Well I finally finished what started as a card for my eldest sons birthday,I said last month had everything ready-stamps inks and idea (as he grows veggies and tomatoes so thought these stamps were perfect)but no mojo-well let me start!!!
First of all I thought ooh a tri card stamped everything and stuck down but hadn't left a little inbetween to allow for depth-cut the pieces out and decided to make a hanging but made a mess of that so all stuck down onto black cardstock and into a frame I bought for 50p from a charity shop but we don't need to tell him that ssshhhh.No cardstock long enough so had to use washi tape to hide the join which looked odd so used some more in between the first two cards too.
Finally got it framed and thought oops should have took all the pics before framing so out they came again!!!
I smooshed the cardstock with oxide inks,stencils from Creative expressions and Artisan Designs.All stamps from AALL& CREATE which were stamped twice and layered after colouring with promarkers.Garden tools were heat embossed onto matt mirri card,butterfly sticker/Ladybird and metal snail from stash.The flower pots were a digi image from Patties Creations and fussy cut,script stamp was used and my fave texture stamp round borders.
challenges---
INTAAS-card/gift for a man
inspiration station-photo insp/red/browm/green and garden inspiration
TTCRD-ATG
the paper shelter-colour it
krafty chicks-stamp act
classic design-ATG
love to craft-ATG
love to scrap-ATG
mix it up-ATG/Layering
lets craft and create-no P.paper
get creative-ATG
happy little stampers-ATG with stencils
Dis digis-hand coloured image
Thank you for dropping by and well done if you made it this far without wine or coffee-I was helped with guiness lol
Carol x x x
This turned out awesome, each panel is just finished off so nicely...xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a thoughtful and very fitting creation for your Son's Birthday Carol, I am sure it was very much appreciated.
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Just seen the final para of your post, that was my Mum's tippled and if we were visiting when the children were small she used to put in a mug, keep it under the sink and tell them it was gravy!
ReplyDeleteB x
A brilliant make for your son, the backgrounds are so detailed and the vegetables look amazing
ReplyDeleteA fabulous card . Thank you for joining us at I♥Promarkers challenge. Good luck Ginny DT for I ♥promarkers
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Oh wow might have taken a while to find your mojo but it was certainly worth the wait
ReplyDeleteI love this Carol, its just brilliant and I am sure your son thought so too.xx
ReplyDeleteWow, this is fabulous, I bet he was thrilled with it.
ReplyDeleteLorraine
A wonderful project Carol, it is fabulous - I have these stamps, thank you for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your son will love his gift.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
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Wow I love everything about this,just gorgeous.xxx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fantastic. Your son will love it.
ReplyDeleteThese look stunning in the frame Carol and I'm sure that he will be thrilled with them too. The stamps are just perfect for home decor crafting and love the gardening tools that you have created too. Michelle x
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful work as always!!!
ReplyDeletefor some reason Carol a lot of my comments haven't come up linked to my blog sorry Michelle x
ReplyDeletefor some reason Carol a lot of my comments haven't come up linked to my blog sorry Michelle x
ReplyDeleteWonderful card, love the way you used the stamps. Thanks for joining TTCRD chalelnge. Anesha
ReplyDeleteWhat a labour of love this card was, but look how well it all turned out so worth all the trials and tribulations! Thank you for sharing this with us at Inspiration Station and good luck. x
ReplyDeleteWell worth all the effort Carol its fabulous x
ReplyDeleteWell at least it came together in the end. It looks fantastic, he will love it xx
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely amazing and I am sure he will treasure it Carol!! So much attention to detail and it just had to be framed!!
ReplyDeleteI feel your pain in trying to create the perfect card for your son and I'm glad you stuck with it, because this creation turned out wonderful! It's perfect for one who gardens and loves those fresh veggies!
ReplyDeleteWow! A fantastic project Carol! Xx
ReplyDeleteYou certainly had your creative hat on for this one Carol and it turned out to be a stunning project. I just adore the individual images and all of your wonderful embellishments ... well done.
ReplyDeleteAlso, a very happy birthday to number one son.
Dionne xxx
Oh my this is awesome and I had so much fun taking a closer look at all the photos and how clever you incorporated your little snail guy!!! Your son had to just love this!!! Great job, Mama and Happy Mother's Day to you with big hugs. XXOO
ReplyDeleteHee hee, what a lot of effort but it all turned out brilliantly Carol, the colours and veges are so bright and fun, awesome backgrounds and great stamps..
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx
Another win at Use my Stuff.....just to let you know.
ReplyDeleteWell worth all the work, it turned out looking brilliant! Creative Blessings, Tracy x
ReplyDeleteYour project turned out wonderful Carol after all and a lovely idea to frame it too x
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gift for your son, he will see the gorgeous finished effect and not know the trauma of getting it done for him hahaha. Beautiful work and images and well worth the determination to see it through Carol.
ReplyDeleteFaith x
Fabulous project, love it xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous garden themed designs Carol.
ReplyDeleteHugs Diane
Absolutely brilliant! Love it! Great work Carol xx
ReplyDeleteYour crafting session sounds like mine all the time! Lovely gift and better than any card, Thanks for sharing with us at the Inspiration Station and we hope you'll play often! Donna, DT
ReplyDeleteOh, my, that whole process . . .!!! I've definitely had some of those days! After all that, it really turned out quite fabulously!! No one would ever know you had to go through so much redirection!! Your son will love this as it looks absolutely perfect for a gardener! Thanks for playing with LTSCB and Di's Digi Designs.
ReplyDeleteBut hey, it came out great in the end and possibly even nicer than your original plan. I bet he was pleased. CarolG
ReplyDeleteWhat a labour of love! It came out perfect in the end. Sometimes we over think things but look at what happened here: a masterpiece. Thank you for sharing your wonderful card with us at Krafty Chicks Challenge.
ReplyDeleteDiane - DT
Had a glass of wine at lunch time and now sobering up. Love the three panels and practice makes perfect for taking in and out of the frame.my lips are sealed. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteSUch a beautiful card. I love the different panels. So glad you could join us at The Paper Shelter challenge. Good luck with your entry! Patsy DT
ReplyDeleteWOW Carol this is an amazing project your son is sure going to appreciate such a wonderful gift, the stamps, colours and detail look fantastic something I would be proud of hanging in my place, superb work.
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lorraine x
Fantastic card, love it & your colouring is wonderful
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining our challenge at I ♥ Promarkers
Clare DT
What a great make, Carol! Each piece is lovely in itself and together it makes such a fun project.
ReplyDeleteHugs Monica
Such an amazing amount of detail on this card, it’s stunning! I’m sure your son loved it.
ReplyDeleteJanice x
I love this project and your post=) I have to say that in the garden, snails/slugs are my nemesis, but yours is awfully cute.
ReplyDeleteGreat work. Thank you for sharing with us over here at World Wide Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.
ReplyDeleteAnnette DT / Admin / Registered Owner for https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/
What a fabulous project, Carol, especially with those three separate panels! And now for my other hat: Thanks for sharing your project to Inspiration Station Challenge. We hope to see you in future challenges as well.
ReplyDeleteSmiles and Crafty Hugs,
Donna Ellis
{Creative Smiles - my little crafting world}
Just perfect for the Challenge!
ReplyDeleteGreat project!
We are so happy that you have shared this with us here at Colour Crazy.
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Good luck and we hope you will come back again! Jackie DT Member xxx
What a fabulous project and I love each and every one of them. This is artwork that I'm sure will be treasured x
ReplyDeleteOh, my, I think this is just the greatest thing! Love each panel and how you framed it. You'd never know you ever had a rough time with it. It turned out fantastic!
ReplyDeleteWhat great framed images. I LOVE the carrots, especially. What talent you have.
ReplyDeleteEs una tarjeta adorable!
ReplyDeleteGracias por unirte a The Corrosive Challenge (DT)
Lovely collection of designs Carol.
ReplyDeleteHugs diane
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these panels which look amazing in the frame. Emmax
ReplyDeleteFabulous project! Thanks for sharing at Creative Moments.
ReplyDeleteThis is just amazing! Great to see you in the Happy Little Stampers
ReplyDeletegallery. Hope to see you again soon!
Nandini, DT
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Now this is a set I considered buying but resisted...I may not now. Brilliant card!
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