Thursday, 14 August 2008

Cute Card Thursday - Soft Furnishings - An experiment


Ok I experimented here and not too sure I am that keen on the result, but hey I tried!


The idea was that the image was viewed through a porthole, which has kinda worked. The cover paper is Laura Ashley and is a mock embrodered effect, which I thought nicely suited the challenge. I did add mock stitching along the ribbon using a white crayon but it has not shown up on the photograph. The ribbon is actually velvet, which ties nicely with the theme. The curved edge has not shown up at all well in the photograph I apologise, it is the first time that I have taken a photo of a card that opens iykwim. The flower is one if my lush prima ones and the brad is papermania.
The inside of the card is a sweet ebony image, which has been watercoloured, and mounted on dark blue card and the K and Co paper.
Let me know what you think.

16 comments:

Anonymous said...

This is very cute and what a fab idea xx

Deb said...

gorgeous card, I love this Laura Ashley paper and the porthole is a great idea! Thank you for joining in the CCT challenge

Sue said...

I think it's gorgeous and a fab idea too:)

sue
xx

Sharon said...

Ithink it worked. Your card looks lovely. Must get some LA papers

Juliet said...

Beautiful card and love the image. xx

mueppi said...

Die Karte gefällt mir!!!!!!!

Jane (Carroll's Creations) said...

love it vivky

turned out very well indeed

hugs jane x

Bev said...

Fabulous idea and wonderful card. Love it!!

InkyAndScrappy said...

The front paper and then the porthole paper really bring your eye strait to the image. It turned out cute.

Cecilia said...

This is very lovely card!

Hugs, Tiina

Jilli said...

Its gorgeous! Love the porthole idea and the paper is beautiful!

nessy said...

just love it ~the laura ashley papers are perfect!! wonderful idea
vanessa xx

Cathy said...

Love the peep hole idea and great papers.
Hugs
Cathy xx

cats whiskers said...

Great card, I love the idea, brilliant colours as well
Hugs Jacqui x

LOUISE said...

I think your idea was great, love it! LOuise x

Lynsey said...

Hi Vicky
I love your porthole! This is such a pretty card.
Hugs Lynsey :)