Tuesday 15 February 2011

New Toy!

I have FINALLY taken the new toy from the box! And cut out lots of large labels! (Only because at the moment the labels are the only large nesties I have - but am sure that will be rectified soon.... lol)
So here's a wee bit of fluffiness made with a couple of the said labels.
I haven't mounted this onto a card yet and am not sure I will - might try and find a frame instead... will think about it.
I used white pearlised paper throughout. After cutting out,  I embossed the dots onto the smaller label and embossed round the larger label. I used Spun Sugar (which is quickly becoming one of my favourites) distress ink round the edges and then brushed over both labels randomly. The flourish is a Sissiz one which got the same distressed brush treatment! 
The LOTV stamp is one I have been promising myself for eons.... and I finally bought it when I had the recent mad spendie. I coloured it with promarkers and distress inks and added a teeny dabbing of stickles on the dress for a bit of sparklie girlyness...!
The flowers were from my stash - I like the pink pearl stamens especially and need to buy some flat backed pink pearls to match them (any excuse to spend some more). To finish off, I popped on some pearls, a couple of tiny fabric butterflies (these were real fiddly - don't think I'll be using them a lot despite having an entire string of them!) and finally added a small metal heart charm with a pearl top.
The love theme challenges are still ongoing so (takes a deep breath) here's a few challenges -
Craft Catz - Hearts
Craft Your Days Away - Photo Inspiration (and the photo made me think of weddings)
Cute Card Thursday - Hearts and Flowers
Paper Sundaes - Choose 3 toppings and I chose - Flowers, Distressing and Pink
2 Sisters - Hearts    
Crazy 4 Challenges - Hearts
Paper Cupcakes - Shaped with embossing

20 comments:

Jan said...

Oh gosh Viv.... this is breathtaking.... from the beautiful little image to the glorious swirls and flowers and the pretty little pink pearls. Absoloutely glorious! Envy coming your way though 'cos you've got a Grand Calibur and I haven't!!!

Jules said...

Beautiful Viv .. .. I love this very much.

Stunning work.

Have fun with your new toy!! LOL!!!

Love Jules xx

Meggymay said...

This is so beautiful and the image is adorable. xx

fatmonica said...

Absolutely beautiful.Love it all,especially the stamp!

Anne said...

Green with envy at your new toy! This is so elegant, lovely card
Anne
x

coops said...

beautiful card viv.the image is stunning and i love the fab shape and your gorgeous flowers and swirls :D

xx coops xx

Jackie said...

What a gorgeous card, so pretty :o)
Jackie xx

Pat said...

Beautiful card, super image and gorgeous colours. Thanks for sharing at Paper Cupcakes this week.

Pat xx

carol said...

so pretty. love the darling image, thanks for joining our valentines challenge at CRAFTYCATZ this week, x Carol

Sarah said...

Hi Viv, what a stunning card, I love the gentle colours and beautiful image. Thank you for joining us at Craft Your Days Away, good luck with the challenge xxx

Lexxie said...

Stunning wedding card Viv, such a sweet little image,
Love Sarita xx

Flutterby Trina said...

Stunning, I have just brought that stamp and cant wait to play with it! thanks for joining us this week at Paper Cupcakes, good luck

xxxx

Donna said...

Gorgeous card and so pretty. Thanks for joining us at CYDA this time.
Donna x

Lee said...

STUNNING.xx

Aunty Sue said...

Lovely card thanks for joining Crafty Catz

Patti P. said...

Love the softness and sweet image you used on this....all the flowers and accents are perfect. Tfs and joining us at PCC's.

MaggieC (Silvercrafter) said...

It is not just having a new toy, but having the vision to use it well. That card is just stunning, so delicate and pretty. Nothing more needed, it is perfect!

Liz said...

Very nice thanks for playing along with CYDA

Liz x

Monica said...

Those flowers are to die for and the image is so cute...

xxx Monica

CraftinGranny said...

What a gorgeous creation. I love the LOTV stamp and the shape of your card. Beautiful soft colors and wonderful embossing. This is card is stunning! Thanks so much for joining us at PCC this week. Sure hope to see you back next with another gorgeous creation. "Hugs" Carol