Spring Birthday Card

Hi,

Today I'd like to share a simple spring-themed card which I've just completed in readiness for my niece's coming birthday:

The central topper was created on a 4-inch square of coated Clarity card which I brushed over with 3 colours of ink (Wild Honey Distress Ink, Teal Zeal Memento Ink & Rhubarb Stalk Memento Ink) to make a background.  To add interest to the background a postcard stamp was stamped randomly around the square using Wild Honey Distress Ink.

The flower stamp was heated embossed with Creative Expressions Detail Silver Shine embossing powder and coloured using a selection of Spectrum Noir alcohol markers - I'm not great with alcohol markers but was really happy with the way this image turned out.  To help the flower stand out more I've used a white Posca pen to pick out the tips of the stamens.

Both the postcard and flower stamps came free with a recent craft magazine, they are from L'Aquarell Design by Ultimate Craft which is a range I've never used before but I must say the images stamp beautifully.

A yellow gelli print from my stash was used as a mount behind the Clarity card, and the completed topper was mounted onto a white 8-inch square base card with 3D foam tape.

To finish the card I added two sentiments, both stamped in Gray Flannel Memento Ink: "Its Your Birthday" by Apple Blossom Designs and Let's Celebrate" from the L'Aquarell Design set. Hopefully my niece will like her card and also her hand-crafted present.

Thanks for stopping by,

Carolyn x


I'll be entering this card in the following challenges:

That's Crafty Challenge - Foliage and Flowers
Uniko Studio Challenge - Spring with Optional Twist Easter