So, not only did I not manage to post anything yesterday, I didn't actually manage to do any crafting either! I decided that as it was 1 December I had better make an effort to do some Christmas shopping and headed off into town. I returned home hours and hours later with a very battered and bruised piece of plastic, absolutely whacked and with very sore feet! The shops were busy and there were long queues everywhere and of course as I was dressed for a very cold day, I cooked inside the shops! Never mind I got most of what I went for - thank goodness it only happens once a year!
This morning I thought I would share a card I made a number of years ago to give to a friend for her birthday. This friend is quite an elegant lady so I thought I would make her a card with an equally elegant image, which is decoupaged. I can't remember a lot of the details of this card because it was so long ago, but I do know that the backing paper came from Crafters Companion - it was a lovely silver/pink textured paper.
The "gem" on the front was made using a Joanna Sheen rubber stamp and silver and bright pink mirri card.
I have another busy day planned today but hopefully will actually get into my craftroom at some point!
Thank you for visiting my blog.
Catherine x
Lovely card Catherine, I have that image in my very large pile of decoupage sheets. I used to collect them! Not used them in such a long time but I recognise that lady.
ReplyDeleteJackie x
Wow love this Catherine, very elegant and the Gem looks fantastic I thought It was a real gem at first its great.
ReplyDeleteHugs Rachael :) xx
This is stunning Catherine! I love the image and your gem is fabulous too.
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Linda xxx
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She is gorgeous, so elegant and love that Gem to xx
ReplyDeletethis is gorjuss hun, i love that image xx
ReplyDeleteLovely card! beautiful lady & that "gem" wow!!!
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Dawn xx
Thank you ladies. Well, judging from all your lovely comments, making another gem with that rubber stamp seems like a good idea!
ReplyDeleteCatherine x
Love the gem that is genius... love its elegance
ReplyDeletelovely card, and yes it would be brilliant to see more gems done in the same way. Very clever how you have done that x
ReplyDeleteThank you Fran and Jane. Will have to hunt out that stamp and try some more when I get a minute.
ReplyDeleteCatherine x
your so clever catherine. x
ReplyDeleteThank you Michell - not clever really - just practise!
ReplyDeleteCatherine x