Good morning to all my very special friends and followers. I'm quite pleased today to be sharing a card I have made that isn't for one of my Design Team challenges. I was asked last year by a friend to make a 65th card for her . The recipient loves the theatre and ballet so I decided to use this Aurora Wings digi stamp I have had for ages and never used its a beautiful stamp called Flower Ballerina and I loved painting her. The ladies birthday was yesterday so I'm safe to be sharing it with you today.
Close Up of the stamp
The Matching Box
Card and Box Recipe
7x7 Blank card
Stamp is Flower Ballerina from Aurora Wings painted with Derwent Inktense Pencils
Papers are Maja Design Shall We have Coffee Two Ladies and Maja Design Vintage Spring Basics all from Live and Love Crafts
Butterfly dies are Joycraft
Square matting dies are Tonic
Lace is from Brenda's Lace and Ribbon specials
Flowers are Wild Orchid Crafts. Boyes Stores. Pearl flower is The Hobby House.Purple bead stem Live and Love Crafts and the pearl leaves my stash
Resin Frame is Melissa Francis and the sentiment computer generated
Dark Cream Cabouchon I bought at the GNPE Harrogate
Tag sentiments are from Lili of the Valley
8x8 box from Stella Crafts
Small pearl hearts Jelly Bean Crafts Ross Papercraft Show
Box sentiment I made on the computer
Well I hope that you are all looking forward to the weekend and have some nice things planned . Love and hugs Carole x
I'm entering this into Noor Design January Challenge Anything Goes and The Ribbon Girl Any image Challenge
I'm entering this into Noor Design January Challenge Anything Goes and The Ribbon Girl Any image Challenge
This is absolutely gorgeous Carole.....in every way possible. What a beautiful stamp and your colouring of the dress is exquisite. Beautiful detail...really stunning card and box...bet the recipient loved it! xx
ReplyDeleteThis card is absolutely gorgeous in every way Carole!! I love the dancing lady with your gorgeous coloring details along with all of the beautiful details in the way you've put this together! I love it!! Happy weekend friend! HUGS
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card and matching box Carole. What a fabulous keepsake for your friend! Hugs Christine xx
ReplyDeleteWOW Carole this is stunning! I love everything about your stunning card. The lace is gorgeous as is your colouring too.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Linda xxx
Oh wow Carole this is a stunning card the image is beautiful and I love the lovely flowers and all the embellishments. The lucky lady must have been thrilled to receive this it is so special. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteCarole this is card fabulous. The image, colours and design are stunning. I am sure the lady will treasure it. Have a lovely weekend. Hugs, Carol S,xx
ReplyDeleteThis is so gorgeous! Love how you used the lace on the box!
ReplyDeleteLucy x
Stunningly gorgeous Carole.x
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunningly beautiful card Carole! The painting of the gorgeous image is just wonderful and the card design is just WOW! The recipient of this card and it's matching box must have been blown away. You're so talented Carole!!! Debra x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful creation. Emma
ReplyDeleteStunning creation Carole , beautiful colours and your box is so gorgeous. I tried leVing a comment yesterday but blogger would not let me..
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend
Hugs Babs x
Absolutely beautiful Carole.
ReplyDeleteHugs Diane
Oh my this is a showstopper and no mistake...absolutely stunning!! xx
ReplyDeleteStunning, I'm sure the recipient loved it. Creative Blessings, Tracy x
ReplyDeleteStunning card and box Carole it's really pretty huggles Sue xxxxxx
ReplyDeleteStunning card Carole, beautiful image with gorgeous colors, amazing embellishments to finish your card.
ReplyDeletePam x
Lovely image, so beautifully colored, and fabulous elements to complete this card!
ReplyDeleteStunning creation and matching box, love the floral arrangement. Emma
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous!! What a lucky 65 years young lady to receive this beauty. Outstanding - Im' just smitten :)
ReplyDeleteCarole, this is such a special birthday card.. I am certain she will treasure it always. That is one of my favorite images, which I long (and aspire) to someday color. Your card design is stunning and I adore the layered butterflies. Beautifully done, inside and out. :) My apologies for the delay in visiting.
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
Karen