Oh my goodness it's not today, tomorrow or even this week and yet I've actually finished my daughter's birthday card. Yikes, this has to be a first as I'm usually at the very last minute. I suppose I have to thank Cynthia at Rainbow Lady's Challenges for the inspiration as the theme over there this week is 'masked ball' and as soon as I saw it I remembered how much Shelley loved the masks on display when we visited Venice. Another thank you has to go to Christine at Lady Lace's Crafting Space as she jogged my memory about the Debbie Moore images on this theme. Crikey this post is beginning to sound like an Oscar ceremony!
Anyway less rambling and more detail. These are the materials I used...
- image and diamond backing paper from Debbie Moore's first magazine
- green and purplish card
- purplish vellum attached over the diamond paper using brads. Used this so there would be a shadow of the diamond pattern coming through
- diamond embossing folder - Cuttlebug
- corner die cuts by Spellbinders (cut smaller than actual die)
- gems and organza ribbon
Being so organised and doing my card extra early I even had chance to do a special inner. Shelley will be so impressed as she's all too aware that normally I get into such a flap at the 11th hour. Again the image is from the magazine. I used the Hallmark card making CD to create the sentiment.
My card is also for the challenge at Crafty Ann's where this week the challenge is to create a birthday card.Have a fab day everyone. The sun is actually shining today in South Yorkshire - maybe Spring is finally here. I do hope so.
Ann xxx
10 comments:
Gorgeous card Ann, Shelley will love it! I was thinking about you when I set this challenge after what you said about being okay for christmas cards and needing one to spur you into action for birthday cards :D
Ann x
WOW Ann, this is gorgeous, love it to bits.
Pleased I inspired you to take part this week. Shelley will be thrilled to receive it.
Thanks for sharing with us at Rainbow Lady's challenge this week.
Hugs xx
Lovely card, Ann
I'm sure your daughter will love this card Ann. Love the colours you have used here and the images are beautiful.
Janet xx
WOW your Daughter will love this as its super, I love that Image on the front and your sentiment is ace. Thanks for playing along on Rainbow Lady's Challenge this week Hazelxoxo
Wow what can I say fantastic Annie. Love this cd. Thanks so much love Cynthia x
Gorgeous card Ann, good luck in the draw this week. Love Elizabeth xxx
Oh lucky Shelley - what a lovely card to receive. Wish her happy birthday from me too.
Beryl xx
Smashing card, love the green with the purple. Thank you for joining in with Rainbow Lady's and Crafty Ann's challenges this week.
Jen x
A work of art my friend ... and one that Shelley will treasure I'm sure. Hope she enjoys a fantabulous day when it comes!
Luv'n'Stuff
Max
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