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Wednesday 18 September 2024

Krishna Birthday Card WOYWW 798

Sharing a birthday card commissioned for a friend and I based my card around their  chosen image.


I'm linking up to the weekly blog hop for 'What's on my workdesk Wednesday' ( WOYWW), where we all see what everyone has been doing. If you'd like to know more about it, then please visit Sarahscraftshed.co.uk

So on my desk, I collected a mix of what I thought I might use for this project. I die cut a lacy frame from a Tattered Lace die set in gold mirri board, and used one of the papers from a retired digi collection by Debbi Moore Designs - Jewel of India, which I also die cut using another die from the Fine Filament Portofino collection.


I thought the satin blue textured card would bring out the blue tones in the image and I 
also cut out some of the embellishments from the CD that I was hoping to use too.


I also found some orchid die cuts in my crafty stash that I thought would go well with my card and lift the colours too. I added a few of the jewel embellishments in between the foliage and a little 'ohm' symbol in the corner.  Finally, I added small gold pearls around the edge of the card.


As this was a special birthday card, I wanted the envelope to look as special too so I used a patterned cardstock and the paper embellishments to decorate along with my shimmer pen and glossy accents.



I also added an insert on the inside of my card, using one of the patterned papers as a watermark so that a message could be written on it.

I'm really glad the recipient enjoyed her card. This is one I really enjoyed making.
Have a great day,  whatever you have planned for yourself.

Happy Crafting



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28 comments:

Lunch Lady Jan said...

Wow, that card is fabulous! You see, I could take that pile of bits and pieces that you amassed and still end up with nothing resembling what you created 😂 I bet the lady was chuffed with the card, it’s a work of art 🥰
Hugs LLJ 5 xx

crafty-stamper said...

Love the gorgeous image and all the beautiful dies you used to create such a fabulous card.
Carol x

Robyn said...

lovely card! I see you Freon the birthday card journey too! the blue color echos are inspired. Robyn #16

Crafting With Jack said...

Very elegant card, easy to see that your friend was pleased to receive it. Happy WOYWW. Angela #14

Annie said...

Your card is stunning.
Hugs,
Annie x #7

Lynnecrafts said...

Your Krishna card is so beautiful. It will be well appreciated, I’m sure, Michelle.
Take care and happy WOYWW
Hugs Lynnecrafts 9 xx

BJ said...

Oh my word, a total work of art such a special card love it.
Hugs BJ#12

Diana Taylor said...

What a beautiful card - I love your attention to detail, like the little pearls around the edge -just lovely. I'm not surprised the recipient was pleased with it. Hope you have a great week,
Diana xx #13

KarinsArtScrap said...

Michelle this is a very beautiful card ....gr karin

Helen said...

the card turned out fab! happy WOYWW Helen #2

Vicki said...

Gorgeous card! Your friend will be very happy with this creation. Beautiful image and all of those fabulous die cuts! The frames, the flowers all add so much dimension and design. Thanks for sharing at A Cut Above's September Anything Goes With A Die Cut optional Monochromatic Challenge.

Brenda said...

What a beautiful, elegant card you have created. I'm sure it will be cherished.

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

This certainly is one of the most beautiful cards ever. Happy woyww, Angela x6x

Chris said...

Gorgeous card Michelle, you have framed that stunning image so beautifully. xx

Sarah Brennan said...

That is a stunning card Michelle and I am in no doubt very well received by your friend. Love the intricacy. Stay safe and Happy WOYWW. Sarah

https://shinebrightandcreate@blogspot.com/ said...

thanks so much for all your lovely comments x

Jocelyn said...

This is fabulous with so much time and care taken. Thank you for sharing with us.
Jocelyn x
CD Sunday Plus DT

meg said...

A stunning elegant card with wonderful papers and embellishments,thank you for joining in at CD Sunday Plus

Lindart said...

What an absolutely beautiful card! If people only knew how much thought goes into making a card like that - you would be able to triple your price! Have a great week, Lindart #17

Lisa-Jane said...

What a stunning card?! I love the colours and all the layers and dimension you acheived. I bet she was stoked with the result. I'm getting around eventually! Have a sunny week, Lisa-Jane #10

Carole J said...

This is a gorgeous card, Michelle. The image is fabulous and your chosen papers co-ordinate and compliment the image perfectly. The orchid looks splendid! The decorated envelope is so elegant and makes your card into a unique gift and keepsake. Just beautiful!
Thank you for sharing your project with us at the Crafts Galore Encore “Anything Goes” September Challenge. Good Luck and hope to see you again soon!
Carole x DT Craftilicious Creations

Carol said...

Who wouldn't love this. Beautifully designed and made. All those delicious borders! Well done.
Carol xx
CD Sunday Plus DT

Margarets designer cards said...

Stunning image and card, the work that went into making this card must have taken ages, certainly a card to be proud of
Thank you for joining us
Margaret
CD Sunday plus DT

Elizabeth said...

Sorry to be so late in commenting on your post but I just had to say your card is beautiful. The envelope is perfect too. Elizabeth x #18

Pamela said...

You chose all the papers and layers really well. I especially like the gold from - it works so well.
Pamela
CD Sunday Plus DT.

Deanne Saunders said...

Beautiful creation!!! Thanks so much for participating in our COLORFUL OPTIONS challenge!!! I appreciate that you play along and I enjoy visiting your blog!! Have a happy crafty day!! Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper

Chana Malkah said...

This is fabulous! I so miss WOYWW! I have not been able to play for months and seeing your lovely project is a painful reminder of what I am missing!
Thanks so much for sharing this beauty with us at A Place to Start!
Hugz,
Chana Malkah, Owner

LOU said...

Gorgeous card Michelle.
Thanks so much for joining us for our Anything Goes plus the option of Use a Sketch Challenge #211 at Let's Craft and Create for September 2024.
We hope to see you again soon,
Lou DT xo
JemLou Productions

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