Yesterday was DD last day working on her 8 week Summer Placement - and although she doesn't start Uni until 19th September she has to go back next Friday as her student -'term time' job working one and a half days a week 'need' her back in store and don't even allow her to take time off unpaid. Still, only 1 more year left at Uni and then she will move back to the N.E. She has had a Trainee Pharmacist job offer to start next summer (I think this means she will be independent! - can't wait!!!)
Last night I was 'home alone' for a few hours and decided on 'me' time - it was heaven to craft in peace -and made this card for a friends birthday. This stamp, Hampton Art Stamps 'Odes', hasn't been inked up for a while - don't know why cause I love it. She is coloured with Promarkers and inked with DI inks Dusty Concord and Antique Linen. The Postcard is from the Royal Langnickel travel stamp set and the music sheet is the LOTV clear stamp. These were both distressed and inked with Antique Linen.
I gave her a 'real' feather fan, I also stamped an extra butterfly on vellum, and glittered it before adding.
I stitched the paper, which is from Papermania and also stitched the cotton lace down the side of the image by machine. I added a little glitter to the Marianne flourish.
I am entering this card in the new Fashionable Stamping Challenge - which is Anything Goes
and also in the following challenges:
The Stamp Man - Stitching
Crafts and Me - Anything Goes
Sir Stampalot - Anything Goes
Just Add Ink - Distressing
Make It Monday - Anything Goes
Only 1 more week of DD distractions and then hopefully I will be a better blogger! but I am not really complaining as I do enjoy her company. We are supposed to be having a family barbecue tomorrow with Son and DIL, but I think the weather will probably dictate that I cook a Sunday lunch instead - so much for 'summer'.
That's it for now, hope you all have a good weekend and its not too wet where you are!
Avril xx
27 comments:
This is simply beautiful Avril,love the image.xxx
Oh Avril!! This is stunning! Love the stamp, the colours and that fab feather! Wonderful!! xx
Its absolutely gorgeous Avril. Thanks for joining us at Sir Stampalot this month.
Pinky
So very pretty and elegant Avril...
Thanks for sharing with us at 'Make it Monday'
Luv CHRISSYxx
Avril this is so elegant, a really lovely card.xx
Gorgeous, elegant card Avril, Big HUGZ Fleur xXx
Hi Avril
Glad you found some "me" time. Your card is exquisite. I love her feather fan and that swirl is one of my favourites, although I struggle with the flower part of it, usually gets left behind in the die!! You've got it perfect though.
Thanks so much for joining us at The Stampman by adding some beautiful stitching as well.
hugs Lisax
Another gorgeous and sophisticated creation Avril :) Super image and the feather adds such a fabulous touch!
hugs
xxalisonxx
Wow - that image is stunning. This looks like it was from the 1920s! :)
This is such a pretty vintage inspired collage. Thanks for playing along at Just Add Ink this week.
Gorgeous card so very elegant.
Hugs Louise xx
Just gorgeous, Avril! That purple is just delightful as is the feather!
Forgot to say thx for linking it up to the Make It Monday party!
Mary J x
Very pretty colours. I do like how you have attached the feather as if she is holding it. Chantell
This is very glamorous Avril. Thank you for sharing with us at Sir Stampalot this month.
Clare x
Always love popping in to see what you have created Avril and this is just gorgeous.
This is a stampers dream card, with lots of lovely inking, distressing, tearing, layering and so much more. The feather is the icing on the cake so to speak. Truly beautiful.
Thank you so much for entering our very first challenge at Fashionable Stamping.
Hugs Shirley x x
Amazing card Avril, absolutely love it, all your work lately is just great
Love Jenni xx
Very pretty card. I love the stamp and the colour scheme. Jean x
Hey Avril - yet another great card - really pretty and I love the colours. You can't beat a bit of quiet time my other half is playing golf tomorrow so I know what I will be doing! Hope the weather holds out for your BBQ. Thank you for your lovely comments they are appreciated. Hazel x
Hi Avril, Glad you found some "me-time" and it definitely paid off, you've made an absolutely stunning card. So very pretty and once again, totally elegant!
Hope you had a good weekend...
Love Emma xx
Hi Avril
What a beautiful card.
I have this stamp and for some reason always use shades of brown when I use it!! She looks gorgeous in blue!!
Make the most of having DD around .. you know you will miss her when she goes back!!
Love Jules xx
Fabulous card Avril - love the colours and the feather!
Thanks for leaving a comment just now - can't believe how quickly you did that!!
Hugs, Sylvia xx
Gorgeous and beautiful love the colour and stamp too.
Babs x
Your card is so very pretty! Love it!
Beautiful card and love your lace down the side. Thanks for playing along with us at JAI
This is beautiful Avril. Lovely colours and a gorgeous image.
Thanks for joining in with the first Fashionable Stamping challenge and hope to see you again.
Fliss x
This card is so beautiful and elegant! Love those colors!
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