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Monday, 12 March 2012

A FIRST time for eveything......

Well, good evening, everyone. I'd like to share this card with you that I've made today for my Mum on Mother's Day....I'd love to know what you think of it, please.
I haven't stamped for a few years now, and certainly never with polymer or acrylic stamps, so this is a bit of a FIRST for me in several ways.
My dear hubby bought me a Craft Dragon for Valentine's Day so I set it up last night for the FIRST time to use with stamping my FIRST Inkylicious Polymer stamp and Adirondack Cranberry Ink pad. I must admit to having a few attempts before the ink settled but so far, so good!
Next I cut it using Spellbinder die - Labels Twenty - and then for the FIRST time ever, I used my new Ink Duster Blending Brush with Distress Inks - Tattered Rose and Victorian Velvet - to colour the edges whilst the die was still in place. I find I am so loving this technique - where have I been...the moon?
Anyway, I then printed a background from MCS Floriography cd out twice on Cryogen White card from Craft Creations and then cropped a section in MCS graphics programme to give a matching self colour for printing on to the reverse of both background pages. I then cut the card shape using Spellbinder - Grand Labels One - once on folded card for the easel base and once again on single card for the front panel. I embossed the front panel using Spellbinders Impressabilities - Butterfly Garden - which I then sanded back lightly. I inked all edges of the card panel with Distress Ink - Victorian Velvet - to give definition.
Now I am a huge Spellbinders fan, but for the FIRST time I bought a couple of Marianne Creatable dies and a couple of delicious Memory Box dies while I was at the Hobbycrafts Show in Glasgow last Thursday, so this card gave me the perfect excuse to use the Memory Box die - La Rue Flourish - and I just adore the intricacy and fine details of it as an accent on my card. I actually wasn't too happy with the first one I cut so I cut another and then used part of the first one as an embellishment under the flower.
I printed text on a piece of the self coloured background card and cut using Spellbinder die - Fancy Tags Two - which I then ink dusted again to use as a sentiment stopper on the base of the card.
Embellishments :
Single Pearl Stems from www.jemsdesigns.co.uk
White adhesive gems from crafty stash
Materials:
Memeory Box "La Rue Flourish" die from www.oysterstamps.co.uk
Felt within the Heart stamp from www.inkylicious.co.uk
Adirondack Ink Pad from www.inkylicious.co.uk
Source:
MCS Floriography cd from www.crafting.co.uk
Thank you so much for visiting and looking at my work, you are all so welcome here.
Haste ye back!
Crafty hugs, Sheenagh x
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37 comments:

  1. Croms' Cubby HoleMonday, March 12, 2012 9:37:00 pm

    This is beautiful

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  2. PatriciaMonday, March 12, 2012 9:40:00 pm

    beautiful card xxx

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  3. Linda SimpsonMonday, March 12, 2012 9:42:00 pm

    Oh Sheenagh this is just gorgeous and lush! I love the pretty pastel colours and the rose with the hat pins is fabulous. You would never know that you have not stamped for a few years.

    Hugs
    Linda xxxx

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  4. CeliasMonday, March 12, 2012 9:43:00 pm

    Shenagh that is so stunning, the verse is to die for well if that is the first i can not wait to see the next xxxxx
    You are such a talented lady xxxxxxx

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  5. CraftyLinMonday, March 12, 2012 9:46:00 pm

    Oh Sheenagh - the most gorgeous card - love it...xx

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  6. SheenMonday, March 12, 2012 9:47:00 pm

    Thank you all so very much, if encouragement to continue stamping was sought, then I'd look no further that at your lovely,kind and supportive comments.
    Crafty hugs, Sheenagh x

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  7. SheenMonday, March 12, 2012 9:52:00 pm

    Thanks so much for popping in, Linda, and for your comment.
    Crafty hugs, Sheenagh x

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  8. Vee CassidyMonday, March 12, 2012 10:06:00 pm

    Dear Sheen
    Your card is very beautiful. You will soon be addicted to inking if you are not already! Vee xx

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  9. jane stillmanMonday, March 12, 2012 10:13:00 pm

    Sheenagh, it is absolutely gorgeous, well done. Would never have thought it was a first attempt in a long time, well done xx

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  10. Louise WelshMonday, March 12, 2012 10:16:00 pm

    its so beautiful sheen, very delicate and pretty. louise xx

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  11. craftysue49Monday, March 12, 2012 10:18:00 pm

    Beautiful card ...Sue x

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  12. bluecurlygirlMonday, March 12, 2012 10:41:00 pm

    Sheenagh it's absolutely gorgeous. Well done.

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  13. AnonymousMonday, March 12, 2012 10:44:00 pm

    Such a gorgeous card, just love the verse xx

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  14. Vince BMonday, March 12, 2012 10:49:00 pm

    It's beautiful Sheenagh! :0)X

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  15. Kay DaltonMonday, March 12, 2012 11:17:00 pm

    ooo lovely !

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  16. craftyJaneMonday, March 12, 2012 11:21:00 pm

    OMG Sheenagh this is so very beautiful, A.A. will so love this puts my little offering to shame - think I'll go and buy one now !!! xxxxx

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  17. CarolMonday, March 12, 2012 11:28:00 pm

    What a beautiful card Sheenagh, your Mum will love it.
    Wish I'd known you were in Secc on Thursday we could have arranged to say hello! Carol x

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  18. DoreenMonday, March 12, 2012 11:32:00 pm

    Love your gorgeous easel card Sheenagh.xxx

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  19. Lindsay Craftymonster81Monday, March 12, 2012 11:45:00 pm

    This is really gorgeous hun, I love the colours and the papers and those die cuts are stunningly beautiful, your stamping looks fantastic too, really fantastic design, love it
    Lindsay xx

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  20. BarbaraTuesday, March 13, 2012 12:06:00 am

    A beautiful card xx

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  21. JaneyTuesday, March 13, 2012 6:26:00 am

    this is sooo pretty, lovely colour xxx

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  22. Lynn WhitehouseTuesday, March 13, 2012 7:24:00 am

    Sheenagh , this is lovely, very pretty pastel colours, very exquisite :-) xxx

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  23. Jan Tuesday, March 13, 2012 7:34:00 am

    I love it Sheenagh this is one of my favourite cards. Stunning xx Jan

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  24. MariaTuesday, March 13, 2012 8:59:00 am

    BFF that is absolutley gorgeous as usual. You are a very talented lady

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    Love n hugs Maria xxx

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  25. AlyxTuesday, March 13, 2012 9:55:00 am

    Absolutely beautiful Sheenagh! I really love it.
    xx

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  26. CumbrianlassTuesday, March 13, 2012 10:04:00 am

    Hi Sheenagh,
    Your card is so beautiful, and I know your Mum will love it.
    The muted pinks make it look so delicate.
    Hugs Janet

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  27. CheremaneTuesday, March 13, 2012 11:16:00 am

    Lovely card Sheen x

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  28. UnknownTuesday, March 13, 2012 3:58:00 pm

    Gorgeous card Sheen Hugs Elaine

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  29. ChrisTuesday, March 13, 2012 5:10:00 pm

    Wow this is stunning, you have the stamping off to a T well done. No excuses now we want to see more :O). Love the pastel colour too. Chris xx

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  30. AnonymousTuesday, March 13, 2012 7:29:00 pm

    Hi Sheenagh, what a wonderful card, I'm sure your mum will adore it. Would never has guessed you weren't a regular stamper hon. I keep 'havin a go' myself but usually dissatisfied with my efforts!! xxx

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  31. paulineTuesday, March 13, 2012 7:59:00 pm

    A lovely card and what lovely words xx Pauline

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  32. jane stillmanWednesday, March 14, 2012 6:44:00 am

    a beautiful card x

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  33. SheenWednesday, March 14, 2012 6:33:00 pm

    Oh my word! I am somewhat overwhelmed by the response to this card but I am so delighted to have all of these wonderful comments from each and every one of you. Thank you most siscerely...think I'll have to stamp again soon!
    Crafty hugs, Sheenagh x

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  34. Vee CassidyThursday, March 15, 2012 12:15:00 am

    Hello, Sheen you had better!! I popped over to say thank you for your kind words on Crafty Blogger Network Challenge post. Vee xx

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  35. SuThursday, March 15, 2012 5:27:00 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous - I'm sure your mum will be totally delighted with her card. Not got any Memory Box dies yet....

    Take care, Soop xx

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  36. SYLVIA-ANNEFriday, March 16, 2012 11:10:00 pm

    What an elegant and classy easel card Sheenagh - the soft colours and embellishments are beautiful. Love the Memory Box flourishes and the Nestie diecuts. FAB-U-LUS!
    Sylvia x

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  37. SheenFriday, March 16, 2012 11:42:00 pm

    Thank you Vee, Su and Sylvia-Anne, how lovely to hear from you and to get your comments. It's greatly appreciated .
    Crafty hugs, Sheenagh x

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