The challenge this week on Make My Monday has been set by Suzi B and there is a prize as well for one lucky entrant so worth taking a look to see what the design team have made for inspiration. The theme is 'anything that flies' and I dug out some wood mounted stamps which I've had for many, many years and there is no information on the blocks as to who made them but I thought they would fit this challenge nicely as a change from the usual butterflies or birds which immediately came to mind. The background was made using Distress Inks with a touch of Glimmer Mist, overstamped with some swirls and of course the sentiment (Creative Expressions). The insects were cut out using a Sizzix die (Stampin' Up).
Lovely card Val but a shame your glimmer mists dont show up....fits the challenge perfectly
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Oh those stamps are super - I love the sense of an old speciment cabinet with your arranglement & the die-cuts echo the wing patterns in numerous ways...... very interesting indeed.
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Beautiful card Val. I love that sentiment too. Hugs Rita xx
ReplyDeleteThis is a great card Val I love your background and the stamps certainly aren't what would immediately spring to mind for that theme
ReplyDeleteJackie x
A beautiful card Val, with a lovely coloured background. I love your things with wings stamps, and the way you've laid them out.
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What wonderful insect stamps - used to perfection too, thanks for playing along this week at MMM - Jacqueline xx
ReplyDeleteLove the colours and the bugs, lot hank you for joining us this week at MMM xx
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! LOVE the purple and yellow together--my fave colors! Gorgeous card! Thanks for joining us at MMM! :)
ReplyDeletePS: I've got a DT call on at a new challenge I'm starting called House of Cards. If you'd like, it would be great for you to apply! :)
Such a delicate piece Val. Love it, hugs Jenny x
ReplyDeletegreat idea Val, and I love the colours - diecut shapes love very victorian and as Paula says remind you of specimen collections
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Val, love your swirly background and fabulous insects. Thank you for joining us at MMM
ReplyDeleteSuzi B xx
Love the delicacy of the insects' wings Val and the background is lovely. Such pretty colours.
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Lesley Xx