Thursday 5 February 2015

Tribal

Hi Crafters,
I have a friend who recently celebrated a big birthday and she really likes anything to do with Native Red Indians so I made her this card which she loved.



The papers and elements I found in a digital kit from Raspberry Road Designs and I had a Joy Feather die that matched beautifully to the theme. I used 3 colours of distress ink on the die cuts to mimic the feathers in the digital cluster on the left hand side of the card. Then I rummaged through my stash for the leather thong and the beads to thread through the eyelets I had put down the right hand side of the card. The skull and feather cluster was printed out a few times and decoupaged for interest and I cut the '50' using the Tim Holtz Vintage Market die. The inside was decorated simply to match the front.

Challenges:
TTCRD - ATG
Try It On Tuesday - Add A Photo (Tepee image)
Crafty Catz - #264 Stitching - Real/Faux
Brown Sugar - #131 3 Different embellishments (Beads, feathers, brad)
Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge - #65 Real/Faux Stitching
 
Thank you to all my visitors and commenters recently, I've had fun reading them and visiting in return. Crafters are such a nice bunch of people and I really appreciate your company here.
 
See you all again soon,
 
Lorraine


25 comments:

Sue said...

This is gorgeous Lorraine. Such a fabulous image and papers. The way you have coloured the feathers looks stunning and so effective.
Sue xx

chrissie said...

A stunning card with wonderful colours and images

Thank you for sharing it with us at atry it on Tuesday

Love Chrissie

Maritha said...

Ohhhh many lovely cards here!! :) Loved this one..

Hugs

Marianne's Craftroom said...

What. Lovely colourful card and sounds perfect for your friend

Lorraine said...

This is gorgeous Lorraine. Love the image and papers and the inked feathers look brilliant.
Lorraine x

dutchess said...

Wow that is just stunning such vibrant colours....love the theme what a perfect card for your friend.....xxxxx

Gina's Cards said...

Wow this is such an amazing card!The papers and image are gorgeous!Your friend will treasure this !
Hugs
Gina xx

Jacee said...

A very dramatic card Lorraine, you've done a great job with the theme, I'm sure your friend is going to love it.
hugs Jacee
Simply Paper Card Design

coldwaters2 said...

Awesome card Lorraine and what a fantastic subject matter, brilliant colours, love the design it is gorgeous.
hugs
lorraine x

Carol said...

Such a striking card Lorraine, the colours are wonderful. Carol x

rachel said...

this is awesome Lorraine - no wonder your friend was pleased - fabulous xx

Gea said...

What a beuaty is your card . Nice all thal colors . Thank you for joining Brown Sugar Challenge

Pamellia said...

Wow, gorgeous Lorraine! Love the patterns you chose, so perfect for the theme and your feathers are spectacular! Just stunning! hugs :)

Peanut said...

AMAZING!!!! Love the native american look, Lorraine. Simply stunning.
hugs, Asha

Chana Malkah said...

Beautiful! Great bold colors. Nice work, Lorraine!
Hugz,
Chana

cuilliesocks said...

Wow Lorraine, what a terrific card, the colours and embellishments are wonderful. I can see why your friend loved it, hugs Kate x

pinky said...

Your friend is so going to love this Lorraine. The papers are so perfect and your finishing touches are pure class.

Faye Wynn-Jones said...

Hello hello. My Gosh, this is completely FAB x

Faye Wynn-Jones said...

Hello hello. My Gosh, this is completely FAB x

Tracy said...

How cool is that paper! You nailed the Indian theme Lorraine. Fantastic! Hugs!

Stamping With Bibiana said...

so different and pretty too, I was wondering about the papers...thanks for the link. your friend will sure love it
hugs bibiana

MaryH said...

Very different in the theme of this unique card. Love the colors & patterns that are so special to our western Indian culture. Those feathers are perfect as was the thong & beads. A very special theme to celebrate a milestone birthday. Love it! Your friend is lucky to have your skills to create such a wonderful card - she'll love it too. TFS & Hugs

Wishcraft said...

Fab card Lorraine, love those gorgeous feathers :o) Hugs, Lisa x

Deonna B said...

This card is gorgeous! I love all of the details. Awesome. Thank you for inspiring us this week at Through the Craftroom Door. We love all of our participants and would love to have you come back again next week and Join in the Fun.

Margik said...

What fabulous card with a great image and fantastic papers. Love the super embellishments.
Thank you for joining us at Try it on Tuesday.
Mar