Silhouette with quilled flower

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

I had a little time to craft today, feeling a bit under the weather so not fit for gardening even though the weather is beautiful! I've had this silhouette die from Marianne Design for a while now but haven't used it much, isn't it pretty! I combined a couple of challenges too, the colors are from CR84FN Color Challenge.

The sketch is from Card Patterns #107.

I found the colors a little bit tricky so I balanced it with a neutral. The text print is from 7Gypsies Conservatory collection. The silhouette is cut from Prima Melody paper. The ribbon I dyed with a lavender ink pad. To pretty it up a bit I added a sweet quilled flower to the silhouette.

I stamped the labels in lavender using Very Vintage Labels No.18 by Waltzingmouse Stamps and cut out by hand.

I added a little vintage lace that I received in a lace swap a while ago from Sylvia Nelson, it's a fabulous piece of lace! The sentiment on the double ended tag is from Frame-It by Waltzingmouse Stamps.

Supplies:

Card/Paper: Prima Melody, 7Gypsies Conservatory Collection, Webster's Pages, Anna Griffin

Stamps: Frame-It, Very Vintage Labels No.18 both Waltzingmouse Stamps

Ink: Versa Magic Spring Pansy, Black Archival Ink

Other: Vintage Lace, lavender pearl beads, twine, Spellbinders double ended tag die, die-cutting machine, sewing machine, quilling papers in lavender and cream, quilling tool, white seam binding.

25 comments

SashaMarch 22, 2011 at 7:03 PM
A very pretty card, and the colours are perfect. Great composition too x
PaulineMarch 22, 2011 at 7:05 PM
Beautiful card Clare, the silouhette is so pretty, and I love the quilled flower on her hat. The backing paper is gorgeous too.
smdluxeMarch 22, 2011 at 7:23 PM
This is soo pretty! And the quilled flower is absolutely perfect! GJ!
DebbieMarch 22, 2011 at 8:08 PM
So pretty, Clare! I need to pull out that bucket of quilling supplies I keep promising myself to get to and just DO IT :) Thx for the lovely inspiration!!
whoistracyMarch 22, 2011 at 8:10 PM
So very sweet! Love all the touches of purple you added here. So glad you could play along with us this week on Card Patterns!
Deborah FringsMarch 22, 2011 at 8:39 PM
Clare - she is so beautiful! I do like the papers you've used and the wonderful bow too! Thanks for playing along with CR84FN this week!
Mona PendletonMarch 22, 2011 at 9:10 PM
Oh my Clare! Love all the texture and layers! You have a keen eye for detail! Thanks for joining along with CR84FN :)
Deb HickmanMarch 22, 2011 at 9:27 PM
Beautiful card, Clare. I love the silhouette lady and the quilled flower,very pretty. Thanks for playing along with CR84FN.xxxx
Patty O'MalleyMarch 22, 2011 at 10:56 PM
Gorgeous card, Clare! The colors look great together!
RosMarch 23, 2011 at 12:06 AM
Another pretty and unique card ... I love your creations ... I hope you feel better soon
Daniela DobsonMarch 23, 2011 at 12:57 AM
Beautiful. Love the double bow!
Carol's Ink SpotMarch 23, 2011 at 1:00 AM
Such an elegant and beautiful thank you card.
WhiteRacoonMarch 23, 2011 at 11:36 AM
very cute! sweet and tender!
~amy~March 23, 2011 at 1:01 PM
sooo pretty...love everything...especially the unexpected quilled bloom! thanks for playing with us at Card Patterns!
LindsayMarch 23, 2011 at 2:27 PM
This is lovely Claire! Thanks for playing with us at Card Patterns!
Corine van der ZeeMarch 23, 2011 at 2:52 PM
This is so gorgeousss!!! Love the colors you used and beautiful bow!

Hugs,Corine
JacquelineMarch 23, 2011 at 7:01 PM
That is absolutely beautiful!
StellaMarch 23, 2011 at 8:05 PM
What I love about all your projects is the way you create a perfect balance between papers, stamps, embellishments and dies. I know that silhouette die and it's beautiful, I love the way you used it and that quilled flower is an elegant and gorgeous addition. And as usual; your card is GORGEOUS!!
EveMarch 23, 2011 at 9:58 PM
love the silhouette, this card is gorgeous!
Ulina / Apricot BubblesMarch 24, 2011 at 7:45 AM
Clare, your creations are always stunning and so adorable!
I really like your blog!
Greetings from Austria!
Have a great day today!
Kim CMarch 24, 2011 at 8:22 AM
What a sweet card! The silhouette die is too cute!
Creativek(shraddha)March 25, 2011 at 7:46 AM
your card is beautiful!! a real stunner...
Sue Lelli March 25, 2011 at 5:22 PM
Oh Clare, this is so GORGEOUS! LOVE the silhouette and the quilling~! LOVE the frames and that FAB bow! THX for playing with us at CR84FN!
UnknownMarch 25, 2011 at 11:08 PM
This is gorgeous, Clare! Love the sweet silhouette and fabulous quilled flower! So glad you joined us at CR84FN!
Andrea MMarch 27, 2011 at 5:36 AM
Clare, WOW!!! Your quilled flower is just the beginning of the fabulousness present in this stunner!!! Oh my!!! Thanks so much for playing along with CR84FN! Wonderful take on the challenge colors!

I really appreciate your comments, thanks!

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