Sunday 5 November 2017

Guy Fawkes Night

Today, November 5th, is Guy Fawkes Night here in the UK, where we have bonfires and set off fireworks to commemorate Guido Fawkes's failed attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament. (Just imagine the partying there would be if he'd succeeded!)


Of course  Guy Fawkes night is just one of many celebrations all over the world that are commemorated by fireworks, which is why I've chosen this sentiment.

I've made this card for Less is More, where the current challenge is Fireworks -  the bright colours, not necessarily actual fireworks, but given the significance of the day I thought I'd use both interpretations of the theme. I don't have any actual firework stamps, so I've used texture stamps from the Gentleman Crafter stamp set, stamped in bright colours to make the sky behind a die cut city skyline. My husband bought me the die a few years ago - I think it is a Marianne one.

10 comments:

cotnob said...

A super card Jane, I love the silhouette skyline and the bright fireworks - a great idea.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Babs said...

A wonderful display Jane , love the silhouette buildings and the explosion of colour, beautiful card.
Hugs Babs x

Nonni said...

What a fun card, Jane! I love your use of the fireworks combined with that silhouette die cut -great scene and stylish design, very festive! Thanks for joining us at Less is More!

Darnell said...

What a terrific scene for the LIM "Fireworks" theme, Jane!! It really is gorgeous! Hugs, Darnell

Cara said...

Fabulous card, what a great idea to use those stamps for fireworks, they look perfect x

Linby said...

Love those fireworks - a great scene card.

Izzy Scrap said...

Fabulous ! Beautiful and colourful fireworks even more popped up with the contrast of the silhouette city ! Very beautiful design ! Thanks for sharing and for playing along at Less is More !

Craft-E-Place said...

Great card .. I love the way you created your fireworks!
Elaine

Tracy Welham said...

Fabulous card! Since I was born on the 5th I love fireworks. Creative Blessings, Tracy x

Sazzle Dazzle said...

Fantastic, bold, fun and stylish take on fireworks! Thanks for playing at Less is More this week!