The Library Challenge #31 - Chocolat

I'm loving the last few days of the Easter break as I'm spending my time in my craft room.This means extra time playing in some of my favourite challenges. Today, I'm sharing a card made for Marina's The Library Challenge. 

This is a bit of a bus-man's holiday for me as I'm a real life librarian!

I can remember when this book came out and how we very quickly had long waiting lists for it in the library where I worked. The waiting lists grew again when the Juliet Binoche and Johnny Depp movie came out a little later.

Here's my card for this challenge: I knew I wanted to use this cutie from Personal Impressions.

I stenciled that gorgeous Tim Holtz rose stencil again after stamping and masking. I decided it would be fun to paper piece the chocolate box and the bow. I also had to stamp and colour a second head and a second arm so that the layers 'looked right'. What appear to be dirty marks on the card are actually raindrops on the window as we're 'enjoying' sunshine and showers today here in the UK.

Thanks to Marina for this fun theme. There are some lovely cards in the linky gallery, plus Marina's gorgeous inspiration cards, and the challenge continues until May 4th.

Blue and distressed!

The question is does this title refer to today's card or to me and my bad back?

This card is for one of the many June's that I know. This June is a dear friend to myself and my hubby and we really don't get to see her as often as we'd wish. June always has a funny story to tell and she is the only person who could make breaking her foot sound amusing!

I was on a bit of a monochrome vibe when I made this card and used Tumbled Glass, Faded Jeans and Broken China Distress inks as they are all such gorgeous complimentary shades.

There's a real mix of stamps too: Hero Arts Heart Flourish, Old French Writing and Raindrop Background. The main image is Topiary Bush from Personal Impressions and the layered swirls are created using my really old Personal Impressions stamp that is missing it's label!

This card really sparkles with all the Waterfall Stickles, but unfortunately looks slightly flat in these pictures. I think if I was making this one again I would 'ground' the image of the topiary as it appears to be floating in mid air and looks a bit odd!

I'm entering this card in the curent Sir Stampalot Challenge which is 'All distressed' (thanks for the nudge in that direction Sally). Check out the DT girl's creations as they are all totally gorgeous!

Anyhooo, must go. I need to work on my card for the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge as the weekend will be here very soon!

Happy crafting everyone!