Monday, May 17, 2010

Polly Says: Come Waltz With Me...

This is the moment I've been waiting for sooo very patiently. Having checked out the WMS forum this morning for instructions and in the hope that Claire would be opening the blogwaltz early, I busied myself doing a couple of things which I put on the long finger a couple of weeks ago.




So, finally having drawn up the proposals for various schools in the area, whom I hope will be eager to host next years dyslexia workshops, I logged into Facebook for a moment. Surprise! She's already opened the links and I'm behind as usual...

Here goes then! First of all I must apologize for the ghastly photo quality, but I figured that even this is better than forgetting to photograph my cards altogether which is what I normally do.

This card was made for a Mum's birthday using one of my favourite all time stamps from last months stamp release 'Roses In Bloom' by the ever so talented Ms Brennan, hope you like it...


Personally I think it just comes alive with the 3 dimensional touches to the petals and the leaf. It'll never quite replace a bunch of the real thing, but it'll sure last a lot longer!

Much Love,

Polly
Polly Pierce - Vinca Cards

ps Claire, I hope your Mum's on the mend!

35 comments:

A Consuming Passion said...

Oh so pretty!

B said...

Wow, lovely card. Love your 3D touches to the /leaves! Lovely colors as welL!

Julia Aston said...

wow Polly! your flower looks super with the edges curled - what great colors on this! thanks so much for waltzing with us today!

Lee said...

This is such a great stamp set. Your card is lovely.

Karolyn at Paper Therapy said...

You're right - that rose just comes alive. I feel as though I could reach through my computer screen and smell it!! I'm sure your mom will love this!! Thanks for sharing!

Latisha said...

Such a lovely card!

Karin said...

Beautiful...the coloring is exceptional and I love the dimention!

Lynn Mercurio said...

This is beautiful...so full of color and dimension that pops right off the page. Well done!

Ruth M said...

So pretty, love the dimension your rose has, your mum will love it!

Ruth M said...

So pretty, love the dimension your rose has, your mum will love it!

Angela Mclean said...

The rose looks mega GORGEOUS!!!
Hugs
Angela xxx.

LaurieJ said...

Wow! Is that water coloring that you did on the rose? It's beautiful and so realistic.

Nadine said...

Beautiful card! Love the coloring you did on the flower, definitely makes it pop!

Laurie Marmon said...

This is just so pretty! Love the little 3D effect on the petals...and you're right, will last much longer! Thanks for sharing such a beautiful card!

Polly Pierce said...

Thank you ladies for all your kind comments. This set is just lovely, isn't it? @LaurieJ I coloured the images with Promarkers which are a bit like an English version of Copics...

Lynne Phelps said...

The curled edges on your petals are just wonderful, and the mottled color also lends the look of life! It is also nice to remember that it doesn't have to say Happy Birthday on the front to be a birthday card! Lovely, I know your mom will be thrilled!

Jill said...

I love this stamps set - and what you have done with it - beautiful!

Jill

Heather J. said...

I love your flower! Very pretty.

Ingrid Danvers said...

What a pretty card. I love the '3D' effect on the rose. Great job!

Pauline said...

Love the 3d effect on the rose, which is beautifully coloured. Love the background too. Pauline x

Unknown said...

Polly, I do love the 3-D effect, how did you do it, did you stamp it twice and hen curl it a bit, it is very effective! Beautiful card! Thank you for waltzing with us!

Nancy said...

Gorgeous card...love the 3D.

Mona Pendleton said...

WOW! What a gorgeous flower! Love the dimension!

Nancy said...

Beautiful card.
Love all the dimension!!!

Ann said...

Hi Pauline - lovely to meet you here! Love that rose - makes a perfect card and the sentiment is beautiful isn't it!

Ann

Janet said...

That's so pretty. Love the color

Joanne Gilch said...

Your rose is exquisite! the leaf looks so real, too!

Carly said...

Just simply beautiful!

Janelle Stollfus said...

Those petals look so real! Fabulous card.

anya said...

Polly, the coloring is gorgeous! You're right - the folds on the petals make all the difference, they look real! So glad you could waltz along with us!

Helen Berry said...

wow, the way you created the rose - it looks so real! Simply beautiful card x

Charmaine Stack said...

Exquisite shading! A lovely card.

Kelly S. said...

That rose looks so authentic...so soft and light...gorgeous inking on the edges!

Rachel Webber said...

Love the card & the way you've made the rose is just fabulous

Mary I said...

You did a beautiful job on the rose--it looks so realistic with the 3D effect. Very nice.