Monday 19 March 2012

The Ribbon Reel #24 - Pretty as a Posy

Happy Monday all, I hope all you mummies had a wonderful Mother's Day yesterday! I had a lovely bunch of roses and lilies from my children, and hand made cards and a decorated wooden spoon!

The new challenge at The Ribbon Reel for the next fortnight has been set by Debbie - Pretty as a Posy! Using the picture as inspiration, use Pink, Aqua, Yellow and Neutrals, and some flowers, and make sure there is ribbon or twine somewhere on your creation!




And here's my take:



I have used 5 different ribbons on my card today, as well as stitching and plenty of pearls, so I left it sentiment free!



The pretty floral bouquet is a freebie from a magazine, and unfortunately they haven't provided a list of Artists. I hate it when they do that! If anyone does know or think they know who is the artisr, please let me know so that I can give the due credit! I coloured the bouquet with Promarkers, and cut using an oval Nestabilitie.




The beautiful papers are from a new Pink Paislee 'London Market' stack that I treated myself to yesterday - I went to Wantage to The Stamp Attic, and well, let's say that this wasn't the only thing to fall into my basket!



I layered the papers onto some pink swiss dot patterned Bazzill, also from The Stamp Attic. I know its probably more expensive buying it already embossed, but it saves a heap of time!

I stitched the pretty papers to the bazzill, and just layered up all the different ribbons, ruffling the Pink Crush, and making a little loop out of the Aqua Ruffle Sheer ribbon.


Supplies Used:

Stamps:
Floral Bouquet Stamp - Free with Creative Stamping Magazine

Ink:
Memento London Fog

Papers:
Pink Paislee 'London Market' stack; Pink Swiss Dot Bazzill; Neenah Classic Crest White - Crafter's Companion; Petalpoint Card Base - Craftwork Cards

Ribbons:
Pink Silky Crush, Navajo Pom Pom Trim, Ivory Loop Trim, Turquoise Sheer Ruffle, White Grosgrain - All from The Ribbon Reel

Other:
Pearls from stash; Sewing machine and pink thread


I would like to enter the following challenges:

Top Tip Tuesday

Cupcake Inspirations

The Pretty Little Ribbon shop

I Love Promarkers




Do stop by the rest of the design team for some pretty posy inspiration!

Pauline

19 comments:

Lisa Elton said...

LOVE this Pauline,you've captured the feeling of the inspiration photo so well!!!

Tan's Hobbies said...

WOW!! This card is super duper sweet, lovely, beautiful, wonderful, absolutely AWESOME!!!!

Love all the different type of ribbons that you used! Love the colors selection too.

debby4000 said...

Oh this is so beautiful Pauline, wonderful details.
luv
Debb

Sarah said...

Gorgeous Pauline!! the colours you have used are just so pretty and in my opinion you can never have too much ribbon on a card!!

Thanks for joining us at the Pretty Little Ribbon Shop challenge.

Sarah x

xxxtglxxx said...

This is SO pretty Pauline! :) Gorgeous colours that match the photo perfectly, and lovely 3d embellies too.

hugs

xxalisonxx

Karin Ã…kesdotter said...

AMAZING take on that picture - your card is soooo beautiful!
Have a great day, hugs, Karin

Stamps and Paper said...

Pauline this is just to pretty...love all your embellishments....

Anne

Lorie a.k.a.The Peddler said...

This card is very sweet Pauline. I love your embellishments too.

Helen Berry said...

Ooo, that's just out of this world - SOOO pretty Pauline!! I really love all the beautiful colouring and elegant pink ruffled ribbon - yum!!

Tina said...

beautiful card...lovely colors and details..very elegant...thanks for sharing at cupcake inspirations

Tina
sweetie dt

Lorraine said...

Gorgeous. So feminine and beautiful colours. Thanks for taking part at I ♥ Promarkers this week.

JJ Bolton said...

Just gorgeous Pauline! Great interpretation of the inspiration pic! I love that ruffle and the looped ribbon!

Davi said...

Wow Pauline this is stunningly beautiful!! I love the softly colored image all the very pretty ribbons, with the pretty ruffle at the bottom ;)

Marlou McAlees said...

sooooo pretty indeed, loooove this ♥

Shannon White said...

Oh Wow Is this Ever PRETTY! 8-) Love your Wonderful take on the inspiration photo! Such a pretty bouquet of flowers and what lovely dp's , ruffles and lace too! Just Gorgeous! 8-)

Hugs
Shannon

~Tammy~ said...

You certainty can see how you were inspired! Amazing!

Marybeth said...

Pauline this is just the most beautiful feminine card I have seen in a while. It's so soft and pretty! Love this gorgeous card! Have a great day!

Michelle said...

I just had to come by and tell you how much I adore this card! Your shabby chic is so awe inspiring...it's gorgeous!

Lisa Minckler said...

Every inch of this card is pastel gorgeousness! I am amazed at all the details and beautiful embellishments. You certainly nailed the photo inspiration! :)

Thank you so much for playing along with us at Top Tip Tuesday!
Remember you can enter up to 3 projects and 3 tips. Hugs to you,
Lisa xx