Monday 20 October 2008

Birthday card for my Nan

This card is for my Nan's birthday, which is not 'til next month, but I like to be organised...anyway I'm going for a visit at the weekend, and I'd much rather hand-deliver cards than entrust their safe transit to the Royal Mail! I've used one of my current favourite stamps (from the 'Critter Party' transparent set by Penny Black) for the main image, and have gone a bit 'spotty' mad with some gorgeous Flora Doodles, spotty ribbon (I think it's from Hobbycraft), and my trusty 'Swiss Dots' embossing folder. I've embossed the sentiment (stamp by Hero Arts) in copper to match the browns I've used on this card.The colour combination is a new one for me, but I rather like it...honestly it's not as bright in real life, but the weather the last couple of days has been so dull, the light's been rubbish for taking photographs!


11 comments:

  1. This is really lovely Helen, love that huge spotty flower. Nice colouring job on the image too.

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  2. Ohhhhh I love it, I bet she will too.

    Mrs W x

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  3. Fab card Helen - love the colour combo, and the mices are so cute!
    hugs
    Cathy xx

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  4. Another lovelyc ard Helen .. love those mice - I'm sure your nan will be thrilled!
    Pauline x

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  5. Great card the colours are just perfect :)

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    Caroline x x

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  7. What a sweet card for your nan, love the bold colour and a fab image!
    Clairexx

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  8. Thanks for stopping by my blog and for leaving a comment!
    This card is beautiful, I love the green and brown combo!! xx

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  9. love this image of the mice with the cake, just love the size of the clear stamp of this one just nice for that size card too! :0)

    ps did not fine anything you left for me?

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  10. Hi Helen,
    love this card, the image is so cute and the colour scheme is fab.
    Lyndsey xx

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Thanks for taking the time to look and comment on my cards! Helen x