Sunday 7 June 2015

Stamping Sensations DT Post

Another lovely week in which I have travelled to Hampshire and Berkshire! A few days at home before packing time again and am hoping that I will get some crafting time (despite having to go to the dentist!) as I have an order for a diamond anniversary card which I need to get done pronto!
Time for another challenge at Stamping Sensations and this month we have Tonic as our sponsor and our theme is...... Dies and/or Punches.  Don't forget to stamp!
This card didn't quite turn out how I imagined it in my head...

I don't know what it is about this sentiment stamp but it rates as one of my all time faves.
I stamped it in Versafine Black onto a scrap of lemon polka dot paper.
(Yellow is not a colour I use very often as it doesn't come in my list of colours I really really like.... )
The dies are the Spellbinders  fancy rectangle set which I longed for and have very rarely used since acquired a couple of years ago!
I used 2 of the dies from the set and cut out in bright white card.
A scrap of fan shaped lace acorss the middle of the lemon paper and then the smallest die cut stick around the edge.
The flower is also made using dies and the flourishes came from a bit of another die cut which I hadn't used!
Die cut butterfly and a few sparklies to finish and dabbed a bit of stickles onto the rose centre,
This was a good way too to use up all my little odd bits too so will be visiting the Playground this week.

Please pop over and see what my talented teamies have dished up for us this month and I hope you can join us!

Other Challenges -
Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes
Creatalicious - Butterflies
Ladybug Crafts - Use Dies
One Sweet Challenge - Dies
Scribble & Scrap - Anything Goes
Creative Ladybird - Anything Goes
Crafting By Designs - Anything Goes

Washing just finished so am away to hang it out! Then will grab a coffee and spend some time checking out what you've all been up to whilst I've been away! x

27 comments:

brenda said...

This is a real burst of sunshine Viv and such a clever and effective way to use that pretty lace.

Sounds like you are globetrotting again, hope the sun is shining for you.

B x

Stamps and Paper said...

A really elegant card Viv...gorgeous dies and your beautiful lace rally finishes your card off

Anne

Carole said...

Very pretty card Viv...yellow not ago to colour for me either but this is so fresh and clean looking. Love it! Safe travels.

Pia S said...

Oh, this is gorgeous, Viv. Love all the white detailing with yellow, so delicate, and the design of the sentiment is beautiful as well, I can understand why it's a favorite,,,

Sue said...

Such a beautifully designed card Viv. I love the way you have framed the sentiment and your detailing it gorgeous.
Sue xx

Meggymay said...

A gorgeous card Viv, the details and design are wonderful.
Yvonne xx

Canonbury creations said...

Beautiful card Viv, love your combo of dies and that little fan of lace!
Val x

McCrafty's Cards said...

Beautiful Viv, I like the frame the lace and the rose
Kevin xx

Irish Cherokee said...

WOW Viv !!!!! This is a stunner to say the least. Love the yellow on this card. It makes everything else pop.Beautiful.


Hugs and Blessings
Jim

Jackie said...

Stunning card Viv, love the diecuts. I hope your dental appointment goes well :o)
Jackie xx

Blossom Cards said...

lovely card thanks for sharing with creatalicious Rachel dt

debby4000 said...

Such a fabulous, beautiful card.
luv
Debby

Sarn said...

Such an elegant card Viv. Love it.

Hugs, Darn Sarn xxx

Di said...

Gorgeous card Viv - and I can see why you love the sentiment so much. It's perfectly designed isn't it! I see you were not far from here recently - I think I was recovering from the school reunion at the time.

Hugs

Di xx

aussie aNNie said...

Brilliantly created, fab colours and gorgeous added beauties.xx.xx
{aNNie My Personal Blog}

Mrs A. said...

That is a nice sentiment. The yellow spotty paper works well against it too. Never get round to embossing my sentiments. Must try harder! Hugs Mrs A.

Jacee said...

Beautiful Viv, so pretty
hugs Jacee
Simply Paper Card Design

coops said...

oh wow so stunning viv.really gorgeous colours and the diecuts are fabulous :D

xx coops xx

Sally H said...

A wonderfully elegant card, Viv! I love it! What a wonderful snippet card too. Hope you enjoyed Berkshire - I spent my student years there

Linby said...

Beautiful card, the yellow looks lovely against the White. Love the butterfly sparkle trail.
Linby x

Monica said...

Perfect card, Viv. I like the crisp and sunny, colour combo.
Thanks for the visit,
M

luvmycards.blogspot.com said...

Gorgeous use of Dies--I found the outside diecut but can't figure out what you used for the inner one? Very pretty card! Thank you for playing with us at One Sweet Challenge and Sweet Pea Stamps~
Carolyn, DT

Gerrina said...

Stunning how you just used two colours and made such a beautiful card! Great shapes and love the dotted DP! Hugs, Gerrina

Melanie said...

A lovely card!
Thank you soo much for taking part in our "Butterfly” challenge over at Creatalicious & good luck in the draw.
Hope to see you again in our next challenge as well…

Hugs,
Melanie
(DT Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges)
(DT-Coordinator Creatalicious Challenges)
(DT Come and Get It)

Tracy said...

Hi Viv,
Marvellous creation, love the image, and the die cutting is fabulous.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Darnell said...

Your card is breathtaking, Viv! You know I agree with you about that sediment! It has now become my favorite, too!! Happy travels to you as you venture out again (already gone, I expect)!! Hugs, Darnell

Desire Fourie said...

Oh wow Viv, this is so beautifully elegant with the yellow and white. Adore the ornate frame.
Hugs
Desíre
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