I am here for the Waltzingmouse February blog party, where the theme is doily. This was a tough one for me. I am not a doily kind of gal. But, I gave it a try. When I think of doilies and other frilly type things, I think of romance. Not really my thing. Fortunately, I have a stack of doilies on hand, provided by some generous friends who have doily dies.
I used some images from Nordic Spring, and a sentiment from Compact Sentiments for my card. It's not too frilly--just how I like it.
I was chatting with some crafty friends while I was making this card, and somehow got to remembering all the different types of black ink I have and never use. So, I pulled out my Brilliance Lightning Black for this card, and remembered how much I love that ink. The black is so soft and shimmery, with just a hint of green or gold or something else. Not sure if that shows up in this picture.
Enjoy the rest of the hop. I'm eager to see what every one else has made.
Supplies Used:
Stamps: Waltzingmouse Nordic Spring, Compact Sentiments
Paper: PTI White, Kraft
Ink: SU Real Red, PTI Kraft, Brilliance Lightning Black
Other: PTI Doily and Angled Label dies
Thanks for Visiting
awww......love birds! sweet!
ReplyDeleteWow Joyce...you can be a doily kind of gal! That cute heart fits perfectly on the doily, like it was made for it and I love that you used Nordic Spring with the doily theme...goes perfectly!
ReplyDeleteJoyce your doily and your stamp choices make for a beautiful card. The heart is perfect over the doily snd you border stamping ties it all together.
ReplyDeleteI love the stamps you used! I have that on my long long wish list! You should incorporate them more often in your design! Well done!
ReplyDeletewow Joyce, I adore your take on the challenge, gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteenjoy *~*
Great colors and stampings on this Joyce! That's a wonderful die cut doily! You did great for a gal that doesn't like doilies! I'm not a frilly gal either!
ReplyDeleteNice! Love how the doily looks as a background for the Nordic Spring image.
ReplyDeleteJoyce this is beautiful! I love the heart and how all the elements compliment each other - everything is perfectly coordinated and look like they are meant to be together - so hard to do sometimes. Reminds me of a beautiful vintage sampler.
ReplyDeleteJoyce, this is so beautiful. I love what how you used your doily too, so clever. Nordic Spring goes so well with the doily too, just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThose charming birdies look right at home nestled on that doily, Joyce! Love the heart borders and your perfect choice of sentiment! The warm reds and greens feel like a big HUG :) So awesome!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card. I love lightening black ink too but agree its hard to photograph.
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet and beautiful! Love your kraft doily and lovely heart ! Hugs, Karin
ReplyDeleteSo very beautiful, Joyce. Your combination of set and doily are a perfect match. You're right about the black ink...it looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteThis set is perfect for that doily...
ReplyDeleteI would have never thought to use them together!
And love the stamped borders...
and now I'm singing Whitney!
And in my mind...
I'm actually hitting all the high notes too!
*giggle*
You might not be a doily gal, but this is just super! Love the colours you've used - I've got that black ink too!
ReplyDeleteSimply and beautilful :) Love this stamp set and you used it just perfect :)
ReplyDeleteJoyce...wonderful use of the doily!! Even if it isn't your thing...looks wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteLove the way you used that large doily Joyce! Your stamped images came out perfectly love the top and bottom borders. I have to say your red stamped image is perfect without missing images I just might need that red ink. Beautiful card , love it!
ReplyDeleteI share your difficulty with doilies - but you overcame with flair! This is a pretty card. I will have to check out that ink. I only have Graphite Black, not the Lightning Black. Looks neat.
ReplyDeleteYou're right, that's a perfect black to use on this card. Love the cross stitch heart layered on the doily! Great colors!
ReplyDeleteJoyce, you aced using the doily-not too sweet and not too frilly-just right! Love it!
ReplyDeletei never would've thought to combine a doily with this stamp set, they look great together!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card Joyce! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely Joyce! and yep,I'm not a frilly dilly either, but it's fun to footer once in a while! Thank you for playing along with us at WMS!
ReplyDeleteI don't typically reach for doilies either, but I love how you've kept the design fresh and clean with it instead of fussy. :) Beautifully stamped, Joyce!
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