Sunday 13 March 2011

My new Whiff of Joy stamp


Today's card is made with one of the "new to me" Whiff of Joy stamps that I purchased from ebay the other day.  I think it is called Shopping Willow.  I love my Tilda stamps but I think the Willow designs are great for more "grown up" designs.

I have coloured the image with pro markers and used papers by My Mind's Eye and Pink Petticoat.   The stitching is a bit wonky but I guess that adds to the hand made feel!  I have used some prima flowers to make the focal flower - I misted them with water, scrunched them up then let them dry.  They dried in the scrunched up shape and I think they look more like how a real flower bud opens.  I'll definitely use that trick again!  The rest of the flowers are old ones from my stash, from when I did my floristry qualifications.  I used to use them on wedding "things".


I am going to enter this card into the following challenges:

Secret Crafter - Flowers for Mum
Little Claire's - Flowers
Friday Sketchers - I used their sketch


Gingerloft - Flowers
Simon Says Stamp - Anything goes

That's it for today - I'm off to practise some crochet.  I am just teaching myself and will let you know how I get on with it!

Thanks for stopping by!

Amanda

8 comments:

Jasmina said...

Waw! I love that card. The stamp you used is really nice. And you used great colours.

Nicki said...

This is lovely - great image and your flowers are gorgeous.

Nicki, x

Jane (Carroll's Creations) said...

So pretty!

Thanks for joining us on our "Flowers for Mum" challenge on SECRET CRAFTER SATURDAY CHALLENGE :)

Hugs Jane x

Jasmina said...

Hey my dear friend! I have another award for you on my blog :)
http://a-dreamy-land.blogspot.com/2011/03/another-blogger-award.html

debby4000 said...

Oh this is fabulous and love the beautiful WOJ image.
luv
Debby

Unknown said...

Lovely card, Thank you for joining us at Little Claires. Mary x

Mandy said...

Hi Amanda, your card is absolutely gorgoeus, so lovely and girly.
Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp
hugs Mandy xx

Louise said...

Simply stunning - beautiful colours, image and colouring! Thank you so much for joining us at Little Claire's x