Friday, 13 March 2020

Friday and the weekend starts this evening!

Morning readers

I've a make to share with you today .... I was asked to make a 50th birthday card for a pal's daughter and here is what I made ..
My card
 
The front, back and inside of my card along with the front and back of my envelope

Materials used:
  • White C6/A2, 250gsm card and matching sized envelope
  • Two pieces of white card cut to fit
  • One piece of lavender card, cut to mat
  • Using a piece of scrap card I die cut a circular aperture, to use as a mask
  • Using a makeup brush I applied Memento rosebud ink over the entire circle and then Ranger Archival majestic violet around the outer edges
  • Paper Artsy star image (from Vintage Nudes plate #4) stamped using Versafine Clair nocturne ink
  • CAS-ual Friday sentiments (from WTF) stamped using Versafine Clair morning mist and Ranger Archival vibrant fuchsia inks
  • Bitty Sparkles tiny self adhesive crystals on the star points, to bling up the card marking such a special birthday

I'll be entering the above make for the following challenges:-
  1. Paper Shelter - challenge No. 418 - CIRCLE IT
  2. Water Cooler Wednesday - challenge No. 262 - ALL ABOUT THE OCCASIONS
  3. Crafty Creations - challenge No. 407 - ANYTHING GOES
  4. Creative Inspirations - March challenge - PRETTY PASTELS
  5. Aud Sentiments - challenge No. 246 - FEMININE PLUS A SENTIMENT

As a list manager over at the Challenges For Days blog (where we list challenges/themes/rules each day) we find ourselves in urgent need of a couple of volunteers. Do you have regular access to a computer (preferably on facebook too) and an hour or so to spare one day a week? We're a friendly bunch with a facebook page in the background too. If the answer is yes then do drop us an e-mail with your details, to: CFDinfo11@gmail.com as soon as possible, and thank you in advance

12 comments:

Lillianb said...

Great card mate, OH how I would like to be 50 again

Lilian

Sarn said...

WOW - that's SO COOL and CLASSY. Love it.

xxx

Gina's Cards said...

Such a beautiful card inside and out and the envelope finishes it perfectly. Thank you for playing along at Creative Inspirations, good luck.
Hugs
Gina xx

Pat said...

A great card for a 50 year old Kathy and so pretty with the pink circle around the rather stylish lady and the lavender mat goes beautifully. x

Dawn T said...

Super elegant. Thanks for joining us at Watercooler Wednesday this week.

Helen said...

A great artsy card, Kathy! Very eye-catching! Thanks so much for joining us at Watercooler Wednesday Challenge this week!

Cards By MI said...

Lovely creation! Nice CAS design. Thanks for joining us over at The Paper Shelter this week.
Love n hugs
Marie

Furrbster said...

This is lovely,

Thanks for playing along with our feminine challenge at Aud sentiments,

Hugz Tinz

Heidi Weaver said...

What a gorgeous CAS birthday card you've created, Kathy! I love the colours you've chosen and the simple design. As usual your attention to the envelope and back of the card completes the creation perfectly. Thanks so much for sharing with us for our Watercooler Wednesday Challenge this week.

Lena said...

Cool card, love it!! Thanks for playing with us att TPS this week, good luck! Hug Lena

Paper Scissors Glitter said...

Love the outside, inside and matching envelope Kathy. I am sure the recipient will be very pleased with your design. Thanks for entering this months challenge at Creative Inspirations and good luck, Jayne DT

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