Thursday, August 15, 2013

A bit of this and that...

It's now the middle of August....where did it go?  This summer is just speeding by.  My gardens are coming along, but I still have more work to do....and it won't be long before I'll be putting them to bed for the winter.  So today, I've come up with a card with a taste of those summer gardens.


I've had a play with a Penny Black stamp set, called Touch of Whimsy, and I finally made use of a hexagon punch, that I actually purchased years ago......cutting out little bits of stamped pieces, and backing them with a floral paper.   The little umbrella and the yellow flower are paper pieced, and you'll see stickles and pearls for some extra interest. 

The butterflies are peel-off stickers, and the large one is mounted on vellum and coloured with markers.  After shaping it gently, I've attached only the body to the card, giving it a light airy bit of dimension.

Here's hoping you are enjoying a nice summer's day, and don't forget to take a peek at your flowers.  The end of season is closing in and they will soon be gone!   Thanks for visiting.

Some challenges for my card:

Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Bright & Sunny
Penny Black and More - In the Garden
Fashionable Stamping - #54 Clean & Simple
Make My Monday - 3D Elements
Cutie Pie Challenge - #50 Thank You
ABC Challenge - T for Thankyou
Fab 'n' Funky - #181 Anything that Looks Like Summer
Southern Girls Challenge - #75 Things Beginning with F (flowers)
Aud Sentiments - #87 Anything But A Birthday Card
Simon Says Stamp Monday - Make the Cut

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16 comments:

  1. DoreenAugust 15, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    This is just gorgeous,love the images and fab details.xxx

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  2. Sandra HAugust 15, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    Hi Joyce Wow this is beautiful x

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  3. Laura Mackie Stampin' Up!August 15, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    Fab project thank you for joining us this week at MMM, Laura DT xx

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  4. TammyAugust 15, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    Wonderful card Joyce and beautiful butterfly! Love your use of the hexagon punch!

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  5. TracyAugust 16, 2013 at 2:44 AM

    Gorgeous creation, thanks for joining Penny Black & More @ Allsorts challenge, good luck.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  6. LouiseAugust 16, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    Beautiful Thank You card, thanks for joining us at ABC for our challenge
    hugs Louise

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  7. WhisperAugust 16, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous and what a fabby idea with the hexagons too, thanks also for joining us at PB & More this month and good luck, luv Sam x

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  8. Brenda BrownAugust 16, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    Such a pretty card Joyce, love the hexagonal pieces on it.
    Just got back from holiday today, ooooooooooooooh I am gonna miss that hot sun, seems really chilly here.
    hugs (brenda) x0x

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  9. JacquelineAugust 17, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    CA beautiful card - thanks for sharing this week at MMM - Jacqueline xx

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  10. Meihsia LiuAugust 17, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    Your card is so fabulous! The stamped images are so beautiful. Love those hexagon design. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. :)

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  11. ClaireAugust 17, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Hi Joyce, gorgeous card, love the way you've used the hexagons they look fab. Thanks for joining us at FSC this time
    Claire xx

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  12. susiestaceyAugust 17, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    Gorgeous card, thank you for joining the cutie pies and Penny Black & More challenges and good luck in both x Susan x

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  13. Billie AAugust 18, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    Cute card I like all of the images and the way you displayed them. Thanks for joining us at Aud Sentiments for our anything but a birthday card.

    Billie /http://stampinwithinkonmyfingers.blogspot.com

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  14. brendaAugust 19, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    A super design and card Joyce.

    Thanks so much for sharing your lovely work with us at Penny Black and More challenge.

    B x

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  15. Pat KAugust 19, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    Beautiful card. Great use of the hexagon punch.
    Thanks for joining us at Fab'n'Funky this week. Pat K x

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  16. Natalie LaurijssenAugust 28, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    This is such a beautiful thank you card! Thanks for joining us at ABC Challenges.
    Hugs
    Natalie

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