Saturday 15 August 2009

Sunday Stampers Grunge rose





Hi
This weeks SS challenge theme is roses. After seeing the gorgeous roses made by Hels and Linda and helped byWendy Vecchis brilliant tutorial I decided to have a go. I didn't appear to have the right size six sided flower but then found an Autumn leaves one that served the purpose. I coloured my rose with aged mahogony and sprayed it with gold shimmer mist - though after I thought copper might have been better. The rose sat alone for a couple of days as I couldn't think what to use it for and I was running out of time for the SS deadline. I would have like to put in on a box lid but thay would have taken ages, instead I made a card with the sweet image of Maribel from Stempelglade stamped on to glossy and 'water' coloured with distress inks. The frame 'Home Accents' I cut on my Cricut using BG Kraft and then inked a little with aged mahogany and brushed cordroy. the leaves were die cut too. The striped background was Cosmo Cricket and the pink one, My minds eye. When I took this photo my OH grabbed his camera and took one too -I think he was impressed!! Doesn''t happen too often these days! I am really pleased with the way this card turned out hope you like it too xx

19 comments:

Ang C said...

Joy - its STUNNING!!!!!

crafty creations said...

This is so beautiful Joy

Shairon said...

What a beautiful card Joy. I want that stamp! The rose is gorgeous especially for a first attempt. No wonder your OH took a photo! xx

Tracey said...

It's fab Joy, love the stamp and a brill rose too.
xx

Zoechaos said...

Joy it is beyond gorgeous, perfect in fact no wonder your OH was impressed.

Joy said...

Thanks ladies xx

Claireabelle said...

This is simply gorgeous Joy
x

Hels Sheridan said...

Cor, stunning artwork Joy, thanks for joining in hunny and big hugs for you xxxx

sam21ski said...

WOW Joy - lovely card, recognised the leaves from the cricut, I've just bought one - fab aren't they xxxx

Andrea said...

so you should be pleased, is all I can say is WOW what a great card and whoever recieves that should feel honoured xx

Leanne said...

This is absolutely stunning!!! Wow!!

Thank you for entering my Gorjuss Girls blog candy - good luck!

Hugs
Leanne
xx

Peet said...

wow, gorgeous..just gorgeous, Joy!!!

Anonymous said...

Another fabulous card Joy! I gotta have that stamp! xx

Unknown said...

Oh my word - I cannot believe I missed this ... beautiful ... simply beautiful - the colour, the card, everything ... Well done you XXX

Ann said...

Really beautiful Joy, and I love the stamp almost as much as the rose!!
xx

Stephanie said...

Wow - stunning Joy, & what a fab job you've done with that rose - I may have to give it a try :)

Hugs
Steph xxx

ju said...

Wow!! Stunning card!

mommabear said...

WOW stunning card love the colours

Craftyideas said...

Stunning card love it.