me....don't ask!) hurts now lol.
Anyway I had an idea quite quickly this week ,(yes I was
surprised too). It's to use a sketch this time,has to be a long
thin card too, not one I make really. I used some lovely snow
white linen card ( I intended using for my daughter's wedding
invites but didn't in the end).I used a strip of card printed
with (PP washed damask pink) and used a sewing wheel
to make pin holes to add interest.Then I used Tim Holtz
distress ink in worn lipstick on the edges. I made a matching
flower using the same ink, a nestie and my quilling tool......
was on a roll then lol! I added leaves punched with black
and white pattern paper, some edged with the ink again.
Then I stamped ..... yes stamped direct to card, oooh that
is so scary for me.I used some cute chinese stamps I had,
love, happiness and peace ones. Such a long explanation
too today.........sorry!!!
I may try more in other colours now as I am so pleased
how the card turned out.Hope you like it too:O)
It will need a box because of the flower though.........darn!!!
wow the time has flown!!! I am learning so much, mostly
my cards are rubbish lol....but I am improving too, thanks
C&M. These challenges are really making me think......... a lot ,
my brain( known as Brian by me....don't ask!) hurts now lol.
Anyway I had an idea quite quickly this week ,(yes I was
surprised too). It's to use a sketch this time,has to be a long
thin card too, not one I make really. I used some lovely snow
white linen card ( I intended using for my daughter's wedding
invites but didn't in the end).I used a strip of card printed
with (PP washed damask pink) and used a sewing wheel
to make pin holes to add interest.Then I used Tim Holtz
distress ink in worn lipstick on the edges. I made a matching
flower using the same ink, a nestie and my quilling tool......
was on a roll then lol! I added leaves punched with black
and white pattern paper, some edged with the ink again.
Then I stamped ..... yes stamped direct to card, oooh that
is so scary for me.I used some cute chinese stamps I had,
love, happiness and peace ones. Such a long explanation
too today.........sorry!!!
I may try more in other colours now as I am so pleased
how the card turned out.Hope you like it too:O)
It will need a box because of the flower though.........darn!!!
60 comments:
This looks really beautiful!
The flower is amazing and the whole composition is stunning!
Wonderful!
Chrissie
"Less is More"
Really lovely
Kathyk
Viv, you've blown me away!!! This is absolutely stunning! xx
This is gorgeous, well done.
Maureen.......x
Well, there's only one word for this one! S-T-U-N-N-I-N-G!
I agree with all of the above, beautiful. Hazel x
Excellent car Viv, the flower is amazing xx Jan
Wow! What else is there to say? Your card is stunning. Love your flower and to punch your leaves from pattered paper is inspirational. Absolutely love it.
Lynne xxx
Simply stunning!!!! Love it
ali x
A stunning card, such a gorgeous flower :)
Kelly.x
I really like this piece. just gorgeous and so well-made.
beautiful, elegant card x
I LOVE LOVE LOVE your flower, it's fab!!
Kelly xx
Wow, your card is truly beautiful. Hugs Rita xx
FABULOUS. Love Sheila (Cyprus)
Oh! WOW that is one amazing card
Beautiful Viv, I love the way it flows from the leaves up to the chinese symbols. Great combo of colour as well :)
Val x
Hi again Viv
Your cards aren't rubbish at all and this one is STUNNING I love the flower and the colours
Super job!
mandi
Hi Viv
Fabulous card ....stunning ....Gorgeous ....Great ...
still haven`t done mine yet ??????
hugs
sylvie xx
Absolutely Gorgeous Viv :O) Chris xx
Viv, your cards are far from rubbish! They are always gorgeous, and this one is no exception.
Love the flower, and the pink and black. And know where you are coming from with doing a DL card, I haven't made one for about two years lol
hugs
Val xx
This is stunning! I love the rose you've made, and the colour combination is just classic. I can imagine this in other colours too. I like the oriental text accent. Fab!
Wow!! This is just gorgeous! Beautiful flowers and fabulous colors!!
There`s nothing rubbish about this card its just gorgeous, that flower is stunning...
Babs x
Wow! Fantastic! LOVE the flower! Lynne x
A really stunning card.....love the flowers.
Anne
Absolutely beautiful right down to the gorgeous textured card blank. Its so well thought out. I love it. Lx
Just beautiful, need I say more.
jenjoy x
oh your card is just gorgeous!
Definitely a favourite card out of the other beautiful examples I've already seen!
Congrats.
Hugs, Sandra
So, so gorgeous! I love your flower, and the colour is perfect for this card. Brilliant!!!
wow everthing about your card is stunning.
Fiona
Such a gorgeous card - your flower is stunning, and I love the way you've stamped the symbols direct onto the card.
Love, Andrea xx
What a really elegant card. You are truly talented. Thanks for stopping by and supporting Ian. Cheers!
What a beautiful card Viv :o)
Jackie xx
Viv - saw this on my reader yesterday and been waiting for some time to comment as I had to come back and say this is STUNNING - beautiful card - works really well
Love your hand made flower and how you have layed everything out in your card.
Nicky
Stunning card, love the flower embellishment.
Diane x
OMG my namesake! What a beautiful flower and an AWESOME card! x
SO not rubbish! Beautiful hand made flower Viv and love the shade of pink you chose, very delicate. The oriental text is very unusual and striking.
Really, really gorgeous Viv! What a beautiful flower and I love the way the black and white leaves tie in with the Chinese writing.
What a stunning card!!
Our living room has Asian design and furniture - your card design would be pretty as a wall-hanging!
Greetings from Austria!
Wow, I love your card, it really is stunning. Jo x
Your card is stunning. Very pretty and delicate. x
This is one gorgeous card, absolutely fab! x
this is fabulous xx
This is just gorgeous, love that flower
Beryl x
Hi what a beautiful card, love the flower, colours and the chinese(?) writing:0) xxx
Your card?? Rubbish??? Are you crazy lady???
They are gorgeous and this one is no exception... it's stunning!
Kerry x
Gosh this is Gorgeous !!! My favourite so far :O)
WOW Viv this is stunning. I just love it. Everything is gorgeous.
Hugs
Michelle
Wow Viv!
What a truly stunning card! I love everything about it! Handmade flowers are fab aren't they?
Lizy x
Oh wow - this is stunning!
This is absolutely gorgeous. The embellishment just amazing.
Brilliant card! The flower is just awesome! :) And you actually have those chinese stamps? Nice! Super card.
Viv this is delightful , your flower is so pretty
Hugs Susie Sugar xx
Stunning, gorgeous beautiful
Jose
Wow this is stunning!! and oh boy I know what you mean about stamping directly onto the card, damn scary :)
Stunning! your flower is so beautiful!
Wonderful card, beautiful colours.
Bianca
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