The winner of yesterday clean Teal card is...
Paula said...
I really am having an educational tour - this is absolutely stunning, so elegant & classy. I'm coming back for more.
Paula (PEP)
23 April 2010 23:04
Congratulations Paula, if you send me an email with your details on, I will pop the card in the post for you.
Paula said...
I really am having an educational tour - this is absolutely stunning, so elegant & classy. I'm coming back for more.
Paula (PEP)
23 April 2010 23:04
Congratulations Paula, if you send me an email with your details on, I will pop the card in the post for you.
There is a little story behind today's card, when I first started to make cards many many years ago both myself and my Mam fell in love with this stamp it is by PSX and called Bird Bath, I decided not long after buying the stamp that I was giving up crafting as my girls were toddling and I had nowhere safe to keep my craft stash out of little girls reach.
I actually sold all of my stash (scary) then maybe a year later I was missing crafting so much that I started again but of course I no longer had this stamp.
Today my Mam came visiting and brought with her a bag of stamps which she no longer used and this little beauty was in the bag, I know that my Mam often visits my blog so I have a feeling that she may want this stamp back ha ha (too late Mam it's mine now).
I coloured the stamp image with Promarkers then used the Nestabilities Ovals to cut it out and also some scallop ovals in aqua and lemon. I used the Cuttlebug Birds and Swirls folder to emboss the aqua background card and added a matching striped paper to the left side of this. lots of matting and layering, some pearls and ribbon and a bit of love to put it together.
If you would like to win this card please leave me a comment and I will do a draw for it.
65 comments:
Gorgeous card Jak, the colours are beautiful and the story to go with it is just as sweet :)
Hope your Mam doesn't miss her stamp too much!
Carol x
This is so stunning & the way you've highlighted the embossing just adds such a subtle emphasis. The image is absolutely delightful too. Thank you for sharing your story.
Paula (PEP)
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Very lovely card.
Another beauty. Love the colours, so zingy and zesty. Your mam will go mad when she realises.
Loraine x
This is absolutely stunning! Another lovely card...
What a sweet memory! Love your aqua and yellow color combo and those pearls just make it!
Hi Jak
Your card is so beautiful!
I love this card! You did a wonderful job with the coloring, and the little pearls add such a nice touch!
Jak!!!! I´m very sure your mom will love your card and will ask the stamp just for doing some more cards!!!! My mom also did this. :)))) Your card is so gorgeous and your coloring is absolutely amazing.
Have a wonderful week end.
Hugs
Regina
This is sooooooo cute! Love the papers, image and coloring. I'm loving your card and what a totally gorgeous image!
BTW
My son, Piotruś (Peter), is almost in yours grandson age. He was bon on 22 of july 2009.
Beautiful, so fresh and spring like. Love your little story.
Pam x
Love the yellow you've used with this one Jak.
Hugs
Penni
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Such a lovely story Jak, you must have been thrilled to find the stamp in your Mum's bag. Beautiful card, I love the colours you have used.
Jan R x
It's a beautiful image I can see why you and you mum fell in love with it. You always make such elegant cards. :-) xx
What a wonderful story and i love the fact that your mum had kept her bird bath stamp. I have a bird bath in my garden but not as ornate as this one. Absolutely love the colours you have used.
Mary xx
Love your story about your stamp, I can see why you love it, it's gorgeous. A wonderful creation Jak.
Happy crafting
Tracy x
A beautiful card with a lovely tale behind it. x
Morning Jak, what a lovely image your colouring is beautiful. Fabulous card with love and hugs Shirleyxxxxxx
What a gorgeous card, I love the colours and the image is beautiful and coloured perfectly xxx
Beautiful card! love the colour combo, really works well! and the pearls just finish it of perfect!
thanks for sharing.
I can understand why you were so pleased to get this stamp back. Your card is gorgeous, I love the colours.
Lynne xxx
wow jak this is stunning i love the colours and layout absolutely beautiful xx
Another stunning card, yuo are so talented! Brgds, Gunilla
What a beautiful card and such a nice story! I am so glad you did not permanently give up crafting!
Such a pretty card and the pearls match in so well they almost look like dew drops:)
What a coincidence, Jak - I, too gave up for a while, sold my stuff off and had to start from scratch again. Thie card and image are beautiful and I am sure your mum will be glad you are putting the stamp to good use
Hugs
Suzanne x
This is beautiful Jak and I do wonder at your mams reaction. Love the stamp it is so sweet and like how youve presented it.
Myrax
I have that stamp!!! And now I know how wonderfully it can be coloured and used I am newly inspired...
This is a stunning card Jak as allways
tracy xx
It is awesome and amazing how God gives us little blessings and reminders just when we need them! A reminder of what you started and how...and how life circled back to it. The birds ate the birdbath...drinking from the fountain of life. I love the card--the colors, the significance...and the little sparkles make me think of angels unawares! Blessings, Sharon
Oh, this card just says SPRING! :) I love it. :)
Happy creating,
Birgit
Love the card, I am sure you can let your Mom use the stamp sometimes. My birdbath doesn't look anything like your lovely one.
HiJak
Fab card love the colours Thanks for chance to win Card
Hugs
Sylvie
xxx
Wow what a clean and fresh looking card..love the color combo..
I can relate to your story..I've given craft item and then I wished that I didn't...tfs
zullu26@aol.com
Hi Jak,
this is a wonderful card. Love the accents on the blue.
Lesley
I love this card the colours are so lovely and fresh and the pearls are a finishing touch - a masterpiece - the bird bath brings memories of my MIL´s bird bath which was a present to her father when she was a teenager (and we still have it here in Spain)
Eve (Hamrow)
Beautiful colors and love the image of the birdbath
Beautiful card and love the birdbath stamp. Can see why you wouldn't want to give up that stamp.
Enjoyed readying the story behind it.
ColleenB.
This is beautiful! I love the colour combo you have used and that stamp is so sweet.
Hugs Christine x
What a gorgeous card. I love birds, so this is special to me. I would be honored to win this card. Thanks for sharing.
Blessings,
Pat
Beautiful colours together - it is simple but so elegant.
Basil.
Beautiful card Jak.I would love to win this card, It is so like a birdbath that I had in my previous house.Unfortunately advancing years forced a move into an apartment. I do miss watching the birds taking their baths.Barbara.
Oh how I love this card, such pretty colours
It is a lovely stamp, Jak and so beautifully coloured.
x
its a gorgeous card, love the fresh colours you have used, x
Thanks Jak for sharing the story with us and the card is just excellent, the colour, the image and its freshness
caroline x
the colours enhance the beauty of the stamp ... and thanks for sharing your story
must both be having a blue and yellow day !!!! lovely card, and I think Mam just might want the stamp back ! lol .. x
what a beautiful spring card, I agree its a lovely image, but I love the teal and lemon colour scheme you have chosen for it. Love your blog, fantastic inspiration for all us craftaholics
AmandaP
All your cards have been fab this week Jak. Every day a different colour. Just wish I could get out of my comfort zone and experiment with different colours. Todays card is so fresh and spring like.
You are an inspiration
Luv
Karen xx
I also have this stamp, but have rarely used it. Your card has inspired me to dig it out and have another go with it I love the colours you have used.
Janet
PSX stamps are the nicest and you did this one justice.
Marilyn
The birds and swirls compliment this stamp so much
Another beautiful card, Jak, and that stamp is so cute and you've coloured it perfectly. Love the layout, the colours you've used and those little "attentions to detail"!
Alice (beemer)
The stamp is absolutely gorgeous, I can imagine why you wanted another one... your card is so lovely xx
What a great story! That stamp is gorgeous and I love the pearls. This is such a sweet looking card.
O what a sweet story and what a gorgeous card. Really love the beautiful fresh colours.. but yes selling all your stash is really scary. I could never do that!! My greatest fear is losing it all in some fearful way !!!
Such a pretty card! I'm loving all the little pearls on your DP!
:o)
Jak - I love this card, so pretty and spring-like. Colouring is brilliant, and the colour-combo is just right for spring.
Hugs
Valxx
Lovely card again Jak, I love how you put them together. Lynn
I have that stamp and have just started to use it again! your card is lovely, love the colours
Another gorgeous card, Jak.
Hugs,
Trish
What a touching story. Love the stamp! And the colors are gorgeous! Would love to win the card. Here's hoping........
June
I love it, it makes me think Spring has finally sprung....
Hi Jak
Love all the cards, but the Bird bath is wonderful.
Carole
Great story about the stamp - can't imagine ever getting rid of my stash!!!
Love the fresh colours you've used on this card.
Paula x x x
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