For my card today I designed my banner using Crate Paper (Emma's Shoppe). I don't own any of the large banner dies that are on the market, but it's quite easy to make a triangle pennant by hand. The little scallops on the side of the pennant were cut with PTI's Eyelet Lace Border, and the large scallop across the top was cut with PTI's Banner Border die.
I used Waltzingmouse Stamp's Pic-Nic Patterns to stamp the pattern on the Kraft paper using white ink. I also used a stamp from that set to make my sentiment banner (stamped in yellow), and the "Birthday Wishes" sentiment is from Fancy Phrases. The sentiment actually says "Belated Birthday Wishes", but I only inked up the 2 words instead of all 3. Remembering that you can do this will add a lot more versatility to your stamp collection.
The pretty roses that adorn the top of my banner are from my sweet blogging friend, Christina. If you've never been to her blog, be sure to take a peek, she does gorgeous work!
I had to put butterflies on this card because it's a birthday card for my Aunt Shirley, and she LOVES butterflies. Her birthday is on April 1st, and she'll be 75 years old.
I hope that you've enjoyed a relaxing weekend, we did here at our house! Thanks for visiting me today :)
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Oh this is beautiful! Your aunt will surely love this and the details that you've put on this amazing creation.
ReplyDeleteOh I love this love the banner love the colors love everything!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love all the layers on your card Diane. I especially like how you made the kraft layer. Those sweet yellow roses are a great touch. Everything works together so nicely on this one.
ReplyDeleteStunning! I love how you added so many layers to your pennant.
ReplyDeleteI'm a huge fan of white stamping on kraft, so this caught my eye immediately! It's gorgeous with those tiny roses!
ReplyDeleteOh my Diane! What a gorgeous card! Love those sweet little butterflies fluttering about! Thanks for playing along with the WMSC :)
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, Diane. The roses - the scallop edges - and your vintage look is just divine for your project. Awesome job!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. Love everything about it. I bet your aunt will love it!
ReplyDeleteDiane....this is a piece of art! Really beautiful. I absolutely love how you mixed all the patterns and colors.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! I love the bold colours of your beautiful DP, and I love how you added the scalloped layer behind your pennant. I love everything about it!
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful card - full of lovely details. I particularly like the row of roses on your pennant. Fab!
ReplyDeletesuch a beautiful card, Diane! love the yummy paper you used and the details are fabulous! gorgeous card. LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, love your banner piece.
ReplyDeleteDiane this is gorgeous! I love those blooms!!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS Diane! So so gorgeous. I love all of the vintage-y loveliness on this!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! Love all the mix of papers and the banner is wonderful!! Butterflies are the perfect touch!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, Diane! Love the butterflies and that beautiful paper!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors on this card and the mix of patterned papers!
ReplyDeleteGosh Diane this is a fabulous card! I love EVERYTHING about it! Thanks for playing with us at WMSC! :)
ReplyDeleteWow wow wow! Diane this is my favorite card of yours yet!!!! Your aunt is going to love this! I am loving your paper collections! I can't wait till I get finally moved and get my household goods unpacked then I can focus on a crafting space and all the wonderful goodies I have been seeing the last few months!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!! I like everything about it :)
ReplyDeleteWOW! this card is STUNNING. I love everything about it, especially the vibrant colors!
ReplyDeleteOh my, this is STUNNING!!! I LOVE the bright colors and the usage of the sketch is just perfect!! Glad you played with the Mice this week :)
ReplyDeletei love the paper you used for those butterflies!
ReplyDeleteSo Pretty! Lovely pattern paper and beautiful little butterflies.
ReplyDeleteOoh good Lord this is beautiful. Diane I cannot get over how pretty this is. Those butterflies and roses are so scrummy. I mean it Diane, you are so fabulous at color combining to get such delectable and wonderfully textured results. I dare say I am in love with this card. Straight into the inspirational file this beauty goes! I think you might have your own chapter by now. Well deserved too.
ReplyDeleteOh this is sumptuous Diane! Those colours are so rich and warm, an absolutely gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT!! Oh Diane it is just FABULOUS! I LOVE that big pennant you would never know it isnt cut from a die.. I MUST try this.. :) You inspired me.. NOW to just find some time! ;)
ReplyDeleteWOW, love the gorgeous papers, color combo and that sweet row of yellow roses! Thanks for joining us this week at the WMSC!! : )
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely creation! wonderful colors and papers on this pretty banner! thanks for playing with the WMS sketch this week!
ReplyDeleteI adore this! A beautiful, happy card! So glad you could play along with the WMS Sketch challenge this week!
ReplyDeleteLOVELY patterns, colors, and details! Such a delightful, springy card, Diane!
ReplyDeleteDiane, this is just so beautiful!! I love how you incorporated all the pretty papers, and the flowers and butterflies are so sweet! You're making me wish I had that paper :)
ReplyDeleteSTUNNING! You have a really lovely style!
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