27 February 2013

Layer it on and share a word

Week two of our latest Frilly and Funkie challenge HERE where Sue wants us to show her lots of layers - paint, paper, fabric or whatever else you have to hand. The twist is the focal point must be a word. This may be the perfect opportunity to use up all those scraps you have on your work desk.

For me it was the perfect opportunity to get my Mother's Day cards done in advance (yep, I made two of these...)


I started with the UTEE stamped image (a Craft Stamper freebie which I adore) which was used on the amber contents of my Melt Pot at the end of a session. I found rubbing gold mica powder inside it and then covering it in Glossy Accents made the image leap out more.


With this done attention turned to what would be added underneath (the layers). Keeping the stamped background paper, embossed/inked cardstock, die cut elements and an embossed/inked book page panel, all in complimentary colours meant that it didn't feel too overcrowded.


Lace, PVA pearls, jute, brads and gold texture paste provided the extra details.


And the word? 'Mum' of course, centrally placed on the card without it seeming out of place.


So that was my take on this fortnight's theme - what's yours? Hop over to the Frilly and Funkie challenge blog HERE and show us what you've got. There's a fabulous prize on offer to the winner and plenty more inspiration from my amazing teamies. Thanks for dropping by, hugs Jenny x



32 comments:

  1. Oh such fabulous layers Jenny. My favourite colours too. This is put together so beautifully and I love the Utee stamped image. Adds such depth.

    Hugs Annie x

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  2. What a fabulous card Buttons. Lots of interesting textures. Enjoy your Day. Hugs Rita xxx.

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  3. Terrific colours and lots of interesting things added-a great card.

    Love Chrissie xx

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  4. Love it, Love it, Love it, the colours so complement each other and the UTEE creation is gorgeous, your Mum will be over the moon with this card, I know I would love it.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  5. Wow, Jenny, your mum is going to LOVE it. You were brave trying a clear stamp with UTEE (or is it that just a story put round by red rubber stamp manufacturers? LOL)

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  6. The Utee stamped image immediately caught my eye, it adds such a wonderful focus to all the different layers! Stunning card with all your hallmark fantastic textures. Great layering and composition, and of course all my favourite colours, - love it!!

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  7. Each and every layer is truly gorgeous. Love how you have taken us through the process, fabulous photos.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs, Neet xx

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  8. Hi Jenny, this is a stunning piece, love the way you have layered everything up and very impressed that you used the Utee with a clear stamp, that is something I have been wary of trying. Your projects always fill me with inspiration! Hugs, Anne x

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  9. Gorgeous and I love how your work is evolving - its beautiful. Cxx

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  10. Jennythis is beautiful! I lovethe utee piece, that's so beautiful! Am sure these cards will be treasured! Hugs trace x

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  11. Jenny what lush lovliness. How delightfully all your bits and pieces came together. Utee and clear stamps? Bravo brave crafter!

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  12. This is a gorgeous card, Jenny. Love the colours, the lace and the layering. The utee embellishment is fabulous... and done with a clear stamp... amazing! Thank you for your comments. Love hearing from you and love seeing what you come up with. Cheers, Di

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  13. wow loving your gorgeous card. So many beautiful layers and textures. Hugs Annette x

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  14. Stunning Jenny...the mothers can be very happy with these cards!
    Gorgeous layering ....lovely!

    have a nice day, Alie :-)

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  15. Wow What a great card ,it is so stunning.I love it a lot.
    Greetings
    Felicie

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  16. This is gorgeous Jen. Love all the layers but the utee embellie is gorgeous. I really must get my melt pot out and play!

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  17. This is so beautiful, Jenny! I love your UTEE stamped image - gorgeously gilded, and the gold texture paste ornament is also wonderful. The whole thing is brilliantly layered up - a fantastic make!
    Alison x

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  18. Oh your mom will just love her Mother's Day card! Wow, this has so much yummy texture and is gorgeous! Love this! Hugs!

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  19. Wonderful make for your mum :)
    Von ♥

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  20. This is just sensational, Jenny! The color palette is so appealing to me - love how you have used white on this. Your design/arrangement of the elements is perfect and your UTEE medallion is sensational. I am really drooling over this piece and I think your Mum is going to love it!

    Hugs,
    Linda

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  21. This is stunning Jenny, love the colour work, love the composition. Very elegant. Chris xx

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  22. I am enthralled with this creation for so many reasons. The amazing composition, finding that perfect balance where you brought together so many elements, many of which juxtapose but there is never the sense of overcrowding. Then the icing on the cake, that amazing embellishment you created.
    Quite fabulous!
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  23. Your cards looks wonderful. I'm sure your mum will love it.

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  24. I love those rich colours, Jenny,
    Beautiful!
    Rosie x

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  25. Jenny this is gorgeous, I love your amber UTEE piece and the way everything fits so perfectly together xx

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  26. This is gorgeous! You have done an amazing job getting the right balance of the layers...It can look overcrowded when working with layers - I have that trouble! But this is wonderful - I adore all of it! Love and hugs Laura xxxxxxxx

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  27. Jenny - you are scoring aces every time! I'm on a quick catch up - can't stop being amazed by your ability to explore and master so many techniques! This is FANTASTIC. Love your take on Finnabair and rocked it with your own creativity. Thank-you so so much for your lovely wishes over at my blog last week. I hope you are obeying the medics and healing well. Nicola x

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  28. Oh, hon, this is totally stunning and I just don't have adequate words. The layers and textures are AMAZING! I can't believe you have Mum's Day handled already... it's February for Pete's sake! You make the rest of us look like slackers. LOL. But it sure is fantastic!!!

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  29. Stunning, just love the tones and textures here.
    hugs {brenda} x0x

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  30. such a beautiful card, love the colours and layering.

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  31. What a gorgeous card, Jenny! I'm sure your mum is gonna love it. And I guess your MIL too since you made two. It's so rich and pretty! Hugs, Sandra

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