Just posting a simple little card for St Patrick's Day tomorrow, I am hoping to enter it into the
Luck of The Irish challenge at
http://scrappersdelightspapercrafts.blogspot.com/2012/03/luck-of-irish-challenge.html
They are making it more fun by giving a 2nd chance when using one or their digis so I will be posting one with and one without.
M & M
Materials and Method
Green pearl efffect double sided card from stash
Green velvet from stash
Leaf effect backing paper I had made ages ago by stamping a fern stamp onto white card. I used first, second third generation ink to add textured effect.
Black cat stamp from a Personal Impressions set.
few pearls from Kaisercraft and small gemstone jewels from stash
Creative Expressions earth tones twine
Sentiment from Scrappers' Delights
Brilliance Graphite Black Ink
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Bundled Sage
Spellinders Fleur de lis motif die
Cut a small square card from green sheet, folded back the front for interest
Stamped black cat onto velvet cut to fit front fold. added heart gem and two round gems, attached to card
Cut backing paper for layer inside card attached to card.
Braided twine for extra texture and wrapped around card
Printed out sentiment in green, cut with die and inked
attached with foam pads to stand proud from card
As I said just a simple wee card.
Affectionately
Vee xx
Mr Linky did not like my second go !!
Lovely stamping Vee, you can;t beat a good foliage stamp for a background paper.:-)
ReplyDeleteClaire x
thanks, Claire, too true!! xx
ReplyDeleteLovely card Vee Loveing the little black cat xxxxxxxxxxxxx good luck in the challenge xxxxxx
ReplyDeletethanks very much, Celia xx
DeleteSo sweet Vee, love the papers and that cat is lovely
ReplyDeleteLindsay xx
Thanks a lot, Lindsay Vee xx
DeleteGorgeous! LOve his eyes and 'tag' Pretty foliage stamp you have there Vee.
ReplyDeleteChrissyxx
Hello, Chrissy I was over to see you yesterday. Hope Poppy better now! Thanks for the comment the card looked kind of okay in reality but here just looks .. oh I don't know. Vee xx
DeleteLove the black cat stamp and the added details very pretty! I wouldn't have a clue where to start on Paddy's Day cards :| This is lovely though! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks, Christine xx
ReplyDeleteThey are really lovely Vee, your cards are always a look see and comment. Hope you feeling ok. Chris xx
ReplyDeleteHello, Chris sorry taking so long to get back as under the weather but thank you for your kind comments. Always appreciated. xx
DeleteLove them Vee,hope you are better now xx Pauline
ReplyDeleteHello, Pauline not too well really but thank you for stopping by and I am happy you like the cards. xx
DeleteFab card Vee .Great stamping .... and I love that cat. Hugs Elaine
ReplyDeleteHello, Elaine thank you for the kind comments. xx
DeleteHi Vee
ReplyDeleteA lovely card, and the cat is great.
Janet
Hello, Janet , thank you so much xx
DeleteFabulous card Vee. Kim
ReplyDeleteHello, Kim you are too kind, thanks xx
Deletelovely card vee, just love the blasck cat he is real cute xx
ReplyDeleteHello, Abbie thanks very much indeed. xx
DeleteLove the backing paper you have stamped - great card
ReplyDeleteKate
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Hello, Kate thanks very much (hope you are okay). xx
DeleteGorgeous, love the cat..it reminds me of my 2 kitties :)
ReplyDeleteLove the stamped paper.
Becky x
Hello, Becky thanks very much indeed. xx
DeleteA lovely card Vee, love the fern leaf background that you made and the fab design.Very cute cat!
ReplyDeleteHello, Glenda you are way too kind thank you so much. xx
DeleteBeautiful card - love the kitty :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Scrappers Delight this week!
Chrizette
DT Member
Celestial Things
Thank you, Chrizette, it is a fun challenge. xx
DeleteI am overwhelmed by your kindness. I hope to catch up with you all soon. Vee xx
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