Tuesday 22 March 2011

Pure Balm of Friendship

Spring is on it way,
bringing with it new growth and energy.
The sun is shining through the window as I write warming my face and heart,
the snow is melting and I can almost see leaf buds on the trees ;O)
I LOVE IT!!
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This colourful card is a result of the inspiration lighter days bring,
but still trying to give a slight vintage feel of spring in the '50's.
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I really like the colours of this card, I have used Tim Holtz Distress
Ink pads to age the paper ( Vintage photo and old paper)
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A close up of the 'Storyteller' roses, I have used 'star dust' stickles
to give them some shimmer, and attached a pearl to the end of a long pin.
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A close up of the bunting I drew and cut out, using 'My Minds Eye'
design papers from the 'Laundry Line' collection.
I have attached the bunting using both glue and 3D tape to give it a bit of depth.
I also used 3D tape to attach the stamp that I have cut out using a spellbinder.

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The back ground design paper is from October Afternoons collection; The Thrift shop.
I have been saving it just waiting for the right project to use it, and I am pleased I used it now.
The stamp is from a 'waltzing Mouse' collection.
I have used Archival Ink -Coffee (no thanks i've got a cup of tea ;)
and Distress reinkers to give a touch of colour.
A dress makin pin and a scrap of golden organza ribbon.
I have also used kraft paper and watercolour paper in this project.
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I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Waltzing Mouse challenge # 39 - The great Sketch.

H.S.S. Challenge # 60 - Blooming Blossoms

The Shabby Tea Room Week #54- 'BINGO' (I chose Dye cuts/flowers and a gem)
(I hope the pearl on the end of the pin counts as a gem?!)

A Spoon Full of Sugar challenge #144 - Ribbon, Pearl/Rhinestone and flowers.

Vintage Udfordring challenge #18 - Springtime
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Wishing you a wonderful week :O)
Hugs Nina x

25 comments:

  1. So beautiful Nina! Love how you added color to the WM label! Thanks for playing along with the WMSC :)

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  2. wow!!! this is just so gorgeous!! Hugs Juls

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  3. What a gorgeous card, Nina! I love it! Thanks so much for playing along with us at HSS ;)

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  4. Nyyydelig kort Nina! Lekre farger/mønster ark!!
    Ønsker deg en fin uke! KLem Laila.

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  5. Gorgeous Nina! I love the banner and the colors :-)Thanks for visiting us this week in the Shabby Tea Room! :-)

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  6. Så nydelig Nina!
    Masse flotte detaljer og det mønster arket er så fint:)
    Ha en strålende dag, klem:)

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  7. Beautiful!!!! To jest cudowne, jesteś mistrzynią!You are Master!!!Hugs! Gosia S.

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  8. So pretty ... fab banner and love that WMS image! Thanks for joining us this week in the Tea Room :)

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  9. Just LOVE your card Nina... It has that lovely vintage look to it. A stunning creation. Thanks for popping by, hugs Sharon xoxo

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  10. This is so pretty! I love the vintage feel. Thanks for joining us in the Shabby Tea Room.

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  11. Nina, this is simply beautiful! You did a great job on the pennants and the roses with the added stickles are gorgeous. Thank you for joining us at Hand Stamped Sentiments this week.

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  12. Absolutely gorgeous card this is! Pleased to meet you by the way :-) I love your blog, you're a fab card maker! I look forward to seeing more of your work, so you've got yourself a new follower! Greetz from the Netherlands, Ira

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  13. Nej et skønt kort, jeg er vild med de farver!
    og GLÆDELIGT FORÅR til dig - hvis der er noget der hedder sådan :) dejligt er det i hvert fald

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  14. Beautiful card. I love how your colored in the "Balm of Friendship" image. And the flowers are so pretty!!

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  15. Sååå vakkert Nina! For noen herlige fargetoner du har brukt! Stilig med vimplene, og her har du jo også med et av de lekre tekststemplene jeg sikler litt på;)
    Ønsker deg en fortsatt flott og vårlig uke!
    klem fra
    Mette

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  16. Love this! what wonderful colors - love how you colored the label - your pretty banner and splash of flowers! thanks for playing with the WMS sketch this week!

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  17. This is a fantastic card and i love the vintage feeling of the 50's you have made here.
    Sweet papers and love the stamps.

    Thank you for playing with us at Vintageutfordring.
    Love Renate

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  18. Hello Nina honey!

    Wow, this is just so gorgeous - your usual profesional shabby chic/vintage style!

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  19. Gorgeous! I love the banner and the flowers and well, everything! So glad you could play along with us in the Tea Room this week!

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  20. Just gorgeous, love the banner! thanks for joining us this week at the WMSC!

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  21. Beautiful card -- the roses are gorgeous. Great artwork. thank you so much for joining us at Hand Stamped Sentiments.

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  22. Nina, this is gorgeous! I really like the vintage design, the cool ribbon treatment and of course, those beautiful flowers! All of the sparkles topped it off perfectly. Thank you so much for joining us at Hand Stamped Sentiments this week! :)

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  23. Love the vintage feel of your card. What a clever idea for the banner and the flowers are add the perfect spring touch. Thanks for playing at Hand Stamped Sentiments.

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  24. fantastic! loved those colors!!

    takk for din deltagelse hos vintage udfordring!
    klem linda s l

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  25. Beautiful card - great colors! Love the label! :)
    Have a nice day!

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