2009-03-12

Birthday wishes***


Sorry that this is so dark... Still dark here in London and snowing AGAIN!!!

I get lots of inspiration from Nichole Heady's blog and decided to pull out the original Guidelines set and play around.
I used Versafine ink in Majestic Blue for the Guidelines and the decorative pattern.
I added some Tea Dye distress ink around the edges and realized at that point that the blue ink wasn't completely dry so it smudged some but I like the effect. Not quite as crisp as it would have been.
Some tiny little gemstones were added in the middle of each pattern and navy blue satin ribbon.
The sentiment is also from a Papertrey Ink set.

Have a great day everyone and THINK SPRING ***

19 comments:

Gvendalen said...

Oh, what a beautiful work!

~amy~ said...

such a gorgeous card Janine!!

The Lucky Clucker said...

Great colours Janine! I got out my Guidelines yesterday too, but I had to case something until I got into the groove of it...lol! I had never even inked it up!! Thanks for more inspiration! Question for you: Do you know when spring is coming? I am ready so anytime would be fine....just asking.....

Chris Scrappin and Stampin in Texas said...

Janine..Sorry about the weather..but if it kept you inside to make this, it was worth it because this card is DROP DEAD GORGEOUS!!! Love this, so bold, creative & striking!! WOW!!!!

nina said...

Beautiful card Janine.

Silli said...

Janine, this is so beautiful... Love the colors...

Julie Koerber said...

So simple... so pretty! Love the rich blue! Hope all is well in your neck of the woods -- I've been digging out from work. So... been lying low! ;-)

Norine said...

that came out great and love the colors
Hugs
Norine

Melissa said...

So pretty! My mother in law would love a card like this.....thanks for the inspiration!

Many Blessings,
M.

Risa said...

Your card is stunning Janine! I love the design and the navy blue color!
Although it didn't snow today, it was still a bit chilly out. I'm not going to complain too loud though, I hear its supposed to be nice this weekend! *I have my fingers crossed here*
hugs
Risa:)

Marian said...

Silly question...are you London ONTARIO? I love finding fellow Canucks. Your card is fantabulous

Nancy said...

This is gorgeous! Love it!

Rose Ann said...

Great job with that set, Janine!! This turned out beautifully!!

Elena said...

This card is gorgeous! I would even frame it!

Dee Jackson said...

beautiful Janine!! I really like the colors and the disstressing.

Curt in Carmel said...

Gorgeous card! I LOVE the detail with the gems! Stunning! Best, Curt

Deb Neerman said...

Sooooooooo beautiful, Janine!

paulatracy66 said...

This is just beautiful Janine!! { I own this set and not inked it up yet!}

Sharon (notimetostamp) said...

TOTAL CLASS -- I LOVE IT!!!! MUCH!!!