Goodness it's that time to join in the desk hopping with Julia again (well nearly if you're seeing this on Tuesday night!), where has the week gone ? Hop on over the The Stamping Ground to see what I'm on about! It's been a busy one for me what with my friends wedding but I've still managed to find some time to craft - but not to tidy up and my desk is proof of that! I'm currently cutting some Nestie labels to go with the other crafty stuff I've bought my mum for her birthday. She doesn't have a die cutting machine so every now and again and I do her a supply and these are new dies I recently purchased. You can see my wallet of scrap paper there - trying to be good and use it up! Peeking out from behind that is the latest version of Craft Stamper magazine in which I found inspiration for this card -
I've made it to enter into at The Play Date Cafe (which is why this post is out early to meet their deadline!) and it's based on the colours from this beautiful photo. I made a wrinkle free distress ink background, stamped and embossed in white and added a stamped border and beautiful Nestie shape with a greeting.
I also managed to finish an entry for the Less is More 'White on White' challenge. Really enjoyed doing this but the girls are right it was very tricky to photograph! I stamped with an Elusive Images stamp (still out from my previous Poppy card!), embossed in pearl, used an embossing folder on the back panel and added the flowers, ribbon and flower gems.
Happy WOYWW everyone, thanks for your visit, Esther xx
Great card, love the embossed image. Carol x
ReplyDeletePretty card, you captured your embossing very nicely
ReplyDeleteSmashing cards and loving your WoW LIM entry
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Gorgeous card, the stamped image is lovely
ReplyDeleteBeryl x
Lovely WoW card. I love the dry embossing but the heat embossing is just super, the mix works very well!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining us again!
Chrissie
Lady LIM
"Less is more"
SO BEAUTIFUL!!! LOVE all the embossing! Thanks for joining us at The Play DAte Cafe :)
ReplyDeleteFab job on the heat embossing! Gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love those damask like designs and that intricate sentiment panel! Just lovely! Thanks for playing along with us at the Play Date Cafe!
ReplyDeleteSuch a busy desk!! I think your WoW card is lovely - super mix of embossing techniques!
ReplyDeleteLovely desk this week by you have been busy creating.Love your cards the orange on especially.
ReplyDeleteHappy Creative wednesday
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Gorgeousness again from you this week, Esther... I love those cards
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Stunning card, both forms of embossing certainly complement each other. Sue x
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are lovely - good luck with the challenges. Sunshine Girl No. 24
ReplyDeletegorgeous card, i always wondered if i made the right decision to buy a cuttlebug instead of a big shot, thank you for sharing. Happy WOYWW 101, not long left until the 2nd anniversary, have you done your PIF? #2
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever mix of techniques on your card and so beautifully done, I love especially the wet embossing perfect.
ReplyDeleteMarie
A wonderful job you've did. I like both cards. You've made a good picture of your white card.
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW.
Franka
Ooooh, I love these two frames together! So elegant. THanks for playing with us at THe pLay Date CAfe!
ReplyDeleteCor the Craft Stamper that I haven't even looked at yet? BEEEEEYYYOOTIFUL card, just love the colour and warmth and die shape and well,everything! How sweet of you to keep your mum supplied with shapes..do you know I had not thought to do that for my Mum. Will change that, this weekend. Thanks for the lesson!
ReplyDeleteHello Esther, nearly missed this (I skip Work desk posts LOL) Your red and orange pop it captures the excitement of the colours. Then you cool off completely with layers of white, pure white magic XOXO Zoe
ReplyDeleteHi again Esther, in answer to your question I got the glassine paper from www.craft-room.co.uk it comes in a pad check TH products and is great fun. XOXO Zoe
ReplyDeleteHi Esther, Ooh bit full up over there then, on your desk! LOL
ReplyDeleteYour card for the PDC is so pretty you've captured the balance of colours brilliantly and I LOVE your LIM WOW (it's like a whole new language LOL) it's totally beautiful :0) xxx
Your border is so pretty - I love how you've used the colors this week. Thanks for playing along at The Play Date Cafe.
ReplyDeleteHi Esther, Always a lovely busy desk:0) Beautiful cards both:0) xxx
ReplyDeleteYour cards look beautiful! So talented! Elaine #16
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful cards Esther, especially the first one.
ReplyDeleteI think I may have to invest in those frames myself because I’m sure they would work well on some of my heritage LO’s.
Happy WOYWW!
Sue
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