Today is 2nd of the month so time for the Card Chain Challenge big reveal. This month 26 card makers took part and I sent my card to Gail in Norway. This is my second post today because it is also the first Sunday in October so there is a new challenge over at we love stamping.
This month I used the option of things beginning with the letter Z and included some burlap on my card. I didn't go with the sketch as I used it last year for this card and knew that I would struggle to come up with something different.
I did attempt to use the colours though.
The first thing I decided on was to use burlap. I bought a roll from The Works a while ago and had yet to use it. Then I chose the flowers from my die collection and coloured them with alcohol markers. As I was trying to work out how to arrange them, I remembered the zig zag die that was waiting to be used too. I cut this in white and coloured with a green marker, then I removed a few of the strips in the middle and attached it to my card. Luckily those strips hold together quite well. I stamped the sentiment in Catherine Pooler ginger ink and added a few ginger coloured gems to the flowers to finish it off.
I used the ginger ink through a flower stencil on the insert and envelope as the final finishing touch. Oops no, that's wasn't the final touch, I added some droplet gems to the burlap.
I was very lucky to receive this gorgeous card from Joanne in California:
Isn't it cute? She also decorated the inside beautifully.
Supplies:
Cardstock: 225gsm white card for diecutting; Hunky Dory adorable scorable coated card for card base
Ink: Catherine Pooler ginger; Spectrum Noir alcohol markers
Stamps: Sentiment from Concord & 9th triple step blooming heart stamp set
Dies: Flower and zigzag by Creative Expressions; Sentiment strip Concord & 9th
Stencil: Stamperia
Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today, I really appreciate it.
24 comments:
Beautiful card and dies-love the burlap-I bought a roll from The Works must be about three years ago---still unused!Love the cute one you received too
Carol x
This is gorgeous Hilary. I haven't used my burlap in ages.
Hugs
Cathy
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Lovely make Hilary!
And what a cute card from your chain partner! x
Lovely textured this month Hilary, I've missed a couple but linked again this time.
B x
Beautifully put together, and the die is just the perfect finish, love it.
Faith x
I love the card with the burlap! And now I realize that I once bought soms burlap in Tavistock in Dartmoor. I must have some pieces in my stock...
You received a marvelous card from Joanne.
What a beautiful card using the colors Hilary! Love the texture added with the burlap!
I've got a roll of burlap - totally forgot about it for autumn makes! Yours looks wonderful with the other elements.
I found my burlap papers once my card was ready and sent:) I love how used this with the color scheme, the colors look beautiful together, but I had no ideas for this. Or the Z. Love your card!
Beautifully textured card using Autumn colors, Hilary. I have not used burlap forever..perfect for this time of year along with your beautiful flowers and zig zags:-) TFS my friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy
Fab card, Hilary - just love the sweet flowers atop the burlap & the zig zag strip looks amazing too!!
Lovely card Hilary, love the zigzags to pull it all together!
Hilary, you have chosen the perfect time to break out that burlap! It is so charming with your flowers - thought surely that they were Zinnias! Zig zags are even more fun!
A beautiful card to send to Gail in Norway and you've received a real cutie, too!
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Very beautiful sunny card and great implementation of the sketch and the color challenge.
Beautiful card, I love the detail of the burlap!
Hi Hilary this is a beauty I love the Burlap as the background it really goes so well with the lovely flowers
hugs
lorraine x
This is such a nice Fall card, Hilary! I love the texture of the burlap and the sweet yellow flowers! The zig zag die is a great way to ground the flowers and I love how you poked some of the pieces out and left a border!
Another of your classy cards, Hilary! It has such cheerful feel with this palette, the burlap background and the amazing zig zag stripe to enhance the lovely flowers!! The touch of gems finishes the card perfectly!
The card you received is so cute :)
Hugs
Beautiful card and love the amazing colours. ♥
OMGosh, your card is fantastic! I love the colors and the burlap (I always forget to use mine). Brilliant look for the zig zag die. Wow! Perfection to my eyes! A very sweet card from Joanne, too. What fun!
Love the burlap & your sweet little flowers! Cute card from Joanne, too! PS--thanks for the comments on my blog & I'm glad you liked my CCC card. It was really pretty in person, but I haven't been very happy with pictures of my cards.
So beautiful.
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This turned out beautifully, I love the delicate flowers and like you I have a roll of unused burlap in my stash - you have inspired me to use it.
Lorraine
Wow this is gorgeous and a real keeper! Lucky Gail:)
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