Friday, March 26, 2010

Spring Card for Challenges



Here is a spring card which I made for some challenges.
First, due up tonight:
Soartful Challenges http://jeanette-soartfulchallenges.blogspot.com/ which is where I snagged the image for inspiration. It originally is from Suzee Q on Flickr.
When I saw the umbrella, I knew I had to enter a card using the Spanish Marbling paper that I made in a workshop. The colors matched perfectly.

This card also is for the Bearydo Paperie blog contest to make a card that incorporates your favorite embellishment. I'd have to say I can't seem to do without the amazing free images I get to download from my favorite websites. (See my Blog Candy Jar to the right for more details.)

Finally, I put this card in the "Card Challenge Corner" on Simply Scrapping Crafts.com for the March-Second Week challenge to make a card using the distress technique. After cutting the oval image, I used the blade of my scissors to distress the edge. This is a very simple technique but adds a little texture and dimension.

(I've replaced the photo with a better one taken with newly purchased camera batteries.)  A special thanks to Angela Holt who sent me one of her fabric roses.  I added 3 pearls to it.

12 comments:

Jeanette said...

This is gorgeous. The Spanish marbling paper is stunning. And, it does go perfectly with the image.
I'm so glad that you found us and joined in the challenges at Soartful.

Jeanette said...

P.S Did you make that beautiful pink rose?

Clare said...

I love those flowers! And the image is so pretty!
Thanks SO much for playing in my challenge! :)

Denise said...

This is just soo beautiful!! Have to look up the Spanish Marbling technique. I've done Marble painting..but mine never turned out so pretty!!

Jeanette said...

A much nicer photo. I'll make the exchange in the sidebar. Thanks.

deb famularo said...

I am just loving your work Helena! The pink flower is gorgeous! xOxO

Clare Lloyd said...

great card and i love that handmade rose too! ClareX

Jean Franks Beck said...

Wow, wow, and more wow! This card is stunning. Your marbled paper is fabulous! Just love how you've combined all of these wonderful embellies and colors with your beautiful image! (I'm off to check that out...TFS) :)

SusanK said...

Beautiful card! All the elements worked so well together. And to have the card fit a number of challenges is great.

Lori said...

Wowza, I just love the marbled paper. Really adds to the card, which is STUNNING! Love it!

Anonymous said...

Really beautiful card!!! Love it!!

Gerrie Johnnic said...

This is so beautiful, gotta do some looking up too! Beautiful image on a beautiful card, by a beautiful friend!

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