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Welcome to Sandra's Blog my escape is card making l took it up in 2007 after l retired from the Civil Service l am recently Widowed have 3 children all grown up and flown the nest Five grand children Tayla, Nathan, Poppy, Mila & Rio they keep me on my toes l adore then but it's always nice when they go home....lol l like making my own cards and enjoy the challenges it provides Sandra H xxx

Thursday 21 November 2013

Birthday greetings

Morning all on this very cold day 
Do get wrapped up if your venturing outside that wind can be so cutting too!
Thank you for popping by l have a card to share with you
l made this for my daughter earlier this month and the image
Is so much like her and the dress sense so she was really pleased with it 
All items used are Kanban which l have had for ages the ribbon is a
Piece left over in my snippets box l used this tutorial to tie it which l found so easy
 here
Sentiment is Kanban Dew drops 
And flower black card from my stash here is the card
Entering into Di's challenge Snippets Here

23 comments:

Pat said...

Gorgeous card Sandra, lovely image, no wonder your daughter was pleased with it.

Pat xx

Sarn said...

Very trendy and cool. Love it Sandra!
Hugs
Sarn xxx

Gram's Treasures said...

Wonderful card, Sandra! Great design and use of colour. Really stands out.
Joyce xx

ribenaruby said...

Oh wow, Sandra this is sophistication all over!!! Absolutely love it. Ruby x

Di said...

Really beautiful card Sandra - and the bow is fabulous! Thanks for the tutorial link - some great ideas there.

Hugs, Di xx

Shell Shearer Swinscoe said...

Really classy creation, love the pearls & bow!
Hugs Shell xx

julie_woolston said...

Gorgeous card Sandra, lovely the colours and the image, very elegant.
Hugs Julie xxx

Unknown said...

This is gorgeous Sandra, love the image and style of your card is so elegant and chick :) xx

Anonymous said...

A fabulous creation Sandra!
Helen x

Kathleen said...

Fabulous card, looks like she could be the Queen of Spades, great colouring and layout, love the bow and the papers.

Kath x

Christine Thomas said...

Stunning Sandra a beautiful image and colours.
Chris x

Sue said...

Sandra, the black, red and white color combo is awesome. Nice card.

Hugs
Sue

Karen said...

Oh Sandra, this is stunning! The elegance is truly something to behold. Every element works so beautifully together and the color combination is so striking. No wonder she loved this! Beautifully designed, as always! I hope you're staying warm. :o)

Hugs and blessings!

scrappymo! said...

This is really striking! Great colours and great design

Gail said...

Really a great card!
Awesome image!

Kathleen said...

This is stunning Sandra. Lovely colour combo and design.x

coops said...

so stunning sandra.fabulous stylish design and colours and i love the image ;D

xx coops xx

Erica said...

WOW! Love the dress and the entire card. A perfect party card. I know your daughter will love it.
Thanks for commenting on my card recently. I so appreciate your checking-in.
How is your new home coming along? Give us a crafty room tour when you're feeling settled in.
Stay Warm.

Stamps and Paper said...

I am sure your daughter loved her beautiful card Sandra..lovely image and colours

Anne

Sandra H said...

Hi Erica, still getting there with the craft room not quite finished but l'm able to craft although my printer has just gone on the blink so no printing at the mo xx

mags said...

This is beautiful Sandra. Love the gorgeous image and the colour combo. Love the addition of the little pearls.
Mags
x

downrightcrafty said...

how gorgeous love the colour
Hugs Kate xx

Tina said...

amazing image so chic, love the colors and details