Tuesday, 18 May 2010

Flowers for a friend...

and I really hope the post man has delivered this card by now and it's safe to add the card to my blog!  I can't hold the card back any longer as I used the sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday to create the card.  If you haven't been to their challenge blog do check it out as they do the most gorgeous sketches each week.

To create the centre piece I've used a sentiment by Pink Cat Studio and combined it with one of the fab flowers from my treasured Kanban tree sets.  The DP and plain green card is also by Kanban and matches the stamp.  As you can see now I know that you're supposed to thread ribbon through this Marianne flower die there's no stopping me!  I love these dies and I think my birthday wish list is going to be made up of quite a few of them.  A non blogging friend showed me a card she had made using the poinsetta and it was just fabulous so that is definitely on my wish list.
If you have these dies and have had problems getting the cut piece out of the die check out Top Tip Tuesday on Bah! Humbug!  I had a flash of inspiration and found this works a treat.
Hope my friend loves her card.  She is a very special person - always there to give advice and just generally a star.  Not mentioning any names, but you know who you are.

My card is also for the following challenge...
Have a fabulous day everyone.  Sun's shining here, but how long will it last - who knows.
Ann xxx

18 comments:

Max said...

Oh My Giddy Aunt Ann! - what a beautiful card and whoever this is destined for will be blown away when it arrives. Love the soft greens - very calming - and your sentiment is perfect.

Luv'n'Stuff
Max
xx

JR Creations said...

Wow! It's stunning! I'm also addicted to those Marianne dies and thanks for that tip link was having issues with a few alright. :-D Thanks for playing along at SSW!

Jenny T.

Beryl K said...

Simpley stunning Ann. Beautiful
Beryl x

Anne said...

Ab fab Ann, love it! Hugs x

mulberry station said...

Wow, what a fabulous post. I love your yummy colors and the sentiment is perfect. Gorgeous little flower as well!
Nancy SSW-DT

Do What You Love said...

WOW! What a gorgeous card! I love this card! The monochromatic color scheme is perfect with this sketch and I love the embossing! It is so elegant and the beautiful flower is perfect with it, especially with these fantastic designer papers. Thanks for joining us at Sweet Sketch Wednesday! :)

Melissa Craig said...

Your card is just stunning. I love the monochromatic look and you've done an excellent job with it. Thanks for playing along with us at SSW.

Ann Whitfield said...

Max is right Ann - I was blown away by this utterly STUNNING creation and by your lovely words inside it. I'd just sent you a message to thank you for it when I spotted your post (although you have me blushing with it!) I can't describe just how gorgeous it is in real life and you can be sure that it will be treasured :o)
Ann x

Irene said...

Hello Ann

Oh wow this is just amazing and so gorgeous I LOVe LOVe everything about it.

We have water in the kitchen sink.

luv
irene
xxxx

Lisa T said...

Very elegant! I love the monochromatic look. Those papers are beautiful! Thanks for joining us this week at SSW!

Carol Ann said...

Love your card beautiful papers and flower.
Carol Ann xx

Beryl said...

Oh Ann this is so beautiful. Such a wonderful shade of green - gorgeous bp and that flower die is fabulous. Haven't heard of Marianne dies so it looks like I'm missing out bigtime.
Beryl xx

Emma said...

Wow such a stunning card Ann, love the colour and gorgeous detail.
Hugs Emma x

3treescreations@gmail.com said...

Gorgeous!!!!!!!!! I love the soft colors and all your added touches - PERFECTLY perfect :) Thanks so much for playing at SSW.

Deanne :)

Stacy said...

OHHHH, this is just lovely! So very elegant! Thanks for joining us at SSW!!!!

Jeannie said...

Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks so much for joining us for Sweet Sketch Wednesday!

Peace & Luv,
Jeannie

.:♥Marit Pettinga-Meijer♥:. said...

Stunning card! Love how everything fits together so well! Thanks for joining us at the Pollycraft Monday Challenge!
Hugs, Marit.

Unknown said...

Stunning card Ann, very classy.

Thanks for joining us this week over at Pollycraft for our 'Summer Blooms' challenge.

Hugs

Joanne x

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