I have to admit that WPlus9 Stamps are one of my latest obsessions. There are only a handful of companies that I am absolutely addicted to and this is one of them. Perhaps you are too. So you probably know about the Cloud9 Blog Hop with their monthly challenges, but did you know about the WPlus9 Design blog challenge they have on Mondays - The Monday Mood Board? Well I've just discovered it am planning to start playing along there regularly. This is a good way for me to use my stamps and see all the other fab things I can make from the other entries I see posted there.
I loved all the ingredients I saw in the inspiration photo and actually started going around my craft room grabbing some of the things I saw in the photo - like the doily, lace, buttons, and clothes pin. I don't usually play color challenges because my brain doesn't work that way - I'm more about the images and shapes I see. This one was good because although it is a color challenge, a photo was provided to inspire.
I started out with the stamped doily and sentiment. I used the ledger stamp from Class Act to stamp the numbers over the sentiment - sort of a count down. - like how many years have you been married. It is to mimic that bit of plaid on the tag in the photo. The crochet flowers are from my mom - she makes them for me with her left overs from projects. These have a bit of metallic gold in with the brown thread. I cut my felt rolled flower twice for a bigger fuller flower.
Here's my finished card - hope you like it!
Thanks for stopping by for a look - I hope you have a great weekend.
Jeanne
Supplies Used: Finished Size 5.75 x 5.75"
Stamps: WPlus9 Class Act, Chantilly Trim, Lacey Layers, Very Vintage Greetings
Dies: Couture Creations Blossom Yarn, WPlus9 Lacey Layers & Scalloped Border Die, SIzzix Flowers 3-D
Pattern Paper: Authentique Original Collection 6x6" Pad
Card Stock: Stampin Up Night of Navy, Crumb Cake, Papertrey Ink Vintage Cream
Ink: Stampin Up Calypso Coral, Versafine Onyx Black
Button Thread Bittersweet May Arts, 1/2" Natural Burlap May Arts, 7/8" Cluny Fan Simplicity
Miscellaneous, Clothespin, Felt, Pearls, Button - Crochet Flowers from My Mom - Thanks Mom!
15 comments:
Very gorgeous Jeanne, you captured the mood board perfectly. I really LOVE the crocheted flowers your Mom made, you are a lucky girl. The lace and burlap--swoon and I love your rolled flower!
Ha....I too have become a titch obsessed with WPlus9 and just received my order from the latest release!! Love this card!!
This is really beautiful. I can see how you got your inspiration from that mood board.
Gorgeous card Jeanne, I love the beautiful crochet flowers, and the fab colours.
Oooo! LOVE the layering of the lace and ledger stamps! And this palette is to die for! WOW!
This is gorgeous!! Love the burlap bow(?) behind that gorgeous felt flower!
I am totally in love with the WPlus9 stamps too and this card is fabulous!! Haven't played with those doilies yet... just arrived this week and it's been a busy one!!
Oh Jeanne! I LOVE it! You've just put me over the edge for those lacey layers. I keep seeing them and need to place an order. I haven't played along with this challenge yet, but thank you for reminding me!
What a beautiful anniversary card. I love your colors, they give your card a fabulous vintage look. Amazing card Jeanne.
Oh goodness!!!! That beautiful bloom is absolutely perfect and I LOVE the burlap.
I love everything you have gathered up here Jeanne. I think I need your moms recipe for her crochet flowers so I can make some up myself. Love the card you came up with from the photo. I have a few set from Wplus 9 but not sure if I can get them to work with this photo.
So many gorgeous elements, Jeanne! It really reflects Dawn's mood board. Love all the wonderful texture! Those crocheted flowers are so sweet and I adore the combo of your pretty felt flower with the burlap.
Oh, lucky you to get the left over crocheted flowers! Love all of the layering! Thanks for playing!
Aww, so loving your mom's crocheted flowers! Crochet was the first "craft" I was introduced to, by my grandma, and it always holds a special place in my heart. Love all the layers and textures you managed to get on your card!
This is so sweet Jeanne! I just love the unexpected color combo! And how cool are the crocheted flowers:) You know I'm loving the gold!
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