Saturday 30 October 2010

Some more handmade flowers!!!!



















This is the colour inspiration for the challenge this week at The Play Date Cafe  chosen by Sarah Anderson.   I love all the inspiration from the DT and the photograph inspired flowers again.  My favourite I love flowers and butterflies on cards!!
I visited Vickys blog last week and she had the most amazing flowers on there made from organza, she supplied a link to Terrie's blog and a tutorial on how to make them.  Well never one to give up the chance of making my own flowers I had to give them a try, luckily I had some white Organza in my sewing box!

The flower is so delicate and pretty that I will definitely be making more, they remind me of a winter Rose and I think they would look stunning on some homemade Christmas Crackers.
They rest of the card fell into place around the flower, the background is the lace stamp from Hero Arts, stamped and embossed in black it reminds me of Antique French Chantilly Lace, the ribbons and jems are alot darker than they appear in the photograph, definitely Burgundy and not Red.  I have also embossed the base card with the letter writing folder. I actually think this card would make a romantic Christmas card, what do you think?
I haven't had much time for crafting this week even though its half term, lots of decorating to do :0(
Hope to get a few more cards made tomorrow, hope you are having a relaxing weekend.
SallyX

Supplies: Hero Arts stamp S5341 Lace Background. Old Writing cuttlebug folder.  Ribbons and Jems from stash

22 comments:

Lisa Somerville said...

Beautiful use of this weeks colors! The Organza blossom and ribbon treatment look wonderful, love the BG too! Thanks for playing at the PDCC.

Nancy said...

Sally, I love this card! That flower is just amazing! I'll be checking out the links, thanks!
Have a wonderful weekend, bless you!

Dotty Jo said...

This is lovely, what a great colour combo! That flower is brilliant - must give it a go!!!! Love the placement of those little red gems too, Jo x

Virginia L. said...

This is scrumptious, Sally! The handmade flower is BEAUTIFUL!! Now I'm inspired to make some! Hope you get some time to craft!!

Nat said...

so beautiful and elegant, love this hand made flower!

sparklygirl-Tina said...

Hi Sally

Oh this is such a stunning card - I just love everything about it! That background stamp embossed in black - does really look like lace and the flower you've made - just gorgeous(must check that link out!)

Love it, love it, love it!

Have a great weekend.

Tina
X

Suzanne C said...

Beautiful!!!! Love the background of the brocade and the flower is stunning. Glad you played again this week at the PDCC.

Arlene said...

The flower is so filmy and etherial. Love it. The card is wonderful.

Barb said...

Love this pretty card, Sally! your flower is gorgeous!

Sanne said...

This is so special Sally - love it! Hope you will find time for crafting tomorrow!

Lin said...

Ooh-la-la, Sally, this is so classy! LOOVE that flower, the gorgeous ribbons, and that background is perfect! Thanks for the link, as I'd love to learn how to do this, too!

Dawn T said...

WOW - this is jaw dropping gorgeous Sally. Love the lace background. And I'm off to learn how to make that flower

Anonymous said...

Hi Sally...I absolutly Love your beautiful card....Your flower is Gorgeous in the white TFS:) xxx

donna mikasa said...

So elegant, Sally! And that organza flower is the perfect touch!

Tiffany Ervin said...

Wow, really deep and rich colors, this is really beautiful, love this challenge, will try to make time to play.

Sue Lelli said...

I, too, am a HUGE fan of flowers and your is no exception! What a STUNNING card! LOVE the black lace, too!

Maria said...

Oh my...what a lovely card with stunning flower!!!

Anonymous said...

This is gorgeous Sally! That organza flower is absolutely stunning!! Love the black lace background as well :)

Alice said...

this is so elegant, Sally! wow! love the design, too!

Vicky said...

Fabulous card Sally. Aren't those flowers simply stunning! :)xxx

Zue said...

Love the big, bold flower!
Sue xx

Sarah Anderson said...

Love that lace background Sally, gorgeous card. Thanks so much for playing along with us in the cafe :)