Well after an extended break due to Christmas Day and New Year's day falling on a Friday we're back with our very first Dare of 2010 over at Daring Cardmakers. We're also joined by our new Guest Designer Caz who will be with us for the whole of the month - Hi Caz!
We're having a monthy 'birthstone' dare which will be ongoing throughout the rest of the year so for more details pop over to the blog and all will be explained by Sue. This month it's Garnet of course!
Here's my card:-
Card Base, Card Stock and In Circle Message - Craftwork Cards
'Medallion' Stamp and Real Red Ink Pad - Stampin' Up
Swiss Dots Embossing Folder
Circle and Scallop Circle Punches
Ribbon and Gems from Stash
Stickles Glitter Glue
Computer Generated Sentiment - font is 'Scrap Twiggy' from ScrapNFonts
Lynda xxx
this is so stylish and sophisticated Lynda!
ReplyDeleteI agree. That's some stamp too. I'm sure I wouldn't have achieved such a good impression. Fabulous stuff. :)xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Lynda!
ReplyDeleteHi Lynda I love this so elegant and I am definately joining you guys on this challenge as it is my birthstone. I am looking for the perfect papers right now x
ReplyDeleteHiya Lynda
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS card hun and so elegant love it
Joey.xxx
Hello Lynda
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely rich colours and what a great challenge idea using birthstones.
Hope you are coping OK in this freezing weather.
B x
Hi Lynda, love that Stamp and your card is fabulous. Such a beautiful colour.
ReplyDeleteHugs Carol x
oh wow this is impressive love the colours
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Lynda. I love those cuttlebugged dots, they look like spotty ribbon.
ReplyDeleteHope you are staying warm
Lisax
Hi Lynda. Lovely card, colours fabulous. Bet it looks lovely in other colous too. Susanx
ReplyDeleteOoooo...lovely..a real gem of a card!!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Jan...xx
beautiful card - I love that stamp (I used a brayer to get a good coverage did you?). Looks fab against the black
ReplyDeleteVictoria
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Every time I look at this card I think "wow" I love that image, it's so strikingly beautiful
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Lynda. The red and black looks great together, this is such a striking stamp. Sue C x
ReplyDeleteSo sophisticated and elegant Lynda, love the symmetry of those jewels. Still rummaging for red cardstock here so that I can join in.....
ReplyDeletebig hugs
En xx
Beautiful card! I just love that Medallion stamp and your color combo!!...and thank you for your lovely comment on my blog!
ReplyDeleteTammy x