CRAFTY ANN'S CHALLENGE NO 19

Here is my card design for challenge number 19 over at CRAFTY ANN'S CHALLENGE BLOG

Ann's theme for this challenge was a
CLIFF RICHARD SONG - IN THE COUNTRY
I am a huge Cliff fan so of course I just had to take part.

I started with an Easel Card blank base and added two backing papers from DAYZE OF INNOCENCE CD from Deb
This particular CD has images by Pamela West, taken from her original CD with permission from Pamela herself.
I printed a matching topper for the card and added the sentiment
'IN THE COUNTRY' typed from my computer and layered onto Blue Pearlised Card.

Do take a look at Ann's challenge blog as her design team have lovely cards to show.
I hope that Ann likes my card and it is my 2nd Easel Card,thanks Ann for the encouragement

SHAPED EASEL CARD

Today is the last day to join in with Crafty Ann's Challenge and I have made it just in time.

Ann's challenge for the last two weeks was to do a 'Shaped Easel Card'. This is the first time I have made one and the Octagonal template is a FREEBIE over on Ann's blog.

I changed my mind so many times before finally deciding on this one.

Top backing paper is from a Joanna Sheen CD, Oriental Dreams I think, the base paper is from Ann's Digi Shop.

For my topper I used one of my oriental stamps which had been stamped onto card which I had distressed. I have used my new Martha Stewart Corner Punch on the mat and then placed the topper on top.
I have distressed the edges of the card with Butterscotch Adirondack Ink, it shows a bit too dark but it has been a learning curve and I will go carefully next time.
For my stopper I added a ribbon border from my stash and a chinese coin completes the card.