I cut the card shape myself using a die - I also cut the mat that I then stamped onto. I stamped the toucan image from Clarity coloured it then masked it.
Next I used a clarity mask of leaves and a variety of distress inks to create the background.
Finally I added a further clarity stamp of the leaves - this came from a finch set. I added the letters to the card last of all - I thought they were fitting for an anniversary!
I would like to enter this into the claritystampchallenge 31 : shaped cards.
So here's a few pics from center parcs:
The new climbing walls are awesome - the girls really enjoyed them - and jacqui and myself were very envious - knew we should have booked to do them!
A family shot - fun!
We didn't let the girls get the only fun on the treetop trek though - it was great fun for us too!!!
And we saw three different types of owl - and we all had the experience of a barn owl flying to our arm. amazing!!!!
It was a lovely holiday - my sister has started the journey for home now - it was so good to spend some time with her. We are all going to miss her!
Big hugs
Rachel x
It's a lovely anniversary card Rachel, the pair of Toucan's make a perfect and different focal element for the occasion.
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Such a fabulous card Rachel, I love the image and wonderful sentiment.
ReplyDeleteFabulous photos, so pleased you had a good time at Centre Parcs.
Hugs Sue xx
A fab one of a find anniversary card Rachel, so special !!
ReplyDeleteYou lot really know how to have fun !! Whats next ?
hugs Diane xx
What a great and fun card, I bet they will love it! Looks as if all of you had super fun at the Parc too!
ReplyDeleteLovely card, fun sentiment. Looks like you had a great time, such an adventurous family x
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love our anniversary card Rachel, just brilliant. Jac will be at the airport now, long long journey, we will miss her
ReplyDeleteI love the card you made your Mum and Dad, the background for the toucans is wonderful. Looks like you had great fun at the weekend, you and your sister look alike.
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Love your gorgeous card....Gorgeous pics.xxx
ReplyDeleteLove the shape and unusual image too, the colours are fab. Looks like you all had a great time from those pictures.
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Fabulous card for your parents and loving the play on words. Looks like you all had a wonderful time too.
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Linda xxx
A fabulous card Rachel, such a brilliant design.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you had a fun time at Center Parcs, we spent a lot of time there when the boys were young - it's brilliant isn't it.
Pauline
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Aw Rachel, I'm so pleased that you've had such a wonderful time with your sister, she is such a long way from you, good for the girls too to spend time with their aunt. The photos are brilliant, the climbing wall looks fab, and owls, flying on to your arm, well it just doesn't get any better.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant card for your mum and dad, Love the image and colours, Kate x
A great card design and loving how you have used this stamp. Thank you for entering the challenge and the best of luck. Xx
ReplyDeleteLove the anniversary card and what a terrific play on words! Glad you had a fabulous time with your sister!
ReplyDeleteLove your play on words, Rachel;, and a great card for your mum and dad. Best wishes in this month's Clarity Challenge. ;~}
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely work you have done here the shape the colours love all about it good luck in the clarity challenge xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shaped card and love the leaf background and great play on words
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An absolutely stonking card Rachel!!! Love this so much, gorgeous image, beautifully coloured. You have been one busy bee hun, love your bowl too, and it looks like you and the girls had an awesome time which is good. Just off to see what else I have missed next Karen x
ReplyDeleteI bet your Mum & Dad loved their card Rachel - a fab entry for this month's Clarity Challenge. Thanks for sharing your artwork with us and good luck in the draw x
ReplyDeleteA beautiful Toucan card, I love the shape and design. I bet your Mum and Dad loved it. Marlene
ReplyDeleteA beautiful Toucan card, I love the shape and design. I bet your Mum and Dad loved it. Marlene
ReplyDeleteA great play on words Rachel for a lovely card. I'm sure your Mum and Dad loved it. Thanks for entering the Clarity challenge this month. Good luck! x
ReplyDeleteLove your Toucan card (though I did groan a bit at the pun!) - and great to see you all having such fun at CenterParcs. I can remember going when I was a teenager - when they first popped up in the UK - and we absolutely loved it.
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Briliant little card Rachel, I bet your mum & dad loved it!
ReplyDeleteLoving the photos too!
Hugs
Dawn xxx
Love the floral shape of your card Rachel. Great background too, to me you have really created the feel of a tropical forest. Thanks for entering the Clarity challenge, and good luck. Xxx
ReplyDeleteI agree with Barbara a super background and a lively card. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteVery clever use of the leaf stencils in the background. Good luck in the challenge x
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