Wednesday 6 July 2011

Back to CAS

Ok…my last couple of cards have been borderline CAS recently so I’m getting back to the Clean and Simple look today but  I’m sticking with the blue theme:
silhouette sentiments
I’ve used the Level One Hostess Set from Stampin’ Up!  Silhouette Sentiments and stamped flowers in Night of Navy, Pacific Point, Marina Mist and Baha Breeze.  I’ve then inked around the stems to “ground them”.  (I’ve actually used this technique before.  You can see it here.)
I’ve matted the image on to  Marina Mist, adding a border with the Scallop trim punch, and 3d’d it to the front of a 15cm card.
BUT what to do for the sentiment?  I’ve used a dark card blank (Night of Navy) and having constructed my card before thinking about the sentiment I was a little stuck for the medium to use….
So I resorted to good old-fashioned handwriting.  Adds a personal touch too.  I’ve used the Signo uni-ball Gel Pen for this….available from Stampin’ Up! at £3.75. 
So I hope you like it.  I definitely think this technique of stamping a “wild field of flowers” is soo suitable for any occasion.  I’d love to see your versions…
I’m entering this in the following challenges:
Less is More {Shades of Blue}
Papertake Weekly {Anything Goes}
Allsorts Challenge {Free and Easy}
BFN
Linda
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15 comments:

  1. So elegant!
    Gorgeous colour.
    Thanks for playing Free & Easy with us at Allsorts this week.
    Good luck.
    Debs xx

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  2. Uhooi,,
    Wow,, This card is beautiful, nice and creative,,

    Uhooi.blogspot.com

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  3. Lovely stamping - a delightful card,
    Sandy

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  4. Three lovely entries into this weeks challenge. They are all fabulous in their own way but I do love this one the most.
    Thanks for your comment.

    Kth x

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  5. A friend of mine hand writes her sentiments too. yours is lovely I agree it adds a certain charm
    Love your card!
    Thank you again
    Diva LIM
    "Less is More"

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  6. This just my style, I love it. A xx

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  7. Fab Card! Thanks for sharing and have a great day. Angela

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  8. Your use of Silhouette Sentiments really catches my eye. I love this one as much I love the last one you did, they're both great!
    Michelle.

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  9. What a fantastic creation Linda. Thank you so much for entering in our Allsorts challenge and good luck!

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  10. Have just seen your card on the 'Less is More'blog & just wanted to say what a beautiful card!

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  11. fantastic card, definitely CAS, love the panel of flowers :)
    Jenny x

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  12. lovely floral meadow, great framed border

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  13. A very pretty card. Great colours. Thank you so much for entering our challenge at ALLSORTS this week, good luck & hope you’ll join us again!
    Hugz Fleur xXx

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  14. LOVE this...I love the varying colors...and that stamp is wonderful! My Card

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  15. Gorgeous card Linda - one of my favourite stamp sets!
    Margaret x

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I'd love to hear what you think....thanks for looking :-)