Thursday, June 16, 2011

Cute Card Thursday - Birthstone

Our Cute Card Thursday Challenge this week is to use your birthstone as inspiration for your card. I am a May baby, so my birthstone is Emerald. Here is my card...


Stamps: Tilda With Cute Skirt, Wonderful Favorites, Vintage Labels (SU!)
Paper: K&Co
Accessories: Spellbinders Fancy Tags, Buttons, Charm, Feathers, Berries, Cricut Lacey Labels


So, this card is for father's day. What do you think, too girlie? My daughter thinks so. Oh, well, it is on its way.


I just got some Perfect Pearls and needed to try some techniques, so I colored some white paper with distress inks and Perfect Pearls. I used this paper for my sentiment.


 I love the look of berries on a card. I have started to play with making my own. The blue berries are a result of that effort. I layered buttons and added feathers for a non-flowery embellishment. 

I used the sketch from Just Magnolia and will be entering the card in that challenge.


A LITTLE EXTRA...
I wanted to share this adorable give my daughter made for me. She loves to draw anime cats. She drew this cat and created a card.


Here is a closeup of the cat she drew...


She used polymer clay to make a cat to match.The cat is holding a cake with a sweet message carved into the top. 


Thanks for stopping by today!

16 comments:

Deb said...

just beautiful Julie, so love the papers you used and the cat is so cute!
Happy Crafting, Debxx

Chris said...

This is just beautiful, Julie! My birthstone is also an emerald! I love the feather cluster sooooooooo much and would love to know how you made the berries. They are amazing! I love that your card is so rich with color. Once again, you've outdone yourself!

Karen said...

I love this!! You did a beautiful job! : )

Debbie said...

Your card is stunning, and your daughters card and claymation is beautiful..

Hugs
Debbie

Rosie said...

Wowzers, I love the rich, vibrant colors of your card! And your coloring is amazing!! The polymer clay cat is fabulous too girl! I don't know how old your daughter is, but she's got some definite talent. Hugs, Rosie

Jeano said...

Julie, What a cute card! The green colors that you used are beautiful together.

Unknown said...

Wow the colors are beautifuland the design is Fabulous!!!!! Great job!!!!

Rene said...

Super cute! Lucky you with the emeralds!
Rene :D

Chris said...

Love the greens and blues together. Very pretty!

Iulia said...

Hey Julie!
Love your card and definitely Emerald looks great both as color and stone:) Love the combination with blue and the gorgeous design of your card!
Also the cute polymer clay cat is ingeniously made. No idea how old yuour daughter is but she's surely talented:)
Hugs sweetie and have a great week-end!
Iulia

Elle said...

A beautiful card that is perfect for Father's Day! I love your coloring.

Only By His Grace said...

Gorgeous card Julie and no! I don't think it is too girly. It's beautifully designed.
The card and model your daughter made are so cute. Love it.
hugs Maz

Arline said...

Lovely card!x

cabio's craft corner said...

Totally beautiful card Julie!! Thanks for sharing :o)
Hugs,
Cabio

coldwaters2 said...

Wow Julie your card is absolutely awesome those colours look amazing so does the design and Tilda. The cat card and little gift is super what a beautiful gift for you to receive.
Hugs
Lorraine x

Monique said...

What a beautifull card Julie !

Hugs Monique