Made using my fave textured linen card. Some soft blending of Tumbled Glass DI for the sky and a little Squeezed Lemonade at the bottom.
The border stamp was inked using markers and spritzed with water - I tried it on a piece of scrap paper to see what it looked like first- decided it looked OK so lightly spritzed again and stamped direct onto the card.
I have had this Bird/House/Ivy die for a long time - I think it may be a Marianne die (as it's blue) but can't be sure. They were the perfect size for some small odd bits of card!
(I am sat at the Playground gates waiting for them to open - Miss Di has been having a bit of a rest!)
Coloured the ivy with Distress Inks and popped it up with foam pads, foam pads also used for the little bird house and birdie sat onto the branch.
A relatively CAS card I think and added bonus it was a quick make!
We have some friends coming later for an overnight stay - it's a long while since the stars have aligned for us all to be free at the same time so am looking forward to a good catch up and a curry at a nearby restaurant!
Hope all is well in your part of blogland and thanks for stopping by. x
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Such a pretty card - they don't need to be elaborate to make an impact! I'm waiting at the gates of the playground too!!
ReplyDeleteA lovely card Viv, the die cuts are lovely and go so well with the stamped flower border.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your night,
Hugs, Avril xx
First past the post again...too busy admiring everyone's work and not doing my own! I like your pretty and different new home card Viv...like the flower border. Enjoy your time with your friends. xx
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and with a welcome hint of Spring.
ReplyDeleteJose's talking a good game, lets hopd the smile doesnt last.
Bx
Your bird house card is beautiful Viv love the flower bed you’ve created too
ReplyDeleteAnne
Great card here Viv and perfect little scene too ;) hugs Viv xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, I love that loose watercolour border :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty. I have those dies and you have inspired me to dig them out again.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for entering our challenge this week at CRAFT Challenge looking forward to see you again next challenge.
Hugs Sheryl xx
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This is so pretty Viv, great CAS card and some lovely colours. Love the flower border at the bottom and the lovely dies too.
ReplyDeleteKath x
Such a pretty effect with the stamping at the bottom and what a fabulous little scene on your beautiful card Viv x. Hope you are enjoying your friends visit? x.
ReplyDeleteWow Viv - what a gorgeous card! Love the mix of techniques you used - a really lovely result.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry you were left shivering outside the Playground gates - I forgot to tell folks that I'd hidden a big box of choklits nearby. :)
Hugs
Di xx
The colour and spritz gives a very nice effect, I must try!
ReplyDeleteso very pretty....love the watercoloured flowers, they look so dreamy.
ReplyDeletexx Karen
Such a pretty card Viv. I love the fabulous dies and lovely flowers xx
ReplyDeleteThis is just adorable I love the cute dies, thanks for joining us at The Paper Shelter this time, hugs Pops x
ReplyDeleteA sweet CAS style card Viv, the dies look lovely.
ReplyDeleteYvonne xx
Stunning card and love those dies as well, sorry not been around much oh and I see I am not following you anymore???? Off to refollow, that is weird.xx
ReplyDeleteHmm. Thought I had left a comment already. Must be going loopy in my old age. Love the border at the bottom with all the pretty colours. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteThat little bird house and bird are adorable hanging from the pretty ivy, Viv! Love the soft colours of the garden below. Great work! Have fun with your friends! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a 'tweet' little card. Love your CAS approach. Thanks for playing along with us this fortnight at Trimmie's C.R.A.F.T Challenge.. AJ DT TCC
ReplyDeleteHi Viv
ReplyDeleteA lovely finished card .. .. the border across the bottom is super scrummy!
Hope you had a good night with your friends.
Love Jules xx
This is so light and pretty using fairly soft shades for the background, and the washy stamped border looks fantastic Viv. I love the added die cuts with the ivy, birdhouse and sweet little bird too. Hope you had a good catchup with your friends. x
ReplyDeleteA lovely pretty watercolour effect. Thank you for joining us at the CRAFT challenge this week.
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