Hi everyone,
Can't believe Saturday has come round again so quickly. Had such a busy week at work and next week is set to get busier (nearly the end of term though!), so haven't had much chance to make anything, However, the kids today have gone out with their gran and grandad to the Yorkshire Wildlife Park and then back for a sleepover. So as it's going to be my birthday on Wednesday (yipeee) my hubby and I are going out for a lovely meal with some friends, I can't wait.
So it's been quite a relaxing day, I managed to get all the cleaning done this morning and though I would set too on this week's Less is More challenge which is Shades of Blue (I can't believe how many entries have already been submitted for this challenge and how fab they all look - aren't we a clever lot of LIMettes!!
Before I get to my card for this week I just wanted to say a huge, massive THANK YOU!! to everyone who left comments about my pin wheel card over the week. I ended up with 50 comments and they were all so lovely it really made my heart swell, you are all fab.
Anyway here is my card for this week...
The stamp is an old Craftwork Cards one called Elegant Grasses. I've stamped it in two Memento colours - Summer Sky and Danube Blue and then I've mounted it onto some dark blue card. The font is Scriptina. If you look carefully I've added some little clear gems onto the flower and under the sentiment. These were a steal - they were all over each table at the wedding we went to recently, so as the kids were getting restless I gave them a job of collecting as many as they could. Needless to say, I've quite a few now (well they would only have been thrown away!!!)
Anyway, that's enough jabbering on from me, I'm going to see what other gorgeous creations everyone else has been coming up with.
Bye for now.
Jo xxx
I love this it's stunning xx Jan
ReplyDeleteHola Jo, thank you for your comment.
ReplyDeleteSo elegant card!!!Jo, fantastic stamp and i love the shades in blue, well done.
A hug from palma
This is a lovely card too - how fantastic to find such a supply of gems and have the little helpers to gather them up for you! Have a lovely birthday and enjoy that meal out!
ReplyDeleteWonderful!! I have these stamps (so gorgeous) but sadly have not used them. I think your card shows me why I got them - it's really stunnign! I do like the little clear gems too!
ReplyDeleteGreat card, the little clear gems looks fab on some of the flower heads (and I'd have done the same as you - waste not, want not, eh?!)
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, the gems add such a nice touch to the delicate flowers - lovely card!
ReplyDeleteA really pretty card
ReplyDeleteLovely card, well done.
ReplyDeleteMaureen........x
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Your array of flowers is so pretty, and the gems give them an added sparkle. Lucky you getting them from the wedding. The font is one of my favorites
ReplyDeleteHi Gorgeous card i have those stamps ...so delicate ...
ReplyDeletehugs Sylvie
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FAB card Jo, those grasses live up to their name!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday for Wednesday
Thank you so much
Diva LIM
"Less is More"
Fabulous. Gorgeous stamp and colour. Love your gem story, you are a true crafter lol.
ReplyDeleteLynne xxx
I do see the clear gems! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, love the stamp and that fantastic font! Was at a wedding the other day and they had gems all over the table in black & silver put they had pointy bottoms rather than flat so didnt pinch any, wish I had now am sure I could have done something with them hehe :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Love those clear gems xx
ReplyDeleteThis is a fabulous card, my favourite so far from the LIM blue challenge. Do you know if this stamp is still available as I'd love to buy it??
ReplyDeleteGreat card, love the stamp & how you have used it :-)
ReplyDeleteWay to go on getting the kids to collect! I quite often come home with strange bits in my bag (that were going to be thrown away!!)
Gorgeous card !!
ReplyDeletestunning, loved the clear gems, and the story behind them :)
ReplyDeleteVery elegant card and love the gems
ReplyDeletegorgeous gorgeous gorgeous
ReplyDeleteTotally beautiful LIM card. x
ReplyDeleteyour card is just lovely!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday for Wednesday Jo.. hope you have a wondeful day!
ReplyDeleteLove this card .. the image is so pretty and the little gems are gorgeous .. what a great idea.
Hope you are enjoying the sunshine
Lisa x
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Super card and good on the kids, waste not want not! Hazel x
ReplyDeleteLovely card. Such a pretty stamp and love the shades of blue you've used :o) Lisa x
ReplyDeleteA beautiful elegant card and a great idea with the gems! xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card and colours
ReplyDeleteKathyk
gorgeous stamp, love the gems and sentiment too - great recycling!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, colours and stamp love it XOXO Zoe
ReplyDeleteBrilliant card Jo, love the double stamping to get the two tone effect and the clear gems too...great scavenge with those, us crafters like to recycle :)
ReplyDeleteJenny x
This is just lovely!! Beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteLovely! :)x
ReplyDeleteVery pretty image, the two tone effect is great.
ReplyDeleteLove the stamping with the light and dark images , lovely card,
ReplyDeleteSandy
A beautiful card. What a great find with the gems. Hope you have a lovely birthday dinner. Thanks for sharing and have a great day. Angela
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