The first one is made from Denim Lapis beads on brown waxed linen:
And the second one is Snowflake Obsidian with a few silver beads on black waxed linen:
If you'd like to try making one of these yourself (and they're really very simple to make) here's a link to a tutorial.
And now for a card...I can't remember the last time I used this adorable bear ('Rainin' Daisies' by Penny Black), so thought I ink him up...in honour of the April showers we're having at the moment! The papers are from the 'Isabelle' pad by First Edition...I've had these since Christmas, but this is the first time I've been brave enough to cut them up! The flowers were cut using my 'Tattered Florals' die...and they do match the colours in the papers...but for some reason look totally different in the photo! I added some faux stitching to the papers using my CutterBee Bug and a white gel pen...and embossed the flowers using my Craft Concepts 'Budding Vine' folder.
Challenges for this card:
- Crafty Creations - Flower Power
- Oldie but a Goodie - April Showers (Not sure exactly how long I've had this adorable stamp, but it must be several years!)
- Papercraft Star - Umbrellas
- Paper Playtime - Umbrella & a Die Cut
- Papertake Weekly - April Showers
- Simon Says Stamp - April Showers Bring Spring Flowers
- Stampin' for the Weekend - Ready, Teddy, Go!
- Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch
Loving your gorgeous bracelets. Thanks for sharing the tutorial link. Your card is just beautiful as always.
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Desire
Hi Helen, I love this adorable card you have made and what lovely papers! Kx
ReplyDeleteFun bracelets I will have to give it a try! Your card creation is adorable, such a sweet little bear! Thanks so much for joining us this week at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.
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Jeannie
Thanks for the link to the tutorial on the bracelets. they are really fun. I love your sweet image for your card. Your soft colors are so perfect for this image. Thanks for joining us.
ReplyDeleteNancy SSW-DT
Wow l love those bracelets they are stunning as is your card just gorgeous:)x
ReplyDeleteThanks for the bracelet link, can't wait to have a go. Your card is gorgeous, I love the sweet little bear & lovely papers. Thanks so much for joining us @ SSW :)
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Beautiful bracelets and card....
ReplyDeleteFun bracelets. Thanks for sharing the tutorial! Your card is adorable. Thanks for playing along at SSW!
ReplyDeleteJudi SSW DT
What a lovely card Helen! Thank you for sharing at Papertake Weekly and good luck with the challenge. Judy GDT x
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card, Helen, love that bear image! Thanks for joining us this week for the Papercraft Star Umbrella challenge!
ReplyDeleteoh what a pretty little card - that teddy is so cute . Your bracelets are so pretty too
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in my April showers challenge this fortnight at Oldie but a Goodie
Lisa x
Love your cards, so cute. Would love to have a go sometime with the bracelets thanks for the link.
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty bracelets.
ReplyDeleteYour card is just adorable. Love the sweet image and soft colors. Thanks for joining us at Sweet Sketch Wednesdays.
Hugs, Heide SSW-DT
Your little teddy card is adorable Helen, the colours are gorgeous! Nice bracelets too - well done you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along at Oldie But A Goodie and good luck in the challenge
Hugs Laurie x
How sweet it is!!! Cute teddy and such lovely papers. Have a wonderful weekend and thank you for joining us at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.
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Hi Helen thanks for the tutorial on the bracelet I must give it a go.
ReplyDeleteI do love your card this is such a sweet image and your pretty soft pastels are just perfect with it. Awesome card and thanks for joining us at Sweet Sketch Wednesday this week and good luck.
Kathie SSW-DT
What an adorable image and love the papers...I have had that happen with my pictures as well. So glad you could share your pretty creation with us at Sweet Sketch Wednesday. Your bracelets are beautiful, love those stones, opaque ones are my favorite.
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That is the sweetest image! Darling card. Thanks for playing in Paper with us at Paper Playtime!
ReplyDeletePam
Sweet bracelets. Love your card. Such a darling image. Have a sweet day! Arlana@ssw!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is ever so sweet, Helen! LOVE that darling bear and your embossed panels! And your bracelets are fantastic! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at Papercraft Star!
ReplyDeleteHelen this is gorgeous! Your papers are so very beautiful and I bet the sparkle on them is amazing in real life. Sweet image with perfect coloring too. I love this sweet card. Thanks for joining us at Sweet Sketch Wednesday!
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Great card - what a sweet image x
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along with us at Stampin' for the weekend this week and good luck x
((hugs)) Suzie xoxo
Love your gorgeous card, such a sweet bear and fab bracelets.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamps Challenge.
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Debby