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Friday 12 July 2013

Wildflower Meadow meets Gorgeous Grunge

Did you see this set of note cards in yesterday's post? They were made with the bits left over when getting in a muddle making today's card... Come and see:


I've used Wildflower Meadow with a new stamp set called Gorgeous Grunge that sent me into a frenzy of excitement when I saw it in the new catalogue! It contains five images of splatters and scratches and 'tape' that are perfect for adding backgrounds or texture to projects and are a dream when it comes to male cards. Here it's used as a background to give a bit of 'edge' to my floral image.


To make the floral bit I stamped the image in Gumball Green, then again in Summer Starfruit. Then I changed my mind and inked up the image again with markers so that the flowers were yellow and the leaves and stems were green - that's why I had all the green left over for yesterday's project! I embossed the bi-coloured one with the coordinating embossing folder, cut out a section with my 2 1/2" circle punch and sponged the whole thing with Summer Starfruit ink to give a lovely glow. The yellow image was used to fussy-cut flowers from - I popped these up over the stamped ones on the circle.


The sentiment is from a brilliant new sentiment set called Four You. I adore this bold 'hello' almost as much as the 'Smile' from Happy Day! Or more...? I can't decide!


I added a strip of Gumball card stock to the panel and embellished with a strip of Epic Day washi tape and two black candy dots - I LOVE these! They're so much quicker than brads for a card, but if you need them as a brad to fasten something, you just attach them to one of Stampin' Up's new brad bases - genius!

I made this card for the gorgeous Dynamic Duos colour challenge this week - Gumball Green and Summer Starfruit and then completely missed the deadline... oops!

Here's what you'll need to make this card
Stamps: Wildflower Meadow, Gorgeous Grunge, Four You
Ink: Gumball Green, Summer Starfruit classic inks, Black Stazon
Card stock: Whisper White, Gumball Green
Other: Wildflower Meadow embossing folder, Big Shot, 2 1/2" circle punch, Neutrals Candy dots, Epic Day washi tape, paper snips
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Lots of people have asked about our trip to London last weekend. Well we did all sorts of things including visiting the Tate Modern, enjoying a walk along the South Bank and sampling the foodie delights at Borough Market. We took buses all over the place as the top of a double-decker makes a great viewing station. One of the highlights of the trip for me was when we passed the impressive Bush House, ex-home of the BBC world service:


When my husband pointed this out to the children my youngest son looked at the statues with approval. "Why are they holding a giant ice cream?" he asked.


We're continuing my husband's birthday celebrations this weekend with a big family get-together and I've got heaps of preparation to do... Hope you have a great weekend and I'll be back very soon.

Hugs,

18 comments:

  1. And isn't it nice that they are sharing that cone and not fighting over it!! I LOVE your card, Vicky, absolutely LOVE! Have a wonderful weekend celebrating!!

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  2. I've been there! I've been there! Happy Birthday Simon!

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  3. What a lovely way to use Wildflower Meadow Vicky. Love the modern feel too! xx

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  4. Hi Vicky
    Fabulous pickies... Happy you all enjoyed your London trip..... And a party to come .... Enjoy......
    Fabby card.... Just got back yesterday with a really sore throat.... Have been in bed 18 hours....... I cant blame the weather this time.....
    Hugs Sylvie xx

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  5. A beautiful card Vicky.
    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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  6. Your card is full of sunshine Vicky I just love it...you sound like you had a fabulous time in London..enjoy your time with all your family this weekend....

    Anne

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  7. What a beautyfull card, Vicky - verry nice!
    Best regards
    Petra

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  8. Stunning card - love the collage feel.
    Glad London was fun and hope your party is good too.
    Tara
    x

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  9. Great card Vicky. Love the colour combo.

    Have a lovely weekend.

    Kat xx

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  10. A fab card Vicky, such a zesty colour combo, and I love the candy dots.

    Have a great time with all your celebrations

    Bev x

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  11. FABULOUS cards and as for your London trip, sounds like you had fun and more to come, have a wonderful weekend too.

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  12. Not sure I would have thought to put those two sets together, but you've pulled it off! Absolutely gorgeous!! --Doris

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  13. Ooh lovely card. Enjoy your weekend celebrations.

    Playing catch-up.

    Hugs
    Sarn xxx

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  14. Beautiful card Vicky, the splashes are wonderful and will be so useful for men's cards! May I wish your husband a belated but Happy Birthday? I do hope you are all enjoying the celebrations, it would seem so from reading your post :D
    Hugs Gay x

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  15. Well, you have to admit, it does look like a giant 99! No Flake though, which of them pinched that...?
    Beautiful card, Vicky. Glad you enjoyed your London trip, and good luck with your party preparations! xxxx

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  16. Gorgeous card Vicky! Love the washi tape and zingy colours.
    I was in London last weekend too, I was at The Victoria & Albert museum to see the David Bowie exhibition - lots of his costumes and memorabilia, it was wonderful! Bit hot on the train coming back though!

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  17. Great card Vicky, love all the Gorgeous Grunge additions. Have to say, that stamp set is top of my list too - so many possibilities. Looks like you had a great time in London x x

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  18. Beautiful, Vicky! I love the combo of the grunge and flowers! I featured you on Pink Paper Bakery's Monday Muse (will post tomorrow). Thanks for being an inspiration!

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