Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Expressions of YOU


While waiting for the card for Simon Says Stamps challenge which will be posted at 2pm here's an experimental card.  I had a few scraps of paper and the Simon says Stamps Expression of You die and stamp set on my desk.
This is what I came up with, using all the words that worked together and stamped around the You. The papers are Carta Bella Devoted pack and the border is MFT Triple Scallop Borders using the two smaller ones. I know the words are not perfect but I got the idea out of my system.
I'm a bit peeved I spent most of evening yesterday unpicking my secret project that was several hours work down the drain and an awful amount a thread in the bin teach me to count better.
Back at 2pm.

36 comments:

Brenda Brown said...

Fabulous card Debby, love the background and all the sentiments that Crete the focal image.
Enjoy your week.
Hugs Brenda xox

Anonymous said...

Wowww, this is gorgeous.

Hugs Jannie

Stamps and Paper said...

This is gorgeous Debby amazing what you can creat with scraps....lovely colour combo

Anne

Astrid said...

Gorgeous card Debby !!

hugs Astrid

Marlies said...

Wauw a fab card! A great idea of using the words, a beautiful design!
hugs, Marlies

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

A great idea Debby and I think it works well! So sorry about your project its such a bind when that happens and I think that's what put me off cross stitch as once you loose concentration it is so easy to make a mistake that you don't pick up on until its too late! Not like card making where you can usually rectify your mistakes. Hugs Susan x

Dawn T said...

awesome Debby

Marianne's Craftroom said...

What a great idea, love trying something different and this is fab x

Beryl said...

Brilliant card Debby. Clever idea. Must have taken a deal of planning though.
Beryl xx

nnalorac said...

Wow, such a gorgeous scrap card Debby. Carolxx

jem (jane elizabeth middleton) said...

this card is both striking and classy , my fav colour too. janex

Grenouille Greetings said...

A fabulously clever idea, Debby, beautifully done! Love your papers and pretty double border too. What IS that special project you are working on? Can't wait to see it! Hugs, Lesley

Lorraine said...

Very classy card Debby. Love the colour and design.
Lorraine x

Lorraine said...

Very classy card Debby. Love the colour and design.
Lorraine x

Nannieflash said...

What a lovely idea I love the the sentiments youve used and the layout is just fabulous. hugs Shirleyx

Sue said...

This is gorgeous Debby, I love the design and beautiful colours

Hugs Sue

Mary J said...

Really pretty, Debby, love that you die cut - must use mine!

Eileen said...

What a great idea for a card Debby. Love the colours you have used.
Sorry about your project, I remember having to do that many times when I used to cross stitch
Eileen x

NGCARDS said...

Oooh I love this hun xxx

Marja said...

Nice card. Simple but beatifull. Love it.

Shell Shearer Swinscoe said...

Great card hun, love the papers, looks fab!
Hugs Shell xx

Wendy said...

Gorgeous card Debby, love the design.
Wendy xx

Kath said...

A great card and I love the colours you have chosen.
Kath x

Marion said...

Hi Debby,
Beautiful elegant card. Love the use of the stamp set with the die. Love it.
hugs
Marion

Marian said...

mooiiiiiii groetjes

rachel said...

love the words - what a clever way to use them Debby - fabulous xx

Sandra H said...

Oh wow Debby what a lovely and Elegant card so beautiful x

heidy said...

Wow Debby,love this beautiful card!!
XXX Heidy

Shea said...

This card is so sweet and charming that I had to take a tour around your blog, and I'm so glad I did. I've already learned a new technique, that being how to curve a straight border punch. Genius! And I love how you piece your images and make them appear to be somewhat rounded. I will go explore your blog further to find out how! Count me as your newest follower - there's so much to enjoy here! (BTW, I LOVE your style - lots of layers, patterns, colors, textures and EMBELLISHMENTS!! Heaven on paper.) :)

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card Debby. Love the colour. S.x

Kathleen said...

Like the idea.

KAth x

Sinikka said...

Love this one.
Hugs Sinikka

scrappymo! said...

Great idea to use the word phrases with the scrapit "you'.
Nice use of the border die.

coops said...

so beautiful and classy debby.i love the soft colours :D

xx coops xx

Design Team [MHC] said...

Hi Debby, I'm Sarah from Making-Handmade-Cards.com.

This is one stunning card, Debby! I love the sentiments and the blue theme is just perfect!

By the way, I was wondering if you got our email about our Design Team invitation? It would be fabulous to have you in our team - we would love to see more of your creativity being unleashed with our eKits! Please do let me know, ok?

Dianne H said...

Love your experimental card Debby. Gorgeous colours and very special.