Morning all. It's been a busy blogging week this week and today we have a new challenge at The Alphabet Challenge. J is for Jewels. OK, I totally drew a blank with this one. None of my stamps seemed to fit the bill and I couldn't find any digistamps that I fancied either. I didn't think I would get away with two parcels from Seven Hills Crafts in one month so I had to think outside the box. Or more accurately, inside the box - the jewelry box!
I don't really swap my jewelry much. I wear a silver cross and chain and a ring that belonged to my grandma (other than my wedding and engagement rings). I have earrings but I only really wear them if I'm going out somewhere but I do wear bracelets. Having rooted around in my box I found a pretty piece of costume jewelry that my sister had bought me a while ago. Unfortunately, it had broken and it was going to be a fiddly fix. Luckily, it was perfect for this challenge. I unlinked one of the panels and used it for my card.
I had used an embossing folder on some pearlised card and mounted it on the same coloured card blank. I just added the panel and the sentiment. I'm really pleased with it and, if I want to make more, I have several more panels from my bracelet to use.
gorgeous card Dawn, the bracelet link is a beautiful focal point
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to use some costume jewelry - looks great xx
ReplyDeleteSomehow you ALWAYS manage to create the best cards by using that creative brain of yours! This is a fantastic card design and the fact that you upcycled with the broken bracelet bits is brilliant!
ReplyDeleteTake care and have a great weekend!
Hugs - Rachelle : )
The pearlized card stock is very pretty, and the jewelry piece is perfect on it, what a great way to interpret this challenging challenge!
ReplyDeleteMelanie
Beautiful card, love the bling you used.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Dawn! You really did think creatively. Love every detail on this card. Absolutely perfect! Hope you stay safe in your craft room and have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteThis card is beautiful Dawn, I love the embossed panel and that gorgeous piece of jewelry is a perfect match!
ReplyDeleteTammy x
What a great idea to use a real piece of jewelry you already have! Love the embossed look too!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Dawn, such an elegant design.
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Beautiful card Dawn and a great idea to use that piece of jewellery!
ReplyDeleteJanice x