Monday, January 2, 2012

Happy Birthday

Good day to you! I don't know about you, but the New Year is off to a great start for me. I was able to spend some quality time in my craft room during the Christmas/New Year break (which ends today, sadly) and so I have a card to share with you today.

One of my nieces turns two this month so this little 3x3 card is for her. I'm also playing along with the latest CAS-ual Fridays challenge - to use kraft and twine.


Happy Birthday (1)

I don't have any bakers twine in pink (something I really should rectify!) so I used Caribbean Blue from The Twinery.

Happy Birthday (3)

I tried my hand at using coloured pencils on kraft which Dorcas always does so well and I've always admired but never tried. I stamped the little flower stamp from Sophie's Sentiments by Lawn Fawn in Versamark ink. I then coloured each flower with Prismacolor pencils. I used White first, over that some Light Aqua, then Kelly Green in the centres because it didn't match the twine quite right, and then added a little bit of Aquamarine here and there for a bit of contrast.


Happy Birthday (2)

I do love the effect of coloured pencil on kraft and will have to use the technique again soon! I just realised that this can qualify for this week's Wee Memories challenge - to try something new (in this case, a new technique!).

I stamped the sentiment (also from Sophie's Sentiments by Lawn Fawn) in Versacolor Black Onyx ink and attached the twine to the card with a double knot. Now all that's left to do is make an envelope to match!

Thanks so much for taking a look. Hope you have a great day! :)

9 comments:

  1. A very cute little flower card Jess. I love the effect of coloured pencils on kraft as well! Nice job!

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  2. Such a sweet card, Jess!
    Hugs,
    Aimes
    x

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  3. My sister always wore blue, so I think this is a perfect little girl card.

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  4. Beautiful card. I like the little flowers and the coloring.

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  5. Totally adorable Jess!
    Pencils on kraft = perfect!
    Glad you could find some crafty time.

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  6. Love the simplicity of this design with the little flowers and bakery's twine. Thanks for playing with us at wee memories!

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  7. Great CAS design and I love the coloring on kraft! That's a technique I forget to do! Thanks for playing along with Wee Memories!

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