The theme for the first Allsorts Challenge of the year is **Matching Pairs** (card and tag/gift bag/ envelope ...) or of course there is always the *Anything Goes* option. Don't forget that this challenge is now running on a fortnightly basis and you can see full details of how this will work by following the link to the Blog. Prizes this time from Lavinia Stamps.
I've made a card with matching envelope - stamping a border onto a piece of card slightly smaller than the card blank using Versafine Clair ink and then using Distress Oxide inks to watercolour around the area and then painting into the tiny hexagons, which then made me think of honeycomb so I've added two die cut bees. The sentiment was produced on the computer. For the envelope I simply stamped the border down the left hand side, leaving it uncoloured because I thought the Oxide inks would run or smudge if the envelope got wet while it was in transit.
It will be interesting to see just what ideas come up as matching pairs for this theme so why not see if you can surprise us 😉
Border Stamp - from Crafty Roo Designs
Bees - dies from Gummiapan
Sentiment - produced on computer using Microsoft Word
So prettily done Val and a welcome hint towards warmer days, a perfect combo for the theme this week.
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A lovely card Val. I do really need to try and decorate some of my envelopes as they look so much more interesting than just being plain.
ReplyDeleteGreat use of colour on this wonderful design with the matching envelope.
ReplyDeleteAlways a fan of bee themed cards, this one is so beautiful and a wonderful envelope to match!
ReplyDeleteI love that CR border stamp and how you've coloured it Val. The die cut bees are the perfect embellishment. xxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Val, the added bees are just perfect for the design.
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Fabulous design on your card, like that subtle background and your envelope goes great!
ReplyDeleteLove how you’ve coloured the border, it does look like honeycomb, the pair of bees go perfectly xxx
ReplyDeleteLove how you have coloured that lovely stamp Val, and the die cut bees are the perfect finishing touch xx
ReplyDeleteYes, the bees are the perfect finishing touch! Lovely pair, Val. x
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