I loved the large beautiful white gerberas on this Graceful Gerberas kit, they really jump out of the papers and topper in this kit by Opulence by Design Crafts. There is a selection of toppers and sentiments along with a set of pink/cream backing/collage papers for you to choose from.
I've been stocking up on my paper too since I have been using more downloadable crafting. I use an Epson Eco tank colour printer which I have been very happy with as I find it very economical on ink and for printing and for a while I have been using A4 Navigator white paper (250 sheets) for colour documents (in the orange wrapper) which is 120gsm.
It's a nice smooth paper, lovely for flower making and I buy it from Wilkos which often has it on offer. It is very popular though. The other slightly thicker card I use is Hobbycrafts A4 white smooth card 160gsm (100 pack). Lovely for toppers. I think you have to try a few out and see what works for you.
There are lots of different texture papers around that these papers would look gorgeous printed onto.
I used an 8 x 8 card base for my card and used a ribbon threader die so that I could weave a little rose taffeta wired ribbon under the topper. I also used my stardust gel pen to highlight the gold splatters already on the design and added a matching insert inside my card.
My neighbour is so kind, when she gardens, she digs up little clumps of pinks, lilies french marigolds or whatever is growing in her garden at the time that she thinks I might like and pops them on my doorstep. Her husband used to do the gardening but unfortunately, that's down to her now.
I'm looking forward to getting back into my garden and sorting my little greenhouse out.
If you've been crafting, what's on your craft table this week?
Happy crafting
Challenges:-
Beautiful Blossoms - Flowers
Creative Fingers - ATG
Creatalicious - ATG
Allsorts - ATG (option matching) - matching insert
Everybody Art Challenge - Birthday
Let's Craft and Create - Use a Sentiment
Krafty Chicks Challenge - Birthday
Through the Purple Haze - ATG
Crafty Calendar - Add ribbon
17 comments:
Beautiful papers, colours and design- the gerberas are stunning!
xx
A beautiful floral card, those flowers look almost real, thanks so much for sharing with us at Allsorts challenge this week.
B x
A lovely floral card, the Gerberas are beautiful. Thank you for joining in the Crafty Calendar Challenge this month. Good luck!
Liz xx
Stunning floral images! I would have thought they were layered. Quite amazing. Thank you for sharing your card at Allsorts.
Love the soft color palette, Michelle! Thank you for sharing your beautiful Blossoms with us at "Beautiful Blossoms". I hope you will join us again.
Hugs,
Jan
Gorgeous inside and out!
Thank you for joining our challenge at Beautiful Blossoms!
Diane BB DT
{Nellies Nest}
{Beautiful Blossoms}
Absolutely gorgeous card and design,I love the beautiful Gerberas-what a kind neighbour
Carol x
How utterly gorgeous, Michelle! Those scallops around the edge are the perfect complement to your Gerberas! It's always a pleasure seeing how crafters are inspired by the Mood Board at our challenge. Thank you for sharing your love of all things flowers at the Beautiful Blossoms Challenge. I hope to see more of your designs soon.
Crafting Hugs,
Donna
{Creative Smiles - my little crafting world}
what a very beautiful card Michelle
gr karin
Beautiful card Michelle. Love the gerberas.
Thanks so much for joining us for our Anything Goes plus the option of Say What? (use a Sentiment) Challenge #192 at Let's Craft and Create for February 2023.
We hope to see you again soon,
Lou DT xo
JemLou Productions
So pretty and life like too. Thanks so much for taking part at Allsorts challenge.
Stunning Birthday Card. These gerberas just look like they are real flowers. Great design paper and a great layout. I like the golden sparks to highlight some parts.
Thank you for sharing with the Everybody Art Challenge.
Hug Uschi
OH WOW! What a BEAUTIFUL creation! Simply lovely! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at Beautiful Blossoms! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often. We appreciate your support!
Darlene
BEAUTIFUL BLOSSOMS CHALLENGE
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Oh how I love the way you do flowers. I sent you an email asking you to help me make these but it bounced back. Your neighbor is so blessed to have you.
Beautiful Daisies and the card is so dimensional. Your neighbor will love it and Happy Birthday to her. Thanks for sharing with us at the Beautiful Blossoms Challenge and we look forward to seeing more of your lovely designs.
Donna xx
Inspiration Station Challenge
Paper Funday Challenge
Thank you so much for your lovely comment and thanks for your email Bonnie I did get it and hope your got mine Michelle x
Oh that neighbor of your is a treasure indeed and you have made her a spectacular card! So happy you played with us at Beautiful Blossoms this month and hoping to see you again! XOX, Aimeslee DT
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