For the card base, I've used Ranger Transparent Gloss Texture paste through a Flourish stencil on one side and on the other I used Bundled Sage, before colouring with Victorian Velvet, Bundle Sage and Tumbled Glass Distress inks. Valerie was shaded lightly with Spun Sugar and Victorian Velvet DIs. The sentiment is from Crafty Individuals. The rose was made with the Tattered Florals die.
Hope you're having a good week and not shivering in this chilly weather, here in the N.E. it feels more like November than 'Flaming June', the only good thing about it is I've tidied the craft stash, which wouldn't have got done if the sun was shining.............so, if it's miserable weather tomorrow I've a nice tidy desk to work on.
Avril xx
Shivering in the N E of Scotland but the up side is that I can stay indoors and craft, pity I didn't manage to create anything as pretty as this little lady tho!
ReplyDeleteSally
Yes, we're shivering here in the south too, getting better for the weekend though :D I just love the romantic soft background and great stamp here Avril, good job ! :D x
ReplyDeleteWhat a sassy looking lady. She's so strong and confident. Gorgeous piece Avril. :) Erika
ReplyDeleteLove how you have displayed the gorgeous image, great card Avril xxx
ReplyDeleteFabulous Avril! I love how you've framed Valerie with that gorgeous background xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Have a great day hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteA very beautiful card with wonderful ideas to make it special
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your tidy craft space--they never stay that way.
Love Chrissie xx
Beautiful card .... I love how you've done the background, looks so elegant. I'm hoping the UK weather brightens up a little this next week because we're off to the Cotswolds. I'll see if I can bring some Manx sunshine across with me :) xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful lady and the background is perfect with those colours and textures.
ReplyDeleteGotta love this one as she is my namesake. Beautifully done and love the colours. hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteShe is gorgeous and so elegant Avril, love your beautiful card...
ReplyDeleteAs for the weather, well so far in the NW we have a wet start, now it's just dull, but the sun did try to shine about an hour ago....I live in hope....xxx
Gorgeous Avril! I love the background. Those soft colours and lovely flourishes work so well for your fashionable image! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteVery elegant lady with a background that suits her perfectly. Such a pretty rose you made for her too!
ReplyDeletesandy xx
I love this Avril. It's such a gorgeous stamp and it looks absolutely wonderful teamed up with my favourite Tim Holtz stencil. I really like the colours that you've used too and the little rose that co-ordinates with the colours in your background just finishes it off perfectly. Have a lovely weekend, Sandra x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and elegant!! Love the angle of focal image v tilt of hat! Have a lovely weekend Avril. Nicola x
ReplyDeleteLove this gorgeous card Avril, its a lovely image.
ReplyDeleteYvonne xx
This card is so gorgeous, Avril! Love the lovely image and the background texture! Mar xx
ReplyDeleteYour background and the gorgeous rose have turned Valerie into a star! Love this Avril! Hugs, Chrisx
ReplyDeleteLovely work with Valerie - the colours are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteAlison x
This ist beautiful! Wonderful designed.
ReplyDeleteHugs Carola