Hope you are having a lovely weekend, it certainly isn't as sunny (yep I said sunny,) yesterday actually had a big yellow ball in the sky for a short time. I am really looking forward to less rain and a bit of warmth on my skin for a change.
Today is Visible Image Sunday so I have a card I made with the new sets that were just launched on C&C a week ago and I think they are stunning, as you know our Helen writes all the verses herself and Mark designs the artwork so without further ado here is The Happy Birthday set from Visible Image.
The bow sits at the bottom and match's the colours very well.
Helen's lovely verse.
I used the flower head to create the gold embossing behind the sentiment and the white flowers on the frame.
And here is a close up.
I love working with Kraft card, there is something about it , especially when you include white with it too.
here is the set I used today
I hope you are all having a great weekend
hugs
Kim
xxxx
Sunday Smiles to you Kim. I keep forgetting what days you post, so commented quite late yesterday, and just thought Id stroll by after getting back from our daughters. Im SO glad I did, what a stunning card. Wowee. How do you do it, card after card after card ! I know you are sent stamps etc from your designers, so that's your incentive, but if someone asked you to do a ... Birthday vard for argument sake for a... 30ish year old, where do you start ? I try to use fav colours if I know them, and any interests the recipient has then go from there (and hope for the best) ! Remember that good luck card using a nissan micra and 2 white shepperds for a driving test ? Her mom wanted a congratulations (hoping she passes) I will email the outcome to you !!!
ReplyDeleteThought Id missed the market where I can take MD cards, but as my head is all over the place id got it totally wrong and the market is 23rd MD the 30th ! So I better find my mojo ! (cant believe its a Sue show) I shall miss her again !! : (
Time we had the pleasure of you again doing a show Kim (quite suprised you wasn't on Visable Image show) last week.
I hope you are having a happy and more healthy weekend Kim.
Hugs.
Lancashire Steph xx
Off to look at the VI stamps again : )
Hi Steph , I am aiming to post everyday but time doesnt allow me to do that all the time but I try where I can.I am glad you like this card. I do what you say for your cards also, I think of colour and items they love or a detail about them which is only them and then try to incorporate who they are which is hard when you don't kow them but I have a good sense of knowing people through others and interpreting who they are ( think it is the hairdresser from days past in me). I dont always have an idea I just sit and play and something happens.So glad youdidn't miss your show and I hope it does well for you. Hugs Kim xx
DeleteAfternoon Kim,
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful card, amazing that you have done all that from one stamp. I saw these on C&C & thought they were lovely stamps then, but after seeing what you have done, I now want them, oh no need them.
Like you I also like white embossing on kraft card but I always forget to use it.
Have just bought some CE stamps & glitter paste so am busy putting a peacock on everything at the moment lol| Keep well, sadly no sun here today but maybe tomorrow.
Sue x
Hi Sue
DeleteThank youso much for your kindness and glad youlike what I have been doing with the stamps.They are pretty.Id love to see your peacocks and work with your glitter paste as always.
Kim xx
Hi Kim
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card I love the white embossing on kraft card and the gold embossing behind the frame and the visible image sentiment is lovely
Sorry didn't get to leave a message yesterday but was out all day at local flower show, sold lots of cards to help raise money to send our team of flower arrangers to the Chelsea flower show in May.
Hope you had a good weekend and the migraine has gone
Best wishes, Pat
Hi Pat
DeleteThanks so much it is one of my favourite combos well that and the blue and white or cream cards that look like wedgewood.
I love flowers and to stand in a florist and just smell the flowers is so gorgeous.Thank you for your kindness as always Pat.
Hugs Kim xx
Hi Kim
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful there is so much detail on the card just fantastic.
Have a good week. Happy Crafting Jackie
Hi Jackie
DeleteThank you so much , I do try to put detail in and so you find lots to see on the cards without over doing the embellishments as it can be so easy to do.
Have a good week too. Kim xx
A lovely card Kim made with another set of VI stamps. The sentiments are lovely on both these sets and the Kraft with white also works well. I like the idea of using the edge of the flower around the die shape which looks like fringing. It looks like gilding wax you have used around the edges. The pretty corners and the ribbon and string topped with that rose and all the pearls make lovely finishing touches. Hope you have had a good weekend. x
ReplyDeleteHi Pat
DeleteThe sentiments By Helen truly are lovely and there is a set of six so we are very lucky.
I used gold embossing powder on the stamping that looks like frienging and also a more copper colour of gilding wax around the card and apperture. Thank you for being here.
Kim xxx
Hi Kim,
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful card - you're so spot on with the choice of Kraft, white and gold - stunning.
The detailed stamping on it is gorgeous!
Hugs, Rose
Hi Rose.
DeleteThis combo always works doesn't it. I just love the majestic elegence of it.
Glad you like it
Kim xx
Hi Kim, a gorgeous and detailed card, love the kraft and white. Bx
ReplyDeleteHi Bridget.
DeleteThank you so much for being here and your kind words
Kim xx
Hi Kim. What a beautiful card. I love kraft card and the white and gold work so well with it. I was trying to work out what stamp you had used around the beautiful sentiment! I didn't think of it being the flower! Very clever. Hope you are feeling better. Take care.
ReplyDeleteHi Mrs B
DeleteGlad you like what I did with the flower, I like to do something different. Its good to think out of he box sometimes and just look in a different way as us crafters are always saying but this is a typical example of such.
Thanks so much
Kim xx
Morning Kim, A truly beautiful card, I love the kraft card with white and gold, at first glance I was trying to think which 'fringed' die-cut you had put behind the sentiment, how wrong was I when I read on further and found out you had used the flower head to stamp and heat emboss, genius !! The sentiment is really lovely and the colours are lush. I love it !!
ReplyDeleteLots of love from Patricia xx
Hi Patricia
DeleteI am so glad you liked what I did here, so simple yet so very effective.
Hugs
Kim xx
Lovely card Kim-I love kraft card and white looks lovely on it - the flower head is lovely stamped.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing,
XxxRuth
Hi Ruth. Yes the flower head truly is gorgeous stamped out and the chalkboard effect we are all using on black card right now also looks great on Kraft and comes out so delicate looking.
DeleteGlad you enjoyed it
Kim xxx
Hi Kim, Truly Stunning Card I really Love the Colourway you have chosen, and The Fabulous Sentiment, Helen is extremely talented and so are you.
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs from Sam x
Hi Sam
DeleteI am glad you love the colour of this and the kind words about Helen and myself , bless you Sam xxx
Morning Kim
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning card - just love it. Love the corners and ribbon to embellish the card. Love the colour way with kraft card and white, and the fabulous sentiment,
Hugs
Carol x
Hi Carol
DeleteThank you so much for your kind words and glad you like this one as much as me. xxx
Hi Kim I'm late bit under the weather yesterday love the beautiful card the colours are lovely a work of art thank you Kim for sharing love always June xxxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteHi June
DeleteIm so sorry to hear you werent feeling so well yesterday, I truly hope you are feeling better and fighting fit. If there is anything I can do please let me know. Im here if yu need to email as always remember. Thanks for being here
Kim xxx
Hi Kim, a stunning card. I love the way you have used the flower head around the frame. I really like the verse and the colours that you've chosen. xx
ReplyDeleteHi Beryl
DeleteThankyou so much. I am so pleased you are enjoying my makes.
Kim xx
Hi Kim, bit late commenting as had a busy weekend so no crafting time for me :(
ReplyDeleteBoth cards you have posted using the Visible Image stamps are gorgeous. Really love your colour combinations & finishing touches too.
I have the VI shows recorded to watch. Met Mark & Helen on their stand at Stitches but not yet placed an order so its lovely to see what you've created using their stamps.
Amy x
Hi Amy
DeleteI am so glad you got to meet them cos they are both such lovely genuine people. I hope you got to see the shows too. I also am hoping you have recovered from your busy weekend and getting a tiny bit more time to play this week. Hugs
Kim xx
Hi Kim
ReplyDeleteHave had a busy weekend so am late posting. I love the 2 card you have posted using the visible image stamps. the cards are fantastic just using the sentiment.
Hi Pat
DeleteThank you so much and glad you like the 2 Visible Image stamps. Sometimes a sentiments is all you need.
Big hugs
Kim xx
Hi Kim,
ReplyDeleteOh my this is so stunning, love the stamps and the sentiment is lovely. You always amaze me with what you come up with and your designs are always so different.
Love Sheila xx
Hi Sheila
DeleteI am so pleased you all like this one as much as you do. Helens words are lovely in the sentiment.Thank you for your kind words as always too.
Hugs
Kim xx
I'm a day late visiting you to What a beautiful sumptuous card & I love Helen's verses II can feel the "plastic" needing an airing!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen
DeleteHa ha hope you had a good old Polymer play and created some master pieces. Thanks for stopping by and commenting Karen
Hugs
Kim xx