Tuesday, 12 March 2013

Put yer sunglasses on!

It was FREEZING cold and blowing a gale here yesterday, with little flurries of snow  just to add to the fun. I blame that for the bright colours of today's card - which is for Seize the Birthday this week:
The Martha Stewart border punch embosses beautifully along the zigzag, first time I've used it, here's a try at a better piccie:
What'dya mean, you still can't see it? Well, you'll just have to take my word for it :)

Almost all the cards I make are based on white or cream backgrounds, or patterned papers - so it was fun to play with SU 'So Saffron' card (which is darker and richer than shown in the piccies), and also to follow STB's great sketch:
I used:

- SU 'So Saffron' card stock, size 4" x 6" when folded tent style

- Penny Black Stickeroo from the 'Garden Poems' sheet - layered onto SU 'Rose Red' card

- border punched from SU 'Rose Red' card, using Martha Stewart's 'Zigzag' border punch

- sentiment is a discontinued Elzybells stamp, stamped in SU 'Rose Red'

Just hoping those of you in the very South of the UK with snow problems are keeping safe. Come on Spring, hurry up!

Di
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26 comments:

  1. mamapez512 March 2013 at 00:21

    Well it's not too bright in your photo. I think the colours are great and go together beautifully. And those stickeroos have improved a lot since I was buying them! A lovely card. Kate x

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  2. scrappymo!12 March 2013 at 00:34

    Great card Di...I don't think it is bright...it is just right...sorry couldn't help myself!
    The colours look great together and that is y fave MS border. I really like it as it looks great for masculine and feminine cards. I think it is so versatile.
    Great card...bring on Spring!

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  3. Cathy12 March 2013 at 01:20

    Lovely card Di, I like the colours they go really well together.Cathy x

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  4. Glennis F12 March 2013 at 01:25

    It's a lovely card. I would welcome some of your cold weather - we are having the longest and hottest summer with no rain expected for a couple of weeks yet!

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  5. shirley-bee12 March 2013 at 07:25

    Great card, love the colour combo.

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  6. Kath12 March 2013 at 07:57

    Fab card - love the colours you have used.
    Kath x

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  7. debby400012 March 2013 at 08:18

    Love your vibrant sunny card Di.
    luv
    Debby

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  8. Sarn12 March 2013 at 08:43

    Oh that's so pretty. Lovely to see on this cold and snowy morning.

    I got lotsa snow and am still at home but will attempt work journey bit later on! Brrr - sure it's colder today than yesterday!

    Get that brazier going. xxx

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  9. Irene12 March 2013 at 08:44

    A beautiful card Di. I especially like the colours they blend so well together, and a brilliant stickaroo - just perfect.
    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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  10. Debs Willis12 March 2013 at 09:36

    I like the warm colours. Much needed crafty sunshine cos it's freeeeeezing here!

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  11. Carol Willis12 March 2013 at 09:38

    Beautiful card Di. Gorgeous image and colours. It was a bit like walking into Narnia this morning when I opened the door.
    Hugs
    Caz x

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  12. Elizabeth12 March 2013 at 10:44

    Hello Di, unusual and daring colour combination that works beautifully - a smashing card. Watched the weather reports on the news and can see that you the south is suffering greatly from the white stuff - up here, nothing, nil, naught, zilch!!! Hugs, Elizabeth xx

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  13. Anonymous12 March 2013 at 11:39

    Lovely and bright, a real antidote to the cold weather Di. 1C here this morning and getting colder again for a few days. I'd complain about the weather not making up it's mind but this time last year we had 75F and a very damaging EF3 tornado rip through here, so I'll keep my mouth shut!

    Hugs
    Brenda

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  14. Viv12 March 2013 at 11:46

    Had to take the sunglasses off cos it's not as bright as you said - told you a million times not to exaggerate!
    Anyways - it's pretty cool Di and I like it!

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  15. Hettie12 March 2013 at 13:06

    Oh My! Do I see inkiness there Miss? Liking it! Though I did think my Scrapbook Tuesday post was a bit bright today!!
    Snow was here and gone! Humph! Wanted a snow day!
    xx

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  16. 505whimsygirl12 March 2013 at 13:42

    Hello Di,

    I love this card! I just love the SU papers - they are such good quality.

    It seems that the UK is getting all our snow! It was daylight savings time here so lucky me has to get up an hour earlier.... my body clock hasn't quite caught up yet.

    Hugs,
    Kay

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  17. Anonymous12 March 2013 at 14:48

    Gorgeous card! Hugs, Sue

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  18. jimlynn12 March 2013 at 15:30

    Love that punched border and beautiful image! Delightful card!
    Thanks for joining us at Seize the Birthday.
    Lynn

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  19. Twiglet12 March 2013 at 16:03

    It's lovely Di and so is the little reindeer card below! x Jo

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  20. Ustvarjalni utrinki Tamara P.12 March 2013 at 16:10

    Gorgeous card,
    love the small butterflies
    Hugs Tamara

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  21. Mrs A.12 March 2013 at 17:40

    Blogger is nicking my comments again!! Try again. This is a lovely card Miss just what we need to warm our hands up on. I see Sarn is burning her unmentionables in the playground! Hugs Mrs A.

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  22. Sandra H12 March 2013 at 20:56

    Awwwww Di, This is totally stunning l don't think we use our Border punches enough l have this one and when you see it being used somewhere else it always looks better must dig it out as you have done an amazing card using itand what a fab image too xx

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  23. Kathleen12 March 2013 at 21:21

    Beautiful card, love the colours, the image and the sentiment, pity it is discontinued, of course it is the little butterflies that I like?

    Kath x

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  24. Unknown13 March 2013 at 00:22

    Beaufitul image and great choice of colors...love it! Thanks for joining us this week at Seize the Birthday.

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  25. Anonymous13 March 2013 at 21:18

    So beautiful Di!! There must be something in the air lately as my cards have been bright too!
    xx

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  26. Bonnie14 March 2013 at 22:39

    I'm not even going to put on sunscreen. I'm going to bask in the bright warmth of this card! That's a sticker? Wow! I need to look at stickers!

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