Sunday 25 May 2014

Spring Birthday Tree


Hi, I've made another card using the Memory Box Arboscello tree die. Last time it was an autumn birthday tree, so I thought I'd do a spring version.

I'm linking up to these challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge where the theme is botanical.

Less is More where you need to include a diecut on your project. I've used 3 dies.

Addicted to Stamps & More where the theme is anything goes.

I diecut the flowers from snippets of  pink parchment paper, so I'm visiting the playground at 
Pixie's Crafty Workshop. One of the things I love about dies is that you can often cut images from scraps that would otherwise be tossed out. My pile of snippets is constantly growing!

Materials used:
Memory Box arboscello tree, floral delight and label dies; distressed stripes embossing folder; distress reinkers and nib; stickles; sentiment sticker.

Thanks for visiting,
Hope you have a happy week,
Cathy x

23 comments:

Dragon said...

Very pretty card.

Sazzle Dazzle said...

A beautiful blossom tree Cathy and great use of dies
Thanks for taking part.
Sarah
Less is More

Julia said...

Love tree Cathy, I am liking that textured background on your card too.

Anita in France said...

How delightful, Cathy ... so delicate and pretty! Anita :)

scrappymo! said...

This is so pretty, C\thy. Like a breath of fresh Spring air!

Jan said...

This looks great love the tree xx Jan

Shirley said...

Cathy, This is beautiful!! It is really elegant!

Anna-Karin said...

Such a lovely tree! That looks like a great die. The embossed background is perfect. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog!

Sue said...

So elegant and serene, Cathy! Your tree with the pretty blossoms looks fab against the embossed background. Thank you for joining us at ATSM!

Susanne Vargas said...

Oh, what a wonderful spring tree! I have already quite a few tree dies but your card just propelled this one on my wish list!

Chrissie said...

This is really pretty Cathy... looks like this was really fiddly to do... great stuff!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Di said...

Absolutely beautiful Cathy! You beat me to it with the Arboscello tree for LIM, a perfect choice and so pretty with the pink flowers too.

Hugs, Di xx

Sue said...

What a fab tree die think I need that one LOL its a gorgeous card huggles Sue xx

Deepti said...

This is gorgeous Cathy, I love the tiny flowers on the tree and the embossed BG :) Thank you for sharing with ATSM!

Diane Jaquay said...

The tree is so pretty with the delicate little blossoms on it, and I love the textured striped background!!

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

ah Cathy another beautifully understated creation. Cathy you really do have the knack well done, Shaz in oz.x

Anne said...

Cathy this is so pretty, love the background
Thanks so much for joining LIM this week
Anne
Less is More Designer

Jen Nelson said...

fabulous card cathy .. love the tree
Love how you used the dies for this weeks challenge.
Thanks for joining us at Less Is More
Jen xx

Helen T said...

The tree looks fab and I love the little flowers. Helen T (No 123)

Canonbury creations said...

Love your flowering tree Cathy, I've got that die but didn't know it was called that! Your EF compliments the tree so well:)
Val x

Viv said...

This is so beautiful Cathy, love that tree :) Viv xx

roffeycreations said...

Noice... Mxx

MaryH said...

One of my fav MB tree dies. Love the way you added the tiny flowers in, and that embossed background is wonderful with this particular die. Great card! TFS