The months go by quick don't they? But I am glad it is March as that means Spring is coming and as today is the 2nd it is time for the big reveal over at The card chain challenge. This month my card went to Elena in Arizona. Last month my card took a whole month to reach Jeanne in Minnesota so I am pleased that this month it arrived in reasonable time.
From the options available this month I have used the sketch (loosely), the colours, texture and friendship.
I was having a browse on Craft Clearance a few weeks ago and couldn't resist buying several coverplate dies by Creative Expressions. they were a real bargain and they fit A6 cards. This is one of them. I chose 3 of my alcohol markers that I thought matched the colours and coloured the cut out strips before then piecing them back into the panel. I stacked the die cut leaves 3 times and also the hello arrow and added them to the card. A few red sequins finished it off.
I used a piece of copy paper to create a stencil which I inked with some grey ink for the insert and the envelope.
This is the wonderful card I received from the lovely Mia in Greece. That baby is so cute with his/her little heart topknot.
But wait, I didn't only receive that amazing card but also all these goodies which include a set of fairy stamps, 2 dies and a sheet of stickers. Mia's generosity knows no bounds. I hope I will be able to do these gifts justice.
I bought 3 more of these coverplates so watch this space for more. I hope to use them soon.
Supplies:
Cardstock: White 290gsm smooth card
Ink: Spectrum Noir alcohol markers
Dies: Creative expressions, pink Fresh Studio, The works
Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today, I really appreciate it.
18 comments:
Wow, what a stunning card, I love your design.
Thank you for the link, I didn't know this great store!
Mia is really generous and so kind.
Crafty hugs xx
Oh wow Hilary, this is simply wonderful. The colors are fantastic as you have combined them. Love that wavy die cut.
Once again you had a really great idea to use the colors. That looks amazing. And Mia was once again so generous!!!
It looks really trendy! I love those wavy lines..and the colors look something out of a modern color template book! :D Wonderful card, Hilary!
WOW absolutely fabulous cardlove the new die and your die-cut embellishments.Cute card and great gifts from Mia too
Carol x
Hi Hilary,
the card is very delicat with the thin lines. And I understand, you did color them. Great idea and wonderful done. In the right colors.
Mia is spoiling you ;-) She've made a very cute card and her goodies are generous!
Sorry, no, Mia is generous, of course...
Hi Hilary, I love your card and I am sure that Elena loves it too.
I am glad you like my card for you. I made it with love especially for you, my friend. And have fun with the goodies! Hugs, sweetie!
Most gorgeous project and work of art....xx
[I am so fed up with the robot thing now again for the fourth day]
What a striking card and an eye catching cover plate. Great patience Hilary, so worth it and I love it! x. Mia's card is super cute x.
Love these bright and cheerful colors, Hilary! Such a pretty background for the die cut leaves to rest on. I love how you've left some of the leaf pieces in and others open!
Such a great card you made. The background is gorgeous and the leaves and sequins match perfectly. Ohh you're also lucky you received so many goodies, I had some too last month.
Hugs, Annerieke
What a stunning background in the challenge colors Hilary - your layered leaf stem in white looks wonderful over it - a beautiful cover die but lots of work to color it?! I might have cut it out of 3 colors and swapped out the strips?! xx
Your card is amazing Hillary. I love what you've done with the paper piecing and of course your colours are right on.
Spectacular card Hilary, the piecing looks so effective with that die! The white die cut accents look great over the top of it too.
Hilary your card is just WOW!! I love the colour treatment you used to show off this fab die and then finished off simply with the die cut leaves and sentiment.. hugs Robyn
Gorgeous card, very stylish.
Katrina x
What a fabulous use of the CCC colors, Hilary - just love how you used that coverplate!! And what a great idea to cut a stencil with it too!!
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