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Friday 17 September 2010

Vintage lavender

I am so excited to share this card I made a few days ago as requested by my niece for her mum. Her mum loves lavender, purple, ribbons and lace. I looked through my stash and gathered up anything that fit this theme. I had an idea of how I wanted it to look but I don't always find it easy to interpret my thoughts. Imagine my joy when slowly this card was born! Its almost exactly what I had in mind. The image is a stamp by Hampton Art and the background paper and card are by Anna Griffin. I cut the oval and flourish with my Cuttlebug. I do enjoy making sweet cards (as you can tell) although I do like distressed and collage style as well. I actually like anything that looks pretty and I'm easily pleased! Hope you enjoy.

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8 comments:

  1. i always have problem with purple. but why everyone makes purple become so sweet?! this is very pleasing, ally ^^

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  2. Very pretty! Love the embellishments...especially the paper roses! :)

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  3. Wow - I really love this card - looks suitable for any 'girlie' occasion ...I just love the sweet, sweet lavender colours - GORGEOUS!

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  4. Thanks pattieboo, I know its your fave colour too!

    Lin -thanks, I love the paper roses too. Luckily I had a few in this colour.

    As - thanks, I'm sure I've seen some gorgeous purple creations in your blog!

    Thank you girls for taking the time to let me know you've popped by! Thanks for the support!

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  5. Hi Shanti! I'm so glad u left a comment on my blog. Thank u for sharing your colouring methods. It's very nice! I sometimes colour it with normal colour pencils, but the effect came out wasn't that good. =(
    I may plan to buy prisma colours. Illustrator is an adobe software, where I get to colour it from the computer, then print and cut it. I've just learnt to use it last year.
    Do you have any ideas where can i get prismas colour in Kuala Lumpur?
    Looking forward to hear from you.

    Thanks Shanti!

    - eve

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  6. Wow Shanti, This is a beautiful card. Love the purple flowers and the beautiful paper you have used. You do make pretty cards:))

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  7. Eve, glad to help. I don't think you can get Prismas in Msia, not sure about Spore. I bought them from the States. There are alternatives like Lyra etc. Best to go to a good art shop and see what they have or they may be able to recommend. Prismas are artist grade pencils. If I do come across any I'll be sure to let you know. I hear there's a branch of Art Friend in Midvalley.Hope this helps.xx

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