Monday 31 October 2011

A stunning combination!

Good Afternoon Everyone,


I hope that you enjoyed your weekend and you all remembered to alter the clocks!  It was lovely to have an extra hour in bed! Unfortunately we have to put up with the dark evenings now but that does have its advantages - it gives us more time for crafting girls!  Todays card features quite a few Spellbinders (does that really surprise you!)  Firstly I used a cream card and covered the background with some gorgeous paper from Melissa Francis - I am really loving her papers at the moment. Then using a combination of several Classic Postage Stamp edgabilities I cut a border in cream cardstock and threaded vintage ribbon through it.  I also used the Classic Postage Stamp squares to add an eyecatching mat and layer for the greeting.  Walnut Stain distress ink was used to highlight the layered pieces and all edges on the design.  I then cut several of the Peonies in blues, pinks and ivory which blended so well with the background paper.  I shaped and layered these to give dimension. To finish the design off I popped in a few wooded buttons, vintage ribbon and Bakers twine.  I was very pleased with the outcome that all started with one piece of paper that I needed to use!  I hope you like it too, please leave a comment if you have a few minutes.  Don't forget to join the blog as a follower to qualify for the Blog Candy in the post below!  The numbers are ticking along!    Bye for now Jo x


24 comments:

  1. WOW this is really beautiful Jo! Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

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  2. Another gorgeous creation Jo.

    Catherine x

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  3. Gorgeous creation Jo, beautiful colours
    Christine xx

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  4. Gorgeous card Jo. Love, Julia xx

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  5. Loving the design Jo looking forward to seeing you on Thursday Silvia x

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  6. I can not believe it I have been waiting for you to post this card, its so beautiful I watched you on C&C thought you would never show it.Thank you
    Jane x

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  7. Beautiful card Jo, love your flowers. Carol x

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  8. This is a gorgeous card Jo I love your flowers

    Jackie x

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  9. This is just gorgeous Jo,love all the layers.xxx

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  10. A stunning card Jo, love the gorgeous dp's and flowers.

    Donna x

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  11. Irene Hughes
    I love the card you have made here Jo. All your cards are fantastic and I am amazed at how you think of the different designs, I love attending your classes with my Daughter Emma, keep it up Jo. XXX

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  12. hi jo, now this card i am copying from you as its my daughter 16th birthday on friday, and have just done here bedroom out in them colours so after i can put it in a frame for her wall, cos we keep the big birthday cards like 13 16 18 thanks jo hugs julie x
    julielazenby@ymail.com

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  13. A beautiful card Jo - the flowers are fabulous.
    xxx Hazel.

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  14. Hi Jo
    Another beautiful card and I love the colours. That paper really was inspirational.
    Frances

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  15. Hi there. Wow what a beautiful card and the colours are great Hi to everyone keep crafting
    love catherine

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  16. Beautiful card Jo as usual
    xxx Janet Babar

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  17. Beautiful card with,lovely colours,,,Sue

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  18. Smashing card Jo as always.

    Jenny

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  19. Beautiful card. Love the colours.

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  20. Hi Jo, gorgeous card - love the flowers you have made x Susan x

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  21. Beautiful colours Jo. Great blog.
    Lynne xxx

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  22. A simply beautiful card Jo, with the dark nights around now this card has a Spring like feel to cheer.
    Amanda xx

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  23. A lovely card Jo and as you say very girly and pink, you should go there more often ;-))))) Have a lovley day tomorrow at the show. jean xo

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  24. great card have a good time at NEC

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