Not a chance here today, it's grim and drizzly. It's DCM day though and Kathy's asked us to make a card with no more than 5cm square decorated. We're allowed a greeting/sentiment in addition. I had a little paperclay starfish out on my desk left over from another project so I decided to inject a little sunshine into my card for this dare to make up for the weather.
I made my square just a shade smaller than 5cm so things could break out of the edges if necessary! Sponged with three shades of blue ink, added some jute garden twine as 'rope' and then added the starfish. I hope Kathy will forgive the little bit of piercing to accent the sentiment!
ETA: I made push moulds a while ago with polymer clay and things from a bag of decorative shells etc I picked up for a pound in a charity shop. If you dust the mould with talcum powder and let the paperclay shapes dry thoroughly before trying to release them from the mould, it works perfectly! I just coloured the starfish with blending chalk.
Supplies: Adirondack inks - Cloudy Blue, Stonewashed, Denim; Delight paperclay; push mould made from a real starfish; jute twine; Sunny days stamp (Cornish Heritage Farms), Plaid chalks (autumn)
Thanks for taking a peep - I'd love to know what you thought if you have a moment to leave me a comment :o)
Friday 4 April 2008
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Cool card, very effective.
It certainly does brighten up the grey weather we have here today (I'm in Newcastle) I love the sponged effect on your background.
Infact I love it all!
Anice xx
Lovely card Joanne-wasn't it you got Kathy thinking about the theme in the first place?
I love the piercing by the sentiment too
Oooooh this is lovely - and the 2nd paperclay card I've seen for this dare - must dig mine out again.....
Yep, Joanne was one of the people whose cards started me thinking about this dare!
i love that joanne :)
Gosh is it the starfish made form paperclay? Lovely card...all seasidey X
Love this card! I'm ready for sunny days and warm weather too! I particularly love the twine embellishment. It really reminds me of the shore!
Thanks for sharing,
lise
Very effective!! :o)
I think it's really lovely!
Fresh! Clean! Delightful! TFS
This card is very nice. My card is in my blog,
www.tiina38.vuodatus.net
Fabulous card!! Ooh, its getting me all excited about the warmer weather coming. :) Well, as warm as it can get up here in the north! LOL
Vanessa.
I love this card!
WOW.....the starfish is fabulous. Love your card.
Very nice Joanne, makes me think of summer at the beach.
Andrea x
Really fab, I love anything with a beach or nautical feel!
Now this I LOVE!!! Your starfish is so sweet :)
I love the sunshiny feel this card has!
Very nicely done, Joanne! I love the starfish with the blues. The bit of twine really adds the perfect touch to the beach theme. TFS!
I love it Joanne. It makes me think of long days on Cornish beaches :)
great card, I love the starfish :-)x
This is perfect for the dare - love the dimension given by the 'rope' and the starfish
Beautiful card!
Just going to say WOW!!!
x
oooh you are right about a bit of sunshine - needed it today with the snow!!! Love the card and a great little starfish - I would be hardpushed to say it wasn't real!!!
Rachel
fabulous card!
love it x
WOW, simple but extremely effective - love it
x
This is so clever, love it and you didn't have to cheat like I did.
lovely card, love the starfish
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