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Sunday 2 November 2014

Birthday celebrations

Hi everyone just a quick post to show a couple of birthday cards that have now been received. The first was for my friend Michele, whose birthday was yesterday and what a lovely day it was, unlike today!

 

I made a centre step card and used a create a card die for the frame and inked through with Victorian Velvet DI. I added embossed card for the side panels and centre and the sentiment topper is a Sue Wilson die. I finished with cosmic shimmer pearl glue and a bow which matched perfectly although it doesn't look like it in the photo!

This next card was for my BiL whose birthday is today:


I used a matching stamp and embossing folder from Couture Creations with SU Crumb Cake ink. The butterfly is one of the matching dies to this set.

Finally it's time for the latest Less is More challenge which is as follows:

 This week we have a COLOUR  challenge for you to follow.
NON-TRADITIONAL Colour CHRISTMAS CARD
SO.....
NO red, NO green
You may use metallics and neutrals but please avoid any red or green.


This is a freebie stamp from Creative Stamping which I stamped with SU Soft Suede and used PM's to add some colour and a few cosmic shimmer pearls. I love this stamp and it's only one of a large set that came with the magazine and they are all fab!
 Hope you've all had a good weekend, I have a busy week ahead with a big choir evening in London on Tuesday and our usual choir practice on Wednesday and then Charlie is coming on Thursday for 4 days :) He is also bringing his Mum and Dad too :) We are having friends over as well on Saturday so it's all go!

Oh and I've just noticed that I have a lovely new follower, Joan of night time stamping, a fab creative blog! Welcome Joan :)


17 comments:

Sally H said...

Three Absolute beauties, Val! All gorgeous, but I think my favourite is the first. Congratulations on your win at Stamping Sensations too. Hope you enjoy the prize!

Sid said...

Love your card designs !!

Unknown said...

Three lovely cards Val - bet Michelle loved hers! That fireplace looks great in the oranges. Congratulations on your win.......did you get something nice?

Karen x

Aquarius said...

Three lovely cards - I keep meaning to try the stepper one and I especially like the one with the butterfly.

Rosemary said...

beautiful set of cards, val... the birthday cards are just lovely (especially like the second one) and the Christmas card is equally so!!

Loll said...

Three beautiful cards Val. Looks like you've been busy!! Loll xx

Sazzle Dazzle said...

Val I can almost feel that fire toasting my tootsies! So perfectly coloured and a gorgeous,unique and classy image and design.
Thanks so much for sharing and taking part.
Sarah xx
Less is More

My Card Attic: Hazel said...

What a lovely, warm feeling this card evokes, beautiful! xx

Meggymay said...

Wonderful selection of cards, fantastic designs.
Yvonne x

Viv said...

Playing catch up Val! Fabulous creations and like them all but the middle one for your BIL was deffo my fave! x

Vicky Hayes said...

These are all fab Val but your Christmas card is just stunning! I love the crackling fire in the hearth image and your colouring is brilliant! Vicky x

Chrissie said...

What super work Val! You've been really busy! Great colours!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

G Peplow said...

Helloo my friend, these all look magnificent, WOW! You haven't lost your touch! Hugs Gay xxx

Pippa said...

I love the Christmas fireplace, just a hint of colour works so well with the plain background.

Viv said...

Such beautiful cards again Val, love them all!Oooh you are a busy bee too, enjoy it all, esp. Charlie ;) Viv xx

Anne said...

What a super bunch of cards Val! Sorry to be so late commenting this week, thanks so much for your LIM entry
Anne
Less is More Designer

Darnell said...

It's so nice to be back to a bit of a routine and able to spend some time visiting, Val! These are three very stunning cards, impeccably made, and perfect for their intended purposes!! I know it's a week out so I'll just say I'm sure you've had a wonderful busy week, especially with the family! I'm loving the updated photos and can't believe how big Charlie is getting!! Hugs, Darnell

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