I have missed the last couple of challenges over at Less is More and and sometimes I am in there by the skin of my teeth! So I thought I really must make an effort this week as the theme is 'Paper Piecing' something I enjoy, but haven't done for a while.
I have used Hero Arts Gracious Lady, and I am sorry to say that this lovely lady has been neglected lately due to new additions - I am really going to make an effort to use ALL of my stamps. She was stamped onto white card and I sponged a little Antique Linen DI around the edges. Decided to mat her on the same red paper used for her coat and hat, but something was missing, so added another layer of black - matches with the black Hero Arts stamped sentiment!
I am also entering this card in Crafty Ribbons - CAS
That's it for now, and thanks for all the lovely comments re DD and the Celebration Candy
Avril xx
A very sophisticated image for a lovely card
ReplyDeleteKathyk
Love this Lady in Red! Your LIM is very elegant and classy! Lately, I am getting in by the skin of my teeth! I guess it is Summer!
ReplyDeleteVery chic, that frame is just perfect and love the stamp.
ReplyDeleteLove your stamp Avril! The red paper looks like material so its a brilliant choice for her hat and coat. Hugs Susan x
ReplyDeleteJust wonderful.. and that image reminds me of my Aunt.. she wore a Hat like that to my parents wedding..
ReplyDeleteLisa x
What a lovely stamp and a super card. xx
ReplyDeleteLovely elegant lady
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Thanks so much
mandi
"Less is More"
Beautiful card Avril, its a real stylish image, love the colours as well.
ReplyDeleteYvonne x
love your gracious lady card Avril
ReplyDeleteJoan
Gorgeous card Avril. What a great image for paper piecing. She looks stunning in red. xx
ReplyDeleteYou've done her up just right, Avril!
ReplyDeleteYou are a bit of a master at paper piecing Avril! Had to look really closely to see it as it looked like a complete coloured image! A gorgeous card. Hugs, Buttons x
ReplyDeleteShe is great. You did a fab job at this card.
ReplyDeleteMarrigje
Stunning Avril!!
ReplyDeletelove the image and the frame around her~Beautifully done :)
Congrats to your daughter, Avril, that's brilliant news, you must be so proud.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on all your followers too.
Love your Tim tag from the last post and I knew this was your card as soon as I saw it with such an elegant lady , she's a beauty.
Hugs Lisax
A very sophisticated and beautiful card...gorgeous work!!
ReplyDeleteLove Emma xx
A very sophisticated and beautiful card...gorgeous work!!
ReplyDeleteLove Emma xx
The Gracious Lady is one of my all-time fave. stamps Avril. Love your card - the paper piecing is perfect. Gorgeous sentiment too!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week - hugs, Sylvia xx
Fabulous card Avril. I love this wonderful image.
ReplyDeleteDebbie x
I'm popping back to thank you for joining my site. I happily return the compliment!
ReplyDeleteFabulous! What an elegant lady, makes a really beautiful card Avril, love it Gay xxx
ReplyDeleteFantastic LIM card, great image.
ReplyDeleteExcellent card, fabulous image and great colours. Thanks for sharing with us at Crafty Ribbons this time.
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Dawn xx