Sunday 20 May 2012

Bluebells



I've made an awful lot of cards lately which I haven't been able to blog for one reason or another so I thought it was time I made a card "just because"...

My back garden is full of Bluebells at the moment and I decided that's what I'd use for this card. I just love the way they grow in drifts and multiply each year. We had a gorgeous little rabbit for years (he died a couple of years ago) and he slept in the summer house at night but had the full scope of the garden during  the day ...so you can imagine how many plants disappeared. He loved to chew off the juicy new shoots of lots of my favourite plants and I lost lots of them that way. Now when I see them springing up undisturbed I actually miss him...!

Back to the card - the Bluebells are a digi image from A Passion for Stamps and, as usual, I've coloured them with Promarkers. I'm still showcasing the gorgeous new border punches from Tonic Studios and this time I've used Doily Border. I added a little strip of white behind it to emphasize it.

The little flowers at the corners were made with Pansies Accent punch  and the Accent Corner Wings, and I've added a little mini Butterfly at the top.

15 comments:

  1. Delicate and sweet card with bluebells!Beautiful!

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  2. Gorgeous card Ruth, lucky you having bluebells in your garden. Debs xx

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  3. So gorgeous Ruth..:o)

    big hugs Vicky xx

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  4. Hi Ruth, a gorgeous card - wonderful layout and lovely colours.

    You were very kind to add my card to your gallery - and I'm pleased to report that the card was liked by the friend I made it for. Now I just have to wait and see if her mum likes it too!!!

    Best wishes,
    Sarah

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  5. Wonderful card Ruth....so many terrific layers and lovely image. I like the little flower punch you have used on the corner.

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  6. So beautiful Ruth, fabulous colouring and love the pretty layout and punch work.
    Wendy xx

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  7. Stunning card Ruth, your cards are always so classy. I love the black with the lilac, they work so well together. xx

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  8. beautiful card ruth.gorgeous colours and design and i love your bluebells :D

    xx coops xx

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  9. Such a pretty card! Love the gingham with the criss-cross punch pattern.

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  10. Hi Ruth, Your card is beautiful. How fortunate you are to have bluebells in your garden! I love them on your card against the black gingham :) Sarah xx

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  11. Hi Ruth, as usual I do adore all your work, such talent you have, what an inspiration, hope this finds you and your family well, lol
    Shree xx

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  12. Beautiful Ruth and how nice to make a 'just because' card.

    Have a lovely Sunday.

    B x

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  13. Beautifull coloured bluebells Ruth. I really like the colours.

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  14. oh my goodness, this is so beautiful. I adore bluebell and found this whilst searching for floral images. All of your drawings are sooooo beautiful and you always make such wonderful cards with them.
    All the best
    hugs Sue

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Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment, it's lovely to hear from you. Ruth