Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Stripped Gears

My dear sister is recuperating from a recent knee operation, so I wanted to make a card for her. (Sorry, Diane, you'll see the card before it arrives, but it's on its way.) I thought that this bouquet of Steampunk flowers along with the sentiment (both Heartfelt Creations) was the perfect combination.
I'll be entering this card in several challenges. At SanDee & Amelie's Steampunk Challenge the challenge is Steampunk couture. Flowers play such a big part of fashion and  couture. I also added a few metallic stitches to complete the effect. Kraft Journal challenged us to use ugly paper. I actually thought the red paper was not the prettiest, but cut into flowers and highlighted with silver color, the result is just what I needed. City Crafter wanted to see stripes, and Simon Says Stamp Wednesday wants us to use kraft paper (base card and sentiment.)

9 comments:

Lin said...

What a beautiful combination, Barbara! Love how these colors look with the kraft! Thanks for joining us at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge this week!

Claudia N. said...

Such a lovely card, Barbara!

Your sister will love it (hope she will be well soon)! The steampunk flowers are absolutely gorgeous.

Thank you so much for playing along with us at SanDee&amelie's Steampunk Challenges!

Hugs,
Claudia x

Ros Crawford said...

What a lovely card for your sister!! I'm sure this will speed up her recovery! Thanks so much for playing along at CCCB!!

Stella said...

It;s gorgeous and it will brighten your sisters day for sure. And speed up her recovery. It's great to see you joining us at CCCB!

Sid said...

What a wonderful card with so much to look at !! Great design !

somethingcraftybydottie said...

I don't think it's "ugly" at all, but I sure do thank you for playing along in our Ugly Paper Challenge this week. Have a wonderful week!
Karen
The Kraft Journal

P.S. For another fun Anything Goes Challenge, I welcome you to share with us at Word Art Wednesday. I always enjoy having you play along there as well.
Karen

~Tammy~ said...

This will brighten her day for sure! Thank you for sharing with us at The Kraft Journal!

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Amazing, thanks for playing along with us at CCCB!

Anonymous said...

Wonderful card, she will love it!Thanks so much for playing along at CCCB!!