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Friday 24 August 2012

Pearly Pins!

Hi Folks,

Well after bombarding you with lots of posts last week, I don't know what happened to this week!
This card has been on my desk all week in various stages waiting to be assembled and if I'm not quick I'll miss the challenges it was designed for!
The image is from Inkylicious, borrowed from crafty friend Diane.
The challenge over at Craft Room is Pins/Charms -  improvised and made my own from a broken pearl necklace. The feathers and organza ribbon were both died with a mix of Bundled Sage and Tumbled Glass DI.
I stitched all layers, I love this effect - don't know why I don't do it more often !

I also am entering this in:
  That Craft Place - Vintage
  Craft your Passion - The Power of Three (3 pins)
  Created with Love - 3 of a Kind
  Crafting for All Seasons - Stitching
  Divas by Design - Anything Goes

I must tell you my news - I was a 'Perfect Pinky' over at In the Pink, if you haven't been there, pop over, its a new challenge for anyone who loves  - yes, you guessed - PINK!

That's it for now, hope you all have a good Bank Holiday weekend and fingers crossed it doesn't rain too much!

Avril xx

26 comments:

Always with a Sentiment said...

Hello there. What a beautiful card. I love the design and fab colours. The pins are a fab addition and also adds texture. Thanks for sharing at Created with love.
Sandra x

brenda said...

A lovely shabby chic feel to this one Avril gorgeous colours.

Hope you have a good bank holiday weekend.

B x

Doreen said...

This is gorgeous,love the image....fabulous colours.xxx

Anonymous said...

Oh what a beautiful stamp and you coloured it so perfectly. I love the addition of the pins.
All so elegant.
Wishes
Lynne

Scrappin Mama said...
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Words and Pictures said...

Wonderfully put together... the colours, the image, the gorgeous pearl pins, and that delicate green ribbon - just lovely! And I'm so envious of those who can get a sewing machine to behave for them - I'm with you, I think the stitching looks fantastic!
Alison x

Jenny Marples said...

Avril, this is a triumph! Love the layers, the pearl elements, your image and choice of colours. Good luck with the challenges. Hugs, Buttons x

Claire said...

A really lovely card Avril, gorgeous stamp. Hugs, Claire x

Lady Bug Stampers said...

Beautiful card I love the vintage feel of it. Great coloring and DP's. Thank you for playing at Created with love Challenges.
Linda

Loli said...

Hola Avril, thank you for your comment few weeks a go, is nice to see you:D
Fantastic bunch of cards, your pearly pins are fantastic, great work Avril.
Hugs from Palma de Mallorca

Anonymous said...

I love the colours and the pins. Thanks for joining Craft Your Passion!

Zoechaos said...

Avril I just love this card, the colours are just my cup of tea, your hand made pins are fabulous the image, feathers, layers and stitching are beautiful. Thank you for making and sharing with us at Craft-Room Challenge which by the way runs for a fortnight! XOXO Zoe

Hazel said...

HI Avril

Such a pretty card love the image and the colours you have used - perfect.

A big thank you for dropping by to see me and leaving me some lovely comments.

I hope you have a great weekend.

Take care

Toodles

Hazel xx

Silvia(Barnie) said...

How beautiful, love the colors, the image and the elements, especially the pearl flowers.

Joan said...

Love your card Avril, thats a fave image of mine and it looks beautiful coloured,great pearl pins too.

Joan

Janette said...

Hi Avril Oh this is so elegant, real gorgeous.xx

Terry said...

Wow, this is a real eye catcher! So pretty and I love how you tied up the homemade pins and feather! Have a great weekend!

Scrappy Scatty said...

so very nice
Thank you for joining us at
That Craft Place
Love Jan
xx

craftin-dawn said...

Fab card, love the colors and the image is great! Thanks for playing along with us at Created With Love Challenges

DawnD

Scrappin Mama said...

Hello Mrs. B
Love your colors and the DP you used! The stick pins are really cool.. Thanks for joining us at Created with Love Challenges.
Lisa O

Nikki Byrne said...

Stunning card, love the colour and pins! thank you for joining us for our pins and/or charms challenge.
Hugs NIKKI
craft-room challenge DT

Maria said...

Wow, I love this! That stamp is fabulous, and I love all the details. I would never have thought of putting these two colours together but they look fantastic. Thanks for joining in with our Charms/Pins theme over at the Craft-Room Challenge.

Maria x

Sarah said...

Stunning card Avril. Love the vintage look!

Sarah x

Linda said...

Morning Avril,
Just playing catch up after my week away.
This is so pretty, I love the vintage look and your pearl pins are gorgeous - we crafters never throw anything away do we. xx

craft-roomjulia said...

Wow, this is stunning, I love everything about it from the beautiful subtle colours to the way you have embellished. Great you have found a use for your broken necklace. Love it. Thanks for joining us a Craft Room Challenge and good luck. Julia xx

Carol said...

Beautiful card Avril. Thanks for joining us at CFAS this time. Carol DT x