Tuesday 12 June 2012

Two Birthdays, A BarB-Q & No Sleep

As soon as the warm {stifling hot} weather hits it seems the schedule FILLS to the max!  Between backyards, patios, sports and gardening, I don't see as much of my scrappy supplies as I would like.  I managed to whip together a card for the birthday of a {dear} friend.
'Happy Birthday to You'
I wanted this card to have a Victorian look...with a bit of an edgy vibe. I used Mind's Eye's 'Follow Your Heart', paired with Kreaxion's Punch 304 {no insert for border; insert C for corners} and a bit of modelling compound {if you haven't used this - TRY IT!...it is SO much fun!} to achieve this look, I must say that I am quite happy with the outcome.
{different angle}
The bow is a strip of silk, purchased from Fabricland {Although silk can be expensive, I find that it ties so beautifully AND I love the way it frays...so, I buy the smallest amount possible and approximately get 10 {medium?} bows from it}.  To form the dots out of modelling compound I used a piece of 'confetti ribbon' as a stencil and smashed the compound over it {it's that shiny ribbon that has all of the holes in it}, then I rubbed TH Distress Ink {Victorian Velvet} over it.

Happy Tuesday to you All!
Great Days!
Jazz

Sentiment - Microsoft Word
Core'dinations - Tim Holtz Nostalgic line


6 comments:

  1. Oh Jazz, this turned out so lovely. Someone is definitely going to love getting this. Love how you used the compound on your card. Love the detail that punch work adds.

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  2. Beautiful card! I love the colors and that pretty ribbon.

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  3. this is absolutely beautiful!I love the colors you used. She is going to love this card.

    Thanks for visiting my little spot :)

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  4. Very beautiful card. Love the ribbon and the colors overall. Great job.

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...my apologies for the WORD VERIFICATION...I have been getting A LOT of SPAM lately...
Thank you for your sweet words...I love each and every one of them <3
-Jazz