Thursday 17 April 2008

Back to birthdays


Well, as it was one of my nieces birthdays yesterday, thought I'd better get back to making cards. The idea for this one came from Sarah's blog - thanks for that Sarah! and uses my favourite Penny Black stamps - would have magnolia's or bellas as my favourites, but I don't actually own any of these, so stuck with the old faithful.

The background paper is from the Papermania Amethyst Infusion pack, and the gorgeous ribbon was from a Dovecraft special - 5 metres of ribbon for 99p!!!

I used watercolour pencils to colour the image, and although you can't see it, I also used some shimmering watercolour paints to add further highlights.

I hope she likes it!

12 comments:

Ruby Claire said...

AWW this is so cute!
Love the stamp!
And the colours!
BEAUTIFUL!

Elisabeth said...

Totally cute!! Love the hedgehogs!!

Wendy said...

I just love those little hedgehogs. You card came out so cute!

Wendy

Liz said...

Aw, that's one gorgeous card! Love the design, the colours, everything :D

Liz (sbs12)

Annapurna said...

It turned out really nice. Love the colors and the ribbon knot is perfect.

craftyrachel said...

Aw, very cute! The color of the ribbon is fascinating!!

Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog. The background stamp is from Close to my Heart in the Free Spirit set. After May 1, you can check it out in my catalog. I will send you a link then!

Just Tracys Crafts said...

cute card rachel, yes I printed the calendar dates off my computer.

Tracyx

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Jami said...

very cute. I love the snail.

I ♥ cupcakes to distraction said...

Gorgeous card, love the colours you have used, very cute :)

Melissia said...

I haven't seen this hedgehog stamp before. How cute is that?! Great card!

Vixykins said...

Fantastic card Rachel, colours are beautiful on it