Its time once again for a new challenge over at Crafty Cardmakers and this fortnights theme has been chosen by the lovely Susie who will be the host for the next two weeks. Susie has chosen a sketch for us to follow and I have to say I really enjoyed this challenge , here is the sketch she would like us to follow
Here is my DT piece
With the exception of the card base this was made entirely out of leather , oh and of course the eyelets oh yes and the UTEE embellishment in the centre of the flower. Well its nearly all leather !!! I made the flower with a Sizzix 3D flower die and TH on the edge die. I embossed and distressed the leather and I have to say although its quite a simple card I love the outcome and it smells gorgeous ! The centre of the flower is one of my home made embellishments, I made a silicone mold and then filled it with UTEE that I had coloured with a little gold embossing powder.
I enjoyed working with this sketch so much I made another card.
Again more die cuts and embossing , the little owl I fussy cut and gave him two white eyelets well for....eyelets ! Once again love the effect the embossing folders has on leather so beware you will most probably be seeing a lot of it in the days to come.
We are sponsored for this challenge by ONE STOP CARD CRAFTS who are offering a £10 voucher for their store as a prize.
We are also sponsored by DIGI DOODLE SHOP who are offering a $10 Gift Certificate for the store
Please pop on over to Crafty Cardmakers to see what the rest of the super talented Design Team have come up with to inspire us all !
Over at Get Creative last month we had twelve challenges running, the winners of which were to become guest DT members for the month of March and take the place of the design team members, thus giving us the month off ! The first two challenges are up and running , showcasing these wonderfully talented ladies , why not pop over and take a peek and why not take part you certainly wont be disappointed, I was blown away by their take on our themes this month.
Today is a bittersweet day for our family , here in Greece there is still national service and my oldest son Alexi who is nearly 21 has left today for the army in Kozani he will be away for nine months !! He will be spending his 21st birthday in the camp which according to my husband who took him today looked a little like Colditz !! Just as well its in the middle of nowhere as the army pay is a whopping 8.72 euros a month !!!!! and its about to be reduced !!!
Right am off to visit you all
Take care
Marie
oh Hun this is just stunning the embossing is just so so effective,and those colours Hun are just perfect along with your amazing detail hugs Cherylxxx
ReplyDeleteThe leather looks amazing, so vibrant and such fun cards.
ReplyDeleteOh what a tough day it is for you knowing your son is away. Wishing him all the best.
Lynne x
Love what you have made, the leather looks great! I bet you will miss your little boy when he is in the army! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteHi Marie, I love all the techniques that you have used and share with us, such a great idea to use leather!!! Wouldn't have imagined how good it looks with embossing... Fabulous cards, as always!
ReplyDeleteooh can smell the leather from here, so stunning, Marie. This is obviously a difficult day for you with your son off to the Army, lets hope he gets home often. Sending you hugs, Annette x
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ReplyDeleteHope you're well. Both of your creations are fantastic!! You always think of something unique, Marie. I love your embossing on leather, and those flowers are fabulous!! A breath of crafty fresh air!
Sending a (((hug))) as I'm sure it was hard when you had to see your lovely son off today. I hope his time during his national service passes quickly xx
What an unusual and interesting way to use leather, and 2 great cards! Sending you hugs and hoping your crafting will help you find a distraction while your son is away
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Τα υλικά,οι υφές,τα χρώματα είναι όλα τέλεια συνδυασμένα μεταξύ τους και δίνουν ένα συγκλονιστικό αποτέλεσμα!!!!!
ReplyDeleteTwo wonderful cards, love all the texture.
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous cards Marie and I love the colours and the use of leather, wow.
ReplyDeleteKath x
Two fabulous cards - they look so wonderfully tactile!
ReplyDeletevery lovely cards, I enjoyed them greatly! I have been loving embossing lately, never tried leather...
ReplyDeleteWow, love these cards, the leather is fab and the embossing is so detailed. Hope all goes well for you son, I know you'll miss him terribly. Best wishes. Suze xx
ReplyDeleteHola Marie, i hope you can see your son as soon as possible.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea the leather in a card, clever!!!fantastic colours, very bright, the emboss sentimen in leather look great!!, well done Marie, thank you for your comment.
A warm hug from Palma and take care
Hi honey
ReplyDeleteI just loved this as soon as I seen it !The leather gives such an amazing texture and look to a card! Both are just fab honey!
Chin up, your son will be home soon enough and then you can celebrate as a family his special Birthday! My brother is in the Navy and celebrated his 21st at sea, but his mates made it a good day for him lol!
Take care petal!
Hugs Melly xx
Ps My wee birthday is this Thursday, thanks for asking! xx
oooo I can imagine the smell now of your leather card...... What a great material to use in the embossing folders, they've worked well :0) love both cards but especially love the leather leaf!
ReplyDeleteAny sign of the blog candy yet??? The other has made its way to the states already!!!
Jenny x
Hiya Marie, gosh these are fabulous! The leather looks fantastic with the embossing! I absolutely love the smell of leather so this would be to my nose constantly, lol.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts are with you Marie, it's going to be quite a tough nine months but will pass quicker than you know! Lots of scouse hugs!
Maria x
Embossed leather is a brilliant idea and I love the way it looks - that leaf and those gorgeous flowers! And the owl's eyelets made me shriek with laughter - thanks for that. I'm sending big hugs because I know that it must have been very hard to say goodbye to your son. Vicky x
ReplyDeleteWow, two amazing cards, love how you used the leather, the texture looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI wish your son well, you will miss him and I hope that time will fly for you.
Yvonne x
Wow! How clever are you! Love how you have used the leather. Wonderful creations Marie. Hope your son gets on ok. Arrr! A little one flying the nest. Sending hugs.
ReplyDeleteRegards Florence xx
Super colourful creations Marie :)
ReplyDeleteOh gosh your baby going in the army ! hope you get to see him will he's doing his time :)
Hugs Von x♥x
Hello, amazing friend! You always inspire me--and this is no exception! LEATHER?! On a card! FREAKING FABULOUS!!! LOVE this--it's awesome! :)
ReplyDeleteOk public apology for not having visited you in a very veryveryvery very long time (do you think i said it enough times???) I went back and had a look at all that I have missed WOW WOW WOW WOW....you get the idea!!
ReplyDeleteAs for the cards in this post...woman you are so inspiring your use of materials so luscious....wow that's all i can find to say and I usually cant shut it!!
As for the other news yikes definitely not a good day just think of it as preview of when he actually leaves home.....okay I am going to go and chain my son to the radiator that way he cant leave me!!!!!!(I think I have been watchinjg too much CSI hahaahh) I feel for you but 6 months I think will pass by reaaly fast. You will have a huge bash for his 21st when he gets out...dont fret! sending you a big hug and a bottle of Chablis (for the pain)...
hugz
irini
Τι να πω;κάθε φορά μένω με το στόμα ανοιχτό!!!!καταπληκτικές!!!!φιλιά!!!
ReplyDeleteOh Marie - it's amazing like always. Looks really fab
ReplyDelete9 months...it's a long time. But my son celebrated his first birthday last Saturday and I have the feeling it was yesterday when I was pregnat.
So time flies so fast.
I'm thinking of you
Big hugs
Doreen xxx
Love both of these! Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteOmg I love this cute owl!!Both cards are amazing Marie!!You are a true inspiration!
ReplyDeleteOh, I don't know what to say first Marie! My heart jumped when I read about Alexi; I hope the nine moths flies by for you all!
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing creations again today! Never in a million years would I have thought of using leather!! It looks fantastic!
xx
OMGosh these are awesome!
ReplyDeletehugs Marjo
καλημερα ωραια μου Κτρια..οι καρτες λατρεμενες..και με πολυ ομορφα χρωματα..καλη συνεχεια..σε φιλω
ReplyDeleteBoth really gorgeous cards, I love the brown and yellow together and the embossing looks fab
ReplyDeleteLindsay xx
A brilliant idea to use leather its really something! Hope your son keeps safe and doesnt spend all that dosh at once!
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful creations Marie & so original. I hope the nine months goes fast for you & your son.
ReplyDeleteSally x
OH MARIE .. so sorry about your son. It must have been so difficult to see him go. Hopefully the nine months will pass quickly for all of you. Your work is exquisite once again - love the use of leather along with other materials. So tactile and interesting. Thanks for sharing ... always such an inspiration to me. xoDonna
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are beautiful! I love the warm colors and the way you used the leather.
ReplyDeleteαχου...ειναι τελειες!!ειδικα η δευτερη...με ξετρελανε!!και το δερμα απιστευτο!!
ReplyDeleteπολλα φιλια!
Oh Marie, your cards are always such an eyecatcher!! I LOVE the one with the owl - so cheerful and funky in colour and style! Great!
ReplyDelete... already waiting for your next masterpiece ;-) ....
Hugs,
Uli
What fabulous cards, I love the leather and the cute little owl.
ReplyDeletexxx Hazel.
You are the Queen of embossing!:D
ReplyDeleteLove the cards...!
Don't worry about your son,he will be ok!
Alex
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Both of these are fabulous. xx
ReplyDeletethese are gorgeous. i love the warm colors of the first and the texture... makes me want to run my finger along it. :) the second is awesome with the addition of the black with the pastel/bright colors. well done. a proud mama you should be (and i know you are) re: you son. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Marie, great interpretation of the sketch - you always put in an interesting twist in your cards and these are no exception - love the use of eyelets. Elizabeth x
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