Sunday 27 February 2011

Flowers and Curls

Hi all, last week was an exhausting week at work and this weekend I was so tired my mojo was seriously lacking when it came to my craft room...I didn't do anything yesterday at all. But today I was determined not to miss out on the last couple of weeks of the Compendium of Curiosities challenge. I have loved this challenge which is hosted by Linda at 'Studio L3' though I have missed some weeks through lack of necessary tools/ingredients, and,  like this week have had to use a little artistic licence sometimes! Well anyway, this idea has been humming about in my head since I saw that this week was P56 but it nearly didn't happen when I couldn't find my metal sheets....half an hour of searching drawers and folders later (and a few naughty words)...this card began..
I've used a burgundy base card which you can't see that well, and applied distress inks (antique linen, Old paper and Frayed Burlap) to cream card whihc I then mounted on Gold. After cutting the die cut flourishes and flowers I used the 'left overs' to sponge through onto the background. The flowers are die cut from metal sheet before embossing in an embossing folder. Then coloured as per P56!
As well as the challenge at Studio L3, I'm entering this at Allsorts - Make your own flowers, The Stamp Man - 'Curls and Swirls' and Gingersnaps Creations Colour - 'Jewels plus Gold'
I also wanted to enter the challenge at 'Less is More'. a new blog which I have been looking at but hadn't got round to entering til now so I made a CAS card using the inspiration colours from The Play Date Cafe and the Less is More recipe of 3 Squares.

 I coloured the Penny Black image with Pro-markers, cut with a nestie and added faux stitching. The second square is a lace pattern stamped in distress inks.  
Well, I'm stilll tired, but a more relaxed satisfied tired having done a little much needed therapeutic crafting...any excuse to ignore the housework I say! Thanks for looking - Esther xx

32 comments:

  1. I'm glad you managed to get around to joining in one of our challenges!
    The colours in this card are lovely and the little pussy cat is a cutie!
    I hope you'll join us again next time.
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  2. Hi Esther, really love your card, such a sweet image

    Sue
    Xx

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  3. Cute card, lovely stamp, thank you for joining us at I♥ Promarkers this week
    Ruth x

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  4. Great take on our theme
    Thank you for joining us
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  5. Love your cards! The one for Less Is More is especially lovely. The cat is so cute, and you've chosen great colours.

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  6. Your metallic flowers are so pretty! Love that cute cat too!

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  7. Hi Esther. Lovely card and a cute kitty. Thanks for joining us at I ♥ Promarkers.
    Tine :)

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  8. Oh I am sooooo glad you found your metal and time to make such a stunning piece the close up WOW, fell in love with this on my dashboard now gasping for words. XOXO Zoe

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  9. Sweet use of the colours Esther - just a sprinkle here and there! Thanks for joining us at the Play Date Cafe :)

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  10. Loving your gorgeous metal flowers Esther, beautiful work as ever. Annette x

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  11. Lovely card Esther and what a sweet kitty cat. Thanks for joining us on I ♥ Promarkers this week.
    hugs
    wynneth
    x

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  12. oh these are amazing pieces hun that metal is just brilliant and love the cute image on the second card hugs cheryl xx

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  13. Lovely card Esther, thanks for joining us at I ♥ ProMarkers.
    xx

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  14. Wow! Those metal flowers are stunning! That's a really gorgeous, creative card.
    Cute kitty card - love the pretty border.
    Thanks for the lovely comment you left me and the tip on highlighting hair. I will try that out next time.
    Caroline xxx

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  15. I didn't think to combine the PDCC colours with the LIM challenge,doh! Seriously great card with a very cute cat.
    The Nestie frame is lovely, i don't own any punches but looking at how effective they can be maybe it's about time i did lol:-)

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  16. That little kitty is just adorable! Cute card!

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  17. Love your cat card its one of my favourite images....


    Anne

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  18. Lovely card and gorgeousimage, thanks for joining us at pbsc
    Joey x

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  19. That is one cute kitty! Love the colours you've used.

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  20. Esther, I'm so sorry your week was exhausting, and I hope the new one is much less stressful for you!

    Nothing wrong with using a little artistic license, especially when the results are this gorgeous! I love the card you created! The altered metal looks amazing-- stunning colors and a great use of those diecuts.

    You kitty card is darling!!!!

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  21. Love both of your cards. I haven't used metal sheets yet but it is really effective. Love the 3 squares on I love that PB image

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  22. The flowers on your top card are nothing short of amazing! And the flowers on your second card (for our challenge at the Play Date Cafe) are so sweet, falling around the kitty. Thanks for playing with us this week!

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  23. Love your metal flowers and your kitty card is too adorable for words - just so cute and beautifully coloured.

    Ali x

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  24. Gorgeous cards Esther! I love the design of the kitty one, it's so clean and simple, yet different. Thanks so much for joining us in the play date cafe this week :)

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  25. Great card loving the metal flowers what a great effect!....

    Thanks for making your own flowers this week for the Allsorts Challenge

    Emma xxx

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  26. Fab work Esther, I'm off to click that little 'Follower' button right now! Jo x

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  27. Love the 3 different sized squares and how you've put them together. x

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  28. Oh, I love how you combined the colors on that swirly background. Super cute card and am so glad you joined us at The Play Date Cafe this week. Hope your mojo returned and your week is less exhausting! :)

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  29. super cute kitty card esther and love your distress ink flowers.....thanks for joining in the fun at Penny Black Saturday..hugs kath xxxx

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  30. Oh fabulous cards, love the cute kitty one.
    luv
    Debby

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  31. Hi Esther, I can't believe I haven't commented on your fabulous cards, Sorry, they're really great and I think if you pop over to the Stampman you're going to have a lovely surprise, hugs:0) xxx

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